WISDOM IN THE WOODS

FALL EQUINOX RETREAT

SEPTEMBER 20-22, 2024

The Autumn Equinox is a sacred time of transition where we experience equal parts daylight and darkness in our natural world and are invited to explore the play of light and dark in our individual lives as well. It's a time to harvest our inner wisdom as we shift to cooler, more airy days and lean in to the opportunity for inward reflection and more intentional living.

This time last year we took to the woods for a nurturing, nourishing weekend where we tended the body, mind and spirit. Join us again in Deep Creek, MD where we'll explore the shedding of old habits, beliefs and patterns, and consciously shine the light of awareness on systems, practices and rituals that support us in realizing our full capacity to live and love.

This weekend of self-reflection, movement, meditation, and connection is an opportunity to contemplate personal growth, set intentions for the coming months, let go of what no longer serves you and to welcome new energy and experiences into your life.

RETREAT INCLUDES:

Daily yoga (vinyasa, restorative and yin options), meditation (silent & guided), mindfulness, breathwork, and restorative sound healing practices as well as intentional circles and fireside chats to ground, center, connect and enliven energy. (full schedule TBD)

2 nights lodging in an eco-friendly, sustainable, tiny house cabin at Deep Creek Lake amidst the hidden gems of nature and wildlife (shared cabins include 2 people per).

Dinners provided (Fri/Sat) -Friday - healthy, organic meal catered by Annapolis Juice Shop, Saturday - dining out at nearby Moonglow restaurant with live music.

Guided Waterfall hike to Swallow Falls along with free time exploring hiking trails on site.

Special Sunday Restorative Yin Yoga class followed by Chakra Balancing Equinox Sound Bath with Crystal and Himalayan Sound Bowls.

Retreat is limited to 12 people to preserve the intimate and conducive environment for meaningful interactions, personal growth, quiet inward reflection and focused learning experiences.

COST $775 per person or book with a friend and each save $50!

Additional Options:
*Private sound massage sessions available for additional charge.

"Stand still. The trees ahead and bushes beside you

Are not lost. Wherever you are is called Here,

And you must treat it as a powerful stranger,
Must ask permission to know it and be known.

The forest breathes. Listen. It answers,

I have made this place around you.

If you leave it, you may come back again, saying Here.

No two trees are the same to Raven.

No two branches are the same to Wren.

If what a tree or a bush does is lost on you,
You are surely lost. Stand still. The forest knows

Where you are. You must let it find you."~David Wagoner

Retreat Facilitators

Cathy Shaw, E-RYT 500, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Instructor, Sound Massage Practitioner

Bridgette Garcia, RYT-200

Yin Yoga Teacher and Crystal Bowl Sound Healer