The Cave & The Cauldron
Herbal Enchantments | Deep Nourishment | Imbolc Feast
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January 30 - February 2, 2025
Chatsworth, GA
As The Wheel of the Year turns from Winter towards Spring, we are reminded to pause and consider the sacred invitations of Imbolc. Let us take time to tend to our Dreams, listen to Mystery, honor Fire, and deeply nourish ourselves to prepare for the growing season ahead.
As we simmer in the Cauldron of Imbolc and enjoy a little "cave time", we will find a liminal space for reflecting, reconnecting, and soulful visioning. Inspired by the Seasons of the Witch Imbolc Oracle Deck, our days together will be filled with coziness, enchantment, storytelling and crafting, herbal wisdom and themed meals that will be very much part of the magic!
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LOCATION
Our retreat cabins are nestled in the Cohutta Mountains of Northwest Georgia along Fort Mountain Lake in Chatsworth ~ the perfect space for peaceful rest, reconnecting with nature, and tuning into the inspiration of Imbolc with other wild and magical women.​
Retreat Highlights
Herbal Wisdom and Folklore
Wheel of the Year Crafts
Sacred Fire & Drumming
Dreamwork Circle
Woodland Wanders
Ritual Baths
Freedom to Rest
Imbolc Feast
Investment: $800
Cabin rooms are hotel-style with 2 queen beds and a shared bathroom. Each woman will have her own queen bed. Cozy linens are provided.
Included
3 Nights Lodging
5 Indulgent Meals
Tea & Herbal Elixirs
Ritual Bath
All Activities
Not Included
Breakfasts &
Personal Snacks​​
​Deposit Option
Save your spot now with a non-refundable 50% deposit. Balances are due by 11/16/2024.
Schedule Overview
*Eastern Time*
Thursday Check-in: 5:00pm
Friday Dinner: 6:30pm
Sunday Checkout: 11:00am
Food & Feast Menu
The menu will be available at least 2 weeks before the retreat so that you can plan accordingly. If you have special dietary needs, please contact us before you register to ensure we can accommodate them.
Hosted By
Michelle Rigling
Michelle Rigling is the “Cavewoman” and Founder of The Cavewoman Way. She is a Transpersonal Counselor, Eco-Therapist, and Sacred Plant Medicine Guide with a deep love for the wild. She has been leading women’s retreats and rituals for 9 years, after leaving the medical model of mental healthcare and finding a more holistic, soul-centered way to support others along their journey. Michelle will be guiding several retreat activities including reflective rituals, woodland wanders, and Imbolc crafts.
Ruth Shelton
Ruth Shelton is the Clinical Herbalist and Culinary Kitchen Witch behind The Empirical Herbalist. She has over 20 years of experience in herbal medicine, folk healing, and culinary arts. She’s most passionate about helping everyone realize the wealth of healing and history that plants possess. Her belief in a better life through herbs focuses on empowering people to get creative about using them in their lives in a variety of ways. Ruth will be sharing herbal wisdom throughout the retreat and preparing our nourishing lunches, indulgent dinners, and Imbolc Feast.
Winter Weather
While snow is rare in the area we will be in, it is always possible. In the event of winter weather, the retreat will be postponed or relocated if the hosts cannot safely travel to our cabins. If the retreat is postponed, you will have the option to transfer your registration to the rescheduled date or you will be offered a credit to use for a future retreat or event within the same calendar year.
Refund Policy
No refunds are available for this retreat. If the retreat has to be cancelled for unexpected reasons such as a public health crisis or any other emergency, participants will be able to choose between a partial refund or a credit equal to their registration fees that can be used at a future event. For the inclement weather policy, see the above Winter Weather statement.
Cancellation Policy
We reserve the right to cancel the retreat if enough spots have not been filled by January 1, 2025. If the retreat is cancelled for this reason, you will receive a full refund.