Roots + Remedies + Ritual
Fall Wise Woman Retreat
October 7-10, 2021
Camp Skyline, Mentone, AL
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The Cavewoman Way and The Midsouth Women's Herbal Team bring you this immersive way to honor the changing of seasons, reconnect through ritual, and learn about autumn’s roots and herbs - all while surrounding yourself with an empowering community of nature lovers and wise women. Join us for a transformative weekend of wisdom sharing, sacred community, and ritual, sure to nourish your mind, body, and spirit!
Registration is hosted on the Midsouth Women's Herbal Conference website.
Retreat Overview
Some classes and activities are part of the weekend program, and some are exclusive to the Thursday Arrival* "Ritual Package". Be sure to review the schedule for details.
Savor The Season with Fall Recipes and Herbal Remedies
Connect deeply to yourself through ceremony and reflection
Indulge your Wild side with Kundalini Dancing and Drumming
Experience our First-Ever Foraged Feast and Frolic
Savor the fall weather and relax under a forest canopy of colorful leaves
Meet new friends and enjoy a restorative weekend with other women
Registration and Packages
Come for the weekend and enjoy herbal medicine workshops, yoga, delicious meals, special circles, and time to soak in the fall weather with friends. Add the Thursday Arrival "Ritual Package" for an immersive experience to learn about crafting rituals, ceremony, and seasonal magic. Our Thursday Arrival participants will also enjoy some festive, witchy extras such as a themed "Black Hat Breakfast" and early access to the Gift Mini-Market.
*Please read the detailed retreat schedule to see what classes and activities are exclusive to the Thursday Arrival Package*
Weekend Registration
Twin Bed, Shared Room: $389.00
Private Room + Bath: SOLD OUT
What's Included
Lodging for 2 nights
5 Meals + Refreshments
Weekend Program
Weekend Mini-Market
Parking
Thursday Arrival
"Ritual Package"
Cost: $99.00
What's Included
Thursday Night Lodging
3 Additional Meals
Immersive Ritual Program
Early Mini-Market Access
Festive "Witchy" extras
Payment & Deposit
We offer the option of registering with a $100 deposit to save your spot. Deposits are non-refundable and balances are due by September 1, 2021.
Cancellations and Refund Policy
Cancellations made on or before September 1, 2021 are subject to a $100 cancellation fee. No refunds will be available after September 1, 2021, however your registration can be transferred. In the event that a balance is not paid by the deadline, the deposit will be lost.
Work Exchange (W.E.) Opportunities
Receive a $150 credit towards registration in exchange for 8 hours of service. To apply, complete the application form below using the link below. Forms are typically reviewed within 3 businesses days. Upon approval, you will have 10 days to register with a deposit before the position is released. These fill quickly!
Schedule
Subject to updates and changes.
Ritual Immersion Program (Thursday Arrival)
Witch Crafts and Creativity Studio
Ritual as Medicine: DIY Rituals Class
Wise Woman Within Ceremony: A Plant Spirit Experience with Rosemary, Burdock, Mugwort, and Sage
Remedy Making as Ritual and Fire Cider Make-and-Take Workshop
Mini-Market Preview
Themed Black Hat Breakfast: Witch Hats encouraged!
Weekend Retreat Program
*Check in starts Friday at 1:00pm*
Root Medicine and Healing Traditions Workshop
Rites of Autumn Ceremony: Finding Grounding, Healing and Nourishment with Herbal and Flower Essences
Craft of Tea Blending Workshop
Root & Tree Walkabout
Belly Dancing and Kundalini Yoga
Foraged Feast and Frolic (Music, Drum Circle, Dancing, and more)
Wildcrafting a Smoke Blessing Bundle Make-and-Take Workshop
Mini Gift Marketplace
Retreat Presenters
More coming soon!
Leslie Williams, RH (AHG)
Registered Herbalist, Midsouth Women's Herbal Conference Elder, and the owner of both The Ordinary Herbalist and Quiet Gardening
Leah Larabell
Clinical Herbalist, Tea Crafter, and Owner of High Garden Tea
Michelle Rigling, M.Sc.
Ceremonialist, Transpersonal Counselor, and Founder of The Midsouth Women's Herbal Conference
Location, Lodging, and Meals
Our retreat will take place at Camp Skyline in Mentone, AL. The property features a historic lodge, summer camp facilities, a mountain creek running through the property, and plenty of nature to soak in. Our menu will include lots of herbs and seasonal foods. Our Foraged Feast and Frolic on Saturday night will offer an abundance of creative culinary dishes and seasonal foods. We will be able to accommodate vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets, as long as these requests are made during registration.
Shared Cabins & Rooms
Shared rooms sleep 6-10 women on lower bunks and have a shared bathroom. There is access to a small kitchen as well as a deck with rocking chairs.
Private Rooms
Private rooms are small bunk rooms with in-suite bathrooms. You will be the only person assigned to the room. These rooms are closest to retreat activities and meals.
Venue Photos
Group Lodge/Shared Rooms (above photos)
Shared-Room lodging includes bottom bunk, in-room bathroom and showers, access to lodge decks with rocking chairs, and small community kitchen for personal beverages and snacks.
*We will not be filling every bed in each room, in an effort to give everyone extra space*
Historic Riverside Inn/Private Rooms (above photos)
Private Rooms include a small bedroom with twin beds, in-suite bathroom and shower, access to front porch with rocking chairs, and closer access to the dining room and fire circle. Many of our activities and group events will be held at Riverside.