Sunday, February 2, 2025
9 am - 5 pm
Hosted at Gold Creek Getaway
Lanark ON
Exhale…
Recharge. Restore. Renew.
“Melissa, it was such a lovely day! It was rejuvenating and exactly what I needed. If you do more like this, I’m in!
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Feeling overwhelmed?
Need a day to unwind?
Are you seeking time in nature for yourself and your besties?
A mid-winter retreat to nourish and rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul.
Imagine...
Arriving to a cozy space nestled in the canopy of the forest, by the flowing waters of the Mississippi River.
You sigh, feel your body relax and slow down.
Your day is easeful, flowing from being immersed in the forest, in the elements, art, gentle movement, medicine-making and nourishing seasonal homemade food.
You warm up by the fire, with a cup of herbal tea and in the sauna and hot tub (optional).
Parts of your day were silent and social, indoors and outdoors.
You head home with an evergreen salve, pine salt, art inspired by nature and your first nature journal entry.
Your day was calm, rich and restorative.
You felt held in community, had a day for yourself, and bonus - even had time to catch up with your besties.
Celebrate mid-winter with a day to retreat!
Connect. Create.
Come home to your inner calm.
“The relaxed atmosphere was exactly what I needed”
The Flow
9 AM - 10 AM - Arrival, Hot Tea and Opening Circle
10 AM - NOON - Forest Immersion, Nature Journaling and Evergreen Teachings
NOON - 1 PM - Seasonal hearty homestead prepared lunch, Social, Quiet Time. optional sauna and/or hot tub
1 PM - 1:30 PM - Mindful movement
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Prepare resin salve + herbal salt
2:30 PM - 3 PM - Tea + Cedar Foot Soak
3 PM - 4:30 PM - Creativity Art Circle
4:30 PM - 5 PM - Closing Circle
What’s included
Forest Immersion to connect with the other than humans
Guided nature journaling
Mindful movement meditation/ dance - no experience needed
Explore the attributes and actions of pine and cedar
Prepare and take home a resin Evergreen salve, and Pine Salt
Create art with natural materials
Mini Spa, including use of sauna and/or hot tub
Herbal teas, nutrient-dense snacks and seasonal hearty homestead prepared lunch
An escape from the everyday
Create and take home an evergreen salve, pine salt, art inspired by nature, and a nature journal entry.
“I personally enjoyed the full experience, with like minded people and connections to nature and nurturing ourselves in and with nature.
I plan on attending more day programs in the future”
This is for you if you’re…
Feeling overwhelmed, craving a day to recharge and rejuvenate in nature.
Seeking a day for yourself where you can learn and co-create with evergreen through art, journaling, art and botanical preparations.
Desiring a day of nourishment, from nutrient-dense seasonal foods to movement and community.
WHO WE ARE
melissa cornacchia
I'm Melissa, the Honeybee of the Homestead. I'm a homesteader, folk herbalist, forager, naturalist, farm hand and dancer, sharing how I live in relationship with the land and remembering the ways of my ancestors. From city slicker to rural bumpkin, I have called Lanark County home for 10 years, where I continue to learn, grow and play in community. From preparing ferments to soap making to herbal concoctions, some call me a modern day witch. Year round you'll find me sipping herbal teas, frolicking in the forest, attending cultural events and hanging out with family.
jess Paquette
Jess is happiest in the forest with a sketchbook, pocket microscope and a fine tip pen, maybe some colours. She’s been teaching children and recently adults in the world of Arts and Nature for the last decade or so. She approaches life with joyful curiosity and the desire to examine and delight in the fine details.
Adult Retreat Details
February 2, 2025
9 am - 5 pm
Dress for the weather
$220 + tax
*Bring a friend and save $18 each!
Hosted at Gold Creek Getaway
Lanark ON
Retreat for the day
“Thanks again for a beautiful day!”
Work exchange opportunities
Participants get access to the experiences they're interested in, we get support in the areas we need it, people are recognized for their skills, genius, and/or services, and we get to co-create some awesome stuff for the community together.
If this retreat speaks to you, you have skills to offer and you don’t have the cash flow, reach out here and let’s chat. Work exchange spaces are limited.
We host private events!
Are you interested in a private booking for work, birthdays, homeschool groups, bachelorettes, girl's nights, etc.? Let’s co-create a unique offering to meet your needs!
Other Workshops
Soap Making Workshop
February 8, March 8
Herbal Infused Oils
Sunday, February 9
Herb + Broth Infusions
Sunday, March 2