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preparing for the retreat

Scroll through this page to receive all the information you'll need to prepare for our retreat weekend, or click below for quick access:

ARRIVAL

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Our staff will be ready to receive you between 4-5:30PM on Friday, Aug 22nd. In the welcome loop, our staff will be ready to guide you where to park, how to check-in, and where to find your cozy cabin. Please arrive in this time window for our staff to be able to support you and to give yourself enough time to ground and settle in before our shared dinner at 6:00pm followed by our opening circle ceremony.

ACTIVITIES

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The workshops planned vary from yoga, to sound bath, to dance, to journeying with archetypes, and more. We will host these workshops indoors while holding ceremonies outdoors. Our indoor spaces will be cozy though minimally furnished. With that in mind, we encourage you to bring chairs, cushions, blankets, and yoga mat, as needed to make the space support your own comfort. The weekend’s schedule can be found below as well as in the program you will receive at check-in.


Outdoors you will also find swimming at the private beachfront, ax throwing in the field, and a gorgeous marketplace and healing haven for those who wish to do a bit of shopping or indulge in a private session in healing arts for body, mind and spirit. For the time outdoors, we encourage you to pack rain gear and boots, walking shoes, swimsuit and towel, and layers for warm days and cool nights. We carry on, rain or shine!

FOOD & DRINK

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All meals and snacks will be provided throughout the weekend from Lucky Star Catering. Sourced as locally as possible, meals will be organic and  use the freshest and best quality ingredients. If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know in your registration form, or email us at medicinewomynvt@gmail.com and we will make sure to accommodate your needs, having you well nourished throughout your stay.

LODGING

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We will be sleeping in sweet, rustic, off-grid cabins. They sleep 6-8 comfortably in 4 sets of bunk beds. There are thin mattresses but no bedding so please bring your own sheets, blankets, pillow and/or a sleeping bag. The cabins do not have electricity and bathrooms are in separate bath houses a short walk from each cabin. We advise bringing a lantern, flashlight or headlamp for ease and visibility in the evening and night. The bath houses on site have showers, toilets, and sinks with sensory lights that activate at night.

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Medicine Womyn retreats are a powerful and potent time together when we meet each other with an open heart and open mind. 
 
This gorgeous land, set on Lake Champlain, has been home to girls’ summer camps for more than 100 years. Those of you who joined us in past summers know what a special spot this is for our weekend of wild womyn magick! We will have access to the waterfront, big open fields held by forests, cozy off-grid cabins and sheltered sites for workshops, dining, and essential needs.

With that in mind, we strongly encourage you to pack with a *summer camp* mentality: prepared for the elements, varying temperatures and activities, and any creature comforts that will make you feel the coziest. Read through to get an idea of how to prepare and our packing list!

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RETURNING TO OUR ROOTS

summer retreat

August 22-24th
Located at:
Camp Hochelaga 
Hochelaga Rd, South Hero, VT 05486
(802) 372-4510

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We are in the process of curating our weekend of activities! Come back soon for all the details

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SCHEDULE

Medicine Womyn Retreat XV

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  • Bedding: blankets, sleeping bag, pillow, and an extra mattress pad if you’d like

  • Lighting: headlamps, flashlights with extra batteries, a lantern

  • Workshop & ceremony comforts: yoga mat, blanket, camp chair, cushions

  • Outdoor gear: walking shoes, rain boots & rain coat, walking stick, sun protection such as a hat or sunscreen, swimsuit and towel

  • Clothing: comfortable clothing for movement, layers for changing warm days to cool nights as well as workshops, any costumes or things that make you feel magical, fierce, or gorgeous.

  • Drums, rattles, or small instruments

  • Biz cards or networking resources

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PACKING LIST

please bring:

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There will be sessions available throughout the weekend with a range of healers and bodyworkers. From reiki, cranio-sacral, sound healing, coaching, and tarot readings. You can find the links to their sites and reserve your spot through our Additional Offerings page. 


There, you will see we also have an incredible line up of vendors in our marketplace. We have sisters selling drums and rattles, gorgeous jewelry, apothecary and altar items, beautiful clothing, crystals and so much more. We encourage you to support these artisans and maybe pick up a souvenir from the weekend!

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MARKETPLACE AND HEALING HAVEN

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While the camp spans 35 acres, the bulk of our event is in a contained area. There are short distances to walk between each building (lodging, dining hall, and classrooms) and most buildings are accessible by ramp. Some sites are a short distance uphill, so if you feel a walking stick would support you we encourage you to bring one. This year we will also be providing shuttling services between meals and workshops for those who would like mobility support. When you arrive at check-in you can find out more about how these services will operate and sign-up!

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ACCESSIBILITY

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  • Upon arrival, we will be providing you with a few little goodies including our full schedule, map, and handcrafted natural bug spray to keep you comfortable. Please note, while there are no known tick sightings on the property, it is always a good idea to keep yourself protected with spray and a watchful eye

  • Wi-Fi is available in certain, but not all, places on site. Cell service is available throughout the property. We encourage you to unplug as much as possible, enjoying our special time together

  • We, on the Medicine Womyn Retreat team, believe that one amazing way of exploring different parts of ourselves is by trying on something new. We encourage you to dive deep into our costume bin and see who you are when you come out. And of course, bring any costumes, special clothing, or accessories that you have been waiting to wear…this is the time!!! 

  • Be prepared for music and dancing! We will have an incredible serpentine dance workshop as well as movement and drumming by the fire. You’re encouraged to bring instruments to add your sound (such as drums, rattles, etc) and your dancing shoes to groove. There will also be drums for sale in the Marketplace

  • All classes and activities are invitations. Weave in and out of activities throughout the retreat that fulfills and honors your personal needs for the weekend

  • Please note there are simply no refunds for the retreat

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OTHER INFO TO KNOW

Please feel free to email our amazing dream team with any questions or thoughts about our upcoming retreats.

We are open to welcome new teachers, crafters, artisans, healers, coaches etc, so if this is you or you know someone please reach out and connect….we are always weaving ~*~

 

Wild Green Blessings and see you SOON! 

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