SummerSolsticeRetreat

Summer Solstice Retreat

Back to Basics

June 22, 2024

A wellness day at the farm to help you reconnect to nature, yourself and your community.

Experience the magic of the Summer Solstice at Otter Creek Farm, nestled in the picturesque landscape of Johnsonville, NY. Transport yourself to a simpler time as you immerse in a full-day retreat, awakening to the serene ambiance of this historic family farm.

Let the crisp morning air and the symphony of nature invigorate your senses as you embark on a journey of connection and renewal. Delve into the essence of rural life with an enlightening farm tour, where you'll witness firsthand the beauty of sustainable agriculture and the bountiful harvest it yields.

Savor the true taste of the season with farm-to-table cuisine, crafted from the freshest ingredients sourced right from the land. Engage in enriching activities designed to quiet the chaos of modern life and nourish your spirit. From tranquil nature walks to creative endeavors that soothe the mind, every moment is an opportunity to rediscover the joy of simplicity.

As the day unfolds, surrender to the healing power of the outdoors with meditative hikes and soulful sound healing sessions. Release tension, rejuvenate your soul, and embrace the essence of serenity as you reconnect with the rhythms of nature.

Join us for "Back to Basics," a retreat where the absence of cell service becomes a blessing, allowing you to fully embrace the present moment. Indulge in the luxury of simplicity, where delicious farm fare and the great outdoors become your companions in rekindling your inner balance and revitalizing your spirit.

Retreat Agenda

10:00am Arrival, meet and greet, opening sacred space
11:00am Otter Creek livestock and barn farm tour with Elizabeth Collins
12:30pm Open air break to hike, journal and relax on the farm

1:00pm Farm-to-table lunch
2:00pm Make and take mala meditation necklace
3:30pm Reflection break

4:00pm Mindful meditation hike and sound healing
5:30pm Closing ceremony, bonfire celebration

Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (US & Canada)

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More about the retreat...

Our retreats are designed to bring people together to heal in a community-safe environment.
Our opening and closing ceremonies bring Shamanic traditions of creating a sacred space to hold our healing intentions for the day and end with a fire ritual to help us symbolically let go of what we don't want to take home with us after the retreat is over.
Each 90 minute activity is designed using evidenced-based, holistic forms of therapy to help you release stress, reset your nervous system and bring your personality and soul back into alignment.
We will be offering a farm-to-table lunch from food sourced from the farm land and healthy snacks throughout the day.
You will make and take home a sacred meditation mala necklace and manifestation crystal grid to continue to facilitate your summer healing journey.
This retreat is held on 465 acres of farmland, which will allow you to be outdoors for the entire retreat. You will enjoy a 30-minute guided meditative hike over the rolling farm hills that lead to our sound healing circle at the top of the hill in a beautiful wooded clearing. Here you will rest and relax and ground yourself listening to sound healing instruments and laying on mother earth.
You will start your retreat off with a 90-minute farm tour that will help you to connect more deeply with the land we will be occupying for the whole day. You will learn about the history of Otter Creek Farm that dates back to 1882, learn about the history of the farm and barns and meet the cows, pigs, and chickens who live on the farm.
The retreat location is at Otter Creek Farm, Graceful Acres Farmstay. This farm is situated an hour south of the Adirondack State Park and within 35 minutes of Saratoga Springs, Albany, Troy, NY and Bennington, VT. You may book your own lodging to stay on the farm for the whole weekend in their beautiful Graceful Acres Farm Tents.