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Going to Ground Retreat

Herbs & Mushrooms of the Underworld

October 2-5, 2025

Private Retreat House

Ellijay, GA

"Maybe you are searching among the branches, for what only appears in the roots."
-Rumi

Midsouth Women's Herbal invites you to a nourishing and magical weekend of workshops, grounding practices, rituals, nature time and community! With over 20 private acres of hemlock forest and rolling meadows to explore, you'll find sanctuary and space to reconnect, reflect, and rest. Guided by the mystical medicines of Autumn we will learn ways to tend to the body, mind and spirit as well as find friendship and belonging among the plants, trees and mushrooms.

RETREAT HIGHLIGHTS

Herbal Roots Workshop

Mystical Mushrooms Workshop

Grounding Yoga & Nature Time

Plant Walk & Foraging Tips

Reishi Journey with Gong

Fire Circle & Moon Musings

Seasonal Food Menu

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ALL-INCLUSIVE
REGISTRATION

(3 Nights + 5 Meals)
Private Queen Room: $725
Bottom Bunk, Shared Room: $695
Top Bunk, Shared Room: $595
Creekside Camping: $595
Commuter Pass: $495

GROUP SIZE
Registration is open to 25 women.


WHAT'S INCLUDED
Lodging for 3 nights
3 Dinners
2 Lunches
All Activities & Parking

NOT INCLUDED
Breakfasts & 
Personal Snacks


DEPOSIT OPTION
*Non-Refundable*
Save your spot with a $200 deposit! Balance payments are due in full by August 1, 2025.

WEEKEND SCHEDULE
*Eastern Times*
Thursday Check-in @ 3:00pm 
Thursday Opening @ 6:00pm
Thursday Dinner @ 6:30pm
Sunday Checkout @ 11:00am

More Information

 FOOD FAQs
​Lunches and Dinners are included. Root Vegetables, mushrooms, seasonal soups and autumn inspired beverages will be among the food served. A detailed food menu will be published at least 2 weeks before the retreat so you can plan accordingly. Vegetarian and GF options available by request during registration. Breakfast and coffee are not included. There will be limited refrigerator space, so we recommend bringing items that do not need refrigerated and/or a small cooler in case we run out of room. While attendees will have access to the kitchen for preparing their breakfasts, there could be up to 25 women at our event. Please plan accordingly. (Camp stoves are welcome, however campfires are not permitted).​

LODGING FAQs
​You will have the option to choose between indoor lodging or camping during registration. Indoor options include private queen rooms and bunk beds ins shared bedrooms. Those who choose to camp will have full access to indoor amenities such as showers and community spaces. There are plenty of beautiful spots along the creek for setting up tents as well as options in the forest and in the meadow. Camping is rustic, meaning there will be no electricity at your site. However, you are welcome to use the house's electricity for charging phones, etc.​

 PRESENTERS

​Michelle Rigling, PhD, Transpersonal Counselor, MycoTherapist, Sacred Medicine Guide & Founder of MSWHC

 Ruth Shelton, Clinical Herbalist, Kitchen Witch & Founder of The Empirical Herbalist

 Stephanie Chance, MS, Biologist & Yoga, Pilates and Kundalini Teacher

RETREAT VENUE
Our event will take place at a private mountain retreat house in Ellijay, GA that borders the Chattahoochee National Forest. The property itself features over 20 acres of woodlands and wild meadows to explore plus there is a creek that meanders through the middle. We have gathered here multiple times over the years and this space is a true sanctuary. Just being on the land feels nourishing and healing.

VENUE & PAST RETREAT PHOTOS

REFUND POLICY

No refunds are available for this retreat unless it is cancelled by the host. If the retreat is cancelled, you will receive a full refund minus merchant processing fees if you paid online OR you will receive a full refund if you paid by check. This refund policy is non-negotiable and no exceptions can be made. 

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