Tending the Garden

Spring Wise Woman Retreat

Retreat Highlights

All classes and activities are included in registration. 

Plant-Spirit Ceremony​

Herbs of the Garden Gate Workshop

Medicinal Plant Walk

Welcoming the Fae Crafts

Beltane Eve Feast & Fire

Restorative Meditation & Yoga

Wonder Walks & Hiking

Nourishing Meals

About Our Venue

Our retreat cabin offers lots of space to spread out, both inside and out!

Indoor fireplaces + outdoor firepits

2 Living Room areas
Screened porch and multiple decks
20+ wooded acres of trails
Creek and water features
Space for hammocks
Nooks for solitude

​Food, Lodging and Registration

Our retreat will take place at a private Inn and Estate in Ellijay, GA. Registrants will receive the address and directions after payment. The property features a homestead, walking trails, a mountain creek running through the property, and 20 private acres of nature to wander and explore. Our menu will include lots of herbs and seasonal foods. We will be able to accommodate vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets, as long as these requests are made during registration. For lodging, various bed options are available. Private queen rooms sleep 1 person. The bunk room sleeps 4, and camping spots are available by the creek, in the woods, and close to the house under a covered area (in case of rain). Campers have access to all household amenities. If you have any related questions, please ask before you register.

Refund Policies

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 if you paid by check OR you will receive a full refund minus merchant processing fees if you paid online. This refund policy is non-negotiable and no exceptions can be made.

Work Exchange & Volunteers

This retreat does not offer work exchange options due to the small size of the gathering. 

Schedule

Subject to updates and changes

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Retreat Presenters​

LEANNE HOLCOMB
Herbal Medicine Practitioner, Owner of One Tree Healing Arts, Co-owner of Lilleth & Co., and MSWHC Leadership Team Member

HEATHER HOLLOWAY
Medicine Witch, Owner of The Cat & The Crow Apothecary, Founder of Wild Weeds Tea Parties, and MSWHC Leadership Team Member

STEPHANIE CHANCE
Registered Yoga Teacher, Pilates Instructor, Biologist, MSWHC Leadership Team Member

MICHELLE RIGLING
Ceremonialist, Transpersonal Counselor, and Founder of The Midsouth Women's Herbal Conference