Sunday, September 21 at 10:00AM
Into the Quiet:
A Women's Autumn Retreat
Join us for a transformative Mini Women’s Wellness Retreat at Love and Grit Farm. Preparing the Body, Mind, and Spirit for the Season of Stillness.
Autumn Mini Women's Retreat
Sunday, September 21
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Love & Grit Farm (Germantown, MD)
Hosted by the Feminine Yoga Collective in collaboration with Love and Grit Farm and Where the Good Grows
As the seasons shift and the days grow shorter, nature invites us to slow down, turn inward, and prepare. In a world that constantly pulls us outward, this one-day retreat offers you a moment to pause - an opportunity to ground, reflect, and gather tools for true seasonal wellness.
Together, we will:
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Reconnect with self through somatic exploration, breath-work, and guided meditation.
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Craft your own elderberry syrup and herbal-infused honey to support your unique immunity and needs.
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Explore rituals that nourish emotional and energetic well-being during the darker seasons.
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Engage in self-reflection and meaningful community practices to cultivate intention and clarity.
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Enjoy a farm-to-table seasonal lunch and time in nature to replenish and restore.
This retreat is more than a half day away - it’s an invitation to deepen your relationship with yourself, the land, and the quiet wisdom of winter.
Space is limited. Early bird pricing available for a limited time.
Meet Your Hosts
Erin K. Antosh
Clinical Herbalist & Natural Wellness Educator
DeAnna Houston
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner & Energy Guide
Ariana Kamprad
Yoga Instructor & Breath Facilitator
Kristin Rydland
Farmer and Owner of Love and Grit Farm
What Past Retreat Participants are Saying
Connected
"Thank you so much! This was just what I needed and I highly recommend. It was relaxing, inspiring, fun, and connected with other amazing women."
- Spring 2025 Retreat Participant
True Retreat
"The spring women retreat was exactly that - a day to enjoy nature and retreat from my daily life. I left feeling rejuvenated, relaxed and with new knowledge. I want to integrate practices I learned to my daily life to enhance my well being! The facilitators took care of us and made sure there was nothing to worry about- from snacks to breaks to being comfortable with weather changes. The community of women were nurturing and supportive making it a wonderful day."
-Spring 2025 Retreat Participant
Transformative
"This was a beautiful experience. I am so thankful I found you all and am able to share these transformative journeys with you."
- Spring 2024 Retreat Participant
Safe Environment
"I felt an honest and organic desire to connect and support from Deanna and Ariana throughout. That provides a safe environment for us to feel/do the same."
- Fall 2022 Retreat Participant
Retreat Schedule
Our Four Hour Event includes:
10:00 - 10:30: Arrival & Welcome
Check-in and a Welcome Circle to set intentions.
10:30 - 11:30: Somatic Hike & Elderberry Harvest
This guided hike invites you to connect with your body and the land as we move with intention through nature. We’ll begin by harvesting elderberries from the abundant bush at Love and Grit’s farm and gathering what will later become nourishing elderberry syrup. Then, we’ll slow our pace and attune to the rhythm of the earth, using somatic practices to notice how the body responds to stillness, movement, and seasonal change. This time together helps prepare both body and mind for the slower, inward season ahead.
11:30- 12:00: Harvesting Intention: Rituals for a Still Season
As we move into the quieter months of fall and winter, this session offers space to slow down and listen inward. We will explore simple rituals and reflective practices that support clarity, rest, and intention during this seasonal shift. You will also create a meaningful object to serve as a reminder of what you want to carry with you through this time. Come prepared to ground your mind and spirit as you step into a season of stillness.
11:30- 12:00: Farm to Table Lunch & Elderberry Syrup Making
Elderberry bushes are a native plant in Maryland, but the use of elderberries and elderflowers for health and in cooking spans across cultures. Elderberries are best known for their immune-boosting properties, but you will learn the berries are packed with many other benefits too. After harvesting elderberries from Love & Grit Farm's mature elderberry bush, we will discuss the medicinal properties of all the ingredients in elderberry syrup, as Erin makes a batch of syrup for everyone to take home.
12:00- 1:00: Herbal Infused Honey Remedy Making
In this delicious class, you will learn about the therapeutic properties of various herbs, the health benefits of local raw honey, and different health promoting honey-based remedies. Honey is the perfect medium for preserving medicinal plants, allowing you to make a remedy to take home that will support you during the winter months and beyond. You will be introduced to herbs that support the immune system, those that help with hormone balance, as well as ones that alleviate stress and boost mood. After learning about the properties of various plants, you will make your own custom botanical infused honey with the herbs that best align with your health goals.
1:00 - 2:00: Closing Circle
Closing circle to share reflections and experiences from the day. A moment to celebrate the connections made and the personal growth experienced throughout the retreat.
Note - The schedule is a guide and may change with the needs of the group.
