About this trip
MIDSUMMER SPLENDOR | Join us in the stunning Driftless region of Wisconsin at the incredible Red Clover Ranch to nourish ourselves in supportive community. In rituals and practice to celebrating the earth, the sun, and the moon at the Summer solstice. This retreat will be accompanied by delicious, beautiful meals crafted by the amazing Chef Dani Lind with locally sourced ingredients. All meals are included in the price.
This retreat is an invitation to slow down, to indulge in Midsummer Splendor through your senses rooted in plant magic and community. Come explore midsummer’s floral splendor in the Heart of the Driftless guided by herbalist and author Alyson Morgan and breath work practices and embodiment with Amy Kuretsky on this 3 night retreat.
This retreat features
- Tune into the seasonal energetics of summer exploring with our plant guides: elderflower, rose, and yarrow
- Connect deeply with nature through plant walks, the art of foraging, and learning how to wildcraft with intention.
- The art of noticing | Learn somatic techniques to attune to the seasons and the cycles of the natural world for creative inspiration, building inner trust + rejuvenating your body and mind.
- Enlivening group breathwork sessions with Amy Kuretsky
- Craft Herbal Preparations | Learn to make a floral preparations, herbal bundles, foot soak, herbal shrubs and a summer tea blend.
- Floral crafting workshop.
- Full Moon Circle to gather in community with the Strawberry Moon in Cancer | Featuring intention setting, sharing in a safe space, and gratitude practices.
- A guided yoga nidra practice.
- The summer solstice is a potent time of the year to honor the sun, and the way it nourishes the earth and our bodies. Midsummer Rituals and celebrations feature prominently in many folk traditions, so let's connect with our roots and join in community to bathe midsummer’s botanical splendor in the Heart of the Driftless.
The summer solstice is a potent time of the year to honor the sun, how it nourishes the earth and our bodies. Midsummer rituals and celebrations feature prominently in many folk traditions. Embrace this opportunity to connect with our roots.
Each participant will receive a welcome bag with goodies including a signed copy of Our Kindred Home by Alyson Morgan, stones to support the solstice, and a Sacred Eclipse roll on oil.
Who is this for? Folks looking for a pause, to slow down, a safe and nourishing space to connect with themselves and kindred souls outside of the hurried pace of capitalism.
Transportation is not included and payment plans are available. The nearest airports are La Crosse at about 40 minutes away. Madison is two hours away. Milwaukee and Minneapolis are equally as far at about 3 hours and 30 minutes. Please contact info@alysonmorgan with any questions or for clarification.
Packing List
Please bring a yoga mat, water bottle, journal, any tools for rituals (oracle decks, tarot, stones) and an open heart.
Land Acknowledgment
I acknowledge Hoocąk, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ & oθaakiiwaki‧hina‧ki (Sauk) & Meškwahki·aša·hina (Fox) peoples of the past, present, and future, on whose traditional lands we will gather.
What’s included
- accomdations3 night stay in beautiful cabins. Shared and Single Rooms Available.
- all mealslocal, seasonal farm to table cuisine by chef Dani Lind
- use of groundswalk and explore in the Driftless
- saunaopen for daily use
- bonfireenjoy evening bonfire and star gazing
- suppliesall herb, floral supplies provided
- breathworktwo sessions guided by Amy Kuretsky
What’s not included
- transportationto and from red clover ranch
- extra drinkswine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks are available
Available Packages
This private single room is in half of a two room cabin. It has a queen bed, private entrance, heat/ac, and beautiful views of a pine forest from bed. One single room inside either the Milkweed, Winterberry and Dogwood.
- Lodging -Private queen room, shared bathroom in bathhouse =
- Daily Sauna time.
- All farm to table meals included.
- Wonderstate coffee and tea bar
- Use of grounds and buildings.
- Bedding and linens (including towels).
- Ursa Major Body Wash, Shampoo and Conditioner.
- Sales and Occupancy Tax.
Stay in one half of our 2 room cabins in the cabin area (Milkweed, Winterberry, Dogwood) Two twin beds, Heat and AC.:
- Lodging - Shared Room, shared bath in bathhouse.
- Daily Sauna time.
- All meals included.
- Use of grounds and buildings.
- Bedding and linens (including towels).
- Ursa Major Body Wash Shampoo and Conditioner.
- Sales and Occupancy Tax.
(Please let us know if you have someone that you want to room with otherwise we will assign you a roommate)
The Bunkhouse Cabin has a living room, kitchenette, full bath with claw foot tub, and 2nd story bedroom with a 4 single beds. This price includes.
- Lodging -2 story cabin with private bath
- Daily Sauna time
- Use of grounds and buildings
- Bedding and linens (including towels)
- Ursa Major Body Wash, Shampoo and Conditioner
- Sales and Occupancy Tax
This is a very small private room in the bathhouse. It has a single bed, heat, fan, portable AC (this room stays very cool as it has plaster walls).
- Lodging -Sleeping nook, shared bathroom in bathhouse.
- Daily Sauna time.
- All meals included.
- Use of grounds and buildings.
- Bedding and linens (including towels).
- Ursa Major Body Wash, Shampoo and Conditioner.
- Sales and Occupancy Tax.
The Bellflower is one single room private cabin. It has heat, electricity, king bed, table and chairs.
- Lodging -1 room cabin, shared bathroom in bathhouse.
- Daily Sauna time.
- All meals included.
- Use of grounds and buildings.
- Bedding and linens (including towels).
- Ursa Major Body Wash, Shampoo and Conditioner.
- Sales and Occupancy Tax.
Itinerary
Sample Schedule (subject to change): Plan to arrive in the late afternoon (3-5pm) Settle in and make yourself at home. Use the sauna, explore, and relax before a 6 pm meet + greet cocktail hour and yummy, nourishing dinner. Enjoy an evening bonfire to wind down or turn in early.