Equinox Ritual Weekend
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19 - SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21
Join us for a weekend of remembrance as we honor the Fall Equinox, a time of balance, gratitude, and connection with Pachamama. The event begins with an Opening Circle & Earth-to-Table Lunch, where we'll gather in the community to set our intentions for the retreat and savor a meal prepared to align with the season's energy. Through storytelling and meditation, we'll explore the themes of harvest and gratitude.
In the afternoon, guests can choose their path: kayak along the serene St. Sebastian River, indulge in a rejuvenating spa experience or explore the Pine Forest. A Permaculture Tour will offer insights into sustainable living, concluding with a tree-planting ritual to deepen our connection with the Earth.
As the day draws to a close, we’ll gather for an Earth-to-Table Dinner, followed by a Full Moon Cosmic Roots Equinox Ceremony & Sound Bath, where we'll honor our origins and celebrate the cycles of the seasons.
The energy continues on Sunday with a gentle morning of coffee, tea, and fruit, followed by ChoZen Flow. We'll conclude with a nourishing Earth-to-Table Brunch and a Closing Circle, where you'll have the opportunity to reflect on your experiences, share insights, and offer a natural element back to the Earth in a final gesture of gratitude and closure.
Weekend Programming
FRIDAY
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ~ Check in & Shuttle to Accommodations
Check-in begins promptly at 3:00 PM. Upon arrival, our team will welcome you and guide you to your accommodations via shuttle.
For those traveling from a distance, we strongly recommend planning extra time for your journey, especially if you're arriving from out of town or through high-traffic areas. Delays are common on weekend afternoons, so leaving early will help ensure a smooth, stress-free arrival.
Arriving on time allows you to settle in, explore the land, and ease into the rhythm of the retreat with presence and ease. We can’t wait to welcome you.
7:00 PM ~ Earth-to-Table Dinner (Harvest House)
Come together for a communal Earth-to-Table dinner, celebrating connection, balance, and the changing of the seasons. Inspired by the bounty of the earth, this meal continues our journey toward deeper alignment with nature.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM ~ Permaculture Tour: Equinox Edition
Embark on a guided permaculture tour and delve into the art of sustainable living. Discover how nature’s rhythms are harmoniously integrated into the landscape. Harvest herbs to create autumnal elixirs to take home, which will also be incorporated into the evening’s tea ceremony. Participate in a tree-planting ritual to deepen your connection with the earth.
8:00 PM ~ Full Moon Cosmic Roots: Equinox Ritual & Sound Bath (Wilderness Camp)
Conclude the evening with a grounding cacao ceremony that honors our cosmic roots and deep connection with the natural world. Our ceremonialists will guide you through this rewilding harvest experience, celebrating the cycles of the seasons. The ceremony will close with a soothing, sound healing session.
SATURDAY
7:30 AM ~ Coffee, Tea, & Fruit
(Harvest House)
Begin your morning with a light offering of coffee, tea, and fresh fruit, gently awakening your body and mind for the day ahead.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM ~ ChoZen Flow (Wilderness Camp)
ChoZen Flow is a transformative guided practice designed to cultivate deep relaxation and inner peace through purposeful movement. This harmonious blend of fitness, Qi Gong, and primal movements creates a fluid, meditative flow within the tranquil backdrop of nature.
11:00 AM ~ Earth-to-Table Brunch (Harvest House)
Gather for one final nourishing meal, an Earth-to-Table brunch that combines the flavors of the season with the spirit of community.
12:00 PM ~ 04:00 pm ~ Choose Your ChoZen Path
Adventure: Kayak the St. Sebastian River and immerse yourself in the beauty of this natural wonder.
Reset: Indulge in a spa experience to rejuvenate your body and mind (massages must be booked in advance).
Chill: Embrace self-exploration or eco-exploration. Wander through the Pine Forest, walk the ChoZen path, and let yourself get lost in Mother Nature's embrace.
05:00 pM ~ Equinox Ritual tree Planting
In celebration of the Fall Equinox, we gather in ceremony to honor the rhythms of the earth and the turning of the season.
Through a guided tree-planting ritual, each participant is invited to root their intentions in the soil—creating a living symbol of gratitude, renewal, and balance.
This sacred act becomes both offering and anchor, connecting us to the land and to the cycles of growth within and around us.
07:00 pm ~ Earth-to-Table Dinner (Harvest House)
Come together for a communal Earth-to-Table dinner, celebrating connection, balance, and the changing of the seasons. Inspired by the bounty of the earth, this meal continues our journey toward deeper alignment with nature.
08:30 pM ~ Equinox Bonfire Ritual
As twilight falls on the Fall Equinox, we gather around the bonfire to honor the balance of light and dark. In this sacred circle, we reflect on the past season, offer gratitude for our inner harvest, and release what no longer serves us into the flames.
Through shared silence, breath, and intentional offerings, the fire becomes a space of transformation—cleansing, clarifying, and reconnecting us with nature’s rhythm. Together, we welcome the new season with open hearts and grounded presence.
SUNDAY
7:30 AM ~ Coffee, Tea, & Fruit
(Harvest House)
Begin your morning with a light offering of coffee, tea, and fresh fruit, gently awakening your body and mind for the day ahead.
09:30 aM ~ Closing Circle (Harvest House)
Reflect on the weekend’s experiences, share your insights, and seal the energy with a sense of peace and unity. Offer your connected element to the altar as a symbol of gratitude and closure.
10:00 AM ~ Earth-to-Table Brunch (Harvest House)
Gather for one final nourishing meal, an Earth-to-Table brunch that combines the flavors of the season with the spirit of community.