Fall Mama Retreat
Charlotte Mason observed, “If mothers could learn to do for themselves what they do for their children when these are overdone, we should have happier households. Let the mother go out to play!”
Announcing the Fall Mama Retreat on October 20-22, 2023 at the Wild + Free Farm Village in Head Waters, VA. Join us for a weekend to restore your heart, care for your soul, nourish your body, and inspire your mind.
We'll soak-up the beautiful surroundings in the Allegheny mountains, grow our skills in hands-on classes, go for hikes on the Farm Village trails, learn from each other, share our stories, and enjoy nourishing meals together.
Nourishing our Hearts and Homes
We've heard it said that what you water will grow. From seedlings into flowers, from connections into deep friendships. We're gathering for a retreat weekend at the new Wild + Free Farm Village to cultivate our souls and reignite our hearts for homeschooling and this beautiful journey.
We'll enjoy delicious meals together in the dining hall, zip-line through the pines, and bond in a way that only a retreat experience can offer. Each day, we'll come together for heart-filling sessions to challenge, equip, and encourage each other as mamas, wives, and women. Plus, we'll have adventures each day and explore these beautiful surroundings.
Retreat Information
The cost of the Spring Mama Retreat is $299 per mama, which includes your lodging, activities, and meals from Friday night to Sunday morning.
Wild + Free Groups: If you're coming with a friend, let us know when you sign-up and we'll do our best to have you stay together.
Note: We require all attendees to sign liability waivers and photo releases, and for this event, we are not able to admit children under the age of 18.
Cancellation Policy: All registrations are transferable but non-refundable.
Retreat Schedule
Friday, October 20
3:00 PM - Check-in (Store Open)
5:00 PM - Welcome Reception
6:00 PM - Dinner
7:30 PM - Group Session
8:30 PM - Bonfire
Saturday, October 21
7:00 AM - (Optional) "Mindfulness & Movement" (Bring Mat)
8:30 AM - Breakfast
9:30 AM - Morning Session
10:30 AM - Morning Activities
12:00 PM - Lunch
1:00 PM - Afternoon Handcrafts
3:00 PM - Free Time (Store Open)
6:00 PM - Dinner
7:30 PM - Evening Session
8:30 PM - Bonfire
Sunday, October 22
8:30 AM - Breakfast
9:30 AM - Group Session
11:00 AM - Check Out (Store Open)
Note: Registrations are transferable to another mama but non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another event. Unfortunately, we are not able to make exceptions, even with last-minute emergencies.
Wild + Free Farm Village
The Wild + Free Farm Village is located an hour and a half west of Charlottesville, VA and three hours from Washington DC.
Wild + Free Farm Village
6983 Cowpasture River Road N
Head Waters, VA 24442
Most GPS systems will try to take you on Cowpasture River Road SOUTH, which will get you lost. =) Be sure to go NORTH, and you'll be just fine.
Please note that your cell service will drop-out within a half hour from the Farm Village. We encourage you to plug-in GPS to your phone before this point. We'll have WiFi access and phone lines when you get here.
Accommodations
Lodging at the Wild + Free Farm Village is "summer camp style" with bunk beds and shared baths. We have several bunk rooms of varying sizes and will do our best to pair you with friends or the perfect roomies for your stay.
We've gone out of our way to make your stay comfortable with cozy organic bedding, Tuft & Needle mattresses, and special touches like OddBird bath towels and organic soaps, shampoo, and conditioner in the showers.
If you're coming with a Wild + Free Group or friends, let us know in the comments when you sign-up and we'll arrange for you to room together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Bring My Nursing Infant?
Because of the close sleeping arrangements, we are not able to accommodate nursing infants or children under the age of 18. Unfortunately, there are no exceptions.
What Are the Closest Airports?
The closest airports to the Farm Village are: Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport - (1 hour), Charlottesville, VA - (1.37 hours), Lynchburg, VA - (2.12 hours), and Washington (DC) Dulles Airport - (2.52 hours).
Can I Bring My Daughter?
This event is limited to mamas only.
Do You Offer Cancellations and Refunds?
Registrations are transferable to other attendees but are non-refundable. We are not able to make exceptions, even with last-minute emergencies.
Is This Retreat Faith Based?
Everyone is welcome, and the content will be neutral. But due to the intimate nature of personal stories, there will likely be mentions of faith.
Are meals included?
Yes, we'll provide five meals starting with dinner on Friday night and ending with breakfast on Sunday morning. We can accommodate the following dietary restrictions: gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.
Please note:
We require all guests to sign liability waivers and photo release forms in order to participate. Here are some additional policies at the Farm Village.
If you have any other questions, please email us.
Be Our Guest at the Farm Village
The Wild + Free Farm Village is a place where the stars shine a bit brighter, the mountain views take your breath away, and the trails lead you to another place in time. Join us for our fall mama retreat to experience the beauty of this place and be refreshed by this beautiful community.
If you've been a part of Wild + Free for any length of time, you'll often hear me say: We may not all homeschool the same way. But we're not alone. We have each other. And we're in this together.
Ainsley Arment
@ainsl3y
