Green Witch Retreat
a 3 day retreat of herbal magic, plant connection, and garden witchery.
In Augusta, Wisconsin, hosted by Erin LaFaive of Full Circle Herbals
Registration deadline: May 19, 2023
Witch is a word to be re-claimed . . .
Reclaiming the word “Witch” brings back the connection to the Earth elements, the sacredness of all beings, the importance of women in all roles.
Green Witches are tuning into nature and especially the plants.
“Witch” has often been associated with women who are closely aligned with nature and have abilities such as grow and gather food, honor seasons, predict weather patterns, track animals, and more.
Witches utilize their natural abilities with intuition, dreams, trancework, and other non-analytical forms of knowledge to guide them through life.
“Witch” has many reported meanings from “to bend, to change”, female sorceress, to summon, and to represent the town herbalist or wise one.
Registration
The retreat registration fee is $500. This fee does not include lodging, travel, or food.
Activities at the Herbal Wisdom Retreat
Garden Magic
Once upon a time there was a vegetable garden in use on the grounds of the retreat location.
The garden space has been in a state of rest for a few years. We’ll help to re-establish the physical space as a garden for herbs, vegetables, and other magic plants.
As a group we’ll co-create a ceremony to set the energetic boundaries of the space and let the land, nature, and ancestral spirits inform us of what they need from this garden.
We’ll aid in the transformation with our energy, hands, voices, and other gifts participants decide to share.
Herbal remedy making
Let the Green Witch out of the analytical realm and step through the portal of enchantment during the session “Crafting Curious and Mysterious Herbal Potions”.
This is a unique and one of a kind herbal learning session to increase confidence and creativity for all knowledge backgrounds of herbalism.
Together as a we’ll create a “Green Witch Anointing Oil” to support your continued embodying the Green Witch after the retreat.
This is our vow. This is our way forward.
Being in right relationship with plants means we speak with them.
Being in right relationship with plants means we listen: to their wisdom, their medicine . . .
. . . And we support them, too.
Herbal Remedies for Hidden Body Portals
Guest Presenter Kerri Kiernan from “River Prairie Apothecary” will teach about an herbal remedy application that enters the body through often hidden portals of the body that receive little attention (also known as suppositories).
Learn how to make, use, and when to use them.
Herbal remedy making
Let the Green Witch out of the analytical realm and step through the portal of enchantment during the session “Crafting Curious and Mysterious Herbal Potions”.
This is a unique and one of a kind herbal learning session to increase confidence and creativity for all knowledge backgrounds of herbalism.
Together as a we’ll create a “Green Witch Anointing Oil” to support your continued embodying the Green Witch after the retreat.
Cauldron Alchemy
Do you have some herbs sitting on your shelf that are too old to use? Or, maybe you forgot what they are? Or, you have some dried flowers that are sentimental, but are slowly decay and gathering dust and you don’t know how to get part with them?
We’ll use one of the tools of the Green Witch to turn spent herbs into a magical brew.
A cauldron over an open fire with a full moon!
Plant Identification
Green Witches must know their plants! Gardens, woods, and open areas are ready for us at Stargazen Retreat Center. We’ll explore herbs growing naturally and planted used for edible, medicinal, and magical purposes. Learn some of Erin LaFaive will share some of her secret methods for identifying plants.
Meander and Mingle Time
Bring your drums, flutes, fun witchy/hippy clothes, songs, stories for time around the campfire. Or, take time for yourself wandering retreat grounds gardens, forests, streams, or relaxing in your dwellings.
Plant Identification
Green Witches must know their plants! Gardens, woods, and open areas are ready for us at Stargazen Retreat Center. We’ll explore herbs growing naturally and planted used for edible, medicinal, and magical purposes. Learn some of Erin LaFaive will share some of her secret methods for identifying plants.
Meander and Mingle Time
Bring your drums, flutes, fun witchy/hippy clothes, songs, stories for time around the campfire. Or, take time for yourself wandering retreat grounds gardens, forests, streams, or relaxing in your dwellings.
Portals of Magic
Shadow Priestess, Michelle Anthony, will teach us ways to use our bodies to open portals of magic, healing, and bliss.
Michelle’s work invites you into deeper layers of embodied self awareness & radical acceptance.
She’s been a spiritual guide for over decade and worked with hundreds of students through yoga, Tantra, energy work, coaching, yoga education, acro, aerials & pole.
Through her business, BlissTonic, she offers spiritual life coaching and a variety of online programs including the BlissTonic Podcast.
She’s the owner of moonrise aerials and is a founding member of the circus performance troupe, the torch sisters.
She’s certified in: E-RYT 500, CE provider, reiki master, certified life coach, hypnosis, Breathwork & EFT practitioner, unnata certified aerial yoga teacher; Xpert fitness in pole, hammock, silks.
Portals of Magic
Shadow Priestess, Michelle Anthony, will teach us ways to use our bodies to open portals of magic, healing, and bliss.
Michelle’s work invites you into deeper layers of embodied self awareness & radical acceptance.
She’s been a spiritual guide for over decade and worked with hundreds of students through yoga, Tantra, energy work, coaching, yoga education, acro, aerials & pole.
Through her business, BlissTonic, she offers spiritual life coaching and a variety of online programs including the BlissTonic Podcast.
She’s the owner of moonrise aerials and is a founding member of the circus performance troupe, the torch sisters.
She’s certified in: E-RYT 500, CE provider, reiki master, certified life coach, hypnosis, Breathwork & EFT practitioner, unnata certified aerial yoga teacher; Xpert fitness in pole, hammock, silks.
Capture the moment & express yourself
Red Tea Photography is going to be at the Green Witch Retreat for THREE WHOLE DAYS!
That means when you come to the retreat you’ll receive five edited photos of yourself in your element.
You can dress up, dress down, roll in the soil, climb a tree, chase the bees, run naked under the full moon light, and any other version of yourself that you want to capture in any number of versions from healer, priestess, witch, goddess, or nature-nut.
The photographer, Alexis Delve, loves to help people “find strength in your image”.
Capture the moment & express yourself
Red Tea Photography is going to be at the Green Witch Retreat for THREE WHOLE DAYS!
That means when you come to the retreat you’ll receive five edited photos of yourself in your element.
You can dress up, dress down, roll in the soil, climb a tree, chase the bees, run naked under the full moon light, and any other version of yourself that you want to capture in any number of versions from healer, priestess, witch, goddess, or nature-nut.
The photographer, Alexis Delve, loves to help people “find strength in your image”.
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“I have been blessed to know Erin as both a co-educator and student of herbalism. Her loving heart provides a guide for a deeper connection to our green world. She is an articulate writer/author, a masterful teacher and a healing force in the world. She has the perfect blend of science and ancestral roots to bring balance to our chaotic world through the wisdom of the plants.”
“Magic is the transformation of the ordinary into the extraordinary. . . . Gardeners are weavers of magic. . .”
by Patricia Monaghan in Magical Gardens
Accommodations
Semi-rustic with electricity and purified drinking water, outdoor private showers, and clean porta potties.
Location
The retreat is in Augusta, Wisconsin. Exact location provided after registration. There are well established gardens throughout the property with unique plants that thrive in the shaded environment.
Lodging
The retreat grounds have nine dwellings available (think tiny house, so cute!). Each dwelling has different options from air conditioning, hot plates, mini stove, mattress beds, pull out futtons, to a hammock for sleeping.
Some dwellings have up to three sleeping areas. Price varies based on the dwelling since each has different accommodations or if the dwelling will be shared (range is $50-$300).
Each dwelling is assigned as people register (first come, first serve basis).
Please contact Erin LaFaive to find what is still available.
Camping sites for tents, small campers, and RVs are available too. Camp sites have access to fire rings, outdoor sink, preparation area, and potable water.
Food
Food is not provided.
Most of the dwellings have mini refrigerators and indoor food preparation areas. Camp sites have access to fire rings, outdoor sink, preparation area, and potable water.
Inclement weather
In case of inclement weather, indoor facilities are available.
explanation of the dwellings/lodging at the retreat
Registration
The retreat registration fee is $500. This fee does not include lodging, travel, or food.
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Hi, I’m Erin LaFaive, Herbalist and Plant Priestess
Since my days of gardening as a child in Wisconsin, I’ve always been captivated by plants. During my teen years, I began my self-studies in herbalism – and like you, I was passionate about the topic, but overwhelmed with the information and a bit lost (and lonely) about how to continue.
I’ve been studying and practicing nature spirituality for decades. I believe there are multiple ways to use and experience plant life including the Plant Priestess perspective.
They soothed me in times of trouble. They were always there for me. It’s as if I could sense their encouragement.
I have experience connecting with plants from experience with gardening, working in three greenhouses, internships at arboretums, cultural healing centers, conducting research as an undergraduate and graduate student. Including 9 years teaching all ages and knowledge backgrounds as a horticulture educator with University of WI – Extension.
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Frequently asked Questions
Q: Do I have to have a certain level of herbalism experience?
A: No, this retreat is meant for all levels of herbal knowledge.
Q: How long is the retreat?
A: 10am CDT June 2 — 3pm June 4, 2023
Q: Do I have to participate all day of the retreat?
A: You decide how much of the retreat you attend. If you only want to attend one group event each day and then spend the rest of the time to yourself or roaming the land or rolling in the dirt – you are welcome to do so.
Q: When is the deadline to register for this retreat?
A: May 19, 2023 or when all spaces are filled.
Q: What is the cancelation policy?
A: Before May 1, 2023 cancelations are a full refund; after May 1 – June 1, 2023 $200 cancellation fee; after June 2 no refunds. Extenuating circumstances considered.
Q: Can I bring my pet(s).
A: No pets allowed at this time.
Q: Can my significant other come with me?
A: If you are traveling from afar and staying at the retreat center then yes, your signficant other can stay with you but can not attend the sessions.
Q: Can I bring my child(ren)
A: Depends on the ability to not disrupt the activities of the retreat. Please contact Erin LaFaive to discuss further fullcircleherabls @ gmail.com.
Q: Are there airports nearby? I’m traveling out of state.
A: Yes, there are many options. Here’s a list of them.
Q: Are there other places to lodge at besides the retreat center?
A: Yes, there are options in Augusta, Eau Claire, and Osseo. Here’s a list of them.