2026 Into the Mystic

“This retreat is so wonderful, so nourishing, and so magical!

The small group allows an introvert like me to sink in deeply, have time to play, time to develop lasting friendships as well as plenty of time to wander and contemplate. The small sharing circles of women’s wisdom and authenticity are so powerful.
I love all the Squam gatherings I’ve been to, but Into the Mystic is truly special
and I hope you continue to have it.”  Anjanette Bunce

UPDATE:
This retreat is now Full/Closed
if you would like to be on the waiting list simply email us:
with ITM Waiting list in the subject line.

It is with no small amount of excitement that we are thrilled to announce there will be another Into the Mystic gathering. Even more providential, we will be beginning on the Beltane AND under a full moon in the midst of a most incredible natural setting. Oh me oh my, does this bode well . . .

This year we will be at the sumptuous Landmark Trust estate in southwestern Vermont. It is no exaggeration to say this region is incredibly lovely in early May, especially if you are lucky enough to sprawl on an expansive campus with meadows and mountain views in all directions as we will be doing. This area is celebrated for vintage finds, wonderful antique shops and a renowned apple orchard, Scott Farm where we will be gathering for classes and meals.

Fun fact: Nearly 600 acres large and 200+ years in production,
Scott Farm was a key location for the filming of the Academy Award-winning
movie The Cider House Rules, based on the John Irving novel of the same name.

So yes, if cider doughnuts are your thing— you’ve come to the right place.

If you are not familiar with Into the Mystic, this offering is slightly different than our annual events on Squam lake as it is always with a smaller group.  Though each one is unique, what defines an Into the Mystic gathering is an exceptional location of natural beauty with a focus on nurturing our spirits through:

LIGHT     *     EASE     *     LAUGHTER     *      CREATIVE PLAY

Speaking of creative play, we are thrilled to share that Meg McElwee and Elizabeth Duke will be your guides for a deep immersion into hand stitching and stash busting which, by its very nature, lends itself to endless and inventive ways of repurposing our favorite (and possibly sentimental) fabric pieces—nothing is too small to be saved.

Our gathering spot is designed for a peaceful getaway where rest and restoration have always been prioritized. This is the perfect spot to find pause from the busy demands of daily life and a melt into the magic that results when we focus on creative play and connection— both to the world around us and, to the world within.

Get ready for a deep dive into creative play and an immersion into sacred sunrises and starry skies and, most likely, some super sweet wildlife may also be on view.

Although this gathering will be much smaller than our events at the lake, we will have the entire campus to ourselves which a very sweet indulgence indeed as that means we can spread out, breathe deeply and take advantage of the environment around us

Our catered meals will be supplied by chefs who are keen to ensure that our food is both nurturing and in full alignment with the light and healing energies we are calling in for ourselves.

NOTE: if you have special dietary needs beyond preferences and allergies—for example, you have an actual health condition such as celiac disease, do NOT register until you have emailed us and we can confirm that we are able to support your needs in full measure.

“I just wanted to share that I absolutely loved this retreat.

The smaller group setting and longer time really allowed me the time
needed to rest and become refreshed. In addition, the relationships
I made with the lovely ladies has lasted through these last few years.”
~ Angela McCutcheon

With our gentle hearted teachers offering classes to support and inspire you, be ready for exploration into spirit as well as fun in a range of making: stitching, knitting, writing, as well as some mixed media play. The pace of the gathering is all about easy, nurturing energies that will allow us to let go and sink into our own individual ways of creative expression.

“Into the Mystic gave me an opportunity
to create new ways to envision my life.”
— Artemis O’Connor

As with all Squam gatherings, each person will be encouraged to listen to their heart and follow their own drummer to create the experience they most want and need. However, if there were a way to describe what will be true for us all, it could be said that our time together we will be grounded in:

• process versus productivity
• creativity as a central way of being in the world
• sharing stories and laughter
• finding more ease, more joy and more light in our hearts.

With this as our intention, we can expect to return home feeling more deeply aligned with our core self which allows us to provide greater service to our families and communities as we can feel refreshed with renewed clarity, vision and vitality.

all photos of Landmark Trust courtesy of Landmark Trust

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