Homestead + Heal Retreats
Our signature Homestead + Heal Retreat is about slowing down and being guided by the land through simple, Earth-led days. We encourage you to unplug, walk slowly and breath deeply. There’s no rigid schedule or to-do lists. This private retreat experience is built for you.
Are you ready to feel alive, connected, and in flow with life?
Whether you’re here for the two-night Homestead + Heal or the five-night Homestead + Heal option, these retreats are designed to help you sink into the gentle rhythms of the farm. Your stay includes a mix of one-on-one healing, learning and exploring with structured bodywork sessions and homesteading adventures. And aside from these 2-3 hours of organized time each day, there will be plenty of space to just "be" on the land.
Come on your own: A chance to fully recharge and move at your own pace, with plenty of quiet space for reflection and solo time with the land.
Get away with your partner or friend: Share the experience with someone close to you and spend your days learning together and your evenings in the sauna or stargazing.
Bring the whole family: The farmhouse is built for gathering; there’s plenty of room for kids to make new friends, explore the woods, and join the homesteading adventures.
What’s Included:
5-night Homestead + Heal ($2500)
✧ Herbal consultation with Scott
A two-hour virtual consultation before your arrival. This will help us tailor your retreat experience to you (and/or your family).
✧ 2 one-hour bodywork sessions with Lindsay
You’ll book your two, one-hour myofascial release sessions with Lindsay once you arrive. These treatments will focus on releasing long-held fascial restrictions and emotional stagnation to restore balance to the body.
Additional or follow-up MFR treatments and herbal consultations can be added to the package. Extra sessions need to be booked ahead of time; we will send more details when you confirm your retreat.
✧ Farm tour (2 hours)
✧ Meet the Medicine
A two-hour workshop for everyone. We’ll learn about wildcrafting and make a personalized medicine.
✧ Harvest + prepare dinner (3 hours)
✧ Meat butchery & cookery (included with meal)
✧ Two Choose Your Own Seasonal Homesteading Adventures (2 hours each)
What’s Included:
2-night Homestead + Heal ($1300)
✧ Herbal consultation with Scott
A two-hour virtual consultation before your arrival. This will help us tailor your retreat experience to you (and/or your family).
✧ One-hour bodywork session with Lindsay
You’ll book your one-hour myofascial release session with Lindsay once you arrive. The treatment will focus on releasing long-held fascial restrictions and emotional stagnation to restore balance to the body.
Additional or follow-up MFR treatments and herbal consultations can be added to the package. Extra sessions need to be booked ahead of time; we will send more details when you confirm your retreat.
✧ Farm tour (2 hours)
✧ One Choose Your Own Seasonal Homesteading Adventure (2 hours)
Self-led Practice & Inquiry
In addition to structured activities, exploring the town and local area, and just being, we offer supported self-led practice and inquiry experiences with journal prompts for EarthBody connection. A few options include:
✧ Forest bathing
✧ Walking the woods trails
✧ Sitting by the brook
✧ Unplugged challenge
✧ Sauna
Choose your own homesteading adventure
Each adventure is approximately 2 hours.
As we work with the rhythms of the Earth, all of our homesteading adventure options are highly seasonal and not all available year-round.
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Harvest and make herbal medicine, customized and handcrafted for you and/or your family.
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Learn to care for a sourdough starter and bake delicious, gut-friendly bread at home.
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Learn the basics of traditional fermentation in a hands-on sauerkraut workshop using farm-grown cabbage.
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Growing seedlings at home, nutrient dense soil remineralization, reduced tillage, and plant family intensives.
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The basics of butchering, preserving, and cooking meat for the family homestead.
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We’ll explore the local landscape to find and create food and mediine.
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Introduction and basics of hunting.
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Dive into the art and science of pruning and grafting fruit trees.
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Introductions and basics of making maple syrup.
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We’ll cover pressure canning, canning, freezing, and drying — how to choose and how to do it.
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Identify and learn about the shrubs and trees of the area.
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Meet new plant friends as we explore the ecosystem of the farm.
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We’ll head to the idyllic local lake to swim and play. Loons are often seen or heard in this special spot.
How to find the farm
Shrewsbury is tucked into the Green Mountains of Rutland County, about three hours from Boston and six hours from NYC.
A note on transport: You will need a car during your stay. While the farm is a great place to stay put, having your own vehicle is essential for getting to local attractions, picking up groceries, and exploring the community.
If you’re traveling from further away, the Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT) is just a 10-minute drive away and offers direct flights from Boston. For more flight options, Burlington International (BTV) is about 90 minutes north. Car rentals are available in Rutland and Burlington.
Maps and GPS will get you to our farm easily:
224 Frank Lord Rd
Shrewsbury, VT 05738
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime.
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This is retreat is designed to have about 2-3 hours of programming per day. The rest of the time you will be free to enjoy yourself on our land, walking our trails, exploring our brook, skiing or ice skating on our pond, or swimming in local lakes. Or going off on an adventure of your choosing, such as a hike on the nearby Appalachian Trail, visiting a scenic waterfall or swimming hole, local breweries and more.
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Please be advised that this home may not meet the needs of guests with limited mobility. The layout includes many stairs and multi-level living spaces. Outside, the natural slope and uneven surface of the land present additional accessibility hurdles.
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While we love animals, our home is a pet-free zone. This helps us keep the space clean and comfortable for everyone, especially those with sensitivities or allergies.
Our sweet pup, Martin, lives up the street at our family farmhouse and will be delighted by extra attention!
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Absolutely. Please let us know when you book your retreat so we can plan our shared dinner accordingly.
For other meals, there are several large grocery stores, a weekly farmer’s market, and a wonderful food coop, in Rutland (20 minute drive), where you will be able to find a wide range of options.
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We have thoughtfully designed the retreat schedule and hope that you enjoy all of the included sessions.
If you’d like to add additional sessions with Scott and/or Lindsay, please use the booking links provided when you reserve your retreat. We can’t guarantee that will we will have additional availability as the retreat date approaches.