she is a wild, tangled forest

WITH TEMPLES AND TREASURES

CONCEALED WITHIN.

~ John Mark Green

 ancestral nesting :

healing the divine feminine with matryoshka

may 2 ~ 4, 2025 Vermont

We originate from long lines of women.

Women who fought. Who toiled. Who loved. Who created.

Contained within each one of them was a world of ancestral influence and inspiration.

Enter into the world of the Matryoshka; generations of the divine feminine waiting to spring forth seemingly the same, and yet bursting with unique expression. The beauty, magic, and memory of Matryoshka (Russian Nesting Dolls) contains ancestral knowledge and allyship that transcends time. She is waiting for you to unveil her gifts, one by one, and embody the blessings of her-story.

those of us who embrace the feminine

know its strength.

~ Betsy Cornwell

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 The revealing….

Journey to the healing hills of Northern Vermont to immerse yourself in a weekend of ritual creation. We will explore the ancestral capacities of your feminine lineage and bring seven Matryoshka nesting dolls to life through art. Using the mediums of paint, collage, wood burning, and more you will create a complete set of Russian Matryoshka dolls that represents aspects of the divine feminine inherent in your lineage.

During our weekend we will weave ritual, meditation, creativity, nourishment, and supportive connection to honor the energy of birthing our Matryoshka during the spring time celebration of Beltane (May Day).

Included:

  • Accommodations

  • Morning coffee, tea, and light snacks.

  • Daily brunch (2)

  • In-house dinners (2)

  • A complete set of plain Slavic nesting dolls

  • All art supplies

  • Fire ritual

  • *Beltane Ceremony

  • Meditations and Drum Journeys

not included:

  • Transportation

where we will nest…

Welcome to Sky Meadow Retreat Center in Greensboro Bend, Vermont. A family owned retreat center on 115 acres of hills, gardens, ponds, and woodlands which will be our home for the weekend. Offering a variety of rustic accommodations, Sky Meadow will be a place to rest our heads, sink into creativity, and commune with our wise women ancestors.

Arrival: Friday May 2 @ 2:00pm

Departure: Sunday May 4 @ 2:00pm

investment

Space is limited and choice of accommodations is based on the order of deposits received.

  • The main floor of the Retreat Barn features 3 cozy bunk rooms, each with two sets of bunks to sleep up to 4 per room. The hand-built bunks are larger than a typical twin bed (with some as large as a full), with thick memory foam mattresses for a comfortable night’s sleep. All Retreat Barn amenities are easily accessible, including two shared bathrooms, the coffee & tea bar, yoga floor and lounge/dining/kitchen areas. The Back Porch offers tranquil space to sit with a morning cup of coffee or tea and look out on the pasture as the steam rises off the pond.

    PAY IN FULL via VENMO

    OR

    RESERVE YOUR BUNK via PAYMENTS

    Fee: $675

    Deposit: $225

    Payments: 3 Payments of $225 every 6 weeks.

    Please note: Fees for this retreat are non-refundable and non-transferable.

    Beds currently available: 10

  • Private room with one queen bed. Spacious light filled rooms with windows.

    PAY IN FULL via VENMO

    OR

    RESERVE YOUR ROOM via PAYMENTS

    Fee: $795

    Deposit: $198.75

    Payments: 4 payments of $198.75 every 4 weeks.

    Please note: the fees for this retreat are non-refundable and non-transferable.

    Rooms currently available: 1

  • IF YOU ARE A ROOMMATE OF SOMEONE WHO HAS ALREADY BOOKED YOUR ROOM, PLEASE PAY HERE. OTHERWISE ALL SHARED ROOMS ARE SOLD OUT.

    PAY IN FULL via VENMO

    OR

    RESERVE YOUR ROOM HERE via PAYMENTS

    Fee: $475 per person

    If you choose this option you must indicate who your roommate is on the reservation form.

    Deposit: $118.75

    Payments: 4 payments of $118.75 every four weeks.

    Please note: Fees for this retreat are non-refundable and non-transferable.

    Rooms currently available: 1

  • This option is great for those within driving distance or who prefer to stay off-site. Everything is included except accommodations.

    PAY IN FULL via VENMO

    OR

    RESERVE YOUR COMMUTER SPOT via PAYMENTS

    Retreat Cost: $500

    Deposit: $125

    Payments: 4 payments of $125 every four weeks.

    Please note: Fees for this retreat are non-refundable and non-transferable.

QUESTIONS?

I am happy to answer any questions you have about the weekend retreat.

Please CONTACT Jen.

 
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 Due to the intimate nature of this retreat, deposits and payments are non-refundable. If you need to cancel and YOU are able to fill your exact spot, refunds will be issued. Daily schedules and activities are subject to change based on availability. Please note that this is an ALCOHOL FREE RETREAT due to the ritual nature of the weekend.

I look forward to an amazing time with you!