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Discover Metta Earth Institute
Step into fields and forests cradled by mountains, where the land hums with life and possibility. Here, a biodynamic farm, orchards, heritage animals, and simple, sunlit retreats await. Yurts, wall tents, and the carbon-neutral Elder House offer spaces to pause, rest, and be fully present.
At Metta Earth, every moment is an invitation to connect deeply with the Earth beneath your feet, to explore your own inner rhythms, and to awaken to the quiet power of community and creativity. Yoga, meditation, ecological exploration, and hands on learning weave together, offering tools to live lightly, intentionally, and with care for the world around you.
This is a place to remember the pulse of nature, to nourish your curiosity, and to step into ways of being that honor both self and planet. Here, you are welcomed to explore, to breathe, and to be fully alive in the living Earth.
NOURISHING THE BONES
Embers & Equinox
September 19. 2026
Located at:
Metta Earth
334 Geary Road S
Lincoln, VT 05443
ARRIVAL
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Our amazing staff will be ready to receive you as you arrive between 9:30-9:45 am Saturday, September 19th, 2026. Please arrive in this time window for our staff to be able to support you and to give yourself a few moments to ground and settle in before our opening circle ceremony begins.
ACTIVITIES
We gather among the gardens, fields, and fires of the homestead, rooted in earth, sky, and the quiet wisdom of the ancestors.
Here, thresholds are honored, voices rise, bodies move, and song carries us across the turning of the season.
Through ceremony, drumming, dance, and shared reflection, we witness, listen, and awaken presence, honoring the bones of those who came before, the land that holds us, and the fire that burns within.
This day is alive with movement, music, and ritual...fires to gather around, elders to share wisdom, and spaces to explore, embody, and receive.
More will unfold as we step together into this liminal, sacred place.
FOOD & DRINK
All meals and snacks will be provided throughout the weekend from Lucky Star Catering. Sourced as locally as possible, meals will be organic and use the freshest and best quality ingredients. If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know in your registration form, or email us at medicinewomynvt@gmail.com and we will make sure to accommodate your needs, having you well nourished throughout your stay.
The flow of the day is still being shaped by the season and the land. More will be shared as we get closer. Please stay open to what is coming....
SCHEDULE
Medicine Womyn Retreat XVII
Medicine Womyn Retreat XVI: A Day of Wintering
Schedule for March 15, 2026
9:30–9:45 AM — Arrival & Grounding
Settle in, get cozy, and drop into the space.
10:15 AM — Opening Circle
Welcome by Kori, introductions, and our first moment of connection.
10:30 AM — Opening Ceremony: Descent Into the Underworld
A guided ritual inspired by myth, wintering, and the deep wisdom of the bones.
11:15 AM — Partner Reflection & Ancestral Storywork
A guided practice to connect with your lineage, inner knowing, and shared wisdom.
12:00–1:00 PM — Nourishing Lunch
Seasonal, grounding, and designed to support bone vitality.
1:15–2:45 PM — Herbal Wisdom: Nourishing the Bones
A hands-on workshop with Kay’alaya exploring food as medicine, herbs, and ancestral nourishment.
3:00–4:15 PM — Noyes Rhythms Somatic Movement
Earth-rooted dance guided by Emily, inspired by her grandmother’s lineage of ancestral movement.
4:30–6:00 PM — Song & Drum Circle
Community voicework, rhythm, and heart-led expression with Kori.
5:15–5:45 PM — Closing Ceremony: The Ascent
A ritual return through the threshold, integrating the wisdom gathered in the underworld.
SCHEDULE
Medicine Womyn Retreat XVI
What to Bring
Come prepared to move, sing, reflect, and gather with the land. Bring items that support your comfort, presence, and the seasonal rhythms of the day:
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Sturdy, comfortable footwear- for walking the gardens, fields, and forested paths.
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A sunhat, sunglasses, and sun protection- fall sun can still be strong.
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A cozy chair, cushion, or blanket- for circle, fireside, and moments of still reflection.
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Layers for shifting temperatures- warm days and cooler evenings invite clothing you can move, stretch, and wrap into.
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Clothing for movement and expression- sitting, dancing, writing, or embodied exploration.
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Notebook and pen/pencil- to capture reflections, songs, teachings, and wisdom as it arises.
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Water bottle for staying nourished and hydrated throughout the day.
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Drum, rattle, or rhythm maker- optional, but welcomed in circle and song.
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Items to share; business cards, or ways to connect with new sisters and collaborators.
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Come as you are, ready to honor the embers, welcome the turning, and let the fire of the season awaken body, heart, and spirit.
PACKING LIST
please bring:
WHAT TO BRING
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To help you settle deeply into our day of wintering, please bring items that support both comfort and participation:
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A cozy camp chair or cushion — something that allows your body to soften during circle time and workshop sessions.
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Layers for warmth — we will move between stillness and activity, and winter invites us to stay wrapped, grounded, and comfortable.
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Clothing for varied experiences — sitting, writing, gentle movement, dancing, and embodied exploration.
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A notebook and pen/pencil for reflections, teachings, and the wisdom that rises within you.
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A water bottle to keep you nourished throughout the day.
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A blanket or shawl for added warmth and coziness during ceremony and quieter practices.
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Drum, rattle, or rhythm-maker if you have one (optional, but always welcome).
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Business cards or networking resources to share with new sisters and collaborators you may meet.
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Come as you are, prepared for comfort, connection, and the kind of winter nourishment that lets the bones exhale.
PACKING LIST
please bring:
There will be sessions available throughout the weekend with a range of healers and bodyworkers. From reiki, cranio-sacral, sound healing, coaching, and tarot readings. You can find the links to their sites and reserve your spot through our Additional Offerings page.
There, you will see we also have an incredible line up of vendors in our marketplace. We have sisters selling drums and rattles, gorgeous jewelry, apothecary and altar items, beautiful clothing, crystals and so much more. We encourage you to support these artisans and maybe pick up a souvenir from the weekend!
MARKETPLACE AND HEALING HAVEN
more info to come....
ACCESSIBILITY
more info to come soon
ACCESSIBILITY
~Playful, expressive clothing is welcome. If you feel called, bring any fun, flowing, or goddess inspired garments you’d love to adorn yourself with; especially for ceremony, drumming, and dance. This is entirely optional, and your comfort is the priority.
~Wi-Fi is available on site, though we gently encourage you to turn off your phone or place it on airplane mode for the day. Give yourself the gift of presence, uninterrupted.
~All activities are optional. Follow your own rhythm and participate in the way that feels nourishing for your body and spirit.
~Retreat payments are non refundable. Because of the planning, preparation, and intimate nature of this gathering, we are unable to offer refunds for this one-day retreat.
OTHER INFO TO KNOW
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Playful, expressive clothing is welcome. If you feel called, bring any fun, flowing, or goddess-inspired garments you’d love to adorn yourself with — especially for ceremony, drumming, and dance. This is entirely optional, and your comfort is the priority.
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WiFi is available on-site, though we gently encourage you to turn off your phone or place it on airplane mode for the day. Give yourself the gift of presence, uninterrupted.
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All activities are optional. Follow your own rhythm and participate in the way that feels nourishing for your body and spirit.
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Retreat payments are non-refundable. Because of the planning, preparation, and intimate nature of this gathering, we are unable to offer refunds for this one-day retreat.
OTHER INFO TO KNOW
Please feel free to email our amazing dream team with any questions or thoughts about our upcoming retreats.
We are open to welcome new teachers, crafters, artisans, healers, coaches etc, so if this is you or you know someone please reach out and connect….we are always weaving ~*~
Wild Green Blessings and see you SOON!