G A T H E R

Moving with the Cycles + Rhythms of Nature

An Autumn Day Retreat in Rockport, MA.

Sunday, October 5th | 9:30-5 PM

Joanna Benevides + Rachael Duda Maitland

We invite you to join us for our annual Autumn Gathering at the historic Windhover in Rockport Ma., a well-known non-profit performing arts center that has become our sweet gathering space to honor the cycles of the seasons. We will join together just after the Autumn Equinox, a sacred time for slowing down and turning inward — from outward energy to inner listening.

Our day will be a deep immersion of ritual and ceremony, yoga and meditation, sound therapy, and herbalism, all complemented by a seasonal lunch artfully crafted using locally sourced ingredients to nourish both your body and soul. A beautiful blend of earth-based wisdom, connection + community, and somatic practices that reconnect — time and space land in your body, tend to your nervous system, and deepen your relationship with yourself, with others, and the natural world around you.

A seasonal rite of passage for those craving depth, restoration, and connection.

Our Home for the day:

Rich in history, Windhover is a non-profit performing arts center tucked away in charming Pigeon Cove in Rockport Ma. that has served the community as a place to learn, perform, and share the beauty of dance and the related arts in a natural setting for over 50 years. It is located on 4 ½ acres of beautiful open meadows, forest’s, and outdoor gardens with sacred and rustic architectural treasures where you are fully immersed in nature. The name Windhover symbolizes the soaring of one’s imagination and the spiritual quest that informs art.

What’s Included:

~ Herbal Tea and breakfast snacks upon arrival

~ A Morning Yoga/Qigong Practice designed around the 5 Elements

~ A nourishing Vegan Lunch crafted by Catrina Muolo, the Chef and Owner of Planted. This woman-owned small business is celebrated for its nutrient-rich, plant-based creations that highlight the beauty and flavor of wholesome ingredients.

~ An afternoon Therapeutic Yin Yoga Practice with Reiki and energetic assists

~ Voice Activation through Mantra and Chanting

~ Guided Meditation and Crystal Bowl Sound Bath

~ Plant Workshop where we will make Seasonal Herb Bundles and Botantical Oil Infusions & Tinctures

* We also encourage you to take advantage of being on the coast during this gorgeous time, and conclude your day by visiting Rockport’s beautiful Halibut Point and/or one of the nearby walking trails. We will share some of our favorite peaceful spots.

*These gatherings are centered around fostering connection and community, and are an open and loving space for all. They are a coming together of all ages and backgrounds, and spaces to learn and grow together. 

Optional BIPOC Discount: We provide a discounted rate to those who identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Color.

We also provide a sliding scale for those with financial constraints. Please reach out to us directly here and we will work out a plan for you to join us!