PETITE PAUSE - A DAY RETREAT

with SHANNON, ELIZA & MACKENZIE

WINTER REFRESH Retreat

Saturday march 14, 2026

11am-6pm

Join in a quiet nod to yourself, creating space for you to relax, nourish yourself and just be with fellow like-minded humans. There will be curated time to gather around the table, relax and reflect - as well as personal space to wander this magical property as you please.

FLOW OF THE DAY:

11:00am - Arrival to The Kester Homestead’s 1854 House, self serve coffee & tea bar, light nibbles

11:15am - Grounding circle, 5 senses, & somatic practice with space to share your intention for the day and receive a small welcome gift

11:30-5pm - Enjoy a complimentary 15 minute tarot reading with Eliza from Alchemy Healing Arts (sign up for your time slot upon arrival)

11:30-1:30pm - Free Time — book a private massage, reiki or extended tarot reading (additional fee). Perhaps you’d like to cozy up by the fire and read (we’ll have a lending library on site for use during your stay), you can journal or meditate in one of the family rooms or available bedrooms. Perhaps you’d like to explore nature outside (bring snow shoes or cozy boots to hike the nature trails and warm layers for coffee/tea by the outdoor bonfire). We will also have an art table set-up if you’d like to draw or paint (or bring another hobby you might enjoy like knitting or something you might not normally have the space to enjoy).

1:30-2:30pm - Meet in the kitchen for a Chef’s Table Experience hosted by Shannon. She will walk you through her process while you nibble on charcuterie treats.

2:30-3:45pm - Whole food spread / breaking of the bread

We will enjoy a long rambling vegetarian late afternoon lunch together where we can enjoy quiet, mindful conversation and you savor this deliciously prepared food by our chef.

3:45-5pm - Free Time — book a private massage, reiki or extended tarot reading (added fee), or enjoy quiet conversation, journaling, meditating, stretching or walking the outdoor nature trails

4:30 - Afternoon Sunset Walk

5:15 - Sunset Sit (simmer kit),

6pm - Farewells

Gift, simmer kit, live harp