Herbalism in the Blue Ridge, an Heirloom Springs Retreat September 25 - 27, 2026

$2,250.00

The Wise Woman & Her Plants: Herbalism in the Blue Ridge

Join us for an intimate retreat exploring the wisdom of plants and the passage of women through peri, meno, and post-menopause, led by award winning author and master herbalist Kat Maier.

This retreat is more than a learning experience. It is a gathering of women ready to understand their bodies, reclaim their vitality, and meet this season of life with knowledge, curiosity, and community. You will leave with practical herbal skills, nourishing recipes, and a deeper understanding of your own constitution that will stay with you long after the weekend ends.

Spots are limited. Reserve your place today and step into your wisdom years.

The Wise Woman & Her Plants: Herbalism in the Blue Ridge

Join us for an intimate retreat exploring the wisdom of plants and the passage of women through peri, meno, and post-menopause, led by award winning author and master herbalist Kat Maier.

This retreat is more than a learning experience. It is a gathering of women ready to understand their bodies, reclaim their vitality, and meet this season of life with knowledge, curiosity, and community. You will leave with practical herbal skills, nourishing recipes, and a deeper understanding of your own constitution that will stay with you long after the weekend ends.

Spots are limited. Reserve your place today and step into your wisdom years.

Our all-inclusive price* sets the stage for the most nourishing, restorative weekend of your life. It includes:

Rewild, Reclaim, and Remember

  • Meet and learn from award winning author and master herbalist Kat Maier, whose work has guided thousands of women through the wisdom years

  • 2 nights accommodation at the charming Elston Inn, nestled in the heart of Sweet Briar

  • An intimate small group experience — space is intentionally limited so every woman is seen and supported

  • Explore the energetics of peri, meno, and post-menopause through an Ayurvedic lens and leave with a map for navigating this passage with more ease

  • Hands on herbalism labs and a demonstration of the most powerful plant allies for hot flashes, dryness, insomnia, anxiety, and the changes of this life stage

  • Nourishing farm to table meals and elixirs crafted with herbs chosen specifically for women in transition

  • Forest yoga, mountain hikes, and Pilates in the barn with Grace and Rachael

  • Gather by the fire in the evening for ritual, story, and the kind of conversation that only happens when wise women are finally in the same room together

  • Leave with herbal medicine made by your own hands, nourishing recipes, and knowledge you will use for the rest of your life

This weekend was made for you. Spots are limited and they will go.

*Registration does not include transportation (Click here for travel information)