Both Retreats will be held at Susan’s home, enchanted gardens and woods in Chelsea, Vermont.

Tending The Fire Within

~ July 10-12th

A deeply transformative weekend that brings together revelation & illumination of that which has been unseen, cleansing & releasing of old patterns and beliefs, nourishing & healing on all levels and calling in our personal intentions for ourselves ,each other and our world. We will be participating in many deeply transformational practices and healing ceremonies designed to reveal our clearest and deepest intentions, heal what is needed, and move into clarity to manifest our desires and our lifes purpose .

We all have an Inner Fire ~ that source deep inside of intuition, inspiration and wisdom. That place that houses our true Inner Essence. Our wounds, traumas & unconscious programming can dampen our connection with our inner flame~ the truth of who we are.

Join us for 3 full days of healing practices & rituals that connect us with the wisdom of nature, the elements, and ourselves. Using plant spirit healing , stones and crystals, Sound Healing frequencies, Fire & Water ceremonies and powerful intention We will get in touch with our inner landscape, tend to our wounds, release blocks to healng, and rekindle the flame within.

We will camp on the land, share healthy organic and wild foods, do gentle daily movement, breathwork and meditation, and create sacred space to rejuvenate, rest and reset the body, mind and soul. The size of the retreat is limited to create an intimate healing container . Each participant will receive a series of group and personalized healing attunements and treatments throughout the weekend .

Guided by Susan Hoffman of Wild Hill Herbals with special guests :

Heide Scheurer of Sound Haven Vermont, guiding Sacred Movement and Sound Healing and

Beth Umba of Next Wave Breath~work, Bodywork & Badassery, guiding a Transformational Breath work journey

The retreat will be held at Susan's home, enchanted gardens and woods in the beautiful hills of Chelsea Vermont .

Opening circle 10 am Friday Closing Circle ends at 5:00 pm Sunday

Cost is $588.00 and includes camping, all meals, supplies and personal healing treatments.

Some work trades & payment plans may be available if needed . inquire ~

Local B&Bs are available for those who do not wish to camp. Let us know if you plan to do this and we will provide a list of B&Bs close by. Camping set-ups are available for a fee if desired

Food:

The food will be primarily vegetarian, fresh and organically grown and prepared on site or locally sourced when possible. Gluten and dairy free options will be available. Please Let me know your special needs regarding food 2 weeks in advance

Susan Hoffman is a community herbalist, Daoist Stone medicine practitioner, Healing Touch and Reiki practitioner, Medical intuitive, and certified Hypnotherapist & Aromatherapist. She also has additional training in Aurveda, Traditional Chinese medicine, and shamanic practices. She is the founder/owner of Wild Hill Soap and Herbals serving Vermont since 1995.

For more information and to register, please email. susanhoffmanherbalist@gmail.com

Register by June 31

Reflection from past participant

"This retreat didn’t just offer healing — it offered transformation. I left with stories and revelations I will carry in my heart forever. The sacred ground, the intentional practices, the ancestral whispers, and the collective womb of women healing together — it was beyond what words can fully express."
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and New this year

Tending Our Sacred Vessel

Connecting to our Sacral Center ~ Reclaiming our Wisdom & Power

August 14-16th

description coming soon! email for info: susanhoffmanherbalist@gmail.com

Reflections from past participants:

"We are certainly in an era where so many of us are reaching out and trying to find our community. Gatherings like these are so incredibly special. On a side note, all that I had hoped for and set intentions for following that weekend came to fruition. I truly believe that the final ceremony where we empowered each other with love and strength allowed me to leave that weekend and accomplish something I had not been able to do on my own for almost four years. I left the toxic relationship I shared details about and have not turned back since. I don't know if I could have done it without finally feeling a sense of worthiness and deserving of love. This group gave me that. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.:

We were offered nourishment on all levels, Body, Mind, Soul, Spirit, All WholeSoulSome Food for Healing all parts of us, Unity, Wholeness, Within!

Each Ceremony deepened and opened up the experience to a much deeper feeling of being grounded, a greater level of awareness of Being, of Connection to Higher Self, Source!

The use of Sound, the Teachers, The Flowers, Earth, Sacred Geometry, Wind, Fire ,Water, Ether: each offering their gifts, allowing a safe place for each opening of the heart to heal, rejuvenate, if we pay attention, give thanks, and share the Joy, the tears, our authentic selves!

A truly Special Journey for this Love Being that remains present in this moment, of, sitting in circle.

I am grateful beyond words, Thank You Thank You Love Love.

I wish you Blessings on Your Journey, Blessings on your journey." Ama’ San’i

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"There are experiences in life that forever change the shape of your heart — this retreat was one of them. Held within the sweet embrace of a sacred garden, surrounded by ancient trees and the soft whispers of the land, Susan Hoffman created a container so safe, so wise, and so deeply attuned to feminine healing that it allowed parts of me I had never touched before to rise to the surface.In this sanctuary of sacred sisterhood, I felt truths stir in my body — emotions that had long been buried, ancestral stories that had lived beneath the surface — they began to speak. I found myself reconnecting with parts of my family history that I never imagined would find light. Most importantly, I was finally able to soothe the voice of the little girl within me — not by silencing her, but by allowing her to rest. She no longer needed to seek answers; she was seen, heard, and held.When the feelings came, I couldn’t hold them back. But I didn’t have to. I was surrounded by a circle of wise women who welcomed my grief and my discovery with such tenderness. Their presence allowed me to release in ways that felt ancient, holy, and entirely human. I cried the industrial cries — deep, generational sobs — and still, I was met with grace.This retreat didn’t just offer healing — it offered transformation. I left with stories and revelations I will carry in my heart forever. The sacred ground, the intentional practices, the ancestral whispers, and the collective womb of women healing together — it was beyond what words can fully express."

"I can honestly say that I feel that I have soul-movingly changed"

"I am forever grateful for the magic and depth of this experience. Thank you, Susan, for being the guardian of such potent and necessary work. This retreat was a return — to self, to lineage, and to the sacred truth that we are never alone in our healing."

"The Retreat was perfect, especially in the reminding of One the importance of Letting Go(assisting in the process)of what no longer serves one’s divine purpose, highest wellbeing for self, for, All Our Relations A’HO."

"Susan's flower garden has so much love and work put into it, who could not feel the power flowers have on a person?!

"I have never had the pleasure and honor of participating in such an incredible gathering. Thank you and Susan so profoundly for providing the opportunity, space and guidance for us to go so deep. Our collective time together offered experience new to me in its power I'm pretty sure

I vibrated to new frequencies at moments, and clearly walked between the worlds

More than once .

"The weekend spent with all the lovely ladies was superb. I felt very comfortable and totally rejuvenated..Had so much energy when I reached home."

"I feel lighter happier, more at peace. its hard to put into words just how moved I am, I feel like I put on some glasses and i am seeing the world in a whole new light."

"It was amazing to say the least, connections were made and deep healing happened."

"excellent wish someone would cook for me like that all the time."

Reset and Renew our Nervous System Women's Seasonal Day Retreats

a rich and nourishingday-long retreat design to replenish our nervous systems and inviteintrospection and self-care, in a safe connected space .Through guided meditation, sacred harmonic sound, herbal wisdom, healingstones, breath practices, and the shared energy and intuition of thecollective, we will gather in a supportive circle to replenish our bodiesminds and spirits. Together we will explore simple yet powerful tools andpractices that help restore balance, calm the nervous system, and deepen ourconnection to ourselves and one another.If you have been feeling stressed, anxious, overworked , depressed ,exhausted or unsettled and disheartened with the state of the world , thisretreat is an invitation to pause and recalibrate.Nutritious snacks and a light vegetarian lunch will be provided.This retreat is open to all who identify as women.

Exchange:This retreat is offered in the spirit of sacred reciprocity and invites anexchange of $100–$125. Please choose the amount that feels appropriate for youand your circumstances. If you feel called to contribute toward a scholarshipfor another sister who may need support, we gratefully welcome thatgenerosity.Limited scholarships may be available , please inquire.

For more info email: susanhoffmanherbalist@gmail.com

GARDENING WITH THE SEASON

A hands-on course in sustainable and regenerative perennial vegetable & herb gardening

4 class series that follows the full 2026 gardening season

May 23, june 13, July 18, & Sept.19

Imagine growing a thriving vegetable, fruit, flower and herb garden that generously provides you with vibrant, nutrient-dense fruits, vegetables and herbs for fresh eating and preserving for winter with confidence! Fresh wild and cultivated early greens in the spring, seasonal veggies, edible flowers, herbed butters and honeys and sun teas in summer, fresh herb vinegars and a bounty of EVERYTHING in the fall, and a full freezer, dried teas, and jars of jewel-toned home canned goods and herbal potions lining your shelves the winter.

pure heaven!

This fully hands-on gardening course was created to help you learn the skills to grow food, flowers, herbs and sustainable landscapes to nourish the body and (soul/soil.) We will focus on reciprocity and building relationship with your land, the soil, and the plants, animals and pollinators in your gardens from the ground up. From garden design to seed starting and plant propagation, managing summer issues and maintenence, harvesting, storing and drying herbs, this course will guide you through each stage of the gardening season so you can develop (or fine-tune!) your skills and knowledge and go forth with grace and confidence to create kinship & magic in the gardens each year.

We will explore gardening in raised beds and containers, cottage gardens, basic permaculture strategies, shaded and forested spaces, and examples of small-scale production, to name just a few! We will meet once a month from May thru September on Saturdays from 9-2pm rain or shine

Note each class will build upon the knowledge from the previous classes so it is recommended to take all 4

Cost for the series is $295.00 early bird till May 1 or

$320.00 or $85.00/class afterward

Each class There will be seasonal herb teas and interesting garden preparations to sample

For more info and to register contact Susan Hoffman susanhoffmanherbalist@gmail.comA limited amount of scholarships and work trade may be available . Please inquire.

Class schedule

Please note: Topics listed in each class are subject to change based on weather and the interest of those present in class, but the goal is to cover them all throughout the course.

May 23

Introduction to gardening getting ready!

Garden design

Composting and building your soil

Growing seedlings and caring for plant starts

Perennial Plant propagation

Garden Tools and supplies

Introduction to some Wild greens!

June 13

Planting the garden

Space saving methods, Trellising

Fertility, fertilizing

Weed management

Succession planting

To mulch or not to mulch…

Early Summer garden delights

July 18

Plant health and wellness check

Mid season harvesting tips

Trouble shooting

Watering strategies

Diseases and pest management

Mid summer garden delights

Sept 19

Harvest time! Bringing it all in

Root storage methods , curing and storing

Season extenders , greenhouses and hoops

Fall crops, overwintering

Drying Processing and preparations

Putting the garden to bed

Garden tasting