GOLDEN HOUR

a sometimes silent summer retreat

 
 

July 17-21, 2023

Red Clover Ranch, Wisconsin

● all kind humans welcome ●

 
 
 

Visioning us here. Flowing with whim and weather and the river bends. Gentle breezes, clearing breaths, long golden evenings. Bountiful nourishment. Simple, striking beauty.

Later we’ll stargaze as we constellate our belonging, watch the sparks of the fire move toward the dark moon sky. Tell stories or sing songs. Stay up late. Go to bed early. Remember how to listen.

In the slow morning of soft quiet, we’ll sit in the sauna, watch the fog lift, share poetry over breakfast.

Wiggle our way into our bodies, do the heart dance of our aliveness.

Close our eyes in the sun slant of afternoon, dream the dream that’s dreaming us.

Spacious days of practice and pause.

Invitation and integration.

Held in the spirit of restful connection.

Come as you are, in your human-ness, your human-mess.

Give yourself a break, a breath. Walk in kindness.

This is space for whatever needs space.

 
 
 

. heartfelt offerings, seasonal and elemental blessings

. starry sky medicine, new moon beginnings

. a journey within, a refinement of meaning

. almost silence: a dreamy, connective space for anyone seeking a quieter way to be with themselves + others

. movement and rest

. breathwork with Libby Smith

. contemplative moments to stoke curiosity and inspiration

. creative play and craft

. unscripted and explorative opportunities for expression

. generous space of no-plans

. a sacred, intentionally held container for discovery and delight

no experience needed. all offerings are crafted with care and offered with love, and are, of course, completely optional.

 
 

Almost Silence:

Our retreat time will be held in the loving structure of “Almost Silence”, or in this case, “Sometimes Silence”, offering slow, spacious, quiet mornings and afternoons and the opportunity for open connection, open conversation in the evenings (if you want).

This format offers a shift from the habitual: the ways we communicate, connect, find belonging. An invitation to come together with the intention of quietude but without rigidity, expanses of time without pretense, small talk, or expectation.

This sort of structure is profoundly permissive, and allows for our time to be a healing bridge between the personal experience and the communal one.

 

 
 
 

Our time in the Driftless highlights invitations specific to the season and the region, including:

. daily sauna

. folk songs and singing space with Anni Zylstra

. a float down the Kickapoo river

. magical visit to a native prairie

. an invitation to bring your binoculars or your bike for self led explorations

Red Clover Ranch centers nourishing local food as part of the retreat experience. Chef Dani Lind is at the helm in the kitchen and offers us three farm to table meals a day, sourcing over 75% of ingredients from friends and neighbors.

 

Golden Hour is five days and four nights at Red Clover Ranch.

The Driftless region of Wisconsin (Ho-Chunk / Potawatomi land), is an inspiring place where birds, organic farmers, writers, musicians, makers, and artists flock. Bypassed by the last Glacial Drift this area wasn’t filled in and reshaped, keeping instead a dramatic topography characterized by steep hills, forested ridges, and deeply carved river valleys.

Red Clover Ranch feels both intimate and expansive, offering two, one mile hiking trails, a stream, a wild apple orchard, three rock outcroppings, and many native grasses, flowers, shrubs, and trees.

Cabins are simple yet thoughtful in their design and share a central bathhouse featuring two full bathrooms, an outdoor shower, a sauna, and a communal porch. Located on a hill overlooking the valley there is a short walk over varying terrain to our gathering spaces which may pose some accessibility challenges. Please reach out to discuss any concerns or needs.

Read more about Red Clover Ranch.

 
 
 
 

Register for Golden Hour

One Room Available. Book as a:

Single for $2200, or

Shared (2-3 people) for $1800 per person

includes five days and four nights at Red Clover Ranch, all meals, offerings, special tokens and small delights. travel to and from the retreat is not included. please read the FAQ before booking.

payment plans + sliding scale support available.