Join the magic!
Join a group of like-minded individuals, for a magical and transformative Witchcraft Retreat in California!
At the Under a Harvest Moon Retreat, you will go through a life-changing experience of pure magic in action.
Use 5 days out of space and time to reset and recharge, work on your personal themes, and grow. Hit the pause button on the mundane and gift yourself time to just be, to breathe, to explore the magic within and around you, disconnect from outside stressors, and reconnect with yourself.
At this witchy retreat, we will harness the seasonal energies of late summer, leading up to the completion of the harvest full moon. The time before the autumnal equinox is a season of abundant beauty and prosperous harvest in nature. It’s the time of year when crops, wine and fruit are brought in, when the sun shines with an extra special golden glow and the heat of summer slowly fades. A time to count one’s blessings, gather and celebrate the rich gifts, given by Mother Nature.
During this witchcraft retreat, we will work with the same themes on a transcendental level, through different magical, mundane, and psychological approaches. Through guided ritual, spellwork, journaling, shadow work, and meditation we will embrace and welcome prosperity into our own lives, practice gratitude to grow personal contentment and cultivate an abundance and manifestation mindset. Through divination practices, vision boarding, glamour magic, moon dancing, kitchen witch mixology, and other magical activities will help to inspire our creative sides and sharpen our intuition.
Late summer is definitely a time to enjoy warm nights stargazing, charging up on sunlight before autumn comes (which we shall absolutely be doing on green witch foraging walks in nature) and mixing fresh summer fruits into delicious potions at the poolside. We will fuel our bodies at culinary havest feasts, and let the laughter and lightheartedness from this communal experience warm our hearts. In educative workshops on herbalism, lunar magic, folk witchcraft, divination techniques, and more, you can expand your personal witchcraft toolkit with new ways to practice magic.
But let’s not forget that this is also a time to enjoy ourselves, engage in enchanting shenanigans, and connect with others! Here you will meet other witches from all over the USA to shape a new, strong (and thoroughly magical!) support network of like-minded individuals. Enjoy deep talks, meaningful tarot sessions, exchanging witchy knowledge and ideas, doing enchanted arts and crafts, or dance around the bonfire with your new witch friends :)
The retreat will be held in a secluded, beautiful retreat center in the Santa Rosa Plateau, California. Ojas Retreat Center is a charming spiritual retreat center offering nature-lovers and magical people a welcoming, comfortable, and beautiful space to enjoy. From the expansive deck you have a breathtaking view of the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, a unique protection area for many ecosystems, and perfect place for witchy adventures in nature as well as meditative walks and mindfulness exercises. A pond and tranquil patio offers relaxation and a calming energy to all who visit.
Fitting to the luxurious and abundant feel of the season, the retreat venue is equiped with a beautiufl pool and a hot tub. There you can relax on comfy deck chairs after lunch, or soak in the hot tub after an active day exploring and foraging for green witch treassures outside. A fire pit offers the perfect place for sacred ritual or to gaze at the stars and harvest moon, while enjoying some Californian vino with the other witches.
A spacious sanctuary room – equipped with spiritual retreats in mind – provides ample space for circle work, meditation, rituals, yoga, dance and group sessions. In the beautiufl indoor and outdoor dining areas, we will communally enjoy delicious and healthy meals, prepared with much love and care by the local kitchen witches. They will do their very best to cater to all dietary preferences and restrictions. Needless to say, that some favourite harvest items of the season will make it to the table as well to help us imerse in the seasonal energies also culinariny.
The comfortable shared rooms are equipped with modern bathrooms, 2-4 single twin beds and some have a private balcony with gorgeous views overlooking the green hills. The suite is a private accommodation with queen bed and private bathroom.
There is free Wi-Fi throughout the entire property. If you would like to share a room with someone is specific, please mention this when booking. Otherwise you will be matched with your new witchy roommates and friends, based on your answers in the survey.
Parking spaces are available at the location. Nearby airports are Los Angeles and San Diego.
Depending on participants’ needs, shuttles might be arranged, or you can find travel companions through the Retreat WhatsApp group.
Reserve your spot now with a deposit. Full Payment is due in January 2025.
Ideal for travelers who are up for magical roommates - single twin bed
Ideal for travelers who are up for magical roommates - single twin bed
Ideal for travelers who are up for a magical roommates - single twin bed and gorgeous balcony
Ideal for one witch who wants a lot of privacy -queen bed and private bathroom
This retreat is open to ALL practitioners (18+) and is meant to be a safe space for those who attend. Being respectful and open-minded towards all is a non-negotiable condition.
To join, a non-refundable deposit is needed to hold your space. Full payment must be received until 1st of May 2025.
Please note that there will be no refunds or discounts for arriving late, leaving early, flight cancellations, travel delays, or illness. If you cancel your participation in a retreat for any reason, the cancellation policy described here will apply, with no exceptions. If unforeseen circumstances occur (e.g. injury, illness, work issues, family emergency etc.), you’re welcome to find someone else to take your spot. If we have people on the waitlist, we’ll do our best to replace you and refund your money, but cannot promise this. In some cases, transferring your paid deposit to another witches’ cookery retreat might be possible.
If for some unexpected reason, The Witches’ Cookery cancels the retreat, we’ll refund you in full for all payments including deposits, but cannot compensate you for airfare or travel costs incurred. We do recommend purchasing Travel Insurance if that’s a worry.
By paying the deposit, you agree to abide by all of the above policies and terms and conditions.
Any questions, worries, or concerns?
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