2023 Retreats
Renew | Recapture | Return | Restore
day & weekend retreats in Irvington, VA & beyond
Day Retreats in Irvington, VA
Seek Yourself. Be Yourself. Free Yourself.
The longest relationship we have in this life is the one we have with ourselves. Everything is a reflection of how we see ourselves and whether or not we show up whole and present. No one is coming to save you. You save you. The outer world evolves through the inner work we do.
These 2023 Day Retreats are specifically designed to make time for this inner work and foster connections to other humans who are doing the same. The day-long format in a private and beautiful location just 75 minutes away from Richmond allows for a quick getaway that will feel like an even longer respite. Plus, with all of the adorable places to stay, turning this into a weekend away is also possible.
The themes for this year focus on renewing ourselves, recapturing our childlike joy, returning to what we hold most sacred, and restoring our hearts and minds to heal. Join us for the entire series, or mix & match as it aligns with you.
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March 25: Renewal Day Retreat
What are you bringing to fruition? What is blooming for you? Join us to open to possibilities and manifest your next season. We'll spend time, individually and as a group, setting and calling forward our intentions. Expect everything from reflection and meditation to energetic movement and a magical ending ritual. Let’s renew together and individually. Lunch & snacks provided.
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June 24th: Recapture Day Retreat
Do you make time for play? How do you rekindle your joy? Recapture your youth - or the youth you want NOW - at this intentionally playful day retreat that highlights the leisure of June days and the spontaneity of summer nights. We'll spend time reclaiming childlike wonder and explore how to bring play to the forefront. Expect festive activities and reflections culminating in a wild group bonfire where we let our inner wild child shine.
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September 16th: Return Day Retreat
What are you reaping this harvest season? What is returning to you? What do you need to return to before the end of the season? Our September day retreat makes time for pausing to celebrate the work we do in our lives and our most meaningful returns. We'll delve into purpose and pleasure in our activities, and take an intentional pause before the end of this year. We’ll close with a fireside ritual to honor ourselves and what we hold most precious. Let’s pour into our minds, bodies, and spirits to recharge together one last time in 2023!
Retreat FAQ
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Each day retreat is from 11(ish) to 6(ish) and features sessions, workshops, a "maker" activity, and a takeaway to support you as you continue to your inner work. Plus, lunch and snacks are included.
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Priced individually, retreats are $295 paid in full at the time of registration.
Why $295? Each session includes a meal, snacks, and activities with supplies. I source locally when I can and hire local talent to make this an experience to remember while keeping it as affordable as possible.
Know you want to attend all 4 sessions? You can pay less overall and explore if the VIP experience is for you!
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If you want to prepay all 4 workshops, plus get special VIP surprises throughout the year, the total is $1100 paid in full at the time of registration. VIP surprises may include spontaneous tarot readings, extended time at Gretna Hollow, recorded meditations, and more!
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Retreats are more fun with friends! For every new friend who registers at your recommendation, you can book a free single-session tarot reading with me. If you bring 3 or more new faces with you, I'll write you a "Wheel of Your Year" personal tarot report. For details & terms, let's discuss!
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Part home, part retreat experience, Gretna Hollow is a secluded and beautiful historic house located in Irvington, VA. Its name was inspired by my Aunt coupled with the secluded location. It’s truly my “Practical Magic” house. Spend time on the property exploring the porches, private yard, firepit, seance room, and more.
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Irvington & the surrounding towns in the Northern Neck are quite magical. Make your retreat a weekend-long experience and take in some of the other sights and attractions. Ask for lodging recommendations! (Lodging is not included in the price)
Your Host: Michelle
Michelle Mercurio is a catalyst and authenticist who helps humans
access themselves,
be themselves,
and free themselves,
so they can experience a more meaningful and joyful life.
Part writer, part strategist, and part mindful coach, Michelle believes the biggest stories that need rescripting are often the ones we tell ourselves. We all have fears, shame, and guilt that keep us stuck and hinder our self-acceptance and trust. Michelle uses mindful tools combined with strategic exercises to lead people into personal and professional transformation. You can find more about her brand strategy, marketing, and storytelling work at MichelleMercurio.com, or explore YourResidentWitch.com for a woo-woo experience like none other.
This is For You If:
You’re ready to commit time to yourself for personal reflection and growth because you know that it will improve your life, and the lives of those around you.
You are curious, growth-minded, and open-hearted, and want to connect with others who also share these traits.
You are interested in exploring your inner world and want to heal and rescript the stories that no longer serve you.
You are open to tools and resources like tarot, energy work, and meditation and want to delve deeper into using them to help access, be, and free yourself.
You’ve been neglecting yourself and it’s starting to show in your daily activities: doomscrolling, pushing-through, lethargy, or reactive emotions that are tough to control.
Deep down, you want to really care for yourself, be supported, and trust yourself.
You want to stop feeling angsty, unsettled, distracted, frustrated, rushed, uninspired, blah, exhausted, and feel free, open, and seen.
*Not for you if you don’t believe in ongoing self-development, exploring your inner wisdom, or investing in time away to deepen your practice.
What people are saying about the day retreats
Spend the Day at Gretna Hollow Retreat Home
In a small town near a large river sits Gretna Hollow, a place of respite and magic. Located in the heart of Irvington (near Kilmarnock, Weems, Whitestone & The Tides Inn), this lovely place is perfect to rest, reconnect, explore, and escape.
“The home is truly magical. Once you turn into the driveway, it feels like your own private world.”
See You SOON!
At the end of the day, we retreat to rediscover who we really are underneath all of the things we pile on every day. I look forward to connecting with you, sharing space, and forging new bonds through our time together!
If you have any questions, please reach out directly. I’m happy to help you learn more and make the aligned choice for you!
