What Happens when you are the
One who Gets to Receive?
November 13th-15th
Southern Vermont
An intimate weekend gathering. Space is intentionally limited.
AN INVITATION TO RECEIVE
You spend so much of your life being a resource for everyone else.
Tending. • Planning. • Remembering. • Caring. • Carrying.
You hold the details.
You anticipate what people need.
You make sure things happen.
And somewhere inside all of that responsibility, you can lose touch with what it feels like to simply receive.
What if, for one weekend, you didn't have to?
What if there were nothing to organize...
What if you could simply arrive?
This weekend, you get to be the one who is tended to.
RECEIVE
For one autumn weekend, we'll take care of the details so you can simply arrive & receive.
A SOFT PLACE TO LAND
Step away from the demands and responsibilities of everyday life and settle into the quiet beauty of the Southern Vermont hills.
A RETURN TO YOURSELF
Through embodiment, reflection, nature, nourishment and connection, you'll have space to hear yourself again.
A SLOWER RHYTHM
No rushing from one thing to the next. No packed schedule. Time has intentionally been woven into the weekend for rest, wandering and simply being.
Come as you are.
Nothing needs to be fixed before you arrive.
Experience
What will we do together?
RETURN
Gentle Movement
Breath & Embodiment
Wood-Fired Sauna
Spacious Rest
REMEMBER
Herbal Wisdom
Human Design
Ritual & Ceremony
Reflection
CONNECT
Forest Walks
Shared Meals
Fire & Conversation
Women's Circle
RECEIVE
Seasonal Nourishment
Herbal Drinks
Restorative Rhythms
Time to Simply Be
This isn't another weekend of things to accomplish.
Everything is an invitation. You are always welcome to participate, rest, wander, journal, sit by the fire ~ or simply listen to what your body is asking for.
A WEEKEND TO COME BACK TO YOURSELF
Through the body. Through the earth. Through remembering what you already know.
RETURN TO YOUR BODY
Through gentle movement, breath, embodiment, sauna and spacious rest, we'll invite the nervous system toward a slower rhythm.
Not another thing to accomplish.
Not another way to improve yourself.
Simply an invitation to soften out of doing and return to yourself.
REMEMBER YOUR WISDOM
Herbal wisdom, Human Design, ritual, ceremony and reflection become invitations ~ not to give you more answers from outside yourself...
but to create enough quiet to hear what's already within you.
CONNECT
Deep medicine can be revealed in the simple act of women gathering together.
WITH THE EARTH
Forest walks, changing leaves, crisp air, the element of fire and the rhythms of late autumn.
WITH OTHER WOMEN
Shared meals, meaningful conversation, laughter and the kind of connection that unfolds when women gather without needing to perform.
WITH YOURSELF
Space to notice what you've been carrying, what you're ready to lay down, and what you want to carry forward.
SPACE
Perhaps one of the most important things we'll offer is something you rarely get enough of:
SPACE
Space to wander.
Space to journal.
Space to talk.
Space to rest.
Space to stare into the fire.
And yes...
Space to do absolutely nothing.
SPACE TO SIMPLY BE.
MEET YOUR GUIDES
Two women. Different medicines. A shared devotion to creating spaces where women can soften, listen, remember, and return to themselves.
Alyssa “Lyssy” Holmes
Vitalist Herbalist • Medicine Maker • Keeper of Seasonal Wisdom
Lyssy is a Vitalist Herbalist and founder of Vital Vessel Herbs, whose work is rooted in the understanding that our well-being is inseparable from our relationship with the earth, our bodies, our communities, and the seasons of our lives.
From her home at Harvest Hill Homestead and Retreat in the hills of Southern Vermont, Lyssy tends a full apothecary, grows and crafts herbal medicines, works one-to-one with clients, and offers Abhyanga, seasonal apprenticeships, council circles, and retreats.
Her approach to herbalism reaches beyond simply asking, “What herb is good for this?” Instead, she invites a deeper relationship with the whole person ~ their rhythms, patterns, environment, nourishment, and the wisdom already moving within them.
At Rooted & Resourced, Lyssy brings the medicine of the plants, the land, the seasons, and her deeply grounded way of tending.
There is a season for growing and giving ~and there is also a season for gathering inward, replenishing, and receiving.
Heather Stickney
Transformational Coach • Human Design Guide • End-of-Life Doula • Embodiment & Ritual Practitioner
Heather is the founder of Joyful Choice Wellness and has spent much of her life's work accompanying people through transitions ~ the moments when who we've been begins to shift and something new is asking to emerge.
Her work weaves together transformational coaching, Human Design, somatic and embodiment practices, breathwork, ritual, and the wisdom gained from years of sitting beside individuals and families through aging, caregiving, grief, dying, and profound life change.
At the heart of Heather's work is a belief that we don't always need another answer from outside ourselves. Sometimes we need enough space, safety, and stillness to hear what we already know.
At Rooted & Resourced, Heather invites women out of the constant rhythm of doing and back into relationship with their bodies, their inner knowing, and their own unique way of moving through the world.
Her work isn't about becoming a better version of yourself. It's about creating the conditions to remember the woman who is already there.
AND TOGETHER...
We believe there is wisdom in remembering that we were never meant to do all of this alone.
Our paths into this work are different, but they meet in a shared understanding:
The body holds wisdom.
The earth holds wisdom.
Gathering holds medicine.
Rest is not something we have to earn.
Sometimes what we need most isn't another answer
~ but enough space to hear what is already within us.
Rooted & Resourced was born at that intersection.
Together, we have created a weekend where you don't need to become, achieve, fix, or figure anything out.
A place to be nourished.
To reconnect with the natural world.
To listen to your body.
To gather in the company of other women.
To lay down some of what you've been carrying.
And to remember the resources already living within you ~ and all around you.
Rooted in the earth.
Resourced in the body.
Held in community.
Returning to yourself.
Nourish
You simply get to arrive at the table.
TO BE SERVED • TO BE CARED FOR • TO BE NOURISHED
Throughout the weekend, our Culinary Alchemist, Eden Love, will nourish us with beautiful seasonal meals ~ thoughtfully sourced and lovingly prepared ~ alongside herbal drinks and small touches of care.
The table is part of the retreat.
It's where we gather.
Where conversation unfolds.
Where warm bowls are placed in front of you.
Where you don't have to plan the menu, shop for the groceries, prepare the meal or clean up afterward.
You simply get to sit down...
and receive.
Nothing to plan. Nothing to prepare. Come to the table and be nourished.
HELD BY THE LAND
Harvest Hill Homestead & Retreat • Southern Vermontnt
YOUR STAY
Choose the kind of space that will help you feel most at ease.
Your retreat investment includes your accommodations, nourishing meals, and the full Rooted & Resourced weekend experience.
A limited number of upgraded sleeping accommodations are available and are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
Early Bird ~ Save $50 per person when you register by October 10th
Your retreat investment begins at $575 per person.
Select the sleeping space that feels right for you.
PRIVATE ROOM & PRIVATE BATH
$675
Private Room with your
own Bathroom.
Prefer to share the room and queen bed with a friend?
$625 per person • Double Occupancy
QUEEN ROOM
$650
Private Room with
Queen Bed
Sharing the room and queen bed with a friend?
$610 per person • Double Occupancy
QUEEN NOOK • ALCOVE • SANCTUARY
$625
Private or Semi Private
Sleeping Spaces
Sharing the bed with a friend?
$600 per person • Double Occupancy
SHARED BUNK ROOM
$610
Shared Room with
twin bunk beds
BED ROLL
$575
Our base retreat investment &
simplest sleeping option
COMING WITH A FRIEND?
Our private rooms may be shared by two women who are comfortable sharing a queen bed. When shared, the room upgrade is divided between the two guests, while each woman pays the $575 base retreat investment.
DETAILS
Everything you need to know to plan your weekend.
WHEN
November 13–15, 2026
Friday Early Evening Arrival
Sunday Afternoon Departure
A full weekend to step away from the everyday and settle into a slower rhythm.
WHERE
Harvest Hill Homestead & Retreat
Southern Vermont
Nestled in the hills and surrounded by forest, Harvest Hill will be our home for the weekend ~ a place to gather, rest, eat, wander, and simply be.
INVESTMENT
$575–$675*
Your retreat investment includes accommodations, meals, and the full Rooted & Resourced weekend experience.
*Your final investment is based on your choice of sleeping accommodations.
EARLY BIRD ~ SAVE $50
Register by October 10
Private with Bathroom
Queen Room
Bunk Room
Alcove
Sanctuary
Great Room &
Bed Roll Sleeping
Great Room
South Facing Kitchen
Nourishment Alter
Our Retreat Home
Apothecary
Apothecary
Nourishment Made with Love
Wood Fired Sauna
Creativity & Ritual
FROM WOMEN WHO HAVE GATHERED WITH US
Reflections from past retreats and gatherings.
Where do I begin? The knowledge and skills that you both bring to your craft had me captivated the whole weekend. The coziness of the space...the FOOD <3 and the care that you took to invite us to nurture and nourish ourselves. It was absolutely delicious!
Stacey
It was just what i needed! and the property was magical, I got to come home to myself. All of it felt like permission to come back home to myself.
Mary
I loved how the retreat was small and intimate in a comfortable and cozy environment, I am becoming obsessed with HD and have deep respect for herbalism, and it feels important to connect more deeply with women in midlife, so this combination felt special and exciting to me. I loved the sacred sister container that Heather and Alyssa both created together
Kate
READY TO BE HELD
You’ve spent so much of your life being a resource for others.
This weekend is an invitation to let yourself be resourced.
Choose the sleeping space that feels right for you,
then reserve your place below.
Your accommodations, nourishing seasonal meals, herbal drinks, and all retreat experiences are included in your investment.
EARLY BIRD ~ SAVE $50
THROUGH OCTOBER 10th
Payment plans are available with a $200 deposit & 3 biweekly payments.
Questions That Arise (FAQ)
Because sometimes the practical questions matter, too.
What is included in my retreat investment?
Your retreat investment includes your accommodations, nourishing seasonal meals, herbal drinks, and all Rooted & Resourced retreat experiences throughout the weekend.
You'll simply need to arrange your transportation to and from Harvest Hill Homestead & Retreat.
What are the sleeping accommodations?
Harvest Hill offers a variety of sleeping spaces, from shared accommodations to private rooms.
Your retreat investment is based on the accommodation you choose, and each sleeping option is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Because this is an intimate retreat with limited space, we encourage you to register early if a particular accommodation is important to you. Optional Bed/Room Sharing Options available upon request.
Can I come by myself?
Absolutely.
You do not need to know anyone before you arrive. Rooted & Resourced has been intentionally created to offer meaningful connection without pressure or expectation.
There will be opportunities to gather, share, laugh, eat, and connect ~ and plenty of permission to step away, rest, wander, or simply be when that's what you need.
Do I need experience with Human Design, herbalism, breathwork, or embodiment practices?
Not at all. No previous experience is needed.
Everything throughout the weekend is offered as an invitation. You are always welcome to participate, rest, wander, journal, observe, or choose what feels right for you.
There is nothing you need to know or prepare before you arrive.
Can you accommodate dietary needs or food allergies?
We want you to feel well cared for and nourished throughout the weekend. Please share any food allergies or dietary needs with us when you register so we can determine how best to support you.
What should I bring?
Come prepared for cozy indoor time and November in Vermont.
We recommend comfortable layers, warm clothing, outdoor shoes, personal toiletries, a journal, and anything that helps you feel comfortable and at home.
Before the retreat, you'll receive a more detailed Before You Arrive email with everything you'll need for the weekend.
What is the cancellation & refund policy?
Because Rooted & Resourced is an intimate retreat with limited space, your registration reserves a place specifically for you. For this reason, all retreat payments, including deposits, are non-refundable.
We understand that life can bring unexpected changes. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another woman up to 5 days before the retreat, with advance notice and approval from the retreat hosts. This allows us time to accommodate dietary needs, sleeping arrangements, and any other special considerations for your guest.
If Rooted & Resourced is cancelled by the retreat hosts, all retreat payments will be refunded in full.
Is a payment plan or deposit option available?
Yes. You may choose to pay your retreat investment in full or reserve your place with a non-refundable deposit. Your remaining balance must be paid by November 10th, unless alternative arrangements have been made with the retreat hosts.
Please reach out directly with any additional questions.