Led by Natural Dye +  Textiles Artist Kristin Arzt RYT-200

Nourish your creative potential and deepen your connection to nature in a natural dye immersion in Adamstown, Maryland, on land along the Monocacy River. Join for a gathering of connection, inspiration and creative renewal over the summer solstice. 

Summer Solstice Weekend

Adamstown, Maryland

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Scaled Pricing and Date Options

Local option: We offer ticket options for local participants who do not require overnight accommodation to join for the two full days of workshops on Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23. 

Out of town option: For those traveling from out of town, we offer accommodation options from camping to private rooms. Check-in for accommodation bookings begins Friday, June 21 and check-out will be Monday, June 24. 

What's in store:

• Two thorough, full, and fun natural dye workshop days 
• Riverwalk  (and swimming pool!)
• Plant walk
• All workshop materials are included, but you are also encouraged to bring your own natural fiber items to dye.

Workshop Series: Natural Dyeing

Using only organic plant matter, you will gain knowledge and experiment with the art of natural dyeing. You will take home samples in a variety of colors and fibers.  Our first workshop day will be focused on natural indigo dyeing, and our second workshop day will dive into resists and immersion dyeing with mordant dyes (reds, yellows... we will make a rainbow!), as well as the effects of different mordants and tannins.

All workshop materials are included, but you are encouraged to bring your own natural fiber items to dye!

The Food 

All meals are made with nourishing ingredients. We support our local farms when possible. If you have any special dietary needs or restrictions, please list them in your booking notes, and we can accommodate them. 

The Retreat Space

Our retreat space is surrounded by open fields, woods, the Monocacy River, and an excellent view of Sugarloaf Mountain. We have a few designated campsites, as well as a few bedrooms in our main retreat house for rent.

We have a limited number of bedrooms available. You may book a private king bedroom with your own bathroom, a private queen bedroom with shared bathrooms, a shared twin bedroom, or camp out on one of our campsites. 

If you have any questions about the accommodation, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Kristin is a natural dyer, educator, gardener, and designer based in Maryland. She has taught workshops and led retreats all over the country, served on the board of Local Cloth, and been involved in Fibersheds from Northern California, to the Mid-Atlantic, to the Blue Ridge Mountains. By exploring the collision of textiles, plants, and sustainability, her goal is to help make the study of natural dyes accessible to everyone through education and enthusiasm. Kristin is a lifelong learner, a student and teacher of yoga (RYT 200) and is currently enrolled in her third Yoga Teacher Training program, often combining elements from these teachings into her creative workshops.

Website: www.kristinarzt.com | IG: @kristin.arzt

We understand that unexpected events can arise that can affect your plans. Kindly note, deposits are non-refundable.

If you cancel more than 60 days before the retreat start date and you have paid the full booking amount in addition to the deposit, you may request a refund for your payment minus the non-refundable deposit. If you cancel your booking less than 60 days before departure (after April 21, 2024), the penalty is 50% of the trip price. If you cancel your booking within 45 days of departure (after May 7, 2024), the penalty is 75%. If you cancel within 30 days of departure (after May 21, 2024), the penalty is 100%. 

We recommend you purchase travel insurance. 

For complete policy, please visit: https://kristinarzt.com/pages/retreat-terms-and-conditions