Overnight stay for Danielle Dimond

Voluntown, CT, USA

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Overnight stay for Danielle Dimond

Voluntown, CT, USA

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Still Waters Retreat
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24 reviews
Sep 14 - 15, 2019
Group size: 2 - 2
Overnight stay for Danielle Dimond
Voluntown, CT, USA
Still Waters Retreat
  • Email address verified
24 reviews
Sep 14 - 15, 2019
Group size: 2 - 2

About this trip

Danielle +1 will join us in the main house from Saturday to Sunday. Check in at 4 pm on Saturday, check out at noon on Sunday. 


There will be other guests staying in the main house this weekend. Please inform Amy of your plans for coming and going during your stay so we are aware of any needs. 


Main House Accommodations: 

Second Floor:  Sunrise Bedroom has One Queen and one Twin XL bed

Danielle +1 will have the second floor guest wing that has a private bathroom


Our main house is shoe-free, so please bring slippers or socks for indoors if you'd like


Thoughtfully appointed, comfortable sheets, blankets, and pillow adorn each bed. Each guest provided with one towel set. Wifi throughout the main house and sporadic areas on the property although we encourage you to unplug while you are here if you choose.  


Please bring your favorite pillow if you like more than one or two pillows for your sleeping comfort. 


Meals are served family-style in the Still Waters Dining Room or with outdoor seating when weather-permitting. We use non-GMO, local, and organic ingredients whenever possible. 


Arrival Date: Saturday, September 14, 2019, Check-in at 4:00 pm

Departure Date: Sunday, September 15, 2019, Check out at noon


The cost includes accommodations, meals, site usage, all required CT Bed & Breakfast Occupancy (11%) taxes.  


Meals include: 

Sunday breakfast.


Still Waters Retreat Center artist-owners Tao & Amy LaBossiere will be onsite.

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What to bring

House slippers for shoe-free main house (we have some guest slippers available)

Your own eco-friendly toiletries 

Your favorite pillow for extra comfort while sleeping (we provide 1-2 guest pillows each) 

Comfortable outdoor shoes for walking and hiking

Warm clothing for chilly evenings around the bonfire or mornings outside

Rain jacket, umbrella

Water bottle

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Reservations, Cancellations, Refunds

Reservations are first come, first served. We know that plans can go awry. However, we rely on your Reservation and a cancellation costs us time and money. We are not a big hotel chain that can offer same-day cancellations. When you enter into a Rental Agreement with us, you are informed beforehand that our Refund Policy is as follows: If an advanced cancellation is necessary (60 days or more in advance) your Reservation Deposit and Payments may be refunded.  After this time frame, cancellations will be considered a No-Show, and there will be no refund. Once you arrive at Still Waters, No Refunds will be given due to the weather, your change of plans, or an early departure. We are not responsible for acts of God and nature including power outages. If the venue needs to cancel for any reason, a full refund will be provided. 

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What’s included

  • Bonfires
    Weather-permitting
  • Hiking
    Take a self-guided hike on our fire road in the private woods. See sculptures thoughtfully placed as you commune with nature.
  • All taxes
    Includes CT State Occupancy and Sales Taxes as required by law.

What’s not included

  • Alcohol
    Please refrain from excessive alcohol or any drug use while on retreat.
  • Travel
    We are 30 minutes from Westerly, RI; 1 hour from Hartford, CT; 45 minutes from Providence, RI; 1.5 hours from Boston, MA; and 2.5-3 hours from New York City
  • Insurance
    Personal, medical or trip cancellation insurance

Available Packages

Trip Price
$55
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Who’s Going

DL
Danielle L.

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SW
Still Waters Retreat
24 reviews
An artist-owned retreat center with your hosts, Tao and Amy LaBossiere. Still Waters is nestled among 88 acres of conservation forest and a private, 12-acre pond. We offer artfully appointed, rustic and comfortable lodging and retreats for small groups and individuals/couples.
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Reviews

DL
This was such an unexpected great trip for me and my boyfriend. We were referred to Stillwater last minute trying to book accommodations for a wedding close by, and it was the best referral I have gotten to date. We had to come in late our first day due to festivities, but we wish we were able to able to spend a full weekend at Tao and Amy's bed & breakfast and retreat center. The two of them were so accommodating to us both. The house as a whole was beautifully rebuilt by Tao and Amy since a fire in 2014, and each room used objects from the first house- including as much wood as possible. They were decorated in a way that made me want to photograph them and put them in a magazine. Before even talking to them about their lives, we knew they had to be artists. The room we stayed in was awesome to the point where I needed to ask about the pillows and bedding. Amy and Tao went out of their way to make breakfast for four guests, as if we were a retreat-sized group, which was so kind of them. We got to meet the other guests over breakfast and try Tao's famous savory corn cakes- something I will try to recreate for years to come. When it was almost time to go, we were lucky to get a tour of the property and cabins from Tao, who has lived here is entire life! Words don't do Stillwater justice, from the space they created, the trails they have for hiking, the accommodations for weddings, retreats, or special events, and the beautiful pond and landscape surrounding the main house. As a found object / mixed media / installation enthusiast myself, it was very exciting to hear and see what went into building pretty much everything at Stillwater. Each cabin on the property was unique, and felt like being in one of Tao's own installations. I could totally see my friends and family coming here for a wedding, retreat, or weekend to hang, and loving every second of the relaxation and environment they would be staying in! Staying here felt like we were truly immersed in something peaceful, artistic, and refreshing. We definitely would like to return for a weekend where we have no plans, as you could spend the entire day relaxing on the property or chatting with Tao and Amy. Thank you again for such a lovely visit and the chance to meet you both. We look forward to seeing you again and sharing word on our time here with friends and family.
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By Danielle L for Overnight stay for Danielle Dimond on Oct 04, 2019
JW
As always, Amy and Tao outdid themselves to make our retreat something truly special. Wholesome, delicious food beautifully presented, superb accommodations, and wonderful grounds to enjoy. I loved being out on the kayak and I appreciated the opportunity to create fresh flower arrangements with cuttings from the property. Can't wait to return!
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By Julie W for Silent Meditation Retreat with Thay Doji on Sep 30, 2019
TD
we had a wonderful retreat. Thanks to Still Waters, our every need was met, from dietary concerns, cleanliness, comfortable beds and linens, quiet ,. this is by far the best place I have held retreats , both in the USA and Europe. There was very little energy needed for logistical concerns, which offered us as organizers of the retreat, to focus on the nature of the retreat. We will be back! Tom Duva
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By Tom D for Silent Meditation Retreat with Thay Doji on Sep 29, 2019
CF
A beautiful location tucked away in the woods in Connecticut Pristine location on a beautiful lake ideal for Kayaking and canoeing The property is very well manicured. With tall majestic evergreens and maples. The cabins are very well maintained, clean and modern. Inn-keepers Amy and Tao are a delight. This was the perfect weekend get away to unplug and recharge. We came from Eastern Long Island, hopped on the Orient Point Ferry and was there in no time. Very conveniently located. We stayed in the main house and took advantage of the meal services and was delighted with every service. Wholesome home cooking made with love. Big portions and great selections. 4 Stars all around. We definitely want to come back in the Autumn to see the foliage colors - I bet its amazing. A truly glorious retreat -
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By Christina F for Private Couple's Retreat for Chrissy & John: Deposit only on Sep 10, 2019
KM
My second retreat at Stillwater's Retreat Center and it continues to be a restorative and heart-opening experience. Peaceful environment, comfortable accomodations, excellent meals and great and welcoming hosts in Tao and Amy. Highly recommend this retreat center for established groups of 10-12 people for weekend or weekday retreats.
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By Ken M for Befriending Everyday Life: A Buddhist Retreat on Aug 06, 2019
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MG
I had the opportunity to co-lead a Buddhist retreat at Still Waters this past weekend. We could not have found a better place for our retreat. The accommodations were wonderful. The grounds were beautiful, but most beautiful and important was the love we all felt from Amy and Tao. They really go beyond being good hosts. I could tell that they cared about what we were trying to achieve at our retreat. Two of the topics of our retreat were love and spiritual friendship. Learning how to love and develop spiritual friendships are very important life lessons. Tao and Amy are fine examples of both.
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By Michael G on 29 Jul, 2019
AM
My experience at Still Waters Retreat was beyond words. The atmosphere, the food, the hospitality of Amy and Tao was more than welcoming, it was a graced experience. You can tell that the essence of the fantastic people they are is in every aspect of this home, the food and the grounds. Andrea M.
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By Andrea M on 13 May, 2019

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