Skin Deep: Loving Herbal Care for Inner and Outer Beauty

SR
22 reviews
Jul 10 - 12, 2020
Group size: 10 - 20
Skin Deep: Loving Herbal Care for Inner and Outer Beauty
Berne, NY

22 reviews

Jul 10 - 12, 2020
Group size: 10 - 20

About this trip

Beautiful radiant skin is the natural expression of a well cared for healthy body and a quiet balanced mind. The plants are here to help us amidst a blooming medicinal herb farm. 


Come and join us for a weekend of loving herbal Self care. Learn how to pamper yourself with the gentle support of herbal remedies and luxurious plant lotions and potions. We will stir the caldron and wave magic wands to make nourishing and calming teas, healing balms, plant infused oils, all natural moisturizers, facial steams and scrubs.. 


Get to know plant allies that soothe and nourish the nervous system, calm the mind and let us rest deeply so we can feel strong and rejuvinated. Learn about herbs and foods that help detox the body and let your skin shine. Hydrate with herb infused waters. Nourish yourself with delicious healthy foods. Stretch into new places with restorative yoga. LOVE your Self and soak your feet in flower petals. 


Most of all, let's come together and have fun with the plants and each other.


Your non-refundable $200 deposit reserves your spot.

What is included?

• all classes and workshops

• plants from the farm and all materials for lotion and potion making

• beautiful accommodations

• delicious vegetarian and vegan meals with farm grown vegetables

• train/bus station pickup from Albany if needed

(please let us know how you are planning to come to the farm so we can organize ride shares and pickups) 

What's not included?

Optional massage sessions.

Available Packages

Camping

There are many beautiful spots to pitch a tent around the farm.

$400
Deposit: $200
Shared Room - Shared Bed

For close friends and couples, the peaceful cabin and mullein house offer shared rooms with double beds to share. Please write a note and let us know with whom you like to share the room. 

$450
Deposit: $200
Shared Room - Single Bed
$500
Deposit: $200
Single Room Accommodation

Our lovely cabin and mullein house offer single rooms with shared bathroom.

$600
Deposit: $200


Itinerary

FRIDAY
WELCOME TO RAVEN CREST

• settle in, wander the garden and waters of the land 

• Medicine Wheel Prayer 

• Delicious Dinner 

• Green Council

Your Organizer


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Susanna Raeven
22 reviews
Susanna Raeven is an herbalist and founder of Raven Crest Botanicals, an herbal apothecary and medicinal herb farm in upstate NY. Susanna loves to sing to the plants, listen to their deep wisdom and connect people, place and plants for healing. She guides herb walks, teaches herbalism and leads retreats. Susanna is also a member of the Tribe of Love, singer, songwriter and musician whose focus lies in ceremonial music and sacred instruments. Her songs are inspired by landscapes, animals, plants and the essence of places in nature.

Reviews

Susanna and Samuel created a beautiful herbal retreat. The food was delicious, the accommodations were very comfortable and beautiful. I opted to stay in the single room home, which is off the grid, with a beautiful front porch and it's own little pond and dock to meditate on or do a little yoga. The sound of frogs at night was lovely. No detail was spared in this retreat and it was a very healing and lovely experience. Would absolutely go again!
By Tymberly C for OUR GREEN RELATIONS :: A Soul Healing Weekend with Plants on Jul 19, 2023
This was another magical, educational, renewing, soul and mind nourishing experience. Everything was perfect! Learning about the plant wisdom, the accommodations, the food was delicious, the morning and evening gatherings around the fire, the medicine making, digging the roots... Thank you Susanna, Maryn and Sam for sharing your knowledge so generously!
By Petrina P for ROOTS, SONG, PRAYER & BREATH :: Healing Herbs and Voices on Oct 20, 2022
I fell in love with this place from the first time! The atmosphere, energy, organization, people, knowledge are all at the highest level!
By olga y for ROOTS, SONG, PRAYER & BREATH :: Healing Herbs and Voices on Oct 14, 2022
It was a magical and memorable weekend, truly soul healing. We were lucky with the dry and sunny wether and were able to be outdoors all the time. Being immersed in a beautiful lush nature and so many medicinal plants, bird songs and great people left me uplifted and inspired. I learned tons from Susanna and Sam who shared not only their knowledge but also themselves as we sat together during the meals and the evening fire so selflessly. All the structures and accommodations were esthetically gorgeous and very comfortable. I loved that for all the designs, inside and outside, only natural materials were used. Thank you for creating this incredible experience!
By Petrina P for OUR GREEN RELATIONS :: A Soul Healing Weekend with Plants on Aug 23, 2022
This is a magical and unforgettable place! I learned a lot more than I expected! Lovely people, delicious food, comfortable environment! I will definitely go back there again!
By olga y for OUR GREEN RELATIONS :: A Soul Healing Weekend with Plants on Jul 26, 2022
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