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. Join us for a gathering of connection, inspiration, and creativity. 

August 30 - 31, 2025

Adamstown, Maryland

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Scaled Pricing and Date Options

Local option: This option is for local participants who do not require overnight accommodation. Attend the two full-day workshops on Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31. 

Out-of-town option: For those traveling from out of town, we offer accommodation options in private rooms, with shared or private bathrooms. Check-in begins Saturday, August 30 at 8 am, and check-out is on Sunday, August 31 at 6 pm. If it works better for your travel plans, you may check in as early as 5 pm in Friday, August 29. Please make a note in your booking if this is the case.

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

Our first workshop day will be focused on natural indigo dyeing, and our second workshop day will dive into mordant printing 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. All meals are vegetarian. Lunch is included for all participants. Those staying overnight will also have dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. 

The Retreat Space

Our retreat space is surrounded by open fields, woods, the Monocacy River, and a view of Sugarloaf Mountain.  

We have a limited number of bedrooms available. You may book a private king bedroom with your own bathroom, a private full bedroom or a twin bedroom with shared bathroom.

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), 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. Deposits are non-refundable.

If you cancel more than 60 days before the 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 June 30, 2025), the penalty is 50% of the trip price. If you cancel your booking within 45 days of departure (after July 14, 2025), the penalty is 75%. If you cancel within 30 days of departure (after July 30, 2025), the penalty is 100%. 

We recommend you purchase travel insurance. 

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