Purest Source & Pura Vida at Woodside Manor
Spring Equinox Goddess Gathering & Retreat
March 22 – 24, 2024
Sacred Path
Spring Equinox Goddess Gathering & Retreat
Calling all goddesses who wish to dance and awaken to their power in the new green of spring
March 22nd, 23rd, & 24th, 2024
A taste of the weekend…
This Goddess Gathering & Retreat is rooted in the Elemental and Cosmic energies flowing over the Spring Equinox weekend. Each event has been carefully cultivated so as to allow each participant greatest connection and growth – in their gifts, in their lives, and in their spirits.
Between JANE’s Dancing Hands Circles and Tunnels of Love, plantings and homesteading on the beautiful land surrounding Woodside Manor, and fresh, locally sourced vegetarian meals by Sage provided all weekend, your mind, body, spirit, and emotions will feel pampered and uplifted on every level.
Should you choose to arrive a little earlier than Friday, you will have the option to book a private session with Jane before the full arc of the weekend retreat begins.
Retreat Agenda
Day 1 - Friday
• 3 pm – Check- In
• 4 pm – Welcome Circle
• 5:30 pm – Moonrise Meal
• 7 pm – Fire Goddess Circle & Drumming
• 8 pm – Break or Rest
• 9 pm – Evening Goddess Enchantment Circle or Rest
• 10 pm – Rest
Day 2 - Saturday
• 7 am – Sunrise Salutations or Rest
• 8 am – Light breakfast
• 9 am – Morning Circle with Dancing Hands
• 11 am – Break – Games. Playshops – Homesteading, Goddess dolls or Rest
• 12 pm – Snack Break
• 1 pm – Midday Circle with Dancing Hands
• 3 pm – Break – Foraging, Playshops – Plantings, Fire Ciders & Potions or Rest
• 5:30 pm – Sunset Sage Supper Feast
• 6:30 pm – Goddess Garb & Adornments
• 7 pm – Moonrise Goddess Circle with Dancing Hands
• 8 pm – Tunnel of Love & Ancestors Alignment
• 9 pm – Evening Fire Goddess Circle (drumming) + snack or Rest
• 10 pm – Rest
Awaken your body and spirit alongside the world blooming into spring. Step into your goddess glory and dance with your sacred sisters beneath the rising moon.
Retreat Logistics
Accommodations
Woodside Manor is an historical home that was once a large working farm and ironworks near Milton, North Carolina. Today it is a five acre regenerative homestead oasis, and developing event space, for sacred healing journeys and Joy assemblies. It serves to re-establish old-world hospitality as a new age, real south, equitable safe space, that values diversity & the divine feminine and where the soul can be free. Woodside Manor offers bespoke events and comfortable accommodations. Additionally, there is ample tent space available on our grounds, as needed, as well as other local accommodations nearby in the historic town of Milton, NC, Hyco Lake, and the greater Danville, VA area.
Note: Once we have reached capacity at Woodside Manor, we will recommend nearby Airbnb properties or local hotels.
deposits
A deposit of $100 will be requested to reserve your spot for the weekend. This is fully refundable up to 5:00 p.m. EST on February 1st, and part refundable up to 5:00 p.m. EST on February 22nd.
Full payments are requested upon arrival at Woodside Manor on the 22nd of March. Cash or check are preferred.
cancellations
If you cannot attend the retreat, you may find another and resell your ticket to someone else. Your deposit of $100 will be subject to the dates included in the previous section. We are unable to broker any exchanges for you, but if you can find a replacement, we are happy to transfer your ticket.
Retreat Costs
If you live close by and would like to sleep in your own bed without missing any of the fun, we have three options available for day-trippers. Alternatively, if you are flying in but would prefer to find your own accommodation, you may choose one of these options instead.
Friday – Sunday
$444
Includes four meals + snacks, playshops, drumming and crafts & between four and five JANE’s Dancing Hands circles
Saturday & Sunday
$333
Includes three meals + snacks, playshops, drumming and crafts & between three and four JANE’s Dancing Hands circles
Saturday ONLY
$222
Includes two meals + snacks, playshops, drumming and crafts &between two and three JANE’s Dancing Hands circles
What is included in the cost?
- Shared lodging in Woodside Manor or camping on the grounds
- Several JANE’s Dancing Hands Circles and Goddess Gatherings
- Drumming circles, plantings, potion-brewings, homestead planning, and more!
- Lovingly prepared and locally sourced vegetarian meals and snacks catered each day, with vegan and GF options available
- Fresh linens and towels
- Woodland paths to wander and explore during leisure time
What is not included in the cost?
- Travel Insurance for any flights (which is strongly recommended!)
- Gratuities
- Drinks not included with our meals
- Early check-in, late check-out, day-use fees, and additional personal fees incurred by the individual
- Personal expenses, services, or purchases
- Airfare or expenses to travel to the venue in Milton, NC
**This is a smoke-free, vape-free, drug-free, and alcohol-free weekend. We appreciate all coming in clean and clear. Prescribed medication, tinctures, elixirs, vitamin or mineral supplements supporting your health are, of course, welcome.
Space is limited, so register early!
Join us as we bloom with the spring…
Questions?
If you have any questions about this retreat or would like to learn more, feel free to reach out at hello@janesibbett.com to register your interest or make inquiries.
Meet Your Facilitators
Shar
Shar has been a Sustainability Leader for 20+ years. She has a deep knowledge of Vedic texts and Ancient Energy Wisdom. She is a Goddess Worshipper and a Nomad.
Jane
Jane is a longtime actress, director, producer, and writer. She has also been a Source Conduit and Prayer Dancer for nearly nine years and has helped people around the world with the energy that flows through her.
Tracy
Tracy is an RN, Oncology Nurse and Mother for 20+ years, with many years of study in Yoga, Cosmology, and Astrology. She is also a budding Herbalist, and looking forward to expanding in her journey as a healer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is solo accommodation an option?
Because there is limited lodging available, we are all mostly under one gorgeous roof for this retreat. Private lodging can be secured at a nearby hotel, such as this one, or an Airbnb property.
What sort of food will be served?
All meals will be prepared by Sage with local, clean ingredients. We will be eating vegetarian meals, with Vegan and GF options.
What's the closest airport?
The closest airport to Woodside Manor is Raleigh-Durham (RDU).
Can transport from the airport be arranged?
I've never danced with JANE before. What can I expect?
Jane’s Dancing Hands Circles are not static lessons, or still meditations, but as Jane begins, the connection with the sacred Pura Vida elementals and Source Energy through Joyfully, Activating, Nurturing, Energy, flows like a spring from within. Encouragement is given and more, all are invited to enjoy a full mind, body, spirit, and emotional immersion into all that can be for each of us.
For Those who already enjoy Ecstatic dance, Trance dance, Nia, or 5 Rhythms, this may be a natural entry point for you to deepen your practice. Those who enjoy these New Circles and don’t already enjoy the above-mentioned dances, you are heartily encouraged to seek out communities who move together for love, light, and the highest sacred connection. These tribes have the full rainbow of experience and when we add in the healing elements of intention for “best and highest good” more can thrive in their fullest expression as Source moves through us all.
Do I have to dance?
One doesn’t need to dance to attend, but many are moved to dance with pure Source/God/Creator/All-That-Is when Jane opens her heart and hands in service to the best and highest good for each participant and the group as a whole.
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