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Choose Wellness Retreat
Sept. 5th-8th, 2019
4-Days, 3-Nights
Denton, on Maryland's Eastern Shore
Relax on the banks of the peaceful Choptank River.
Nourish your body with seasonal and organic meals.
Rejuvenate your spirit though daily yoga, breathing, and personal development workshops.
Heal your soul and take wellness home with you.
This Retreat
Eagle Watch on the Choptank River is located in historic Denton, Maryland.
The property is on the river and consists of the main house, a guest house,
and a tiny house. Our host, Nancy, lives in the main house and attends to
guests who regularly visit the property. You'll be able to enjoy the property's trails and organic garden, paddling the river on our SUPs or canoes, feeding the chickens, laying by the saltwater pool, or soaking in the hot tub.
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Stevie will guide daily movement practices that include yoga, a paddle session, and SUP yoga, as well as provide opportunities for self-reflection about your current self-care practices and vision casting for the future. Nancy will lead workshops on cooking, fermenting, and canning and provide the option to participate in the meal prep. The evening session will be led by one of our amazing guest speakers who will then stay with us for dinner and conversation. One evening, we'll enjoy a bonfire while participating in a vision casting activity, and our last day together will be a guided tour of Cottingham Farm on the Eastern Shore plus the chance to take home produce.
Inclusions:
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Daily guided yoga session on land or on water (SUP Yoga)
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Daily breathing, meditation, & mindset workshops
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3 nourishing meals/day prepared with local + seasonal ingredients
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Option to assist in meal preparation
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Expert wellness guest speakers
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Free time for reflection + enjoying the setting/amenities
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Evening bonfire + Vision casting
Not included:
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Airfare/Travel
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Alcohol (BYOB)
We see you...
There's a lot going on in that beautiful mind of yours, right?
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You're overwhelmed and consumed by caring for your family
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You're spending all your energy on work and feel like there's nothing left at the end of the day
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You're the gatekeeper of your home and want to make healthier choices, but there's too much to sort through, so you put it off
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You're a caretaker, a nurturer, for your kids... your friends... your husband... and you do love it
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But, you put yourself last... every. single. time.
Your Hostesses
This mother/daughter duo has had a passion for healthy living for a whole lifetime
(well... at least as long as Stevie's lifetime).
Together they hope to make your retreat experience one-of-a-kind.
Read more about them in their bios here.
Stevie Rodis
Stevie is the owner/founder of Choose Wellness, an ERYT yoga instructor, wellness educator, and Ph.D. student in Teaching & Learning
Nancy Minahan
Nancy is the Eagle Watch property owner and hostess. She has a love for organic gardening, cooking, and environmental sustainability.
Accommodations:
Tiny House:
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Queen loft space
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Full-sized futon
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Kitchenette
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Bathroom: half bath + outdoor shower
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Farm House:
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Full Kitchen
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1.5 bathroom
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Two twin beds in a shared loft
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One full bed, private room
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Main House:
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Two twins + full-size bed in shared room
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Shared full bath
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Private 3-room King suite w/ full bath
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Meals and sessions will take place in this building
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Meals:
Nancy will prepare meals with organic & seasonally sourced produce from the property's garden and neighboring farms + organic & sustainably raised meats.
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Some meals will contain meat, however vegetarian and gluten-free options are available upon request.
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Cost:​​​
Shared Room: $759
Private bedroom upgrade: +$100 (SOLD!)
Private King Suite: $1099
Local rate (no lodging; includes meals): $499
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Payment Policies:
$250 deposit (due at sign up; non-refundable).
Balance due one week prior to the event.
Pricing is all-inclusive and per person.
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Cancellations
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Guest cancellations 30 days or more in advance of the event will be refunded (less deposit)
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Guest cancellations within 30 days of the event forfeit all payments
Guest Speakers
Cleo Braver
Cleo is the owner, operator, and head farmer in charge at Cottingham Farm. She plants + picks, tends to the chickens & pigs, runs daily operations, and mans the booth at Easton Market Square. A champion for organic farming practices, Cleo is a vocal advocate for creating change in our current laws around pesticides, GMOs, and factory farms.
Caroline Wrightson
Caroline is the owner of HALO Wholistics and practices a unique individualized form of acupuncture following the teachings of Kiiko Matsumoto, an internationally acclaimed acupuncturist. In addition, Caroline applies principles of functional medicine to her acupuncture practice to create a unique and customized treatment plan for each patient. Caroline is also the founder and co-chapter leader of the Weston A. Price Foundation in Talbot County. She loves to integrate nutrient-dense and healing foods with both clients and family alike and enjoys witnessing the miraculous healing capabilities of the body when provided with the proper foods/nutrition.
Michele Wade
Michele is a Reiki Master teacher, as well as Clinical Acupressure Certified, a Seva Stress Release Teacher, and specializes in CranioSacral Therapy and Myofascial massage. Michele will be leading a session on The Seva Stress Release protocol, an introduction to Reiki, and a breathing technique that reduces stress. She will also be available to book private sessions on-site during free times.