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The Alchemists' Hearth: A 3-Day Natural Dye Ritual Retreat


  • Conscious Color Dye Lab (map)

Revive your wardrobe. Reconnect with the land. Remember your rhythm.

Join us for a 3-day immersive camp-out dedicated to the ancient art of natural dyeing and the nourishment of the female spirit. Held under the open sky at our farm, this gathering is an invitation to slow down, harvest from the wild, and transform the "well-loved" pieces of your life into wearable art.

The Journey

We will gather on the land to strip away the noise of the modern world. Through the alchemy of plants, fire, and water, we will breathe new life into five pieces from your personal wardrobe. Between the dye pots, we will weave together practices that feed the soul:

  • Earth Alchemy: Harvesting local botanicals and learning the foundations of natural vat dyeing from start to finish. All process including ; Scouring, Tannin Soaks, Mordanting, Eco printing, Ombre techniques, Vat dyeing, Solar dyeing & more.

  • Somatic Movement: Daily morning yoga & meditation

  • Nourishment: Shared meals and food meditations to honor the seasons. All meals will be provided.

  • Sacred Fire: Evening songs, storytelling, and creative rituals under the stars around simmering dye pots.

  • A space for women & all femme identifying folks to create, rest, and be held by the land.

  • What to Bring: Your tent/camping gear, swim suit for our spring fed pond and 5 natural-fiber garments (cotton, silk, linen, or wool) that are ready for a new color story.

Note from the Host: This gathering is currently in its "seed" stage. As the seasons turn, our guest practitioners, specific workshop schedules and packing list will be revealed. By booking now, you are securing your place in the circle at our most accessible rate.

*Spaces are limited to keep the container intimate.

Will you join us at the hearth? See our registration form below…..

Please reach out with any questions or if you want to get involved as a facilitator!

Hanouxdesign@gmail.com

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