Moss and Moonlight: Sanctuary for Healing Arts, in Hopewell Junction, is offering Nourish: Catskills Women’s Retreat, from May 24 through 27, 2024, in Rensselaerville. The intention of the four-day, three-night event in the peaceful Catskills forest is for participants to relax and nourish their body, mind and soul. The hosts will be Samantha Stengle, owner of Moss and Moonlight and a women's circle facilitator, yoga teacher and reiki practitioner, and Dariana Walters, a reiki master teacher, licensed massage therapist, integrative nutrition health coach and plant medicine facilitator.

The retreat offerings include intro and closing ceremonies; morning yoga—gentle movement with meditation and sound; nourishing meals; a women’s circle on self-acceptance and presence; a workshop on self-care, including activities like self-massage; games; a bonfire gathering; an easy-to-moderate nature hike (optional); use of the onsite bonfire and hot tub; beautiful grounds in the woods; a luxurious, large retreat space; and an optional private massage or reiki session add-on.

“Many retreats come together for the intention of pursuing and striving for change and transformation; this one is a little different,” explains Stengle. “Our intention for this retreat is to nourish—to accept ourselves completely for where we are, who we are, right now; to not take ourselves too seriously; to relax; have fun; and connect deeply to nature and other women.”

Stengle specializes in trauma and emotional healing, feminine empowerment and holding safe spaces that give permission for release and grounding relaxation. She is passionate about nature, creativity, somatic awareness, community connection and sharing the wisdom of the divine feminine. Walters has dedicated her life to supporting women reconnect to their bodies through self-massage and bodywork; find healing through reiki; and create a healthier, happier lifestyle through health coaching.

Moss and Moonlight's mission is to help bring people’s lives into energetic alignment with their most authentic self through one-on-one sessions, in-person and virtual community workshops and women's circles.