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North Georgia Mountains  ·  November 13–15, 2026

Practical Magic

A retreat for women who believe in magic and making things happen.

Equal parts restorative retreat & girl's trip.

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The Vision

Magic is all around us.
We just have to return to it.

Practical Magic Retreat was created to help you do just that. Throughout the weekend, you'll be guided through workshops and experiences designed to open you up to possibility and wonder — while also offering grounded, practical tools you can carry home to stay connected to this sense of expansion.


Expect meaningful conversations, immersive practices, and a playful, welcoming environment. All of this unfolds while tucked away in a dreamy, nature-surrounded home in the North Georgia mountains.

Tree roots
Candle and flowers

"At the intersection of strategy & spirituality, pragmatism & possibility, lies practical magic — the kind that blooms when women gather to rest, play and reconnect with themselves & each other."

Practical Magic Retreat  ·  November 2026

What Awaits You

Part ritual. Part real life. All Magic.

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Ritual

Workshops in dream activation, intention setting, and the everyday art of romanticizing your life. Grounded practices that actually work.

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Practical Tools

Real-world practices to take home, like values-based budgeting & nervous system regulation.

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Nature & Nourishment

Tucked in the North Georgia mountains — comfort food, fresh air, and the particular kind of medicine that only the forest can offer.

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Sisterhood

Deep, meaningful connection with women who get it. The kind of friendship that feels like coming home — and maybe starting a coven.

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Play & Laughter

Your hosts don't take themselves too seriously. Belly laughs, pajama parties, and the reminder that joy is its own kind of magic.

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Self-Remembrance

A weekend to reconnect with who you are beneath the grind. Come home to yourself. You'll leave knowing you were never lost.

The Details

Mark your calendar, darling.

When

November 13–15, 2026
Friday – Sunday

Where

North Georgia Mountains
Full address shared upon registration

For Whom

Women who believe
in magic and making things happen

"The world is full of magical things, patiently waiting on our senses to grow sharper."

— William Butler Yeats

Featured Workshops

Each workshop leader is bringing something close to her heart. Here's what you'll experience together.

Take Up Space Sis workshop graphic

with Rachel Blum

Take Up Space Sis

Consciously or not, most of us have been making ourselves smaller for a long time. This workshop moves through the whole spectrum — stillness, movement, dance, sound — until we land somewhere that feels like you, but more so.

Consciously or not, most of us have been making ourselves smaller for a long time. In rooms, in conversations, in our own bodies, quietly editing ourselves down to a more acceptable size. This workshop is for all of that.

We’ll start with stillness and move through the whole spectrum — meditation, gentle movement, a little dancing, maybe some sounds you didn’t know you had in you — until we land somewhere that feels like you, but more so. We close by going around the circle and speaking a dream out loud, because when you give a dream a voice, you give it form. And that’s not woo. That’s physics.

Come ready to move. Come ready to be surprised by yourself.

Dream Mapping workshop graphic

with Rebekah Baldwin

Dream Mapping: Taking Dreams from Wish to Reality

We all carry dreams within us - things we’d love to do, but never seem to get around to. It might be something “small” like learning how to tango or starting a book club- or maybe you’re feeling the call for a bigger shift in your life. Whatever it is, I want you to know that it matters.

Our dreams can get buried beneath the demands of everyday life. We often prioritize other people’s needs and what is “practical,” while ignoring the quiet whispers of our heart. It’s possible you’re clear on what you want, but you’re just not sure where to begin.

Through guided reflection, playful exercises, and creative visioning, I will help you identify a dream you’d like to bring into reality AND help you create a strategy for doing so. You don’t need to have any specific dream in mind. Just bring your curiosity, an open mind, and a willingness to imagine what’s possible.

Archetypal Embodiment workshop graphic

with Ashley Clara

Archetypal Embodiment: The Art of Shapeshifting

What if the parts of yourself you’ve been searching for are waiting within you? Through movement, imagination, and play, you’ll explore how shifting your body and expression can reveal new facets of yourself.

What if the parts of yourself you’ve been searching for are not somewhere outside of you, but waiting within you to be awakened, explored, and embodied?

This workshop introduces archetypes as living forces that shape how we think, feel, move, create, and relate to the world. Through movement, imagination, symbolism, guided exploration, expression, and play, you’ll experience how shifting your body, perspective, and expression can reveal new facets of yourself. Part teaching, part experience, this workshop offers a practical introduction to archetypal embodiment and the art of conscious shapeshifting.

Investment

What's Included

All retreat programming, facilitated workshops, meals, and lodging are included in your total. Pricing is broken down below.

Retreat Programming
Includes all workshops, facilitated experiences & meals
$497
Full moon rising over trees

Lodging (select one)

Accommodation Type Price
Private room — solo $800
Private room — shared ($400 per person when shared with a friend. Both guests must register individually.) $400 per person
Bunk room — shared (hosts assign rooms) $350

If you and 2 friends want to share a king or queen room, that can be arranged for an additional surcharge. Additional mattresses or sleeping mats will not be provided, but you may bring your own.

A Note From Your Hosts
Reserve Your Spot

There's still a place for you around the fire.

$250 depositNon-refundable · applied to your total

Your deposit holds your spot. Choose your room preference at checkout, and within 24 hours we'll email your remaining balance and next steps.

Want extra peace of mind? Learn about travel insurance for your booking.

Still have questions? Book a call today with one of the magical humans behind the retreat!

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Where You'll Stay

A private riverside cabin
tucked into 7.5 wooded acres.

Our retreat will take place at a beautiful private riverside cabin just outside Dahlonega, set on 7.5 wooded acres along the Etowah River. The spacious home is designed for gathering and relaxation, with expansive porches overlooking the woods and water, cozy indoor living spaces, and amenities like a hot tub, barrel sauna, fire pit, and riverfront seating areas perfect for reflection or connection.

The house includes a variety of bedroom layouts to support different comfort levels: bunk rooms for those choosing the shared accommodation option, as well as queen and king bedrooms that may be reserved either privately or shared with another guest.

Aerial view of the cabin nestled in fall foliage along the Etowah River
View of the cabin from the river at dusk with string lights
Riverside access
Cabin exterior at dusk
The cabin
Fire pit with Adirondack chairs at dusk
Fire pit
Hammock in the woods
Hammock
Etowah River in fall foliage
Etowah River
Hot tub on the deck at dusk
Hot tub
Barrel sauna in the woods
Barrel sauna
Covered wraparound porch with rocking chairs
Wraparound porch
Open kitchen with island and wooden beams
Open kitchen
Coffee bar and open living space
Common spaces
Your Hosts

Silly. Real. Human.
Believers in the power of play.

We don't take ourselves too seriously or think we have all the answers. We'll show up as our full, messy selves, which hopefully gives you the space to do the same. We approach facilitation from a mindset that all participants have something valuable to offer and meaningful connection happens when we can drop the masks.

Rebekah Baldwin

Rebekah Baldwin

Psychology Lecturer · Holistic Life Coach · Group Facilitator

Rebekah Baldwin is a psychology lecturer, certified holistic life coach, and group facilitator whose work centers on helping people reconnect with themselves, one another, and the deeper meaning woven through everyday life. With a background in somatic and ecopsychology and years of experience guiding reflective and experiential gatherings, Rebekah creates spaces that invite curiosity, presence, and genuine connection. Her approach blends psychological insight with embodied practices and thoughtful conversation—offering participants opportunities for self-reflection and intention setting, along with practical tools and strategies for everyday life. At the heart of her work is a commitment to nurturing individual well-being and meaningful community as the foundation for creating a more beautiful world together.

Rachel Blum

Rachel Blum

Artist · Sound Healer · Mindfulness Facilitator

Rachel has a gift for creating spaces where women remember who they are. As co-founder of the Atlanta-based sacred bass duo SurprisinglySimple, she has spent years weaving live vocal harmonics, guided meditation, and intentional presence into experiences that are simultaneously electrifying and deeply stilling — the kind that linger in the body long after the music stops. She holds space for the sacred and the silly in equal measure — meditation one moment, booty poppin' the next — freeing others to do the same. With over a decade of meditation facilitation and a background in neuroscience-based mindfulness, she brings both rigor and magic to her work. People leave her sessions describing it as remembering themselves at the core of their being — a clarity that feels less like learning something new and more like coming home to what was always there. Rachel believes every woman carries an infinite well of inner resources. Her work at this retreat is simple: help you find your way back to it.

Guest Facilitator

A special voice
joining the weekend.

Ashley Clara

Ashley Clara

Embodiment Facilitator · Multidisciplinary Artist · Creative Director

Ashley Clara (serpentene) is an embodiment facilitator, multidisciplinary artist, and creative director who helps women reconnect to themselves through movement, expression, and presence. With over 15 years in performance, styling, and immersive experiences, she brings a grounded and intuitive approach to personal and creative exploration.


Her work centers on archetypal embodiment as a lived practice inspiring participants to move beyond overthinking and into the body, where confidence, creativity, and self-trust can naturally emerge and be expressed.

Optional Add-On

Embodiment Photoshoot Sessions

For those wishing to explore further, Ashley will be offering one-on-one Embodiment Photoshoot Sessions. Combining archetypal exploration, creative direction, styling, movement, and photography, these immersive sessions are designed to help bring hidden, emerging, or desired aspects of yourself into expression. This isn’t just a photoshoot, it’s a transformational experience and exploration of expression, creating powerful visual reflections that serve as mirrors of the soul.

Pricing and booking details will be shared on site at the retreat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know.

This retreat is designed for women (any individual whose gender experience aligns with womanhood) who are craving time to slow down, reflect, and reconnect — with themselves, with others, and with the deeper rhythms of life. You do not need any prior experience with retreats, mindfulness practices, or personal development work to attend. If you're feeling drawn to meaningful conversation, time in nature, and the opportunity to step away from daily responsibilities for a weekend of restoration and connection, this retreat is likely a good fit for you.

Yes. Practical Magic Retreat is intended to be a welcoming and affirming space for LGBTQIA+ participants. We believe that meaningful community is rooted in respect, care, and the recognition of each person's lived experience. This retreat is open to women, and we define woman broadly and inclusively as anyone whose gender experience aligns with womanhood, based on their own self-identification. This includes trans women and gender-diverse individuals who feel a connection to womanhood. Our intention is to cultivate a space where everyone can feel safe, respected, and able to participate authentically.

Not at all. Many participants attend retreats on their own, and it's often one of the most meaningful ways to experience the weekend. The retreat is intentionally designed to create a welcoming and supportive group environment where conversations and connections can unfold naturally. By the end of the weekend, most participants find they've formed genuine connections with people they may not have met otherwise.

The Practical Magic Retreat is not affiliated with any particular religion or spiritual tradition. Our approach is grounded in psychology, reflection, nature connection, and meaningful conversation. Some of the practices we explore — such as mindfulness, intention setting, and group reflection — may feel personally meaningful or even spiritual for some participants, but everyone is welcome to engage with the experience in whatever way feels authentic to them.

No special level of fitness is required to participate in the retreat. Most activities will involve gentle movement, reflective exercises, and time spent outdoors, but everything will be adaptable to different comfort levels. Unfortunately, our venue this time is not wheelchair accessible. Participants are always encouraged to listen to their bodies and participate in ways that feel supportive for them. If you have questions about accessibility or specific needs, please reach out — we're happy to discuss how to make the experience comfortable for you.

The retreat will take place in Dahlonega, Georgia. The exact address and arrival details will be shared with registered participants prior to the retreat.

Yes. Your retreat payment includes both lodging and meals for the weekend. The total investment depends on the accommodation option you select.

Meals provided include:

  • Friday dinner
  • Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Sunday breakfast
  • Snacks available throughout the weekend

You are also welcome to bring any additional snacks you'd like for yourself. We are happy to accommodate most dietary restrictions and allergies with advance notice, so please share any needs when completing your registration.

The retreat home offers a mix of shared bunk-style rooms as well as queen and king bedrooms that can be reserved privately or shared with another guest. All bathrooms in the home are shared among retreat participants. We ask everyone to be mindful of shared spaces and to help create a respectful and supportive communal environment throughout the weekend.

Yes! If you'd like to attend with a friend, partner, or family member, you can book a private room to share together. The shared private room rate is $400 per person — both guests must register individually and each pay the $497 retreat programming fee.

Yes. Private room options are available and can be selected during registration.

Transportation is not provided, so participants will need to arrange their own travel to the retreat location.

We ask that all participants plan to arrive no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, so everyone can be present for the opening ceremony beginning at 5:30 PM. Please plan your travel and work schedules accordingly.

If this timing presents a challenge but you're still interested in attending, feel free to reach out at practicalmagicretreat@gmail.com and we'll do our best to discuss possible options.

Each day will include a mix of guided workshops, reflective practices, shared meals, and unstructured time to rest or explore the property. Some activities will take place as a full group, while others will allow space for quieter reflection or small group conversation.

While the retreat schedule is thoughtfully designed, we also believe that spaciousness is an important part of the experience, so there will be time to relax, enjoy the surroundings, journal, or connect informally with other participants. A more detailed schedule will be shared with participants closer to the retreat date.

No. While we encourage participants to engage with the retreat experience as fully as they feel comfortable, all activities are optional. This weekend is meant to support your well-being, and you're always welcome to listen to your needs — whether that means joining a session, taking a quiet walk, resting, or spending time in reflection.

To keep the experience intimate and meaningful, the retreat will be limited to 12 participants, not including your hosts. This smaller group size allows for deeper conversation, personal reflection, and genuine connection throughout the weekend.

Absolutely! If you're feeling curious but still unsure whether the retreat is right for you, we'd be happy to talk. You're welcome to schedule a free exploration call where we can answer your questions and help you decide if the retreat feels like a good fit.

We understand that unexpected situations can arise. If an emergency requires you to leave the retreat temporarily or early, you are welcome to do so. However, refunds cannot be provided for any portion of the retreat that is missed, and we encourage participants to stay for the full experience.

A $250 non-refundable deposit secures your spot and is applied to your total. After you book, we'll email your remaining balance and next steps within 24 hours.

  • The remaining balance is due no later than October 23, 2026 (3 weeks prior to retreat start).
  • If you register after October 23, 2026, your full balance is due at the time of registration.

Because retreat planning requires us to make commitments well in advance, all deposits and payments are non-refundable. In the unlikely event that we must cancel the retreat, we will make an effort to reschedule. At that time you will be given the option to apply your payments to the new date. If the new date does not work for you, all payments will be refunded in full.

Transfers to another participant are not guaranteed but may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Review our full Payments & Refund policies HERE.

Yes, and we encourage it! Sites like Squaremouth let you compare quotes from many providers; costs typically run about $20–100.

A few tips:

  • Buy soon after your deposit. "Cancel For Any Reason" and pre-existing condition coverage are usually only available within 14–21 days of your first payment.
  • Many plans require you to travel 50–100+ miles from home, so check the details.

We're not affiliated with Squaremouth or any insurer.

We're happy to answer any questions you have! You can email us at any time, or schedule a free exploration call to learn more about the retreat and see if it feels like a good fit.

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Who doesn't want life
to feel a little more enchanted?

If you're craving solace from the grind, a new way of relating to the everyday, and deep, meaningful connection — this is your invitation. You might even meet your new soul sisters.

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