resilient roots
August 14-16, 2024
Strengthening the Mother-Daughter connection
Join mother-daughter facilitators Chris and Carly for a weekend of connection at the beautiful Brook Bound Inn of Wilmington, VT. This event is crafted for mothers and daughters who are navigating significant life transitions and want to identify, strengthen, and embody a relationship that best supports this new stage of being. Spend intentional time together to collaborate on the next stages of your relationship that feel aligned with your values and needs, then practice embodying and "trying on" these discoveries. Meditate, create, and rejuvenate with us in this supportive and serene weekend retreat to deepen and strengthen your relationship that will help you ground and grow your relationship as you return back to your every day lives.
Minimum daughter age is 16. There will be light physical activity and creative endeavors. Price includes all
meals, lodging, activities, and complimentary gifts.
No background in creativity or physical movement needed.
All meals are prepared vegetarian. Other dietary needs can be accommodated - please specify any needs
during registration.
$1150-1550 per pair. Registration closes Friday, Aug 2nd.
Who is this is for?
This retreat is tailored for mothers and young-adult daughters approaching life milestones and transitions, including but not limited to graduations, career beginnings or shifts, moving to new places, marriages/family planning, and anything else that marks or makes space for new phases of life. The minimum age for daughters is 16.
What's included in the price?
The registration fee covers just about everything for two people, except for travel costs. Lodging, all meals, all activities and workshops, and complimentary gifts from local artisans are included.
What will we be doing?
While we can't give you the entire agenda, we can tell you that we will be embarking on a mix of introspective activities, relationship-strengthening workshops that are heart-opening and curiosity based, intuitive art making, and yoga/meditation sessions.
is there a creativity/fitness Level i need
to take part in this retreat?
Nope! All of our activities are designed for anyone to take part in, regardless of fitness level or current creative abilities. We work through a "challenge-by-choice" framework, allowing the participant to decide what feels right for them without judgement or pressure from anyone else.
What IF WE REGISTER BUT something comes up and we can't attend?
We get it, life happens. We can give you a full refund if you cancel any time before July 16, and a 50% refund if you cancel between July 17 and August 2. If you cancel after August 2, we unfortunately can't give you a refund.
Meet the Facilitators
Facilitator | Mother
Chris wanner
Chris is a dedicated parent of two twenty-something-year-olds who believes in nurturing with respect, guidance, and joy. With over three decades of experience in education, life consulting, and wellness leadership, she has honed her skills as an educator and mentor.
Driven by a profound desire to help others live authentically and joyfully, Christine is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of those she encounters. With a deep background in creating team culture, she creates environments where individuals can deepen their connections, strengthen relationships, and explore new perspectives.
Through her work as an educator, coach, and facilitator, she inspires individuals to embrace their true selves and pursue their passions with courage and conviction. Her approach combines empathy, insight, and practical strategies to support her clients on their journey towards fulfillment and success.
Facilitator | Daughter
carly wanner-hyde
Carly is a full-time artist, maker, and connector intent on creating experiences where folks can fully embrace who they are and explore facets of themselves that they hope to bring to the world. Carly has experience facilitating and teaching Life Design and Design Thinking courses, group creative workshops, and creative art classes.
After quitting her full-time corporate career in User Experience Design, Carly has pursued art and retreats from a lens of alignment, authenticity, and creativity while applying her knowledge of empathetic design thinking skills to everything she does. Carly is keen to foster spaces that remove judgement, encourage curiosity, and allow folks to authentically connect with themselves and others.
Carly's approach combines playfulness, compassion, intuitive conversation, and rooting into the present moment to lead joyful activities and create vibrant environments.