Coming Home to You
a birch & stone retreat
September 17-20, 2026
Essex, VT
This retreat is about coming home to you.
It’s about writing your own manual for how you want to live, eat, rest, work, and relate; instead of running on rules you picked up along the way.
Together, we’ll explore what it looks like to
- Stop people pleasing
- Set and hold healthy boundaries
- Say yes to yourself without guilt
- Build a life that actually feels supportive
When you do this, weight health, energy, and fulfillment begin to shift naturally. Not because you tried harder, but because you’re finally operating from alignment.
What We’ll Be Practicing
This is a working retreat, not a passive one. You’ll be guided through reflection, coaching, and conversation to help you:
- Identify the patterns that keep you over-giving or over-controlling
- Clarify what you need in order to feel steady and supported
- Practice boundary-setting in real, human ways
- Create a personal “manual” you can return to when life gets loud
This work doesn’t just change a weekend. It changes how you move through your life.
This retreat is for you if
- You’re ready to stop abandoning yourself to keep the peace
- You want boundaries that feel kind and firm
- You’re tired of forcing change and want sustainable support
- You’re open to slowing down so you can hear yourself again
Lodging is not included (see below)
We’ve reserved a room block at The Essex Resort & Spa with both private and shared room options available. *Staying onsite is optional.
You’re welcome to:
- Book a private room
- Book and share a room with another attendee
- Find alternative arrangements off-site if you prefer
Virtual Tickets now Available!
Join us from wherever you are.
The Remote but Rooted pass gives you live access to the retreat workshops plus a mailed welcome box with your journal and materials. You’ll learn, reflect, and grow alongside the in-person group in real time — held in the same conversations, teachings, and transformation.
*Spots are intentionally limited. Reserve your seat today!
What You Can Expect
At every birch & stone retreat, you’ll spend time with Coach Emily B. — not as a distant speaker or someone behind a screen, but as a real human.
She hikes beside you, joins you for yoga, sits with you at breakfast, and teaches live sessions that feel like conversation. There’s no separation — just genuine connection, nature, and coaching that meets you where you are.
Retreat History
Our first retreat, Fall Into Focus, was held in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts. It brought together women from across the country for a weekend of grounding, growth, and gentle reset. We spent our mornings with guided meditation and yoga, explored coaching classes like Finding Your North Star and Building Belief, and shared a nourishing meal — with a Chef, focused on anti-inflammatory foods and mindful nourishment. Participants left with fresh perspective, lasting friendships, and a renewed sense of direction.
