the art of “Wintering”
Samhain retreat and Winter’s eve Dinner
November 1st, Nobleboro Maine
Join us for an afternoon of connection, ritual and meditation journeys followed by our Winter’s Eve Dinner from Laura Cabot Catering. Use Coupon code “winterjoy” for a $50 discount.
November 1st: The Veils are thin and the ancestors are near
The days around November 1st, were recognized by our ancestors across Europe as the time the season turned and the veils between this world and the next are very thin. At this time, they celebrated with festivals of gratitude for the harvest and they honored and connected with their ancestors that were nearer as the dark half of the year began. Among the Celts, for example, autumn’s harvest was brought to completion, and the doorway into the long, dark season of winter was opened through the festival of Samhain (now echoed in Halloween). The abundance of autumn gave way to the starkness of winter survival, which depended largely on knowing how to “winter.” Reconnecting with the wisdom and gifts of the ancestors was part of the soul nourishment that carried people through the dark, lean months.
It was known as a threshold time. Just as the natural world turned toward dormancy, people knew it was time to turn inward — to rest, to restore, to tend the unseen landscapes of their own souls and connect with inner widsom. They knew that winter is a time when it is easier to hear the song of the soul, for it is a liminal time, a time of simultaneous death and rebirth.
To consciously step into November is to pass through the gateway into the mysteries of Winter. Just as the Earth gathers her energy beneath the surface, we too are called inward — to rest, to gather, to descend into the deepest part of ourselves. In winter’s stillness, we can hear the quiet whispering of the soul, reconnect with our original blueprint, and gently realign with what is most true. This is what it is to “winter.”
Resilient Spirit Winter Retreat is here to offer you a sacred space to take a moment to consciously step across the threshold into Winter.
If resources are an issue, please reach out so we can find a way to make this experience possible for you.
The secret to thriving in an unraveling world is the Connection to the turning seasons
Welcome to “the art of wintering”
The Art of “wintering”, A Samhain Gathering
The Earth herself is teaching us how to rest, Restore, renew, and rise again — if we pay attention
Healing Benefits of the Retreat - the art “Wintering
Rest the Nervous System: Winter teaches us stillness. By stepping out of daily noise and into quiet rhythms of breath and ritual, we learn to settle our bodies and calm the overworked mind.
Remember Belonging: Winter roots us in the truth that we are Earth in human form. In this remembering, loneliness softens and we feel our place in the greater web of life.
Release and Renew: Winter is the season of letting go. Through breathwork, meditation, and ritual, we practice releasing what has passed and clearing space for what wants to come.
Listen for Soul Guidance: In the fertile dark, when outer activity slows, the inner voice becomes clearer. Winter offers us access to our soul’s blueprint and guidance for the path ahead.
Gather Strength and Resilience: Winter shows us how to meet change with grace. By aligning with its cycles of rest and renewal, we cultivate resilience that supports us year-round.
Conserve and Restore Essence
Just as seeds and roots replenish their vital force beneath the frozen ground, winter teaches us to guard and replenish our own most precious essence. In this conservation, true vitality is renewed for the seasons ahead.
Nourish Through Connection: Winter calls us to gather close. In circle, we are reminded that community is medicine — offering support, trust, and joy as we walk the path together.
You are invited to remember how to “Winter” so that you too can be restored and renewed in the months ahead.
Winter’s Eve Dinner by Laura Cabot catering
Mediterranean style charcuterie board (GF)
Roasted eggplant parmesan/marinara (GF)
Chicken Piccata
Roasted Winter Root Vegetables
Mixed Greens w/ vinaigrette
Chocolate Rum Balls w/Chipotle Dust (GF)
Our Winter’s Eve Dinner!
The Winter’s Eve Dinner is your time to integrate, connect and share your experiences of the transformational journey of the day. Dinner conversation and a menu prepared with veggies from the land, is part of the magic that will clarify and solidify your own insights to carry into your life and out into the world.
Join us in the ancient practice of gathering and feasting.
Breaking bread together is the closing ritual of the day. The Winter’s Eve Supper, prepared by local caterer, Laura Cabot, with food grown on the land, is a ritual of gratitude, belonging, and a time to root and integrate the day’s journey. Conversation and laughter become soul medicine. Food becomes prayer. Connection becomes the thread that carries the transformation into daily life through the coming Winter.
Event Details
Date: November 1st, 2025
Location: Wanderwood, 79 Sidelinger Road, Nobleboro, Maine
Time: 1:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Investment: (Refreshments and Winter’s Eve Dinner included):
$275 “Early Bird” Discount before October 15
$325 After - After October 15th
New to the Retreat Series?
We have pre-recorded orientation videos to catch you up and familiarize you with the teachings and approach. Returning participants may also find them useful to deepen their learning. Check out the resources page for this and other guided meditation journeys.
Questions? Reach out to amy@amyjenner.com
Join us for an afternoon of connection, ritual and meditation journeys followed by our Winter’s Eve Dinner from Laura Cabot Catering. Use Coupon code “winterjoy” for a $50 discount.
What People are saying about their Retreat:
I am grateful for all the joy, resilience, love, community, sharing, insights, wisdom and commitment to ourselves and others Amy brings into our hearts and to the Earth. It is such a warming, grounded experience to be with in circle with her. -Lori
As we moved through the day, I found myself feeling safe and relaxed. And after the floss breathing exercise the tension I've carried in my chest since my partner died seemed to vanish. When I notice it returning I now stop and breathe and it soon dissipates. Such a wonderful gift! -SY
Amy's retreats provide an incredibly valuable touchstone in our chaotic times. They're a chance to meet like-minded people I might not otherwise know, connect with myself in a supportive environment, and learn about the turnings of nature in a way that feels grounding. -KM
These retreats are helping me build community and feel connected to other folks who have the same or similar values and concerns. The acceptance of where we are is tempering my internal resistance and allowing me to take steps on a more spiritual and sacred path toward what I want to manifest into the world. Maybe some of that could help someone else? - SR
The retreat was a beautiful gathering of inquiring and nurturing souls. The introductions at the beginning made me aware that I am in community with others on this path and that there is room for different directions and understandings. The fire ceremony was a great closer, but also highlighted the work I want to continue to pursue and deepen my understanding. -CM
Amy's retreat will empower you with an "excuse" or motivation kinder and more compassionate, it will offer you tools and frameworks of thinking to help you navigate the difficult times that we live in. It will remind you of the values that are worth upholding (and not surprisingly, those same ones that give us meaning and fulfillment) during a time of quite rapid dissolution of value systems and networks of support. You will walk away refreshed and grounded. -PB
Growing, deepening, freeing, in a safe setting with a community of impressive people. -DF
Gathering in the safe shelter of an old barn, sharing personal vulnerabilities, learning the ancient ways of all levels of nature, sends us back into the current world, strengthened and embraced by humanity at its best. -DS
Your Facilitator
Amy Jenner, LAc, is an acupuncturist, healer, teacher, and mentor with over 25 years of experience in Chinese, Energetic, Shamanic, and Herbal medicine. Her practice is grounded in a deep theoretical understanding and enriched by extensive clinical experience. Amy’s work reflects her life’s purpose: to facilitate healing, alleviate suffering, and guide individuals in the alchemy of inner transformation.
Reserve Your Spot
Spaces are limited to ensure an intimate, healing experience. I hope you’ll join us for this opportunity to realign with your truth and build the resilience to thrive as we head into Autumn.
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Questions?
Reach out to amy@amyjenner.com for more details.