July 23rd-27th 2026, Mendocino CA

Join us for a long summer weekend on the rugged Mendocino coast, where land meets sea and time begins to slow. Together, we’ll gather under open skies and warm sun to embark on a shared journey into the ancient art of plant dyeing - learning ancestral practices of scouring and mordanting, dyeing with flowers, barks, and leaves, eco-printing with pressed blooms, working with indigo, painting with plants, and more.

This retreat is more than a study of color. It is an invitation to move at a gentler pace, to find ritual within creation, and to reconnect with the natural world, with one another, and with your own creative spirit. Our days together are designed to awaken the senses, soften the nervous system, and open space for new forms of expression, meaningful connection, and lasting friendships.

Beyond the dye pots, there is room to wander and wonder, exploring the coastal bluffs, combing pristine beaches for shells and treasures, soaking in outdoor tubs, stargazing, gathering around communal bonfires, resting in solitude, and frolicking freely through the meadow.

Breakfast and dinner will be lovingly prepared with organic, locally sourced ingredients to nourish and ground us throughout our time together. We’ll share these meals outdoors weather permitting, savoring good food, good company, and the simple beauty of being together.