Retreats and Residency
Fully immerse yourself in nature. Take a break from the day-to-day and recenter. Join us as a resident.
Residency
Short term (a month) to long-term (more than a year) to indefinite. Internships for learning and being of service, or join in the leadership and caretaking of Balsam Moon as a long-term resident. Share living space in community in the main residence on-site.
OPENINGS for Residency July 1, 2023.
OR
You may also sign up via the WWOOF (Worldwide Organization of Organic Farms) program and exchange labor (up to 25 hrs/week) for room & board.
First step: Come Visit, check us out
and complete the Member/Volunteer/Benefactor/Resident Form and we'll go from there
The Transformation Game
Two Day Experience
NEXT ONE: July 29 & 30 (10am-4pm each day)
This 2-day (day-camp style or overnight) focuses on life challenges to gain insights/awareness and hone your abilities to work through it together (not therapy, not competitive, self-growth in a safe setting). For 2-4 players ages 16 and up. The game is facilitated by the host. Includes lunch & snacks each day, with breaks as needed.
Here's what past players are saying:
"I have been lucky enough to play the Transformation game twice and both times were life-changing experiences. The game has a light-hearted way of assisting the player to travel deep into their psyche and spirit to provide profound self truths and awareness." (Kris K 2019 & 2021)
"Barb is an exceptional guide through the Transformation Game. The game itself brought awareness to patterns and engaged my thought process to expand what was possible in my everyday life."
(Tanya H, 2019)
"The Transformation Game deepened the trust I have in my inner knowing and gave me numerous tools to build, rebuild, reimagine my place in the world. It’s like a Google Earth for Your interior landscape – a tool that gives you a new perspective every time you use it. " (Jenny H, 2021)
"The transformation game was very enjoyable to play. It explores different areas of life. Some examples are physical, spiritual, and emotional. As I played, I received many insights into each of them. It showed what areas were personally more challenging than others. The game seemed to take on a life of its own, which is hard to describe. It is also interesting to watch the process for the other players. Hope to play it again. Definitely a worthwhile experience!" (Joan I. 2019)
Have a friend or two who want to play? Let's set some dates! Weekdays or possibly weekend days. Need minimum of two, maximum of four, to play.
Retreats / Respite
Retreat stays in our rustic cordwood guest cabin. There are two units (Peaceful Pines & Moonbeam Balm) with a shared composting toilet bathroom and sink (no running water, access from a bucket). Each can accommodate 1-3 persons. Take time to reflect, renew, nurture yourself. OR participate in a workshop while here OR assist in the daily life activities for a day, a few days, a week (depending on availability). There are also four extra rooms in the main residence - The Balsam Room (2 single beds), the Dahlia Room (a double bed & a single Murphy bed), the Murphy Room (a double Murphy bed) and The Loft (2 single beds, access via a ladder). All meals shared in main residence, though you could do light breakfast in the cabin (no refrigerator).
The added Sauna & Shower building next door offers a space to relax and deep clean for that added experience of slowing down, being in the woods and renewing.
FEES: We operate on Reciprocity - you determine the value based on your situation, giving in accordance to what you receive.