Ayurveda Winter Women’s Retreat

w/ Katie O’Connell

January 16 ~ 18, 2026

GROUND ~ NOURISH ~ REVITALIZE

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Katie’s “Ayurveda Women” retreats help us align and synchronize with the seasons, to clear out what is no longer needed, and to open our arms to Nature’s invitation to restore, rejuvenate, and heal–whatever the season. Just like the Earth and all its creatures, we humans move through the cycles of birth, flourishing life, death, and rebirth. It is our hope that the Ayurveda Women’s retreat at Dragonfly allows us to fall into rhythm with Mother Nature and nourish who we are as women in all our various stages of life.

The Winter retreat takes place at a time when the landscape has been folded into a snowy blanket and the skies become crisp and clear. It is a time to reflect and rejuvenate as we turn down the volume a bit after the holidays are in the rear view mirror, and we have some space to decompress, rest, and recharge our batteries. Now is a time to root down, do some needed grounding, to turn toward nourishing ourselves with self-care practices that will keep our skin supple and our insides juicy as we continue head-on into the depths of Vata season, a time associated with imbalances brought on by excess air and ether elements in our bodies. These can show up both physically and emotionally, and if left untreated, they can lead to deeper dis-ease in the long term. Examples of Vata imbalance include: dry, frizzy hair, dry skin, insomnia, bloating and constipation, anxiety and restlessness, and crackling joints.

In the Ayurveda Winter Women’s Retreat we will learn about seasonal imbalances, share a cooking class that teaches you about how to prepare foods that are grounding and nourishing, and lean into self-care rituals that help us regain and maintain moisture, and enjoy yoga practices that help us root down and replenish our vital energy. There is time for a group snowshoe trek or walk in the winter landscape, to gather as women under the canopy of stars ’round the bonfire, sharing delicious meals by the fireside, or tucked under the blankets in a restorative yoga class.

Fresh, organic food!

THE EXPERIENCE:

Our retreat experience includes the perfect combination of nourishing food and Ayurvedic self-care practices to help us root down and dial back a bit in our outpouring of energy. It is a time when we layer on socks and sweaters, warm blankets, and shift to warm foods like soups, stews, and root veggies. We are reflections of Nature, after all, and now is the time to replenish the tissues, joints, and organs of our body with vibrant cooked food, Nature walks, breathing practices to balance the body and mind, and yoga to support physical and energetic layers of our being will all be a part of our weekend. Together we will cook, dine, journal, share stories, luxuriate in self oil massage and skincare, and take our cues from Nature during this precious Winter time!

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WHAT’S INCLUDED in your $749 investment:

  • All meals ~ 2 healthy and nourishing buffet dinners + 2 bountiful and healthy buffet breakfasts, 2 light Ayurvedic “snack” breakfasts, + detox teas throughout the weekend!
  • Lodging in one of Dragonfly Yoga Barn’s beautiful dorm rooms. We have two semi-private rooms and one private room in the Dragonfly farmhouse, available for an extra fee, and offered only after minimum registration of 10 guests is met in the Barn (see below).
  • All yoga classes: Slow Flow, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, and Yin Yoga!
  • A beautiful “Self ~ Care Goodie Bag” with all kinds of Ayurveda treats for your skin, hair, and more! Value $50!
  • A cooking lesson in Dragonfly’s “Kitchari Kitchen” with Katie & Declan (“his Dudeness), where you get to learn how to make a mild curry spice blend (churna), an Ayurvedic meal, delicious Ayurvedic truffles, and if we have time, Katie’s “FAMOUS” GF scones! Whatever we make together will be yummy and delicious!
  • Ayurveda workshops, including a class on “Dinacharya” where we learn self-care practices to help us balance body, mind, and soul. You’ll get to dip into your Goodie Bag for this one!
  • Ample time to rest and rejuvenate, to journal, soak in the hot tub, make new friends, disconnect from social media and get back to Nature.

Accommodations

Our cozy dorm rooms are equipped with custom built-in bunks and are adjacent to the yoga studio, the hub of our weekend activity. With radiant floor heat, warm fleece blankets, cotton sheets, and comfy pillows, this is the perfect place to nestle in and make new friends. Our “standard” shared dorm rooms are first come, first serve @ $749.

  • Dorms: Twin bunks have stairs to the top perch under the high eaves of the roof or in the cozy bottom bunk. Each bunk has it’s own pull-out storage drawer. $749.
  • Studio Loft: The barn loft, which overlooks the yoga studio, is a spacious place for guests to read and sip tea; at night it doubles as a bedroom for 2 guests: one queen bed tucked in under the eaves, and one twin snugged into the loft corner. These are considered an extension of our dorms, but with a little more privacy. Loft $825 pp for the weekend. SOLD OUT

OUR PRIVATE & SEMI PRIVATE ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE ONLY AFTER 10 GUESTS ARE REGISTERED and are offered on a first-registered basis. Guests will be contacted and offered these rooms if they become available:

  • Farmhouse Kitchen Loft: This semi-private room is located in our Farmhouse home and is a spacious “A” shaped loft w/ 2 Queen beds and 1 Twin bed (shared bathroom with the “Sunnyside” room). $925 per person for the weekend; may be shared by up to 3 guests. SOLD OUT
  • Farmhouse Sunnyside Room: This private single room with one full-size bed shares a bathroom and shower with the Kitchen Loft. $925 for the weekend. If no one is sharing the bathroom, this space is $1025 for the weekend. SOLD OUT
  • Farmhouse Mountainside Room: This private single room with one queen bed has its own bathroom with shower. $1025 for the weekend (designed for one person; could accommodate two sharing a queen for $925 pp.) SOLD OUT

I hope you can join me for this intimate retreat that will support your body, mind, and soul!

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Cancellation Policy

Once you register for a Dragonfly Retreat, your deposit (full retreat fee for weekend retreats) is non-refundable and non-transferable (unless you have permission of the retreat leader to transfer your spot to another guest. In this case, the new guest must fill out a transfer registration form, submit the complete retreat fee electronically (no checks), and then the guest who is relinquishing their spot is eligible for a refund, minus $150 service fee. We no longer allow private transfers, as we often have our own waiting list, and reserve the right to draw from our wait list, in which case there are NO refunds. We do not allow transfer refunds within one month of the retreat. While we realize “life happens,” our policies are FIRM, as we only have so many group retreats available, and only so many spots to offer in each retreat. To protect your investment, we suggest registrants purchase trip insurance in the event you need to cancel. While we realize “life happens,” our policies are FIRM, as we only have so many group retreats available, and only so many spots to offer in each retreat. To protect your investment, we suggest registrants purchase trip insurance in the event you need to cancel. Retreats fill quickly, so please choose your special weekend wisely and joyfully! Thank you!