Yoga and herbalism Retreat
Stowe, Vermont
May 29th-June 1st, 2025
This three night retreat will be such an amazing experience for those interested in the healing aspects of not only yoga but also plant wisdom and medicine. Kacy has created this event to bring these two modalities to participants seeking re-connection to self, to nature, to the ancient philosophies of yogic study and herbalism. Kacy is a clinical herbalist and long time yoga practitioner and teacher leading retreats all around the world for many years. Let this be your chance to disconnect only to realign with self, to explore what nature has to offer, to tap into that knowing you feel deep down but can’t access just yet. Let yourself be supported, open new doors and create a baseline for you next steps to your truest self.
““I fully understand the meaning of the Body-Mind-Soul connection that is the essence of yoga. Kacy’s teaching of yoga is organic and her ability to project her in-depth knowledge and her enthusiasm to her students is unparalleled. Although, I have been practicing yoga for over a decade, only since taking Kacy’s classes do I fully understand the meaning of the Body-Mind-Soul connection that is the essence of yoga. I was fortunate to participate recently in one of Kacy‘s very well organized yoga retreats. Practicing yoga, surrounded by the beauty of Costa Rica‘s nature, taught me to let go of all that is trivial, live in the moment, and just be. My gratitude goes to Kacy who inspired me to join her and a group of incredibly kind and compassionate women. I returned enriched, refocused and with a strong desire to keep yoga a part of my daily life. ””
Experiences are our love language and we provide a little something for everyone.
Reawakening the human spirit, one moment at a time
INCLUDED IN YOUR PRICE:
Three nights accommodations
Daily yoga and meditation
Daily meals, vegetarian and organic
Luxurious rooms and linens
Guided nature experience
Morning teas, coffee and snacks
Bonfire and s’mores!
Herbal remedy making and demonstrations with a local VT herbalist!
ADD-ON: Private lessons with Kacy, hydrotherapy, massage, bodywork treatments and more
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:
Water bottle
Comfortable clothes
An open mind
Money for spa offerings, services, massage, excursions
Airfare, ground transportation & trip insurance are not included in the retreat package
The lodge
The newly renovated Lodge is designed to inspire. We carefully crafted all our interior spaces using local natural materials and decor drawn from the surrounding environment to bring the outside, in.
Our studio is the heart, with incredible views of the Green Mountains and a peacefulness that mirrors the forest just outside. Living spaces are chic and cozy, designed to bring guests into community, and also give them space when needed.
Our retreat has access to it all. The Lodge. The Land. The Vibe, The Spirit of the Forest. And of course, our dedicated support.
LOCATION
Sterling Forest is located up a picturesque dirt road in a quiet mountain valley above Stowe, Vermont. Once your arrive, you immediately feel the peace and quiet of our zone in your bones.
The Lodge itself has sweeping views of Vermont's famous Green Mountains and the property sits on 30 pristine acres of fields, forests and an old apple orchard. We have miles of easily accessible trails to explore in any season, and quiet spaces to sit and relax. Our organic garden helps feed guests in the warmer months and we have nightly fires in our firepit for staying warm while gazing at the stars.
It's a little peaceful slice of heaven.
So, I’m really interested, what else is there for me to know?
Nourishing Cuisine
Our food program is rooted in the belief that nourishing, organic and healthy foods are integral to creating any container of healing or learning. The evolving seasonal menu draws from the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and Vermont's abundant local and organic farms (as well as from our own organic garden) to create magical, life-sustaining goodness.
All our meals are served family style at our large table so your guests can share meals and share interests. We serve vegetarian meals and can support almost all food options and allergies when requested.
What made Kacy choose this space? I’m glad you asked!
MISSION: At the heart, Sterling Forest Lodge is a home for adventurous souls. We provide a platform for healing, learning, exploring, and communing with the people and places that inspire us to live more consciously. Sometimes that might mean providing comfy rooms, warm fires, and delicious food for guests to help unwind, or it might look like deep, transformative work to remind you of your wholeness. Or perhaps a little bit of both. Whatever you are drawn to, we are here to help.
COMMITMENT: Our intimate venue up in the mountains provides a special location to try something new and spend time in our uniquely designed spaces surrounded by the magic of our forest. Sterling Forest Lodge has invested heavily to be a model for sustainable, life-supporting hospitality and we're committed to environmentally friendly and supportive business practices.
We grow nutritious, organic produce and flowers that support our food systems, compost on site for soil regeneration, and use all non-toxic and bio-friendly cleaning products throughout the Lodge.
GIVING BACK: We believe it's imperative that all businesses begin looking beyond profit and start focusing more on how we can protect this world and the people that inhabit it. As a mission-driven company, we're a proud member of 1% For The Planet and, in the near future, a Benefit Corporation.
We also support many local organizations including the Vermont Youth Conservation Corp, Stowe Land Trust, and the Vermont Food Bank.
Meet your teacher!
Meet Kacy
I consider myself a guide in yogic practices and healing remedies but more so a forever student. I am here to guide you to your innate wisdom, to help you release patterns, doubt and fears and watch your highest self emerge.
Beyond the walls of the lodge lives a beautiful, thriving forest of hard and softwood trees. Each room is named after the type of tree used for the wood flooring of that room, which is also found in our surrounding forest. Ash, Maple, Birch etc. We've literally brought the outside, in.
We've also spared no expense to supply all our rooms with organic, non-toxic mattresses and linens from Avocado Green Mattresses, organic towels and robes from Under the Canopy, and Vermont's own natural bath products by Ursa Major. Rest easy, and rest safe.
Ash
Western views and cooler lime washed tones give Ash a cozy, protected feel. The attached ensuite bathroom has a full glass shower open to the room, or covered by the sliding barn door. Your choice. Large slab slate and douglas fir walls bring the presence of nature into the room while your views compliment the feeling.
Shared by two guests $1950 per person
Single $2600
Larch
Larch is our ode to Vermont cabins in the woods. Larch flooring, a wood traditionally found in Europe but also grown in Vermont. Newly milled pine cladding. Two hundred year old hemlock headboard design. The feel of a cabin with the amenities and warmth of contemporary comfort. This room has a private full bathroom next door accessed through the hallway.
Shared by two guests $1800 per person
Single $2600
Maple
Bright tones and sunrise views illuminate Maple, our sunny, textured space. Designed to bring life to all seasons, the room tells the story of the Sun, it's colorful brightness and contrasting colors in different seasons. The attached en suite bathroom has a full glass shower open to the room, or covered by the sliding barn door. Your choice.
Shared by two guests $1950 per person
Single $2600
Oak
Sleep amongst the mountains with this bright and minimalistic room with the outline of Mount Mainsfield surrounding you. At night, this mountains illuminate to give this room a warm, cozy feel. Eastern and Southern views means lots of light throughout the day while you stare out at the Green Mountains in the distance. This room has a private full bathroom next door accessed through the hallway.
Shared by two guests $1800 per person
Single $2600
Red Oak Grand Suite
Our largest room, Red Oak tells the story of old Vermont with its raw barn beams and hand-crafted bed paired with contemporary feels and amenities. Our only in-room clawfoot tub sits in the corner while views of the majestic Green Mountains can be seen from the large picture window. Oh, and it has a fireplace.
Shared by two guests $2100 per person
Single $3000
Walnut Bunkhouse
Clad in barn wood from an old barn down the road, Walnut harkens back to the days of sugarhouses and rustic Vermont living. The bunk bed itself is a two story house within the room with two full size beds -- perfect for your inner child. Or your actual child. This room is also available as a connected room to Red Oak Room.
Shared by two guests $1700 per person
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Photos courtesy of Sterling Forest Lodge
