?????Sisterhood Retreat:

A Weekend of Connection, Renewal & Joy

with Betty Riaz and Laura Dudley

Grab your sister — or that special person in your life who feels like a sister — and join Betty and Laura for a nourishing weekend in the rolling hills and vibrant forests of Southern Vermont. As autumn reaches its peak and the mountains glow with brilliant reds, golds, and amber, we gather for a retreat devoted to friendship, rest, laughter, and meaningful connection.

This intimate retreat is designed as a gentle pause from the busyness of everyday life. Together we’ll move through uplifting and restorative yoga practices, settle into quiet meditation, breathe in crisp mountain air on scenic hikes, and savor beautiful vegetarian meals prepared with care. Every element of the weekend is crafted to help you slow down, reconnect with yourself, and celebrate the women who walk beside you in life.

Throughout the retreat we’ll hold space for both the playful and the profound. There will be moments of shared laughter, storytelling, and creativity, alongside quiet opportunities for reflection and deep rest. You might spend the afternoon crafting something meaningful with your hands, journaling by a window overlooking the trees, wandering forest paths with a friend, or simply curling up with a book in a cozy corner.

Evenings invite warmth and community as we gather for conversation, tea, and fireside connection under the soft glow of Vermont’s autumn evenings. This retreat is not about doing more — it is about being together, supporting one another, and honoring the powerful bonds of sisterhood that sustain us through every season of life.

Whether you come with your sister, your best friend, your mother, your daughter, or a soul-sister you’ve chosen along the way, you’ll leave feeling restored, inspired, and deeply connected.

You know who your sisters are, let's go!

Sample Retreat Schedule

Friday – Arrival & Opening Circle

1:00–3:00 PM — Arrival and Check-In
Settle into your room, explore the property, and enjoy tea and light snacks.

4:00 PM — Gentle Arrival Yoga
A grounding practice to release travel tension and arrive fully into the weekend.

5:30 PM — Farm-to-Table Vegetarian Dinner

6:30 PM — Opening Sisterhood Circle
Meet the group, set intentions for the weekend, and share stories by candlelight.

8:00 PM — Fireside Tea & Quiet Time

Saturday – Movement, Nature & Creativity

7:30 AM — Morning Meditation

8:00 AM — Energizing Morning Yoga Flow

9:30 AM — Nourishing Breakfast

11:00 AM — Guided Fall Foliage Hike
Walk scenic Vermont trails surrounded by brilliant autumn colors.

1:00 PM — Lunch

2:30 PM — Free Time
Rest, read, craft, journal, or enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

4:30 PM — Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra

5:30 PM — Dinner

7:00 PM — Sisterhood Gathering
Storytelling, reflection, and fireside connection.

Sunday – Integration & Closing

7:30 AM — Morning Meditation

8:00 AM — Gentle Flow & Stretch

9:30 AM — Breakfast

11:00 AM — Closing Circle & Gratitude Practice

12:00 PM — Farewell and Departures

Room Options

Pricing based on Shared Room

What's Included

2 nights Lodging in Fluid Dharma home, 2 meals per day, Yoga, Workshops, Transformative Experience

What's Not Included

Massages not included

Cash for Dinner out one night ($25) per person

Travel

About Wilmington, Vermont

Wilmington is a charming village nestled in the Deerfield Valley of Southern Vermont’s Green Mountains. Known for its picturesque Main Street lined with 19th-century buildings, it offers a quintessential New England feel with art galleries, antique shops, cafés, and farm-to-table dining. The town is a gateway to outdoor adventures:

The drive is about 90 miles and take approx 2.5 hours