Drop Below the Surface Retreats

01/20/2026

Imagine giving yourself a few uninterrupted hours – no to-do list, no rushing, just space.

What do you hope would rise to the surface? Curiosity? Clarity? Rest? A really good laugh?

Share with us below. ⬇️

01/15/2026

Cozy spaces, sparkly wine, soulful conversations, and a bit of snow swirling outside the windows 💫 ❄️
Our Inspire Your 2026! one-day retreat was filled with vision boarding, moments of quiet stillness, delicious and nourishing food from Joe on the Go Coffee Co, and plenty of heartfelt celebration — beautifully hosted at Waltz Vineyards Estate Winery at Lampeter Corner. We’re so grateful for everyone who showed up and joined us to inspire their 2026 with us!

01/14/2026

Sometimes the deepest shifts begin with the simplest of pauses.
We’re wondering: What helps you slow down when life feels full? Is it a winter walk, a cup of coffee, a deep breath... or something else entirely?

01/09/2026

Winter reading that feels like a deep exhale:
📖 "Wintering" by Katherine May: A beautiful reminder that rest, retreat, and slowing down are not failures, but necessary seasons of repair.
📖 "The Serviceberry" by Robin Wall Kimmerer: A tender reflection on reciprocity, abundance, and community, inspired by the natural world.
These are books to savor slowly, just like winter itself. 🌲

01/02/2026

Since fall 2021, Drop Below The Surface Retreats has welcomed more than 100 women into spaces of reflection, nature, and connection!

Thank you for trusting us. For trying something new. For leaning into your senses and dropping below the surface, together.

We love meeting each and every one of you and building a community that truly matters.

12/30/2025

Each year, the DBS team and our loved ones choose one word to serve a quiet compass for how we want to live, feel, and move through the year ahead.

As we look toward 2026, we’re curious: What word might guide you? What might your North Star be?

12/28/2025

Winter has a way of inviting us inward. Into reflection. Into stillness. Into noticing what truly matters.
As we look back on 2025, one thing is clear: We are deeply grateful for YOU.
For the way you show up, share, sit quietly, wonder out loud (and silently), and simply be.
Thank you for being a part of this DBS community, which continues to grow with such care and intention. 🌲

12/26/2025

UPDATE: Our January 11th event is now sold out. Please join our waitlist if you are interested. Thank you for your support!
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Winter invites ritual. A slowing down. Warmth, reflection, and intention. It asks us to hold close what matters and gently let go of what no longer does.

That’s the spirit of our gathering on Sunday, January 11 at Waltz Vineyards Estate Winery at Lampeter Corner — a cozy day to 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 2026. Together we’ll share warm soups, quiet moments, meaningful conversation, and guided visioning to help you craft a personal compass for the year ahead. Rooted in community and hygge, this is time set aside on purpose.

You’ll leave feeling grounded, clear, and fully alive.

Investment: $125 (Note: only three open spots remain)

We’d love to gather with you as we welcome the coming new year!

Join us to Inspire your 2026 with DBS, where we'll dive deep below the surface to uncover our true potential and live our best lives!

12/22/2025

A gentle reminder ❄️ Our 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 2026 gathering is offered at a special rate of $100 through December 24. After that, pricing shifts to $125.

If you’ve been feeling that quiet call to set aside time for yourself, this may be your nudge to join us.

We’d love to gather with you on Sunday, January 11 at Waltz Vineyards Estate Winery at Lampeter Corner!

Join us to Inspire your 2026 with DBS, where we'll dive deep below the surface to uncover our true potential and live our best lives!

12/20/2025

The Winter Solstice is nearly here — it’s a day rooted in darkness, and the quiet promise of returning light.
This is a season for candles, warm drinks, cozy layers, shared meals, and peaceful moments alone.
A time to ask: How do I want to mark this threshold?
And as daylight slowly returns… How will you spend those extra moments? ❄️

11/17/2025

✨ A Gentle Reminder ✨

We’re continuing to explore new ways to connect with women who crave meaningful conversation, time in nature, and a deeper reconnection to themselves – and we’d love to hear your thoughts!

Our retreats and experiences will always hold space for our signatures: 𝘗𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦. 𝘚𝘩𝘪𝘧𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦. 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥.

If you haven’t yet, please take a moment to share your voice through our quick 3-minute survey – your input authentically helps to shape what’s next.

As a thank you, you’ll be entered into a random drawing to win exclusive DBS merch (with three winners!).

Drop Below The Surface is continuing to explore new and different ways to connect with women who crave meaningful conversation, time in nature, and a renewed connection to themselves. We're considering some new offerings and want to know what you think! Our retreats/experiences will always include o...

11/04/2025

As the sun set over Longwood Gardens, 20 of us gathered one last time in a closing circle – our hearts warmed, our senses awoken by the autumnal splendor, and our minds full of small moments that we won’t soon forget. 🍁

Awakening Wonder – our one-day experience co-hosted with Prima Theatre – wasn’t a retreat from life. It was a return to it. It served as a reminder that joy and awe are waiting for us everywhere, if we slow down enough to see it. ✨