# Event Details - **Event Name**: Winter Solstice Retreat - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a cozy respite from the holiday madness and relax with welcoming company, nourishing food, and supportive movement practicesAbout this EventWinter Solstice RetreatJoin us for the longest night of the year to unwind, reset, and reflect. This nourishing retreat is for any woman or non-binary person who is craving a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and wants to be pampered with care and surrounded by other lovely humans seeking respite.Arrive around 2pm on Saturday December 20th to get settled in and we will gather for opening circle at 3pm. Opening circle will involve introductions, intention setting, a guided meditation and the opportunity to journal free form or with optional prompts.Saturday evening, there will be a glorious balance of down time to simply exist, a delicious meal to nourish your body, and a thoughtfully crafted yoga practice to ease your mind and aliven your spirit. We will wrap up the evening with Jess' tried and true favorite offering, Ecstatic Yoga, which is a playful fusion of yoga and ecstatic dance that reliably supports people in easing tension from their bodies, releasing clutter from their minds and awakening their spirits. The practice rides a bell curve of energy starting with a slow flow vinyasa, gradually moving into free form dance, and finishes with a juicy yin practice to wind down. After practice, folks will be welcome to journal, engage in their evening routine, and/or go to bed to honor the darkest day of the year with extra rest.On Sunday morning, Jess will offer an optional slow vinyasa practice for the early risers (around 7am) who want to start the day with a gentle, yet engaging movement practice (about 45min). We will have warm breakfast and tea around 8:30.Around 10am, we will move into a fun creative workshop to make a craft with natural materials offered by Em. Em will provide some materials and lead a joyful walk on the property to harvest some additional materials for the craft. Exact craft to be announced soon ;)Lunch around 12:30pm.Around 2:00pm, we will move into a yin/restorative yoga practice that serves the purpose of supporting people in releasing deep seated tension in their connective tissues. We will start with yin and people will be encouraged to express how they need to move through the edge, and we will finish with restorative poses that feel very restful and relaxing for folks to settle their nervous systems and integrate the yin practice. Yin poses feel like a deep stretch; restorative poses feel like deep rest.After the yin/restorative practice, we will have a little break for people to care for their needs and then we will regroup to sit together in circle and close our time with reflections, gratitude, and reconnecting with our intentions for how we can best support ourselves through the dark and cold times.We will wrap up by 4:00pm and folks will be welcome to take their time in packing up to head home.Jess is working on collecting testimonials from folks who have attented their practices before. One for now and more coming https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/2e662ed0-c8c0-11f0-a4e9-c9193a232180-rimg-w992-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/2eaf6cd0-c8c0-11f0-a58b-5728a583d37c-rimg-w781-h740-dcebebed-gmir.jpg Saturday Agenda?: 03:00 PM - 04:15 PMOpening Circle Info: Opening circle will involve introductions, intention setting, a guided meditation and the opportunity to journal free form or with optional prompts. ?: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PMDinnerInfo: We will create a nourishing spread of food for you that includes at least one soup/stew (Jess made bone broth and possibly local meat in one soup + another vegan or veggie soup if anyone in the group needs it), locally made GF and regular sourdough bread, 1-3 side dishes, and a GF/no refined sugar home-made dessert.?: 07:30 PM - 08:45 PMEcstatic YogaInfo: Jess' tried and true favorite offering, Ecstatic Yoga, which is a playful fusion of yoga and ecstatic dance that reliably supports people in easing tension from their bodies, releasing clutter from their minds and awakening their spirits. The practice rides a bell curve of energy starting with a slow flow vinyasa, gradually moving into free form dance, and finishes with a juicy yin practice to wind down. The practice for this event will be heavier on the yoga portion and have a longer cool down to support us in getting to bed early and honoring our bodies on the longest night of the year with extra rest! Sunday Agenda?: 07:00 AM - 07:45 AMOptional Morning MovementInfo: For those who rise early and want to move their bodies to start the day, Jess will offer a slow and engaging movement practice that fuses a bit of Qigong and Slow Flow Vinyasa?: 08:30 AM - 09:45 AMBreakfastInfo: Exactly what we eat is to be determined based on the allergies and food preferences of the group! ?: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMCreative Workshop TBDInfo: Em C will offer a fun workshop where you will have the opportunity to create a seasonal craft with natural materials and enjoy a guided walk on the land. Jess is waiting for clear confirmation from the Em before announcing exactly what the workshop will be (be excited, it will be so fun)?: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PMLunchInfo: Exactly what we eat is to be determined based on allergies and preferences of the group! ?: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMYin and Restorative YogaInfo: This practice serves the purpose of supporting people in releasing deep seated tension in their connective tissues. We will start with yin and people will be encouraged to express how they need to move through their edge, and we will finish with restorative poses that feel very restful and relaxing for folks to settle their nervous systems and integrate the yin practice. Yin poses feel like a deep stretch; restorative poses feel like deep rest.?: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PMClosing CircleInfo: After Primal Yin and Restorative, folks will be welcome to grab a snack, some tea, some water and take care of their needs. We will regroup around 3:15pm to gather in circle and reflect on our time together, share what is on our hearts, and revisit our intentions. The goal is for people to leave feeling well rested and inspired to prioritize caring for themselves as they re-enter the thick of holiday season. Once we feel complete, people will be welcome to take their time in gathering their belongings to head home. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/paris/winter-solstice-retreat/100001975056739876 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, workshops, meditation, yoga, holiday - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 268.61, max: 268.61, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Paris - **state**: ME - **country**: United States - **location**: Nomad Retreat Center - **lat**: 44.2963184 - **long**: -70.4961922 - **full address**: Nomad Retreat Center, 149 Moody Brook Rd, Paris, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Winter Solstice Retreat - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c6a30e4c69593ce645d6132497980509a40ef63c2bddcc19464e1df10ef03117-rimg-w1125-h545-dc7eaad4-gmir.jpg?v=1763938821 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Winter Solstice Retreat being held? - **A:** Winter Solstice Retreat takes place on Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 04:00 pm at Nomad Retreat Center, 149 Moody Brook Rd, Paris, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Winter Solstice Retreat? - **A:** Tickets for Winter Solstice Retreat are priced at USD 269 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 269 + USD 19 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Winter Solstice Retreat? - **A:** Winter Solstice Retreat is organized by Jess Beneski. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Winter Solstice Retreat is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Paris, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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