Into the Mystic :: 2025 :: portals + possibilities

Though each one is unique, what defines an Into the Mystic gathering is a magical location with a focus on nurturing our spirits through:

IMMERSION IN NATURE  *  EASE  *  CREATIVE PLAY

Each class will have a maximum of ten people and weather permitting, much of our time will be outdoors in the splendid expanse of Terra To Mind, the Bucks County, Pennsylvania homestead of Terri Dautcher. For anyone who has taken classes with Terri previously, you know that beyond the gardens with the fire pit, is a maker’s paradise. It is here, on four beautifully wooded acres, that we will spend time together reconnecting with our inner rhythm and follow nurturing and restorative paths to process all that has been transpiring in our lives.

Our intention is to offer a space for artistic exploration while nourishing mind,
body and spirit.

The focus will be on exploring the entry points to the next chapters in our life—the portals and possibilities that are always inviting us into the realm of magic. Using stitching, printing, knitting and woodworking as our means of exploration, we will be diving into the kind of openhearted play we did as kids. Releasing judgements and criticisms, we will follow where our imagination leads.

The four teachers who will be holding space and offering guidance are Susana McDonnell, Lindsay Degen, Elizabeth Duke and Terri Dautcher. And, Elizabeth Duvivier will be offering The Inner Mystic on Saturday.

Most importantly, each workshop will take advantage of the outdoor space so we can work in the fresh spring air as much as possible. All around the property are wonderful nooks for spending time—whether you choose to circle up at the outdoor wood stove, sit with Kuan Yin in the meditation center, make nature mandalas under an oak tree, tuck into the many window seats with stitching, knitting, journaling or simply staring out the window—you get to moderate how you spend your hours.

As always, everyone will be encouraged to follow their heart and do whatever calls to them most.

We will have the entire space to spread out, breathe deeply and take advantage of the environment around us which includes:

• a fabulously equipped sewing studio
• a beyond inspiring wood shop with all the tools
• a fire pit
• covered deck
• minutes from both the Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle
  as well as the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works
• located in the heart of Bucks County where there are no shortage of vintage shops

Our meals together will be catered and promise to be both nurturing and in full alignment with the light and healing energies we are calling in for ourselves. Special dietary needs can be readily accommodated.

“I just wanted to share that I absolutely loved this retreat. In addition, the relationships I made with the lovely ladies has lasted through these last few years.” — Angela McCutcheon

Of course the core of what brings us together is the intention to spend time in nature and creative exploration. This gathering is designed for each of us to focus on those aspects of our life we want to expand into with more light, more ease.

In other words, wherever you are on your journey,
whether you are at the beginning, middle or end
of a chapter in your life, this week will help you make
the transition to the next place sweetly and filled with grace.

“This retreat gave me an opportunity to create new ways to envision my life.”
—Artemis O’Connor

As with all Squam gatherings, each person will be encouraged to listen to their heart and follow their own drummer to create the experience they most want and need. However, if there were a way to describe what will be true for us all, it could be said that our time together we will be grounded in:

• process versus productivity
• creativity as a central way of being in the world
• sharing stories and laughter
• finding more ease, more joy and more light in our hearts.

With this as our intention, we can expect to return home feeling more deeply aligned with our core self which allows us to provide greater service to our families and communities as we can feel refreshed with renewed clarity, vision and vitality.

The retreat will run from 9am each morning until 5pm each evening.

Attendees will secure their own accommodations (we will provide the exact address upon registration so you can review the plentiful hotels, inns, airbnbs, etc that are all within close proximity). We have chosen to create the gathering this way so that you have complete control over your personal and private space.

PLEASE NOTE:  there are three sweet cats who live on the property. They will likely not be present during the retreat, but if this is of concern to you due to allergies, please reach out for more information before registering.

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