Sawnee Bean Dream spans 30 secluded acres on the west side of Tug Mountain in Strafford, Vermont.
The main house on the property is an energy efficient home built in 2007, currently used as accommodations for medicine retreat guests. Guests stay in the master suite with a private bathroom.
The property includes a hot outside shower looking out over Tug Mountain and a field of goldenrod and an inside shower that allows for mineral soaks under skylights.
There is a mature apple orchard on the property with the addition of young cherry and pear trees along with a berry field of blueberries and raspberries for seasonal berry picking. Berries are harvested and freeze-dried on site and are incorporate into some delicious morning meals.
You are welcome to explore, walk, and hike the property or meditate, journal and relax in preparation for the medicine journey. Depending on the season, you can enjoy relaxing in a hammock out near the orchard, bonfires in the evening, or paddle boarding on nearby Miller Pond.
The land is open to you to support your medicine journey in a natural and nurturing environment.
**Please note there is no cell service in the area and it is recommended to disconnect from electronic devices during your stay to support your retreat experience. A landline phone is available if needed.
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Typical retreat schedule
Day 1
Arrive to meet your Host, Mark, who will get you settled in your private suite.
On site consultation with your Guide, Nick, to review the schedule and expectations as well as answer questions.
Day 2
A healthy breakfast followed by some quiet time to reflect and prepare for your journey.
Opening ceremony for your journey that can last up to 6-10 hours. After your journey we'll allow your feelings and desires to guide the evening for food, soak, consult and/or quiet time.
Day 3
Breakfast followed by a meeting with your Guide, Nick, to review recommendations for integrating your experiences into your life after the retreat.
Closing and departure.
“Mother Jaguar
Teach us the way of peace, to live impeccably
Show us the way beyond death”
— Prayer, Four Winds Society
Sawnee Bean Dream
All images by Mark Jahns
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Your guide will consult with you to understand whether the medicine is compatible with your current therapeutic process. They’ll assist you with preparing for the journey and will be present to guide you during the journey. They will offer recommendations for integrating the experiences into your life after the retreat.
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The host provides the "set and setting" for your journey. This includes a relaxing retreat-like atmosphere as well as lodging and meals. The host will support the guide as needed.
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Yes, you will have a private room with a connected private bath.
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We suggest bringing enough clothes and toiletries for 2 days and a journal for reflection and writing.
Bring comfortable clothes for the season. In the fall we might offer to start with a bonfire so clothes for spending time outside as well as inside. Loose fitting clothes like sweat pants are recommended for the journey.
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Upon booking, we will send you a brief questionnaire to let us know your food preferences and dietary restrictions.
The goal is to find healthy and nourishing food that you will enjoy while avoiding highly processed foods that might be high in fat and/or sugar.
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This is private, one-on-one retreat with guidance from Nick and Mark.
At this time, no other guests will be present on the property during the retreat to allow you more privacy. -
No, the journey is meant to be an individual one for self-reflection and growth.
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Typically guests will leave around 11 am - 12 pm on Sunday. There is some flexibility here if needed.
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We recommend that you disconnect from all electronic devices. There is a landline phone that you can share for emergencies, etc.
We want to make your nurturing stay is as comfortable as possible.
If you have questions before scheduling your retreat, pease reach out to us.