The Forest & Flowers Retreat House is nestled in the woods of western Pennsylvania, an hour north of Pittsburgh, close to charming small towns and a 10 minute drive to Moraine and McConnell's Mill State Parks. Organic bedding & bath products. Eco-conscious, low tox environment. Woodland labyrinth. Peaceful garden spaces. Wellness retreat add-ons including Garden Sauna Ritual with cold plunge, open air shower, and our farm grown herbs.
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Designed for eco-wellness: a sanctuary for those seeking a low tox, natural space that honors the earth. A place to rejuvenate, connect with nature, and curate a personal wellness retreat.
- Sleeps 6: One Queen + 2 Twin Bedroom & En Suite Bathroom, 2 Twins Bedroom & Bathroom
- Organic towels & high thread count bedding
- Natural, botanical bathroom products & cleaning products (doTERRA & Seventh Generation)
- Full kitchen with non-toxic ceramic and stainless steel cookware, local samplings, organic coffee, and our farm grown herbal teas
- Air purifier and well water drinking filtration
- Aromatherapy diffuser & essential oils (doTERRA)
- Herb & flower gardens, outdoor seating, fire circle (wood provided) and a short path to a woodland labyrinth for meditative practice
- McConnell's Mill State Park & Moraine State Park are within 10 miles for hiking, kayaking, biking, and more
- Outdoor tub and shower are open for complimentary use seasonally, typically May-October depending on the weather.
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THINGS TO KNOW
Non-smoking, no pets property.
To maintain the integrity of our low-toxic & scent sensitive environment: no perfumes, colognes, or aerosol sprays are to be applied indoors or on the front porch. We kindly ask if you use scented personal care products (e.g. lotions, sprays) that you minimize use and apply in the bathrooms only. Thank you for honoring this request in our sensitive environment.
Guests have access to the entire house and outdoor spaces, except the basement storage and attached garage. The sauna is only available as an add-on experience (Sauna Ritual) for an additional fee, by reservation. The outdoor tub and shower are open for complimentary use seasonally, typically May-October depending on the weather. Parking on the paved driveway.
Entry walkway to the house is an uneven surface of natural stone. One step onto the front porch. Single level house.
Caution for small children: Stairwell to the basement with railing and gate, but not "childproof."
Two exterior cameras with audio record the driveway outside the garage and front porch and walkway 24/7 for security and safety.
Self check-in, keypad entry with your personal code sent ahead of arrival.
There are visible electric fences on the property with signage for caution.
Inquiring about a wedding, event, or photo shoot? Please visit the Forest & Flowers Retreat website for more details.
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ON-SITE EXPERIENCES & ADD-ONS AVAILABLE BY RESERVATION:
THE SAUNA RITUAL
Book an exclusive, guided Sauna Ritual experience during your stay to reclaim your rhythm and reconnect to your inner sanctuary. The ritual includes an outdoor Finnish-inspired cedar sauna, cold plunge, open air shower, and fire circle, as well as botanical body wash, and Forest & Flowers salt scrub, herbal tea, and aromatherapy blend for a botanical wellness experience grounded in place. Move through two to three cycles of heat, cold, and rest to support circulation, relaxation, and restoration.
1-3 people, 1 hour | $150
4-6 people, 2 hours | $350
BOTANICAL SOUND BATH | 1 hr | A private sound bath with crystal singing bowls, drumming, flute song, herbs or flowers, and meditation for a sensory experience of sound vibration and stillness to support nervous system regulation.
Up to 2 people: $125
Up to 4 people: $175
Up to 6 people: $225
HERBAL TEA & NATURE JOURNALING: 1 hr, $25 per person, minimum 4 people | Let nature be a balm of calm. With tea, journaling, and the elements of nature, experience ordinary care for a nervous system that responds to gentle stillness and attention.
HERBAL APOTHECARY WORKSHOP: 90 min, $50 per person, minimum 4 people | With a seasonal focus, we’ll work with herbs from the land, connecting with them as plant allies for healing and home, for rituals and relaxation practices. Learn to make your own herbal infusions, oils, and sprays, creating two home and body care products during the workshop. Includes herbal tea and plant meditation.
FLOWER CEREMONY: 1 hour for 1 person, $175 or 2 people $200 | A relaxing experience to connect with yourself and the gentle support of plants. You’ll experience the beauty of flowers on the body, grounding with healing sound and plant aromas, reiki to support the natural life energy within and around, plant meditation, and journaling. You’ll also receive a bottled flower essence and aromatherapy blend from the flowers to take home.
DIY FLOWER BUCKET: Seasonal flowers & foliage to make 3-4 bouquets, $100
SEASONAL FLOWER BOUQUET: $30
LAVENDER BUNDLE: $15
DRIED FLOWER WREATH WORKSHOP: One hour, $65 per person, minimum 4 people | Create a botanical wreath using dried flowers and herbs on a grapevine wreath base.
DRIED FLORAL WREATH KIT: Receive all materials to create your own botanical wreath using our dried flowers and herbs on a grapevine wreath base, $65
SELF GUIDED RETREAT: Complimentary access to the Forest & Flowers Journal is available for all guests. Includes herbal apothecary lessons, audio meditations, journal prompts and more to connect with nature.