Eco Conscious Woodland Retreat with Outdoor Tub

Nestled in the rural woodland of Western Pennsylvania, the Forest & Flowers Retreat House is a quiet retreat on a flower and herb farm, close to charming small towns & Moraine and McConnell's Mill State Parks. Whether you're seeking relaxation, a romantic getaway, or simply connecting with nature, we offer eco-conscious & low tox amenities curated with your well-being in mind. Our guests describe the space as "peaceful, cozy, beautiful & magical, with thoughtful touches everywhere."

NOTE: Please read the entire listing below before requesting to book.

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AMENITIES

- Organic bedding, pillows, and towels made of bamboo, cotton, linen, and eucalyptus

- Natural, botanical bathroom products & non-toxic, environmentally friendly cleaning products

- Full kitchen with non-toxic cookware, organic olive oil and balsamic vinegars, Pennsylvania honey, organic coffee, and Forest & Flowers herbal teas

- Air purifier, and well water drinking filtration

- Aromatherapy diffuser & doTERRA essential oils

2 STATE PARKS

McConnell's Mill State Park & Moraine State Park are within 10 miles for hiking, kayaking, biking, and more. Check out our guidebook for recommendations in the surrounding area.

OUTDOOR TUB & SHOWER

Enjoy the wildness of a private outdoor shower or soak in the clawfoot tub (open seasonally May-Oct). Botanical infused bath salts and the soft linen robes provided.

LABYRINTH, GARDENS, FIRE PIT

Visit the herb and flower gardens around the Retreat House. Walk the woodland labyrinth and other short paths. Gather around a warm fire outdoors (firewood provided).

SECURITY CAMERAS

Two exterior cameras at the garage and front of the house record 24/7 for security purposes.

CHILDREN

There's a stairwell to the basement (area not open to guests) with a railing and a gate, but it's not "childproof" so be mindful with small children.

NO TV

There's high speed WiFi available for streaming on your own device.

WEDDINGS | EVENTS | PHOTO SHOOTS

Please do not send inquiries for weddings, private events, or photo shoots through VRBO. If you're interested in reserving the space for an event, please visit the Forest & Flowers Retreat website to send an inquiry for more details.

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SELF-GUIDED RETREAT EXPERIENCE

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.

ON-SITE EXPERIENCES & ADD-ONS AVAILABLE BY RESERVATION:

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 Floral 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

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REQUEST TO BOOK

Please provide the following when you send a booking request:

- Share what brings you to the area, and what you're looking forward to experiencing during your stay.

- To be sure our space meets your expectations, please let us know that you've reviewed the entire listing and the rental agreement attached to your booking request.

Note: The nightly rate is based on the number of guests, so please make sure you have the correct number of guests on your request.

Once we have these details, we can review your request and look forward to confirming your booking if all is aligned. Thank you!