Eco-Conscious Forest & Flowers Retreat Near McConnell's Mill State Park

WELCOME TO THE FOREST & FLOWERS RETREAT HOUSE

Our guests describe it as "peaceful, clean, cozy, beautiful & magical, with thoughtful touches everywhere."

Curated with a blend of natural beauty & rustic charm, modern & low tox amenities are offered with your well-being in mind.

Eco-conscious choices have been made inside and out with most furnishings handcrafted from local materials or upcycled from vintage wares.

White pine, rhododendron, and hemlock, escort you down the private paved lane about 1/4 mile off the road to the Retreat House. As stewards of this 50 woodland acres and students of nature, we’re devoted to cultivating a place for regeneration of the Earth and all of us.

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 depending on the weather, May-Oct). Botanical infused bath salts and the soft linen robes provided.

GARDENS, WOODS, CAMPFIRE

Visit the herb and flower gardens around the Retreat House. Walk through the woods on our short path. Gather around a warm fire outdoors (firewood provided).

SELF-GUIDED RETREAT EXPERIENCE

Complimentary access to guided meditations, herbal apothecary recipes and plant explorations, an introductory aromatherapy class, and journal notes with writing prompts to connect with nature.

RETREAT ADD ONS
*additional fee* some offered seasonally

- Sound Baths
- Flower Crown Crafting
- Botanical Wreath Crafting
- DIY Flower Bouquets
- Herbal Workshops
- Sacred Ceremonies

Your host, Jenni, is the facilitator of these experiences and steward of the land at Forest & Flowers Retreat. She has a background in human physiology/kinesiology, aromatherapy, reiki, and herbalism.

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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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!