Herbsong Farm Presents
to Deepen into Yourself &
Join in Shared Sisterhood with Us.
Immerse yourself
in the gifts of Mother Earth,
Rebirth yourself anew
in the salts of the Atlantic Ocean,
Remember the Inner You
& your richer connection to life - through wild-crafted, seasonal harvests, body-nourishing yoga
and Heart-felt Sisterhood.
Reconnection is waiting for you
in the serene sun and seascape
of Cuttyhunk, a small, historic
Massachusetts Island
Sanctuary Retreat.
June 7 – 11, 2027
Join Us at the historic,
Cuttyhunk Fishing Club
a charming, private,
seasonal bed & breakfast inn
on Cuttyhunk Island, MA.
Set on 8 acres overlooking Vineyard Sound, located 12 miles off the coast of Massachusetts, Cuttyhunk Fishing Club is renowned for its sweeping vistas of the harbor, Elizabeth Islands, and Martha’s Vineyard from their outdoor porch.
Formed in 1864, the Cuttyhunk Fishing Club has been thoughtfully restored,
with eight beautiful guest rooms, with both private and shared baths.
They are also known for their comfortable accommodations, local East Coast
cultural touches, delicious meals and a peaceful island setting.
Be Our Guest
for a transformative and nourishing 4-night,
5-day healing immersion on the serene,
car-free shores of historic Cuttyhunk Island, in Massachusetts
July 7-11, 2027.
Step off the ferry and into a sacred container, dedicated & designed exclusively for women seeking restoration, somatic movement, supportive plant-medicine,
Soul embodied nourishment & deep sacred integration with their True Self.
Led by clinical herbalist and facilitator Heather Shelton, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to disconnect from the noise of the modern world, and realign with the natural rhythms of the Atlantic Ocean and the Eastern Coastline beauty and abundance of slow, intentional, quality living through strengthened presence,
and direct connection with our bodies, wombs and Mother Earth.
*This retreat is intentional and kept intimate. Our gathering is strictly limited to a maximum of 12 participants to preserve a quiet, and dedicated healing space.
Your Immersion & Healing Journey Includes:
Historic Oceanfront Lodging:
Spend 4-nights at the legendary Cuttyhunk Fishing Club overlooking Vineyard Sound.Farm-to-Table Nourishment:
All meals prepared fresh by our private retreat chef—strictly gluten-free, seasonal, and sourced from regional New England farms.Daily Somatic Practices:
Sunrise and sunset yoga sessions led by our dedicated instructor—designed to ground, deeply nourish and open the body into greater presence, calm, joy and potential.Herbalism Workshops:
Hands-on medicine-making, coastal botanical foraging walks, and plant wisdom circles led by Heather.All Supplies:
All raw materials, jars, oils, and botanical elixirs for your take-home herbal creations are fully provided.Day 3 Spotlight: The Sea Rose Dieta.
We dedicate an entire day to a deep, traditional plant communion with the Rose.
Through silence, hands on experience, heart-opening somatic movement, simplified nutritive dining, and dedicated boundary workshops, we partner with this ancient botanical ally to heal the emotional heart and fortify personal boundaries.Bonus Surprises: There will be many unplanned, nor expected, blessings and delights throughout this retreat. Be open to synchronicity, insights, reconnection, impromptu play, joyful expression, inspiration, heart expansion, deep gratitude, new heart-led friendships and much more.
“Heather is a gifted practitioner who combines scientific knowledge and real-world experience, with healing intuition and boundless empathy.
Her ability to bridge Western medicine and holistic wellness is unique and wonderful. Working with the wonders that nature provides, she approaches healing with generosity of spirit, loving-kindness, and wisdom, keeping both feet firmly planted on the earth.”
“I loved the experience of herbal apprenticeship with Heather. The best part was that we actually got our hands dirty and created something herbal in our kitchens together. This process opened my eyes to realize there is so much wisdom out there that is completely untapped for me in terms of how to use herbs in my every day life. I also really enjoyed the herb walks.”
“Heather is engaging and has a gift for drawing an audience into learning and trying new things. Her years as a nurse show in everything she does — her compassion, her genuine concern for others, and her willingness to always listen.
As an herbalist and healer, Heather brings deep knowledge, decades of experience, and an intuitive sense of what each person needs to become their best self.
I’m deeply grateful for the value she’s added to my life.”
The Sea Rose is a lasting, beautiful and powerful symbol.
A physical reminder of resilience, unconventional beauty,
and the strength derived from surviving harsh conditions
rather than traditional perfection.
The expression of the Sea Rose is that of a uniqueness and gift of beauty that emerges through resilience, through challenge, which is the path we often find ourselves walking as women today - carrying both the pressures of the modern world and the stories of the women who have come before us.
We endeavor to embody the brilliant beauty, wisdom and bounty of the Sea Rose with honor and dedication during our retreat together. Our desire is for the transformative codes held within the Sea Rose to become an everlasting and potent reminder of our own inner power, strength,
resilience and unique beauty.
May we all surrender to the wisdom of the Sea Rose,
opening and allowing ourselves to bloom from within.
To share the gift of us fully and unapologetically - sharing the Light of transformation and beauty that we each innately hold.
This herbal immersion and yoga retreat was co-created through the wisdom,
heart and inspiration of Heather Shelton, in partnership with
Cuttyhunk Island and Mother Earth.
This intimate women’s retreat is intended to reconnect us,
to remind us of the direct and ever-present Love and healing
that is inherit and available in our daily lives.
And to remember the wisdom of the Earth herself
and of the limitless wisdom and possibilities held within our own bodies.
This retreat is ideal for women seeking expanded herbal education and ally-ship,
restorative nature time, heart-led sisterhood connections, gentle yogic embodiment practices and for those who are ready to remember and recommit to Self Love.
Heather Shelton BSN, Retired RN
Holistic Health Practitioner | Plant Medicine Educator & Advocate
Heather Shelton brings a rare blend of traditional clinical expertise, intuitive presence, and a deep reverence for Nature to her work in holistic healing. With over 25 years of direct patient care, her journey began in homebirth midwifery and herbalism before evolving through more than a decade of emergency and infusion nursing. Over the years, she has beautifully integrated this robust clinical background with her deep-rooted passion for plant medicine, serving as a cannabis consultant, herbalist, psychedelic facilitator, and ketamine-assisted therapy practitioner.
At the heart of Heather’s practice is her enduring relationship with the natural world.
For decades, she has cultivated plant medicine for healing, beauty, and connection, teaching classes and mentoring apprenticeships at HerbSong Farm in Eugene, Oregon. This deep and ever-present bond with the Earth is equally anchored on the shores of Cuttyhunk Island, a special sanctuary space where she has spent her summers for the past 30 years.
Tied to the land through her husband’s family history, it is where her children were raised and a place where her connection to nature's rhythms have deepened. Heather believes that our disconnection from Nature lies at the root of many modern physical, emotional and mental health challenges.
Through her work, she helps others reconnect, heal, and rediscover themselves through the Earth's wisdom. As a respected leader in the fields of plant and psychedelic medicine, Heather bridges science and spirit to offer pathways of healing that are grounded, ethical, and deeply transformative. She is known for her dedication, integrity, deep listening, passionate heart and her ability to hold a compassionate, nonjudgmental healing space that centers around patient autonomy, safety, and true inner empowerment.
Abigail Shelton-Kidder, Our Farm to Table Chef
Gabrielle Gervilla, Yoga Instructor
Farm to Table Chef | Plant Advocate
Abigail was raised farm to table on a small family farm in rural Vermont. She has been inspired by food for most of her life and completed her culinary certificate in 2024 from the Northwest Culinary Institute.
She was an intern chef at the Cannes Film Festival in 2025 which brought to life a true dream of becoming an international traveler experiencing fine dining.
Abigail has been living abroad in France, Spain and Albania and will be returning to her home island of Cuttyhunk to prepare delicious meals for the retreat. Abigail has spent time every summer of her life on the island and is experienced in cooking the local seafood that we will be enjoying for the retreat.
Abigail has been a ‘student of the herbs’ since she was a young child and uses those elements in her cooking as well.
Yoga Instructor | HerbSong Farm Herbal Apprenticeship Graduate
Gabrielle Gervilla has been a yoga practitioner since 2010, and has been teaching since 2015. She uses her training in massage therapy in her practice by utilizing therapeutic touch when guiding yoga classes.
Gabrielle is a graduate of HerbSong Farm’s herbal apprenticeship and has completed 2.5 years of Master Alchemy and Ascension training with Dr Dee Kennedy D.C.E.M. of Awakening the Divine. In fall of 2026, she became certified in sculptural and buccal massage with Elizabeth Carter of Honest Rituals.
Gabrielle believes in these modern times it is imperative to slow down, recognize and honor the rites of passages that we meet in our lives. She shares her offerings to help others move through these times while simultaneously collecting wisdom from them. Gabrielle was married on the beautiful island of Cuttyhunk in 2024 and has a deep appreciation for the serenity and beauty of the island.
Investment Options:
🌿 Shared Room (Double Occupancy) — $2,888 per person
Perfect for friends traveling together or those wishing to connect deeply with a roommate.
Two comfortable twin beds in a bright, historic room with shared bathroom access.
[ REGISTER NOW — DEPOSIT $500 ]
🌊 Private Room (Single Occupancy) — $3,333 per person
Perfect for those prioritizing deep solitude, quiet integration, and extra personal space.
One plush bed in a private historic room with shared bathroom access.
[ REGISTER NOW — DEPOSIT $500 ]
💳 Payment Schedule & Cancellation Policy
1. The Deposit (Due upon registration)
Amount: $500 flat fee (*applies to both single and shared rooms) is due with your reservation confirmation. With the remaining balances due on your selected retreat to be paid on Feb 1st and April 1st 2027.
Refund Policy: Strictly non-refundable.
This deposit secures your physical room at the Fishing Club and funds initial ingredient and material sourcing.
2. Second Installment (Due February 1, 2027)
Shared Room: $1,194 (not including early bird discount)
Single Room: $1,416.50 (not including early bird discount)
3. Final Balance (Due April 1, 2027 — 60 Days Out)
Shared Room: $1,194 (not including early bird discount)
Single Room: $1,416.60 (not including early bird discount)
*Cancellation Policy:
After this date (April 1st, 2027), all registration fees are 100% non-refundable - unless the participant finds someone to fill their spot.
Not sure if this experience is right for you?
Contact me for a FREE Discovery chat.
FAQs
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Experiential herbalism is a somatic and intentional direct connection practice, using all of our senses (the physical and non-physical intuitive), to learn about and experience the unique healing qualities and essences of plants. We will be tasting, touching, smelling, seeing and experiencing how plants feel in our body during our herbal immersion retreat together. We will also be using herbs to create products to use and bring home from the retreat. So the benefits of our time together will not only be energetically lasting - but have direct application restrovative and rememberance qualties long after your retrun back home.
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This retreat is dedicated for women seeking greater serenity, self love and inner peace.
For women who are curious about or advanced in herbalism, and yogic practices.
For women to are looking for quality reconnection to other women and the Earth, and those needing dedicated time for relaxation and replenishment in a beautiful natural location surrounded by the restorative waters of the Atlantic Ocean. -
Cuttyhunk is a remote, car-free island that is reachable only by boat. There is a ferry that travels daily to Cuttyhunk.
Your responsibility will be to arrive at the ferry dock in New Bedford, Mass. We will take care of your ferry ticket (one bag included, additional bags are $2 each) to and from the island as well as your pickup from the ferry dock on Cuttyhunk.
The closest airport is Boston, Mass. New Bedford where you will catch the ferry ride to Cuttyhunk is a 40min ride from Boston. -
Cuttyhunk may be hot and sunny, or cold and damp - and most of the time it is windy. Typically temperatures in early July are in the 70°s.
Cuttyhunk Island in Massachusetts is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and sits at the confluence of three major bodies of water: Buzzards Bay to the north, Vineyard Sound to the south, and Rhode Island Sound to the east. The island is the westernmost part of the Elizabeth Islands chain, separating these waters and forming the outer edge of Buzzards Bay.
This is a very small, walkable island surrounded by the sea. Plan to bring warm layers and a raincoat! The sea waters will be cold in early summer but it is refreshing to go for a swim - so remember to bring your bathing suit.
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There is one small food market, a raw bar, a few small food shacks and the corner store which sells Cuttyhunk gear. Cuttyhunk is a dry island so there is no alcohol for sale on the island. We will be sharing some wine together for our lobster dinner but otherwise you will need to bring your own adult beverages if you prefer them.
We will have three meals a day and snacks, tea and coffee available. *If you have specific foods you would like to have available, we encourage you to plan ahead to bring them from the mainland. -
You can! You will want to arrange that ahead of time.
You can reach out to Lexi at https://www.petesplacerentals.com/ to arrange extended island accommodations.
Cuttyhunk is not a direct place to travel to, (which is a part of its’ value and charm) so we do recommend taking advantage of this beautiful experience and extending your stay beyond the retreat itself, if possible.
Welcome Sea Rose Goddess
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Still not sure if this experience is right for you?
Contact me for a FREE Discovery chat.
Cuttyhunk Island is a remote, tranquil paradise accessible only by ferry from New Bedford, MA.
There are no cars on the island and services are delightfully rustic.
*Due to the historic nature of our venue, open flames,
candles, and traditional incense are strictly prohibited inside and surrounding the lodge.
*Please note that all meals included are dedicated gluten-free (GF).
If you have additional allergen concerns please contact me directly so I can best support your needs.
Thank you! - Heather