Witchcraft and Wellness Retreat

SALEM, MA - MARCH 19-23 , 2023 - CELEBRATE THE SPRING EQUINOX (OSTARA) AND THE NEW MOON IN PISCES IN ONE OF THE MOST MAGICAL PLACES IN THE USA! A once in a lifetime experience! SOLD OUT!

Have you been craving magic, community, adventure and nourishment? Then this retreat is meant for you.

Enter the Wellness and Witchcraft Retreat Salem. A special, once in a lifetime experience at a historical boutique hotel in the heart of Salem to usher in Spring with Ostara (the Spring Equinox). If you love witchcraft, history, all things spooky - with an added dash of wellness and community - this is the event for you. Imagine waking up in an private 18th century building, rumored to be haunted and even having a room once occupied by George Washington himself. You have a nourishing breakfast, a morning yoga flow with magic weaved into it, get to intimately explore the town of Salem - and experience the magic of Ostara and the Pisces New Moon with your coven and community. That’s only a taste of what this Witchcraft and Wellness retreat will offer!

This retreat will take place in SALEM, MA from MARCH 19-23, 2023. Join us for a 4 night experience of magic, witchcraft, community, wellness, yoga, and growth.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

  • PRIVATE 4 night stay at The Merchant hotel - we have the entire hotel for ourselves!

  • Room and board - choose from many spacious, historical rooms!

  • All meals: breakfast, coffee, lunch, snacks + dinners provided.

  • Daily yoga classes + guided meditations

  • Reuse-able and eco friendly tote bag with magical gifts and goodies

  • Private Tours of Salem with NowAge Tours

  • Private coven photoshoot with professional images for you to take home

  • Private Aura photograph workshop with an Aura photo for you to take home

  • New Moon in Pisces workshop and ceremony

  • Spring Equinox/Ostara Brunch Picnic, workshop, and ceremony

  • Tarot Workshop + Readings

  • Self Love Workshop + Spellwork

  • A small group of like minded, magical humans for a personalized, intimate and meaningful experience

Wellness

Wellness is not just physical - it is also mental, emotional, and spiritual. We will tap into all of those energies at this retreat. Whether through yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, workshops and more - you will find yourself healing your mind, body and soul.

Witchcraft

If you’ve been looking for your coven, look no further. Our community is inclusive, diverse, and welcoming to all. We will create magic and flow under the New Moon, have a zodiac themed coven dinner, craft Self Love Spell Jars, and learn the magic of tarot reading together. We will also have magical group outings to local witchcraft shops, and simply experience the magic of being in Salem, MA.

Retreat

There is healing and power in rest and relaxation - you will find yourself with some downtime to relax in the common areas of the hotel, or enjoy the wonderful city of Salem as you see fit! The Merchant is set in the heart of Salem's central historic district, yet with relaxed ambiance. All of Salem's sights, sounds and tastes—sailing, witch trial sites, night life, restaurants, historical attractions—are all only a short stroll away from our boutique hotel in Salem MA. In fact, The Merchant is just a walk away from The Salem Witch Museum and the world renowned Peabody Essex Museum and a slightly longer walk to Salem Harbor and the House of the Seven Gables.

MARCH 19TH - ARRIVAL

Arrive at 4pm (or any time after) and settle into your space! We will have an ice breaker community dinner + gathering at 6pm, followed by a group tour of the hotel. Who knows what spirits we might see wandering the halls, so we will preform a group cleansing + protection spell as well!

MARCH 20TH

Our first community breakfast will be at 9:30 AM! We will have our Ostara/Spring Equinox Yoga Class + Ritual at 11am, follow by an Ostara themed picnic lunch at 1pm. You will then have some downtime to recoup from the previous days travel however you please and enjoy all of what Salem has to offer on your own, plus a community dinner at 6pm.

MARCH 21ST

Community breakfast is at 9:30am. After breakfast, you will have some downtime and can enjoy lunch, then we will regroup at 3PM for a New Moon in Pisces yoga flow. After yoga, you can shower and change into your zodiac costume, and enjoy an astrological themed dinner + gathering under the New Moon followed by a ceremony and spell work. There will be a prize for best costume!

MARCH 22ND

We will have a gentle grounding yoga class at 8am followed by community breakfast at 10am. Our last day will be spent dressing in our coven best, photoshoots, a private group tour of Salem, and more! We will have our last community dinner at 6pm followed by a tarot workshop and group/personal readings.

MARCH 23RD - DEPARTURE

Never can say goodbye! We will have our last community breakfast together at 8am, a bit of spellwork for safe travel and endings, and we will go on our magical way by 11am!

Book Your Spot Now!

Room + Board Options

All room and board options are intentionally priced PER ROOM so you can share the room/bed with a significant other/friends and split the cost with them. Or, you can book the room for just you!

If you would like to split payment with a friend, please make the deposit and send me an email at nourishednatasha@gmail.com and I can send separate PayPal invoices for the remaining balance to multiple people!

PAYMENT PLAN/DEPOSIT PLAN AVAILABLE: $1111 DUE ON REGISTRATION, $1111 DUE BY January 1st BALANCE DUE BY February 1st.

QUEEN ROOMS - 4 AVAILABLE 1 AVAILABLE- $3555 PER ROOM - UP TO 2 GUESTS PER ROOM: The comfortable Queen Deluxe rooms showcase brilliant architectural details from 18th Century architect Samuel McIntire. The Merchant’s Queen Deluxe guest rooms offer a plush queen bed with a custom-made padded headboard, gas fireplace, 40" LED Smart TV, and a comfy lounge chair. Queen Deluxe rooms have individually-controlled AC and heat, free wireless Internet access, and a private bath with shower and individually-controlled heated floors. Queen Deluxe rooms are located on the second and third floors and there is no elevator in our historic property - however there is ONE Queen Deluxe ADA room available on the first floor.

KING ROOMS - 3 AVAILABLE - $3777 PER ROOM - UP TO 2 GUEST PER ROOM: King Deluxe rooms at the Salem boutique hotel offer 320 square feet of comfortable and architecturally stunning accommodations. These spacious guest rooms offer a plush king bed with a custom-made padded headboard, gas fireplace, 40" LED Smart TV and a seating area with two lounge chairs. King Deluxe rooms have individually-controlled AC and heat, free wireless Internet access, and a private bath with shower and individually-controlled heated floors. King Deluxe rooms feature original wainscoting and lovely woodwork details from 18th Century architect Samuel McIntire. Some offer window seats overlooking the front yard. These rooms are located on the second and third floors and there is no elevator in our historic property.

KING ROOM W/SLEEPER SOFA - 1 AVAILABLE - $4222 PER ROOM - UP TO 4 GUESTS PER ROOM: Two of the rooms at our downtown Salem, MA hotel fall into this category and offer 320 square feet of comfortable and architecturally stunning accommodations. These spacious guest rooms can accommodate up to four guests and offer a plush king bed with a custom-made padded headboard, gas fireplace, 40" LED Smart TV, and a seating area with a lounge chair and a queen-sized sleeper sofa. King Deluxe with Sleeper Sofa rooms have individually-controlled AC and heat, free wireless Internet access, and a private bath with shower and individually-controlled heated floors. These rooms feature original wainscoting and lovely woodwork details from 18th Century architect Samuel McIntire. Both offer window seats overlooking the front yard. These rooms are located on the first and second floors and there is no elevator in our historic property.

KING LARK SUITE - 1 AVAILABLE - $4222 - UP TO 3 GUESTS PER ROOM: This signature Salem hotel room is nestled under the eaves of our historic property and has a style all its own! Named after our parent hotel collection, this room has an intimate, spa-like feel and offers a glorious soaking tub for two making it a great choice for lodging in Salem, MA. Peaceful and relaxing, this cozy room feels like a private cocoon with only a skylight to remind you of the outside world. Features include a plush king bed with a custom-made padded headboard, gas fireplace, 40" LED Smart TV, Tivoli radio, and a seating area with a day bed (can sleep 1) and side table. The Lark Suite offers individually-controlled AC and heat, free wireless Internet access, and a spacious private bath with heated floors and a separate shower in addition to the soaking tub. NOTE: This room is on the fourth floor up four flights of stairs. Our historic property has no elevator.

GEORGE WASHINGTON KING - 1 AVAILABLE - $4222 - UP TO 2 GUESTS PER ROOM: President George Washington slept here. Seriously, he did! Stay in the room specifically requested by the newly-elected president in 1789 during his visit to Salem. Offering extra Washington-inspired welcome treats, you'll get a kick out of resting your head in the room once occupied by the great general and father of the United States. The George Washington room offers 320 square feet of comfortable and architecturally stunning space, with a plush king bed with a custom-made padded headboard, gas fireplace, 40" LED Smart TV, iPod docking station, USB charging outlets, and a seating area with two lounge chairs. This room has individually-controlled AC and heat, free wireless Internet access, and a private bath with shower and individually-controlled heated floors. The George Washington room features original paneling, window seats, and lovely woodwork details from 18th Century architect Samuel McIntire. Windows overlook the front yard. This room is located on the second floor and there is no elevator in our historic property. SOLD OUT!

Ostara + New Moon

Ostara is the celebration of the Spring Equinox, marking the first day of Spring when night and day are equal. Combined with the New Moon in Pisces, this will be a magical period to celebrate fresh starts and new beginnings, as well as plant the seeds and intentions of our harvest. We welcome the Spring Equinox because it means that the time has come for life in full to begin anew. Light has triumphed over darkness! We will celebrate with an Ostara picnic, ritual, yoga class and more!

The Merchant Hotel

With past lives as a home, a tavern, an office building and a rare book shop, The Merchant has now been restored as a luxurious boutique hotel in Salem MA with spacious rooms and high interior design in a private setting. Steeped in Salem's shipping port history, yet with a dash of whimsy, we're confident you'll love staying at this historic gem offering pampering amenities, a curated small plates breakfast, and chic, modern touches. The Merchant is set in the heart of Salem's central historic district, yet with relaxed ambiance. All of Salem's sights, sounds and tastes—sailing, witch trial sites, night life, restaurants, historical attractions—are all only a short stroll away from our boutique hotel in Salem MA. In fact, our newly renovated Salem guest house is a short stroll from The Salem Witch Museum and the world renowned Peabody Essex Museum and a slightly longer walk to Salem Harbor and the House of the Seven Gables.

The land on which Joshua Ward chose to build his house was where Sheriff George Corwin lived and maintained his jail in the 1680s. It was Corwin's self-appointed duty to interrogate anyone suspected of witchcraft, as well as carry out the accused's death sentence. For this reason, our building has a reputation of its own for ghosts and mystery -- even in a town full of intrigue and hauntings. Local legend has it that perhaps the spirits of a few innocent victims of Sheriff Corwin still roam our halls. One of these is a woman sporting wild, black hair who "turned up" in a photograph taken by a former tenant of 148 Washington Street. We've never seen or felt her (or anyone else), but we leave that up to you, your senses and your imagination!

ABOUT YOUR HOST

Hi, I’m Natasha! Also known as @nourishednatasha on all platforms, I am a 500HR Registered Yoga Teacher and Nourishment Coach. Big three? Pisces Sun, Leo moon, Sagittarius Rising. I’m a dog mom who helps people nourish and heal their mind, body and soul. After a long personal journey with health, wellness, and yoga - I started to coach people on their wellness journeys and their goals to nourish themselves. Soon enough, I realized that this is my passion and my purpose. I’ve helped hundreds of people find their inner power, their healthiest and happiest bodies, optimal emotional and mental health, and balance. I believe every person should have the opportunity to be nourished - mind, body and soul. My journey wasn't the easiest, but it shaped who I am today. I finally realized that without your health - mental, emotional, spiritual AND physical - you have nothing. That’s when the magic happened! Click here to learn more about me and my qualifications!

I hosted my first retreat in November of 2021 in Sedona, Arizona and realized that it was my calling to create and cultivate community. To bring people together in such a magical, positive and healing way was absolutely incredible and it was the greatest week of my life! I can’t wait to experience that again with YOU!

FAQ

  1. Is airfare/transportation included? Airfare and transportation to and from the airport is NOT INCLUDED. You can drive to the Merchant Hotel, or fly into the LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT in BOSTON, MA and rent a car/uber to the retreat center. NOTE: there is limited parking available so please confirm with me if you are bringing a car!

  2. Where/when should I arrive? The exact address will be provided after registration, and you can arrive at the hotel March 19th anytime after 4PM.

  3. Can I bring children/pets/etc? No, all Witchcraft + Wellness Retreats are adults only/21+ and the retreat spaces do not allow for pets (unless they are registered service animals that perform a task).

  4. Are men allowed? ATM, Witchcraft + Wellness Retreats are open to women, and non binary folks! We hope to add co-ed events in the future.

  5. Are you LGBTQIA+ and BiPOC friendly? Absolutely!

  6. What should I bring? A packing list will be emailed to you 3-4 weeks before the retreat.

  7. What is the exact schedule? A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you 3-4 weeks before the retreat.

  8. Will I have any free time? Yes, there will be plenty of free time for you to explore Salem or relax at the hotel!

  9. Are there any COVID precautions? YES. You must be fully vaccinated to join us AND we all be wearing masks when we are in public, indoor spaces (not on walks or at the hotel, but restaurants, shops, etc).

  10. Are there any refunds? This retreat is NON REFUNDABLE . In case of emergencies, a 50% refund can be provided up to one week before the retreat start.

  11. Any other questions? Please text or email Natasha.

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