Striving for a Better World​​
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We are a community of educators creating a model for regenerative living and learning in resonance with the New Earth.
We offer sustainable life skills,
seasonal celebrations, and courses in
women's earth-wisdom in Upstate NY.
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Together, we can build a better world.​
"We need to find our way back to the forest path that sees us safely through the wildwood of life."--Mark Ryan
Forest Education
for Kids!​
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Hawk Circle will be re-introducing forest programs for
children of all ages.
Stay tuned!
Upcoming Programs
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Sacred Alchemy
June 26-28, 2026
​​​With Trista Haggerty
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During this weekend retreat, we'll be working with sacred oils, flower essences and nature as a way to both facilitate and accelerate inner alchemy.
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Registration opening soon!
Travel with Trista
"Trista's sacred journeys are like a traveling mystery school! I learn so much and return home forever changed." -A.J
Trista offers sacred journeys to ancient sites throughout the UK, Ireland, France and other magical places.
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She guides her guests through the ancient initiations that are held by both land and myth for a deeply transformative experience.
Trista's Book, When the Dark Mother Calls, is an intriguing story about her years of traveling with a German mystic to ancient sites throughout the world.
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Available on Amazon
"The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper."
-W.B. Yeats
Accommodation
We've designed our place to provide comfort, while also giving you the experience and the healing benefits of being in nature. To wake up hearing the morning chorus of songbirds, or the howls of coyotes in the distance as the evening sun drops behind the valley hills, lends itself to a magical and inspiring experience with nature.
Sacred Land
"A sacred place is where you can find yourself again and again."
--Joseph Campbell
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We have been tending this land for more than 25 years in cooperation with the trees, the plants, the stones and the animals with the intention of providing transformative and magical experiences for all who visit.
A Curative Lifestyle
We are known for the unique lifestyle that is the very essence of Hawk Circle. A curative lifestyle that is deeply rooted in the natural world and heals the weary heart, comforts frazzled nerves and stirs the soul awake.
Paths that wind through vegetable, herb and flower gardens, soul-quenching, organic, home-made meals, fresh spring water, our young food forest, hand-woven baskets, and rawhide lanterns all make for a creative, nature-inspired life.
"Hawk Circle is Heaven right here on earth. I felt so at peace, nourished and supported by the land, the water and both of you. Thank you for this life changing experience!" --K.U.
"I had a very deep experience in our retreat, in what felt like a time warp. The incredible pine tree outside my cabin returned me to a place of joy!" --S.Q.
"Every experience I have at Hawk Circle is magical! --B.P.
Favorite Blog Posts
Using Thyme as a Winter Remedy. Read on...
The Moral Lessons of the Wilderness Shelter
Forging New Paths through the Landscape of Division
About Hawk Circle
Hawk Circle is nestled in the rolling valley hills of Cherry Valley, NY situated on over 200 acres of woods, fresh water springs and old pasture lands. White-tail deer freely roam, along with bobcats, bears, foxes and weasels.
Hawk Circle began over 30 years ago as a wilderness summer camp for children and has expanded over the years as a place where people come, seeking healing and renewal, inspiration, sustainable life skills and a deep connection with the natural world.
Trista and Ricardo