Ancient Wisdom for a Better World
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Turn to the wisdom of our ancient ancestors
and rekindle your relationship with the
magic of nature.
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 a way back to the forest path that sees us safely through the wildwood of life." --Mark Ryan
Upcoming Programs
Celebrating Imbolc
A women's gathering rekindling the wisdom of Brighid.
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Saturday, February 1st
10:00-4:00
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A sacred gathering during the time of year when we honor our own emergence as we feel the energies of spring begin to rise.
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Ceremony
Self-Care Ritual Items
Hand-Craft/Brighid's Cross
Sound-Bath
Celebratory Potluck Lunch!
(please bring a dish to share)​​​​​​
Timber Frame Spring Intensive
April 21st - 26th, 2025
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The age-old method of timber framing has proven to be long-lasting and have endured the test of time.
Whether you are a traditional builder wanting to add to your repertoire, or brand new to building, our timber frame intensive will give you the skills you need to build a small frame from start to finish.
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The Sacred Hallows
Reclaiming Your Connection with Nature and the Faerie Realm
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May 23rd - 25th, 2025
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There's an urgency that we re-discover and re-claim our connection with the Faerie realm.
They are the intelligences woven into the fabric of nature, and are here to offer their wisdom in living on earth in a way that is regenerative and abundant.
HedgeWise
The Maker's Journey through the Seasons
Beginning May 17 - October
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A monthly journey through the nature year making medicine with plants, crafts & earth wisdom in the ways of old.
Your HedgeWise journey will follow the seasonal growth of the plant world, beginning with the flowers in the spring and ending with roots in late fall.
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You'll learn to make a variety of medicines from teas and tinctures, to salves and syrups to fermented drinks.
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Woven into your journey each month, will also
be making sacred talismans such as rattles, spirit dolls,
clay effigies and more.
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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