Join Retreat Teacher/Local Jeweler, KATE SMITH, to create an “intention necklace” on the Fall Equinox!
As the sun crosses the threshold of balance and we step into the Fall Equinox, we are invited to pause, reflect, and honor this powerful moment in the turning of the seasons. The Equinox is a time of equal light and dark — a reminder of the balance within ourselves, our lives, and the world around us. It is also a time of harvest: gathering the fruits of our labor, giving gratitude, and preparing for the inward journey of the coming months.
Sacred Strands is more than a beading workshop — it is a ceremonial gathering where creativity, intention, and ritual meet.
In this hands-on experience, you will design and bead your own intention necklace using a curated selection of rosewood beads, natural gemstones, and meaningful accents. Rosewood has long been cherished for its grounding, heart-centered energy — a wood that invites calm, compassion, and gentle strength. Paired with the supportive vibration of gemstones, your necklace will become a piece that is not only beautiful, but deeply personal. With guidance, you’ll learn how to string and finish your necklace with a clasp, blending artistry with ritual.
As you select and place your beads, you’ll be invited to slow down, breathe deeply, and reflect on what this season means to you. What are you ready to release as the days grow shorter? What blessings and lessons are you carrying forward? What intentions are you planting as you step into the darker half of the year? These reflections will be woven into your strand, transforming your necklace into a wearable talisman — a reminder of your visions, harvests, and hopes.
This workshop is both creative and ceremonial. Alongside the crafting process, we’ll share grounding practices, simple rituals, and space for quiet reflection. You’ll be welcomed into a circle of community, where connection, presence, and meaning are honored.
No previous jewelry-making experience is necessary. All materials will be provided, and every necklace will be uniquely yours — a strand of story, spirit, and intention to carry with you beyond the workshop.
You’ll leave with:
A hand-crafted clasped necklace infused with your personal intentions
Simple practices for grounding and aligning with seasonal shifts
A deeper connection to yourself, the community, and the rhythm of nature
Come as you are, with an open heart. Leave with a sacred strand — a piece of wearable art to guide and support you through the season of change.
Investment:
Join through sliding scale pricing:
Supporter $65 / Sustainer $55 / Financial Assistance $45