Women’s Wellness Retreats in Southern California
Cultivating Wellness and Connection by Grow & Gather Events
Crafting Events in Pasadena
Join us as we come together in community to craft!
Moon Wreath Crafting
Welcome to Monthly Craft Night: Create a Spring Moon Wreath! Join us at Neighbors & Friends for a cozy evening of crafting fun. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a complete beginner, this event is perfect for anyone looking to unwind and get creative. Enjoy a drink and “girl dinner” while you connect with fellow crafters in person. Let’s stitch, chat, and enjoy a night of creativity together. See you there!
What’s Included?
✨ All crafting supplies
✨ Step-by-step guidance led by April Trettel of Encircled
✨ Welcoming and cozy atmosphere
✨ Bites and beverages available for purchase
No experience needed—just bring your creativity and a friend (or make some new ones here)! Leave with a handmade piece you can be proud of and the skills to keep crafting at home.
Celestial Candle Making
Hand-pour two clean-burning soy candles while you learn the craft – wicking, safe melting, choosing your fragrance, coloring, curing, and simple label design. Guided by Marike Anderson, artist, educator, and founder of Altadena Candle Company, this relaxed, hands-on class celebrates ritual, creativity, and community. Leave with two custom candles and the knowledge to keep creating at home.
🕯️ What’s Pouring:
✨ Candle Making– Craft two candles of your own design, inspired by your astrological chart!
✨ Community Connection – We will gather around this special craft to honor ourselves as unique individuals, influenced by the stars we were born under.
✨ Delicious Food Steps Away – Set in the wonderful Neighbors & Friends Cafe, order yourself a tasty dinner and cozy drink to pair with the night.
✨ An unforgettable night of candles, ritual and community awaits.
Why choose a Grow & Gather experience?
Grow & Gather offers a curated space of nourishment, grounding, and realignment in the heart of Southern California’s most scenic locations. We come together in a community as women were meant to gather. So come as you are, pull up a cushion, and we will hold space for you.
We believe that women thrive in supportive, communal environments where they can truly be themselves. Our retreats are meticulously designed to offer a sanctuary where you can pause from the demands of daily life and focus on what truly matters—your well-being and personal growth.
High quality, Intimate Wellness retreats
Find community with other incredible women
Intentional and curated space to help you feel nurtured, connected and rejuvenated
Safe and Supportive Spaces for Deep Personal Growth
Prioritize Your Well-Being
Grow & Gather events are designed with you in mind.
We curate each retreat with your well-being at the forefront. From the selection of activities to the ambiance of our spaces, every detail is crafted to ensure you have a fulfilling and restorative experience. Our events are designed to cater to your personal needs, whether you seek relaxation, community, or personal growth.
Retreat Reflections: A Glimpse into Our Gatherings
Explore a few treasured moments from our Southern California retreats. From the tranquil deserts of Joshua Tree to the rolling hills of Temecula, these images offer a glimpse into the serene and nurturing spaces where we come together and create meaningful connections
Signature Experiences in Southern California
Discover the unique retreats and events that define our approach to wellness. Each experience is crafted to nurture, rejuvenate, and inspire.
Women’s Healing Moon Circles
We know the importance of ritual and celebration in the day to day. Join us as we reflect, release, and manifest while honoring the cycle of the moon.
Wellness Retreats
Whether you are looking for a one day retreat or a 4 day getaway, we offer varying experiences to meet your needs. Our luxurious wellness retreats are designed with community connection in mind. Come relax with a sound bath, get into nature, and find your new village.
Embrace Self-Care
Maybe you are a mom or someone in the helping profession, but we are betting you spend a lot of time taking care of others. You need a space dedicated solely to you! Come let us take care of you and support you in the way you deserve to be held.
Prioritize Yourself:
You spend so much time supporting others, and now it’s time for you to receive the care and attention you need. Our retreats are designed to offer you a space to focus on yourself, without distractions.
Personal Rejuvenation:
Experience activities and environments that are meant to revitalize you—be it through relaxing sound baths, meditative moon circles, or enriching community connections.
Nourish Your Soul:
Our retreats provide not just physical relaxation but emotional and spiritual nourishment, allowing you to return to your everyday life feeling more balanced and invigorated.
What Our Retreat Guests Cherished
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