Dandelion Retreats and Community Wellness

Discover peace & community at Dandelion Retreats, MD—your sanctuary <1hr from D.C. Reconnect, renew, thrive. Begin your journey here.

Transformative Retreat Experiences

Dandelion Retreats are thoughtfully curated journeys of self-discovery, connection, and renewal.

Set within the quiet rhythms of a working therapeutic farm in Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve, our day-long and overnight retreats invite you to step out of the ordinary pace of life and into deeper relationship—with yourself, with others, and with the living world.

What We Offer

Each retreat we host is unique, yet all are shaped by a shared set of guiding elements designed to support depth, presence, and integration.

Immersive Practices

Engage in a blend of mindful meditation, imaginal exploration, and embodied practices such as gentle yoga and mindful movement. These experiences support deeper self-awareness, nervous-system regulation, and a grounded sense of presence in the body.

Authentic Connection

Experience the transformative potential of group dialogue through carefully facilitated encounter and process-oriented sessions. Through both open sharing and structured interpersonal reflection, retreats foster honesty, empathy, and meaningful human connection.

Nature & Farm-Based Experiences

The land itself is an active participant in our retreats. Guests are invited into nature walks, farm-based activities, and outdoor rituals that restore attention, deepen ecological connection, and cultivate a sense of belonging within a living community.

Meaning-Making & Integration

Through contemplative practices and reflective rituals, participants are supported in weaving insight into lived meaning. Each retreat emphasizes integration—helping you develop a personal ecology of practices that can be carried forward into daily life.

What the Community is Saying

Our retreats are shaped as much by the people who attend them as by the practices themselves.

Magical


The farm and gathering spaces feel truly special. I always leave feeling nourished.

★★★★★

Retreat Guest | Autumn 24

Beautiful

A beautifully designed retreat in a spacious, nature-rich setting—surrounded by animals, birds, and open skies! 

★★★★★

Retreat Guest | Spring 24

When’s the Next One?

I’m immensely grateful for every Dandelion offering and for the people I meet there.

★★★★★

Retreat Guest | Winter 25

Ready to Embark on the Journey?

Whether you’re seeking restoration, clarity, or deeper connection, Dandelion Retreats offer a supportive container for meaningful inner and relational work—held within the beauty and simplicity of the living landscape.

Explore Our Retreats

Browse our upcoming offerings or explore past retreats to get a feel for the rhythms, themes, and experiences that define Dandelion Retreats.

Upcoming Retreats

Past Retreats