Wild Roots
Low Flow Creative Immersion
Vermont | Summer
Wild Roots is an intermediate level aerial arts retreat centered on creativity, exploration, and personal movement style. Nestled in Vermont’s summer landscape, this retreat invites aerialists to ground themselves while reaching upward—finding strength, and originality in their movement.
Participants will explore creative frameworks both on and off the apparatus, learning tools for improvisation, self-directed movement creation, and artistic risk-taking. Off-apparatus sessions support reflection and imagination, while aerial sessions encourage curiosity, adaptability, and play at varying levels.
This retreat is ideal for aerialists who want to move beyond choreography, trust their instincts, and cultivate a style that feels uniquely their own in a welcoming environment.
Schedule
Retreat Schedule:
Thursday – August 27
1:00 onward: Check-in (early arrival welcome)
6:00: Dinner (Family-style meal sharing)
Any time: Hot tub available
Friday – August 28
8:45-9:00: Group warm-up
9:00–11:00: Class 1 (2-hour class)
12:00: Lunch (Family-style meal sharing)
2:00: Open Aerial Time
3:00–5:00: Class 2 (2-hour class)
6:00: Dinner (Family-style meal sharing)
7:00: Skill Share Time
Private Lessons: Available throughout the day (by appointment)
Any time: Hot tub available
Saturday – August 29
8:45–9:00: Group warm-up
9:00 –12:00: Aerial Photoshoot
12:00: Lunch (Family-style meal sharing)
2:00: Open Aerial Time
3:00–5:00: Class 3 (2-hour class)
6:00: Dinner (Family-style meal sharing)
Private Lessons: Available throughout the day (by appointment)
Any time: Hot tub available
Sunday – August 30
By 1:00: Check-out
Meals are shared and prepared collectively. Each participant will be asked to contribute one meal for the group by bringing ingredients and/or helping cook. We look forward to sharing favorite recipes, trying yours, and hearing the stories behind them.
Note: Once you've signed up, we'll send you a questionnaire to collect additional details, including allergy and injury information, and meal-sharing preferences.
Wild Roots Retreat Packages
$300 - Aerial Only Package
Perfect for local attendees or those arranging their own accommodations. You are responsible for your own lodging and transportation to and from Jay's Nest.
This option includes access to all group activities and full use of The Jay's Nest kitchen throughout the retreat.
$400 - Shared Room (Shared Bed)
Sign up with a friend and share a bed for a discounted rate of $400 per person. Both guests must register together. If your roommate cancels or backs out, you will be responsible for the standard Shared Room rate of $500.
$500 - Shared Room (Own Bed)
Enjoy your own queen-size bed in a shared room with up to 4 beds in total. A great option if you'd like your own sleeping space while staying in a communal setting.
$600-$800 - Private Room Options
Have a room to yourself and enjoy additional privacy during your stay.
Queen bed + shared bathroom: $600
King bed + shared bathroom: $650
King bed + private bathroom: $700
Private Room + Companion
Bring a partner or companion and share a private room together. Pricing varies based on the room type selected:
Queen bed + shared bathroom: $700
King bed + shared bathroom: $750
King bed + private bathroom: $800
Aerial classes are not included in companion pricing but may be added separately.
Retreat Payment, Cancellation & Refund Policy
To reserve your spot for the retreat, a $300 deposit is required at the time of registration.
Payment Schedule
A $300 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your reservation.
The remaining balance must be paid in full by July 28, 2026.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Participants who cancel their registration on or before July 28, 2026 will receive a refund of any payments made toward the retreat minus the non-refundable $300 deposit.
Participants who cancel after July 28, 2026 will forfeit their $300 non-refundable deposit.
Any refunds of payments made beyond the deposit after July 28, 2026 will be issued only if the retreat organizers are able to fill the canceled participant’s spot. If the spot cannot be filled, no refund will be provided.
Final Payment Deadline
Full payment must be received by July 28, 2026.
If the remaining balance is not paid by July 28, 2026, the participant’s reservation will be canceled automatically.
Participants who fail to pay their remaining balance by the deadline will forfeit their reserved spot and their $300 non-refundable deposit.
Retreat Cancellation by Organizers
If the retreat is canceled by the organizers, all payments made by participants, including the deposit, will be refunded in full.
By submitting a deposit and registering for the retreat, participants acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Payment, Cancellation & Refund Policy.