2026 Homestead Women’s Retreat: A Wise Woman Builds

Practical Skills, Shared Wisdom, and Meaningful Community

Join us for A Wise Woman Builds, the 2026 Homestead Women’s Retreat, held November 13–14 in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.

This intimate, two-day gathering invites women of all ages and stages of life to learn practical skills, share hard-earned wisdom, and build relationships with others who understand the work of creating a home, homestead, family, or business.

Whether you are an experienced homesteader, a beginner building your first set of skills, a young woman preparing for the future, a mother raising a family, or a grandmother ready to pass along what you have learned, you are welcome here.

What to Expect

This retreat is intentionally limited to only 120 women, allowing for a more personal learning experience than a large conference. The weekend will include:

• Large-group teaching sessions
• Small, mentorship-style breakout classes
• Hands-on projects and practical demonstrations
• Opportunities to ask questions and learn directly from experienced women
• Conversations with homesteaders, homemakers, farmers, mothers, and entrepreneurs
• Lunch on Friday and Saturday
• Friday evening dinner and fellowship
• An all-day coffee and tea bar

Topics will include homemaking, traditional food skills, dairy, cheesemaking, sewing, mending, crochet, herbalism, gardening, nutrition, parenting, homestead business, family systems, entrepreneurship, and more.

The goal is to help women become more capable and confident in the work they are called to do, while creating space for older and younger generations to learn from one another.

Event Details

This is a women-only event. Nursing babies and calm, lap-sitting toddlers are welcome, but the intimate indoor venue does not have room for children to play or move around during sessions.

Please note: The State House is a historic building with stairs throughout and is not wheelchair accessible. Parking is available on the street, at a nearby church, and in public parking areas around the corner. Please review all venue, registration, and attendance information on the complete retreat page before purchasing your ticket.

Included With Your Ticket

Regular retreat admission includes:

• Two full days of teaching and fellowship
• Access to large-group sessions
• Access to small breakout sessions
• Lunch on both days
• Friday evening dinner
• A retreat swag bag
• The opportunity to complete a two-hour herbalist certificate if that session is selected

VIP admission also includes access to a private speaker question-and-answer session.

Only 120 tickets are available, and tickets are non-refundable. Advance registration is required.