Gatherings | The Cinder Circle

You don't need to escape your life. You need something worth showing up for.

The Cinder Circle hosts multi-day women's creative retreats and gatherings on Whidbey Island, Washington. Inspired by Practical Magic coastal living and the joy of making things with your hands, these immersive, multi-day creative experiences are designed for joy, connection and community.

They are not wellness bootcamps. Not silent retreats. Not self-improvement marathons.

These are creative gatherings where women come together to make, share, laugh and remember what it feels like to belong somewhere again.

Featured Gathering

Make things. Build Community. Celebrate Everything.

A multi-day Practical Magic-inspired women’s retreat and creative gathering celebrating the release of Practical Magic 2.

Hosted on Whidbey Island in Washington, this experience blends coastal charm, hand-on crafting and community for women who love Practical Magic and are now ready to step inside that feeling for real.

It is part creative retreat, part movie celebration and part summer camp for grown women who still believe in magic.

There's a little witch in all of us!

Practical Magic 2 Premiere Retreat

Only 5 spots remaining
September 10 - 13, 2026

Practical Magic Premiere Retreat in Coupeville, WA - the filming location of the original 1997 movie.

What's Included:

  • Farmhouse Lodging overlooking Ebey's Preserve

  • On-Island transportation

  • Most meals (Breakfast & Dinner)

  • Hands on crafts with all supplies provided (broom making, cauldron candle and more)

  • Professional Photoshoot

  • VIP Shopping at local metaphysical shop

  • Tarot reading

  • Practical Magic 2 Premiere w/Margaritas

  • Gathering for connection, intention & magic

  • Curated swag bag worth over $300

Starting at $2100

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Coupeville, Whidbey Island

What this is not

This is not a traditional wellness retreat.

There is no expectation to:

  • meditate perfectly

  • heal your life in three days

  • optimize yourself

  • or participate in structured spiritual programming

Instead, this is about:

  • creating

  • connecting

  • resting

  • laughing

  • and making something meaningful with your hands

Who this gathering is for

This is for you if:

  • you love Practical Magic or coastal witchy aesthetics

  • you've been craving a creative reset instead of a silent retreat

  • you want to meet women in a real, unforced way

  • you like making things with your hands

  • you want a weekend that feel like a story you stepped into

This not for you if:

  • you prefer solitude over group experiences

  • you are looking for wellness based retreat

  • you don't like crafts

  • you don't like 'witchy' or 'woo woo' stuff

Location

All gatherings take place on Whidbey Island, Washington, a place of ferries, salt air, slow mornings and the kind of scenery that makes everything feel slightly more cinematic than it should.

Travel details, lodging and logistics are provided after booking, or on the linked https://thecindercircle.wetravel.com itinerary.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a wellness retreat?

No. This is a creative gathering focused on joy, connection and making things together rather than a structured wellness program.

Is this a yoga or meditation retreat?

No. While there is space for rest and reflection, this is not a yoga, meditation, or fitness-focused retreat.

Do I need experience with any of the crafts?

Not at all. All workshops are beginner-friendly and guided with all materials needed.

What is included?

Lodging, most meals, creative workshops with all materials, photography and group experiences are included. Full details are provided after booking.

Can I come alone?

Yes. Many participate in retreats solo and have made meaningful connections.

Is this officially connected to Practical Magic?

No. This gathering is independently created and inspired by the atmosphere, themes and aesthetic of Practical Magic and celebrates the release of Practical Magic 2.

What should I bring?

Comfortable clothing for creative work, layers as the coastal climate changes frequently and an open mind ready to learn and connect with others.

Is this a spiritual or religious experience?

No. While themes of symbolism and intention may appear in creative workshops and some gatherings (intention setting at a cauldron or firepit), this is not a religious or spiritual program.

Coming Soon - Get on the list

The Cinder Circle hosts seasonal creative gatherings throughout the year, each centered around hands-on making, seasonal themes and community.

Grown up summer camp. A little feral, and a lot more fun. Broom making, Drum making. Botany walks. Archery. Reading hours by the fire. Earn a patches for completing activities.

Women's Summer Camp

  • Herbalism

  • Crystals

  • Brooms

  • Candle Magic

  • Tarot/Divination

  • Grounding

  • Sigils

  • Ancestor Work

  • Everyday Magic

Cinder Witch Camp
Renn Faire Weekend

SPRING 2027 · annual

summer · annual

fall 2027 · 5 day iMMERSIVE

We gather the day before the island's Renaissance Faire, craft something to wear...flower crowns, sashes, accessories, then descend on the faire together like the force of nature we are.

A few things to know before you book:

  • Gatherings are intentionally small, intimate by design, never a crowd

  • All bookings and itineraries are managed through WETravel.com

  • New events are announced to the list first, get on it

Upcoming experiences will include new themes, new crafts and new reasons to gather instead of scrolling your life away.

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