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 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 Gatherings
Make things. Build Community. Celebrate Everything.
Included:
Lodging
On-Island Transportation
Most Meals (Breakfast & Dinner)
Workshops & Presentations
Ask a Witch Panel
Professional Photoshoot
Divination Session
Curated Swag Bag
The Cinder Path Collectible Pin
Cinder Realm & Cinder Witch Camp
May 20 - 23, 2027
Starting at $2200
Coupeville, Whidbey Island
Cinder Realm
Oct 14 - 17, 2027
Included:
Lodging
On-Island Transportation
Most Meals (Breakfast & Dinner)
Hands on Crafts w/All Supplies
Professional Photoshoot
Whidbey Ren Faire Admission
Divination Session
Curated Swag Bag
Cinder Witch Camp
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'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. There is one private room and the remaining are shared.
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.
How do I get there from Seattle?
Whidbey Island is accessible by ferry from Mukilteo or North across Deception Pass bridge. Most people take the ferry which provides a break from driving and beautiful views of the Salish Sea on the 15 min crossing.
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
Ask a Witch Panel
Cinder Witch Camp
Renn Faire Weekend
May 2027 · Live Now
summer · annual
Oct 14-17, 2027 · Fall - Live Now
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.
Stay close to the fire
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