Give yourself three days to inhale Mother Nature’s gifts at Windy Hill Farm and Preserve, exhale anything congesting your road to happiness, and relax to receive your enlightenment of joy. Rediscover yourself through rest, play, self-care, and learning in a sisterhood of like-minded women.
Join us for a women’s retreat devoted to one simple, meaningful question: What lights you up?
Over three unhurried days at Windy Hill Farm and Preserve, you’ll step away from the noise of daily life and return to yourself. Through gentle workshops, time in nature, shared meals, and thoughtful conversation, we’ll explore what energizes you, what drains you, and how to design a life that feels more aligned and alive.
Come as you are. Leave feeling grounded, connected, and lit from within.
Optional Enhancements
Rates include accommodation, all meals, curriculum, and select group activities.
King Water Tower Cabin – $3,200.
Double Occupancy – $4,000.
King Lodge Room – $2,800.
Double Occupancy – $3,600.
When booking online, please select June 4-7, 2026 to see available packages. 20% service charge and taxes not included.
Happy Camp offers an intimate, thoughtfully curated experience with beautifully prepared meals, gentle workshops, and generous unstructured time to rest and recharge. Every detail is designed to feel calm, comfortable, and deeply considered, allowing you to fully settle in and be present. Happy Camp 2026 Itinerary.
Guided by Mary Ellen Brewington and Bonnie Casamissima, the weekend feels less like a program and more like being warmly hosted, cared for, and invited back to yourself.
If you’re wondering whether Happy Camp is the right fit for this season, we invite you to connect with our concierge team.
Bonnie Casamassima, MFA, creates research-rooted experiences that help people and organizations connect with their intuition so they can live and lead with clarity, self-trust, connection, and joy. As a researcher, professor, and founder of Intuitive By Nature, she blends positive psychology, intuition research, and our sacred connection with nature. Her work guides more aligned decisions and nervous system support, ultimately fostering wellbeing and purpose.
She’s also the creator of Spark!, a collaborative morning experience blending yoga, meditation, and a DJ-led disco dance party to celebrate community and self-expression.
Bonnie holds a Master of Fine Arts from the Savannah College of Art and Design and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Mary Ellen is the second-generation steward of Windy Hill Farm and Preserve. The first time her father showed her the land, she felt deeply connected to its East Tennessee peace and beauty. There is magic in the forests, the water, and the people who share time here.
For over 15 years, Mary Ellen has practiced meditation to cultivate her spiritual growth and walk in peace in a chaotic world. She is devoted to her curiosity and exploring the physical and spiritual worlds.
Over the past decade, she has been sharing what she has learned to help others slow down and discover peaceful moments to rest and restore. Mary Ellen loves bringing people to the farm’s safe spaces and guiding them to connect with self, spirit, the land, and each other. She teaches to learn.
Rediscover yourself through rest, play, self-care, and learning in a sisterhood of like-minded women.
What is Happy Camp?
Happy Camp is an intimate, three-night women’s retreat at Windy Hill Farm and Preserve designed for rest, reflection, and meaningful connection. Guided by Mary Ellen Brewington and Bonnie Casamissima, the weekend blends gentle workshops, beautiful meals, time in nature, and spacious downtime in a calm, thoughtfully curated setting.
Who is this retreat for?
Many guests join during seasons of transition, burnout, reinvention, or deep curiosity, while others simply want a few intentional days away in a beautiful place.
You’re welcome to come alone or with a friend. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and supportive for both introverts and extroverts.
What’s included in my stay?
Your retreat includes three nights of lodging, all meals at Wilder, workshops and guided sessions, creative experiences, welcome gifts, and plenty of unstructured time to rest and explore the property.
Optional enhancements such as massage, private sessions, and curated beverages are available as add-ons.
Do I have to participate in everything?
Not at all. Participation is always an invitation, never an expectation.
You’re welcome to join every workshop or take time for yourself. Read by the river, walk the land, nap in the afternoon, or simply be still. The schedule is intentionally spacious so you can move at your own pace.
What are the accommodations like?
Guests stay in Windy Hill Farm and Preserve’s thoughtfully appointed cabins and rooms, designed for comfort and quiet. Expect luxury bedding, natural textures, and peaceful surroundings that make it easy to fully unwind.
Room types vary by package, with both single- and shared-occupancy options available.
What does a typical day look like?
Days unfold gently with a mix of guided sessions, shared meals, and free time. Mornings may include movement or reflection, afternoons offer space to rest or explore, and evenings gather around the table or fire.
You can view a sample schedule here.
Can I come by myself?
Absolutely. Many guests attend solo. Happy Camp is intentionally designed to feel welcoming and connected, and coming alone often creates space for deeper rest and new friendships.
How do I know if this retreat is right for me?
If you’re feeling called to slow down, reflect, and spend a few days in a beautiful, supportive setting, Happy Camp may be exactly what you need.
If you’d like to talk it through, our concierge team would be happy to connect, answer questions, and help you decide if it’s the right fit for this season.
