Return to Yourself: A Fall Retreat by the Sea
with Charlotte Hardwick + Katherine Sumner
November 9–12, 2025 | Hilton Head Island, SC
A few days to breathe deeply, reconnect, and come alive again.
Join longtime friends and kindred guides Charlotte Hardwick and Katherine Sumner for a soul-nourishing retreat designed to help you reconnect with what matters most. This 4-day, 3-night experience is for women who are craving ease, creativity, beauty, rest, and real connection.
Together, we’ll gather in a beautiful beachside home on Hilton Head Island, soaking in the salt air, delicious food, gentle movement, healing herbs, and heartfelt conversation.
Come as you are—and return home more fully yourself.
This retreat is for you if you’re longing for...
Space to unplug from the noise and tend to your inner life
Inspiration from creative, wise, and wholehearted women
Connection to the seasons, to your senses, and to your dreams
Gentle yoga, meditation, and mindful movement (no experience required)
Time to simply rest, reflect, walk the beach, and feel the beauty around you
Our Time Together Will Include:
Daily gentle yoga + meditation with Charlotte
Creative prompts + seasonal writing from Charlotte’s new workbook
Herbal wisdom + hands-on medicine-making sessions with Katherine
A soulful cacao ceremony + sound healing
Delicious, nourishing meals
Free time for beach walks, bike rides, or doing nothing at all
A cozy, welcoming community of women
Sample Retreat Itinerary:
Sunday, Nov 9
Arrive, settle into your beach house or hotel
Optional beach walk or bike ride
5 PM – Opening dinner + welcome circle
Monday, Nov 10
Sunrise tea + meditation
Gentle yoga + nourishing breakfast
Morning herbal medicine making with Katherine
Afternoon rest, beach time, or local shopping
Evening cacao ceremony + sound healing
Tuesday, Nov 11
Sunrise meditation + stretch
Morning oils + rituals with Katherine
Afternoon tea, reading + journaling
Closing circle + celebratory dinner
Wednesday, Nov 12
Sunrise beach walk + final reflections
Closing stretch + farewell brunch
Where We’ll Be
We’ll gather each day at this private, elegant beach home in Sea Pines:
23 South Beach Lagoon, Hilton Head Island
Stay wherever feels right for you:
Inn & Club at Harbour Town – Hotel Info
Rent your own beach cottage or condo – Find a place
Or reach out—we’re happy to help match you with the perfect spot
Nearest airports: SAV (Savannah) or HHH (Hilton Head)
Retreat Pricing
$1500 – Full Retreat Pass
Includes:
Daily yoga + meditation
Herbal + creative workshops
Cacao ceremony + sound healing
All meals + snacks
Retreat materials + workbook
Lodging is not included – see recommendations above.
This intimate retreat is limited to 18 women so we can keep it cozy and connected.
Meet Your Hosts:
Charlotte Hardwick is a writer, yoga teacher, and space-holder for women navigating transformation.
Katherine Sumner is a lifelong educator and soon-to-be clinical herbalist, passionate about the healing power of nature and community. She’ll guide our herbal sessions with warmth and wisdom.