Women's Weekend Retreat | Pottery & Yoga
September 10-13, 2026
The Claymont Mansion
4 days 3 nights in the Blue Ridge Mountains of West Virginia
Join us for a restorative weekend of pottery, yoga, nature, nourishing food, music, and meaningful connection.
We'll gather at the historic Claymont Mansion, just 90 minutes from DC, surrounded by 360 acres of forests, pastures, streams, and walking trails.
Pottery: Over the course of three daily workshops, you will learn to harvest wild clay, hand build your own vessels and participate in an outdoor wood fire. Novice and experienced potters welcome.
Yoga: Each morning we will gather for an all-levels yoga class to wake our bodies, set a daily intention, and move and breathe together.
Community: Come with a friend, bring a sister, or arrive on your own. We look forward to welcoming you all into our community for the weekend.
We'll share delicious vegetarian meals and gather in the evenings for music, bonfires and stargazing. There will also be ample free time to explore nature trails, indulge in the sauna house and spring-fed cool plunge, or simply take time to rest and restore.
The Claymont Mansion
4 days 3 nights in the Blue Ridge Mountains of West Virginia
Join us for a restorative weekend of pottery, yoga, nature, nourishing food, music, and meaningful connection.
We'll gather at the historic Claymont Mansion, just 90 minutes from DC, surrounded by 360 acres of forests, pastures, streams, and walking trails.
Pottery: Over the course of three daily workshops, you will learn to harvest wild clay, hand build your own vessels and participate in an outdoor wood fire. Novice and experienced potters welcome.
Yoga: Each morning we will gather for an all-levels yoga class to wake our bodies, set a daily intention, and move and breathe together.
Community: Come with a friend, bring a sister, or arrive on your own. We look forward to welcoming you all into our community for the weekend.
We'll share delicious vegetarian meals and gather in the evenings for music, bonfires and stargazing. There will also be ample free time to explore nature trails, indulge in the sauna house and spring-fed cool plunge, or simply take time to rest and restore.
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The retreat includes all lodging, food, and activities:
Claymont Mansion is historic and unique. Rooms accommodate between 2 and 6 guests so bring a few of your friends or make new ones. You will leave feeling refreshed, grounded, and inspired.
- Beautiful historic shared mansion rooms with single beds
- Healthy vegetarian meals
- Wild clay pottery workshops
- Morning yoga classes
- Wood-fired sauna and natural spring cool plunge
- Community music jam and sing-along
- Nature trails
- Bonfire and stargazing
Claymont Mansion is historic and unique. Rooms accommodate between 2 and 6 guests so bring a few of your friends or make new ones. You will leave feeling refreshed, grounded, and inspired.
Tentative schedule:
Thursday, September 10
Arrive after 4pm and settle into your historic mansion room. Meet new friends, explore the property, or just take in the view from the spacious veranda. Join us for dinner and an evening welcome circle (also totally fine to arrive late, we’ll have another welcome in the morning!).
Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12
Wake up for an all-levels yoga class – or sleep in and join us for breakfast. We’ll spend Friday morning harvesting wild clay and learning to hand-build vessels and Saturday morning decorating our pots to prepare them for firing. After lunch, continue your clay projects or enjoy hiking trails, the wood-fired sauna and cool plunge, or some rest time. We’ll all reconnect in the evening for dinner, sing-alongs, conversations, and more.
Sunday, September 13
Join us for one more yoga session before we start our pottery wood fire (weather permitting). Enjoy a relaxing morning before gathering for lunch and heading home. If you need to leave early, we can get your pots to you.
Thursday, September 10
Arrive after 4pm and settle into your historic mansion room. Meet new friends, explore the property, or just take in the view from the spacious veranda. Join us for dinner and an evening welcome circle (also totally fine to arrive late, we’ll have another welcome in the morning!).
Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12
Wake up for an all-levels yoga class – or sleep in and join us for breakfast. We’ll spend Friday morning harvesting wild clay and learning to hand-build vessels and Saturday morning decorating our pots to prepare them for firing. After lunch, continue your clay projects or enjoy hiking trails, the wood-fired sauna and cool plunge, or some rest time. We’ll all reconnect in the evening for dinner, sing-alongs, conversations, and more.
Sunday, September 13
Join us for one more yoga session before we start our pottery wood fire (weather permitting). Enjoy a relaxing morning before gathering for lunch and heading home. If you need to leave early, we can get your pots to you.
About the venue:
The Claymont Mansion, built in 1811, is over 16,000 square feet and hosts 14 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, and multiple parlors. A full commercial kitchen and spacious dining area provide space for collaborative cooking and shared meals. Enjoy the countryside view from the wraparound veranda and a fire pit and stargazing on the back lawn.
Other property amenities include The Sauna House, a wood-fired sauna and natural stream cool plunge, extensive walking paths, pastures, and a large organic garden.
Claymont Court dates back to the time of George Washington and the founding of this country. Throughout the years the property has been owned by architects, colonels, industrialists, and now, the Claymont Society for Continuous Education.
The Claymont Mansion, built in 1811, is over 16,000 square feet and hosts 14 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, and multiple parlors. A full commercial kitchen and spacious dining area provide space for collaborative cooking and shared meals. Enjoy the countryside view from the wraparound veranda and a fire pit and stargazing on the back lawn.
Other property amenities include The Sauna House, a wood-fired sauna and natural stream cool plunge, extensive walking paths, pastures, and a large organic garden.
Claymont Court dates back to the time of George Washington and the founding of this country. Throughout the years the property has been owned by architects, colonels, industrialists, and now, the Claymont Society for Continuous Education.
Meet your facilitators:
Hello, I'm Michelle Tebor, artist, potter, and founder of Happy Little Art Studio.
Hello, I'm Michelle Tebor, artist, potter, and founder of Happy Little Art Studio.
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For more than 25 years, I've dedicated my life to teaching and sharing the creative process with others. My passion lies in helping people reconnect with their creativity through hands-on experiences that are both meaningful and transformative.
This retreat is rooted in my training with renowned traditional potter Andy Ward and my deep appreciation for ancient pottery traditions. Over the course of three days, we will explore the art of working with wild clays gathered from the earth, learn time-honored hand-building techniques, and experience the magic of firing pottery in an open-air fire much as our ancestors did for thousands of years. |
My goal is to create a welcoming space where women can slow down, connect with nature, build community, and discover the profound satisfaction that comes from creating something beautiful with their own hands. Whether you're new to pottery or looking to deepen your practice, I look forward to sharing this experience with you and exploring the wisdom of these ancient ceramic traditions together.
Hello, I'm Elizabeth Hubley, yoga teacher, holistic health coach, community builder and founder of Mama Love Collective.
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For two decades, I have been helping women reconnect with themselves through movement, mindfulness, and authentic community. I began practicing yoga in New York City in 2006, where I discovered one of the practice's most profound gifts: the ability to find steadiness and presence amidst life's constant changes. Since completing my certification in 2009, I have taught thousands of classes, drawing from hatha, vinyasa, and restorative traditions to help students cultivate strength, ease, and deep relaxation.
Throughout my career, I've been passionate about creating spaces where women feel truly seen, supported, and connected. From leading retreats and workshops to supporting families through pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood, my work has centered on building community and helping women navigate life's transitions with confidence and grace. |
At this retreat, I'll be guiding yoga practices and experiences that invite you to slow down, tune in, and connect more deeply—with yourself, with others, and with the natural world around you.
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Together, we have designed an experience that blends creativity, mindfulness, ancient wisdom, and community in a way that is both grounding and transformational.
As Michelle guides you through the timeless art of working with wild clay and ancestral pottery techniques, Elizabeth will help create the space for reflection, connection, and restoration that allows the experience to unfold on a deeper level. Our hope is that you'll leave not only with handmade pottery and new skills, but also with lasting friendships, renewed inspiration, and a profound sense of connection to yourself and the women sharing this journey alongside you. |
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We can't wait to welcome you.
Cost: $975 for the weekend
Arrival/Departure information: Arrive anytime after 4pm on Thursday, September 10. Depart by early afternoon Sunday, September 13 (we'll have our wood fire that morning, weather dependent).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: We really hope you don’t cancel, we want you to join us! But if your plans change, we are able to provide a 50% refund of cancellations made before August 1, 2026. After that, we are unable to provide refunds.
Note: We realize this is on Rosh Hashanah, it was the only weekend available this fall. We're hoping to offer another weekend in the spring, so please let us know if you'd like to receive information about those dates if this retreat does not work for you.
Cost: $975 for the weekend
Arrival/Departure information: Arrive anytime after 4pm on Thursday, September 10. Depart by early afternoon Sunday, September 13 (we'll have our wood fire that morning, weather dependent).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: We really hope you don’t cancel, we want you to join us! But if your plans change, we are able to provide a 50% refund of cancellations made before August 1, 2026. After that, we are unable to provide refunds.
Note: We realize this is on Rosh Hashanah, it was the only weekend available this fall. We're hoping to offer another weekend in the spring, so please let us know if you'd like to receive information about those dates if this retreat does not work for you.