Nourish & Restore

If you are arriving by air, we recommend you book your flights directly to Martha’s Vineyard Airport (code: MVY). Transfer time from Martha’s Vineyard Airport to Allen Farm is approximately 20 minutes.

Alternatively, Boston and Providence airports are both approximately 1.5 hours from Allen Farm and require additional ferry service out to the island. The Steamship Authority is the most common form of ferry transportation and accommodates vehicles aboard.

Additional Ferry services are available from Nantucket, New Bedford, NY, and Hyannis. Once you have arrived on the island Taxis and Ubers are readily available for direct transportation to Allen Farm.

FARMHOUSE - The farmhouse is the central gathering space on the farm, the meeting place, the “marae”. It holds a vast kitchen, 3 living rooms, and an expansive dining area. For those looking for connection, dialogues into the evening, and an abundance of joy and play, this is the space for you. You may find yourselves sitting in front of the fire with your journal, or walking through the garden just out the back door as the sun rises. Just a few feet away from the horses and donkeys, you may hear the gentle whinnying and braying in the mornings.

THE BARN - Across the street from the hub of the farm, the barn is a renovated horse barn, with four bedrooms, a large kitchen, a dining area, living room, 3 bathrooms and an outdoor shower. With nothing standing between the barn and the Atlantic Ocean, this space is ideal for those seeking a deeper connection to the land and sea. You may find yourself watching great blue herons fly overhead to Chilmark Pond while you sip your tea on the deck in the mornings, or find ritual in a sunset walk down to the pond for a kayak or paddleboard with the swans.

COTTAGES - The cottages take you into another realm, one that hosts magical beings that reside in the flowers and leaves around us. In their simplicity, they offer space for deep transformation. They have their own toilets, though no running water or electricity. With candles for light, and the gentle breezes off the pond for sound, those who choose to sleep in the cottages will surely find their dreams full of possibility.

Yes! Three healthy, organic meals made from the freshest natural and local ingredients, are included in the program cost each day. Dietary restrictions or requirements can be accommodated. Please be sure to note these in your registration form.

We will adhere to the regulations in place at The Allen Farm at the time of our retreat. This may include wearing a mask to enter the dining hall and/or common spaces.

We love solo travelers and encourage them on retreat! If you are traveling alone and prefer to be in a shared room, we will do our best to match you with another traveler of the same gender. If we are unable to match you a roommate, 50% of the single supplement cost will be applied to your final invoice.

Fall on the vineyard boasts warm days and cool evenings. You can expect the average to be in the 70s during the day and the mid-50s at night. We recommend packing versatile layers during your stay.

Attendance varies from trip to trip, but an average of 13-24 participants is expected.

Children and spouses are welcomed! The farm is home to an educational cooperative whose philosophy is rooted in nature-based learning and building connection across generations. During the retreat, children can join a toddler program or an excursion program for older children called the “Wanderbus”. There will also be opportunities for the children to participate in workshops in crafting and gardening, among others.

All payments to Well Ventures are non-refundable, the purchase of travel insurance is strongly recommended to ensure you are covered in the event of unexpected trip interruption. This should be done within a week of securing your space on retreat for complete coverage. Should you elect to not purchase travel insurance, note that you will be assuming 100% of any costs incurred for trip cancellation or trip interruption. There are a broad variety of policies and providers for you to choose from. Be sure to understand the fine print of the policy you select to ensure you know exactly what is and isn’t covered. In order to guarantee maximum coverage, most travel insurance providers require that you obtain a policy within 5-10 days of placing your initial deposit. Well Ventures is unable to provide detailed information on policies available however, you may find this Insurance Guide helpful.

A $500 non-refundable and non-transferable deposit is required to secure your participation in this retreat. The final balance payment is due by May 15, 2022 and we will send you an invoice and a link to complete the payment approximately one week in advance of the deadline. If you do not complete payment by the due date, the card on file will be automatically charged on May 15, 2022 unless you advise us in advance of that date in writing that you are canceling. As provided in our Terms & Conditions all payments are final and non-refundable/non-transferable after May 15, 2022.