Connecting the chthonic to the celestial
Celebrate Hades & persephone this fall
This retreat was made for the Hades and/or Persephone devotee in mind.
October is the ideal time to honor the chthonic mysteries and connect with Hades and Persephone. Each day of the retreat is curated to a portion of Persephone’s cycle. We begin in the Meadow, where we connect with our inner Kore. We move into the Underworld, where we meet Hades in ritual. Then, we rise up again to the upper world and integrate with mythic stargazing.
The location:
dawsonville, ga
Join us for 4 nights at the gorgeous retreat center in Dawsonville, GA. We have chosen this area to be the backdrop of our retreat because of it’s proximity to other Southern states, the Atlanta airport, and it’s serene nature that will be perfect for our rituals and stargazing events. Serena’s home state is Georgia so she will be the perfect local guide for our experience.
The falling leaves, mild October weather and rolling hills await us. All the guestrooms and retreat activities will be on property.
Your retreat facilitators
angelica cresci
Angelica Cresci is a Ancient Astrologer, occultist, and Hades devotee based in Salem, MA. She specializes in glamour magick, mythic astrology, and all things Hades and the Underworld.
@angelicascresci
SerenA Saint sinclair
Serena Saint-Sinclair is an Asian American occultist, Traditional Chinese Medicine student and practitioner, and Persephone devotee whose work weaves together the threads of shadow work, personal sovereignty, and chthonic chaos. Drawing on the intersection of mind, myth, and medicine, she offers a path that honors both the ancient and the embodied; one rooted in the wisdom of descent, transformation, and return.
@serenasaintsinclair
With Special Guest
Author of “Hades: Myth, Magic, and Modern Devotion”
@jmwaggoner
Jamie waggoner
underworld rising Itinerary
Arrival to the retreat property
Welcome Dinner
Opening Ceremony
thursday: arrival
“Beauty in the Underworld” Venus Retrograde Workshop led by Angelica
“Shadow & Desire” Workshop led by Jamie Waggoner
Underworld Ritua, Oracular Evokation of Hades led by Jamie Waggoner, Angelica Cresci, Serena Saint Sinclair and Emma Witchbrook
Sat: Underworld
“Persephone’s Meadow” Workshop & Tea Ceremony led by Serena Saint Sinclair
Portrait Photoshoot
Mythic Stargazing with Angelica Cresci
Friday: meadow
“Katabasis & Other Cultures” Workshop with Emma Witchbrook
Integration Circle with Serena Saint Sinclair
Sun: Integration
Breakfast
Closing Ceremony
Monday: departure
a special weekend dedicated to Hades & persephone
We have two spots left! register now
Food (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Water)
All Events and Workshops
Room on site at the Eden’s Ridge Estate for 4 nights
We will be donating a portion of each retreat spot purchased. You will get to choose which charity your retreat spot benefits during our closing ceremony.
journey with us
Check out the video below for more information on the accommodations, room examples, and some of the events and workshops!