Heliotropic: turning or growing towards the light.
A retreat designed for rest and nourishment. Days and nights will be filled with delicious vegan meals, nature, art and meaningful spaces. Open to all genders, solo travelers, couples and close friends.
Dates: Friday May 29th-Sunday May 31st 2026 (5pm arrival, 10:30am departure)
Location: Anker, Kingston WA
Like plants, we are perfectly designed to grow towards the light. What fuels us, what brings us joy, expansion and deepens our roots, is exactly what we need to seek out. We thrive in conditions that support our wellbeing and see us as unique entities on planet earth. This weekend is an offering to you and your highest potential; a chance to be nourished fully, in all ways. To let the food and the place itself hold you. To feel this home’s unique presence made from decades of stewardship and healing; warm woods, soaring ceilings, bright stained glass windows, art, and instruments all there to support your soul and your well being as you turn towards the light.
I hope this weekend will feel like a taste of home. Maybe a home you’ve not experienced in this lifetime, but have experienced in others. Like stepping back in time, to a loving grandparents’ cottage, with food waiting for you by the fire. Every meal and detail taken care of. You don’t have to do anything but be yourself.
Slow mornings with coffee or tea.
Around the table, sunlight streaming in.
In late May you may find:
-Mallards on the pond
-The sound of frog choruses
-Water lilies in the waterfall on the patio
-Tiger Swallowtail butterflies in the garden
-First salmonberries ripening and ready to eat
This will be 3 days and 2 nights of what I call spirit reclamation. Soft moments led by nature; thoughtful meals made with love; safe and inspiring spaces; all of these things feed us in ways we very much need.
To turn away from the light of our screens and back towards the light of the sun is an act of freedom.
Nature heals, food sustains, water cleanses, sunlight restores.
A tonic for the body, mind and soul, a chance to replenish what may have been lost.
Come by yourself, come with your partner, come with a good friend, just come.
Your all inclusive weekend
Creative, handcrafted meals made by Chef Renee (100% vegan and gluten-free) 2 beautiful continental breakfasts and 2 lavish dinners. Light lunch Saturday, special cooking demos (optional)
Unique art offerings (optional) draw/paint from a still life/try your hand at mono printing using nature as a guide
Handmade, interactive Heliotropic zine designed by Renee exclusively for guests
27 acres of rolling hills, gardens, lavender farm and orchards to wander
Waterfall art installation and seasonal amphibian and bird filled pond
Campfire pits (yes, we will make vegan/gf smores! weather permitting)
Cedar hot tub for soaking, relaxing and star gazing
2,000 acres of adjacent forest preserves and parks for walking, wandering, bird watching, and marveling
Optional house and garden tour by Anker owner and caretaker Matt Kelley upon arrival
Home and Property Details:
4,000-sf mid-century house designed by Anker I. Molver
4 bedrooms + loft
4 bathrooms (private master suite, two shared full baths, powder room)
Steinway grand piano
House Gallery featuring:
Robyn Denny, Sarah McGrath, Ash Oaksmith, Angelo Sciolari, Joby Shimamura
Wood + gas fireplaces
Solar-powered
Starlink wifi
Quince linens + Onsen towels
Anker is a community + arts supporting 27 acre estate 2.5 miles from the Kingston ferry. You may drive over via Edmonds-Kingston route, walk on and take an Uber 10 minutes to the estate, or drive through Tacoma and up to Kingston.
Registration Fees
Prices for rooms include all meals, beverages (non-alcoholic) and art offerings.
Each room has a single king or queen bed (see options below and at checkout)
Prices are for 2 nights, 2 people per room
Private Master King Suite, king bed, jetted indoor tub, rain shower: $1,975+tax
($1,675 Early Bird Sale through 5/1/26) 1 room available
Private Queen Room, shared bath (two rooms per shared bath): $1,825+tax
($1,500 Early Bird Sale through 5/1/26) 3 rooms available
All rates are for 2 people per room.
If you are coming solo, use code SOLOSTAY at checkout to save $200
To pay with payment plan, please reach out to Renee at renee@fireandearthkitchen.com
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Due to the limited and intimate nature of this experience, your registration is a firm commitment to attend. Cancellations prevent others from having the opportunity to attend and impact the time, energy, and resources invested in creating this experience.
General policy is that all payments are non-refundable. Should you need to cancel, please email Renee at renee@fireandearthkitchen.com to discuss options for transferring your room to another attendee.
Any questions, please email Renee at renee@fireandearthkitchen.com
PHOTO CREDITS: photos 1-3: Claire Kerbs, photo 4: Charlie Kang
Remaining photos: Renee Press
Heliotropic: turning or growing towards the light.
A retreat designed for rest and nourishment. Days and nights will be filled with delicious vegan meals, nature, art and meaningful spaces. Open to all genders, solo travelers, couples and close friends.
Dates: Friday May 29th-Sunday May 31st 2026 (5pm arrival, 10:30am departure)
Location: Anker, Kingston WA
Like plants, we are perfectly designed to grow towards the light. What fuels us, what brings us joy, expansion and deepens our roots, is exactly what we need to seek out. We thrive in conditions that support our wellbeing and see us as unique entities on planet earth. This weekend is an offering to you and your highest potential; a chance to be nourished fully, in all ways. To let the food and the place itself hold you. To feel this home’s unique presence made from decades of stewardship and healing; warm woods, soaring ceilings, bright stained glass windows, art, and instruments all there to support your soul and your well being as you turn towards the light.
I hope this weekend will feel like a taste of home. Maybe a home you’ve not experienced in this lifetime, but have experienced in others. Like stepping back in time, to a loving grandparents’ cottage, with food waiting for you by the fire. Every meal and detail taken care of. You don’t have to do anything but be yourself.
Slow mornings with coffee or tea.
Around the table, sunlight streaming in.
In late May you may find:
-Mallards on the pond
-The sound of frog choruses
-Water lilies in the waterfall on the patio
-Tiger Swallowtail butterflies in the garden
-First salmonberries ripening and ready to eat
This will be 3 days and 2 nights of what I call spirit reclamation. Soft moments led by nature; thoughtful meals made with love; safe and inspiring spaces; all of these things feed us in ways we very much need.
To turn away from the light of our screens and back towards the light of the sun is an act of freedom.
Nature heals, food sustains, water cleanses, sunlight restores.
A tonic for the body, mind and soul, a chance to replenish what may have been lost.
Come by yourself, come with your partner, come with a good friend, just come.
Your all inclusive weekend
Creative, handcrafted meals made by Chef Renee (100% vegan and gluten-free) 2 beautiful continental breakfasts and 2 lavish dinners. Light lunch Saturday, special cooking demos (optional)
Unique art offerings (optional) draw/paint from a still life/try your hand at mono printing using nature as a guide
Handmade, interactive Heliotropic zine designed by Renee exclusively for guests
27 acres of rolling hills, gardens, lavender farm and orchards to wander
Waterfall art installation and seasonal amphibian and bird filled pond
Campfire pits (yes, we will make vegan/gf smores! weather permitting)
Cedar hot tub for soaking, relaxing and star gazing
2,000 acres of adjacent forest preserves and parks for walking, wandering, bird watching, and marveling
Optional house and garden tour by Anker owner and caretaker Matt Kelley upon arrival
Home and Property Details:
4,000-sf mid-century house designed by Anker I. Molver
4 bedrooms + loft
4 bathrooms (private master suite, two shared full baths, powder room)
Steinway grand piano
House Gallery featuring:
Robyn Denny, Sarah McGrath, Ash Oaksmith, Angelo Sciolari, Joby Shimamura
Wood + gas fireplaces
Solar-powered
Starlink wifi
Quince linens + Onsen towels
Anker is a community + arts supporting 27 acre estate 2.5 miles from the Kingston ferry. You may drive over via Edmonds-Kingston route, walk on and take an Uber 10 minutes to the estate, or drive through Tacoma and up to Kingston.
Registration Fees
Prices for rooms include all meals, beverages (non-alcoholic) and art offerings.
Each room has a single king or queen bed (see options below and at checkout)
Prices are for 2 nights, 2 people per room
Private Master King Suite, king bed, jetted indoor tub, rain shower: $1,975+tax
($1,675 Early Bird Sale through 5/1/26) 1 room available
Private Queen Room, shared bath (two rooms per shared bath): $1,825+tax
($1,500 Early Bird Sale through 5/1/26) 3 rooms available
All rates are for 2 people per room.
If you are coming solo, use code SOLOSTAY at checkout to save $200
To pay with payment plan, please reach out to Renee at renee@fireandearthkitchen.com
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Due to the limited and intimate nature of this experience, your registration is a firm commitment to attend. Cancellations prevent others from having the opportunity to attend and impact the time, energy, and resources invested in creating this experience.
General policy is that all payments are non-refundable. Should you need to cancel, please email Renee at renee@fireandearthkitchen.com to discuss options for transferring your room to another attendee.
Any questions, please email Renee at renee@fireandearthkitchen.com
PHOTO CREDITS: photos 1-3: Claire Kerbs, photo 4: Charlie Kang
Remaining photos: Renee Press
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