Natural Dyeing Immersion

Creative Renewal on the Summer Solstice

Nourish your creative potential and deepen your connection to nature in a natural dye immersion in Adamstown, Maryland. Join for a gathering of connection, inspiration and creative renewal over the summer solstice. 

Summer Solstice Weekend

Adamstown, Maryland

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Natural Dye Workshops

Enjoy two thorough and fun natural dye classes! We will dive into natural indigo and resist techniques and explore the natural dye properties and colors of plants.

We will explore our creativity through printmaking methods using screenprinting, blockprinting and painting techniques.

Our first workshop day will be focused on natural indigo dyeing, and our second workshop day will dive into mordant printing and immersion dyeing with mordant dyes (reds, yellows... we will make a rainbow!), as well as the effects of different mordants and tannins.

All workshop materials are included, but you are encouraged to bring your own natural fiber items to dye!

The Space

Our retreat space is surrounded by open fields, woods, the Monocacy River, and an excellent view of Sugarloaf Mountain. We have a few designated campsites that overlook the Monocacy River, as well as a few bedrooms in our main retreat house for rent.

We have a limited number of bedrooms available. You may book a private king bedroom with your own bathroom, a private queen bedroom with shared bathrooms, a shared twin bedroom, or camp out on one of our campsites. 

If you have any questions about the accommodation, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

What's In Store

  • Two thorough, full, and fun natural dye workshop days 
  • Riverwalk and swim (and swimming pool!)
  • Guided plant walk, tour of the land, and foraging tips
  • All workshop materials are included, but you are also encouraged to bring your own natural fiber items to dye.

Accommodation + Pricing

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Event FAQS

How do I get there?

Loch Moy Farm is located 20 minutes from downtown Frederick, 1 hour to Washington, DC, and 1 hour to Baltimore. If you plan on flying in to join us, you may choose BWI, DCA, or IAD (all between 45-60 minutes drive).

Is there cell reception or WiFi?

Yes, there is both cell reception and WiFi available.

Can you tell me more about the camping options?

Camping at the retreat is nestled amongst the trees on platforms overlooking the Monocacy River. Campsites are first come first served. Platform campsites are located about a 3-minute drive from a shared bathroom with multiple toilets and sinks. The sites are a 5-minute drive from the main retreat space where meals and workshops will take place.

Campers also have access to all other bathrooms and showers on the premises.

If you would prefer to camp walking distance to the bathrooms and near the main gathering space, we have limited space available.

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