We’ve booked a stunning modern farmhouse in the Sonoran Desert. The whole house is ours!

• Eleven bedrooms

• 11.5 bathrooms

• Heated saltwater swimming pool

• Hot-tub

• Large kitchen, dining room, and living room

• Massive outdoor space with plenty of lounge options

There’s plenty of space for you to expand and explore.

The 2022 Rooted Retreat is taking place September 23rd - 26th.

For women who need a break from the stressors of daily life. Rooted is designed to go beyond simple rest. Come to this retreat and learn how to care for you mind, body, and spirit sustainably in your day-to-day.

Yes, most rooms are private with an en-suite bathroom. There are also shared rooms; perfect for friends who want to come together!

If you and a friend want to attend Rooted together, that is amazing! You can each book your room and pay your deposits separately. Simply select the same shared room. If you have any questions or concerns, I will always work with you to ensure you’re happy.

If you’re coming to Rooted solo, you’re not alone! Most attendees are coming on their own. I know going on a trip with strangers can make even the most extroverted among us feel anxious, but trust me, we’re all nervous (even me)!

Because at our core, we all want to be accepted for who we are, the real us, and for everything to go smoothly and be exactly what we hoped for.

The good news is, we all want the same thing. Every attendee, every facilitator, and me, Dara, your host!

If you’ve come this far and are interested in Rooted, trust me, you will be in good, like-minded company. We are folks who respect one another, uplift each other, and make each other comfortable. I don’t anticipate any issues arising from shared rooms, and please rest assured that there are backup plans in place.

If you’d like to connect with your roommate prior to Rooted, we can make that happen.

Yes! Pick your room, plan your travel, and the rest is taken care of!

Your room fee covers:

• Airport pickup and dropoff

• A room of your choice

• Spacious private home with 11 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, large living room, dining room, kitchen, and 2 outdoor seating areas.

• Large hot tub and heated pool with plenty of lounge chairs

• Catered meals with a menu mindful of your dietary preferences

• All the snacks and beverages your heart desires (I’ll bring your favorites)

• Content marketing exercises

• Mocktail hour at the Desert Botanical Garden

• Two wellness and mindfulness practitioners on-premise

• A documentary-style photographer to capture the memories!

• Mindfully small group of 11 attendees

Yes, of course! The deposit ensures you claim your ideal room. After booking, you’ll receive a custom invoice reflecting your deposit, any additional discounts, and the remaining balance.

Yes. I want everyone to feel comfortable with the investment they’re making in themselves. The standard payment plan is four equal payments after you make your deposit. There is a small additional fee of $30 per payment. If you need to break the investment into even smaller chunks, please reach out to me directly after making your deposit. If the up-front cost is the only thing holding you back, let’s stretch it out. This won’t be the cheapest trip you’ve been on, but you are worth the investment.

The point of this retreat is rejuvenation. So, I want to ensure that you have everything you need to feel comfortable and at home while attending.

Meals will be catered, and the house will be well-stocked with snacks and beverage options.

Once you purchase your ticket, I will send a survey about your dietary preferences and restrictions, your favorite non-alcoholic beverages, and any snacks that you crave. You ask and shall receive!

Ah, yes, COVID. What a whirlwind these past two years have been! Even more of a reason to invest in ourselves and our futures.

Safety, both emotional and physical, are paramount to this retreat. This is an intimate retreat; a boutique experience with limited space. The number of participants is limited to 11 to help limit exposure.

This retreat requires full vaccination & boosters to attend. In addition, proof of a negative covid test within 48 hours of the retreat start is required. We kindly ask that you strictly quarantine after taking your test until the date of your arrival.

You will also be required to pass a rapid test upon arrival, which we will provide free of charge.

If you are not able to obtain a Covid test beforehand or if you do receive a positive result, we will sadly have to ask you to attend a retreat another time.

COVID is no joke, and the health of our participants and facilitators is of utmost importance. We appreciate your cooperation.

Free at home PCR tests available here.

Soon! Be sure to sign up for the email list to be the first to know when the ticket sales launch.

Dara is the person who is asked to plan her family’s and friends’ vacations, just because she is THAT GOOD at finding places and spaces with great energy and unique surroundings.

She’s a convener, a lover of introductions, and an Aries sun + Leo moon (it’s a thing.)

A natural cheerleader, Dara finds genuine joy in seeing people succeed. That’s what led to her career in program evaluation. She cares deeply about communities and how they support equity and opportunity for those who don’t often receive it.

With Rooted, she turns that same drive and passion into planning the ultimate retreat for busy people who are in need of a reset. With every detail, she’s envisioning how it will support attendees in discovering sustainable balance.

Want to learn more about Dara? Check out her Instagram: @dara_laine.

Vacations are an important reset, but what if you could bring that rested, centered, and balanced sensation into your regular routine?

👯 Connect with other women. Learn from one another, share your successes and struggles, and create meaningful memories.

🌵 Bask in the soothing desert air

⭐ Stargaze at night

🏊 Float in a perfectly heated saltwater pool

First, there are the services you’ll receive:

• Guided meditations

• Facilitated breathwork sessions

• Sound healing

• Delicious privately catered meals aligned with the theme of self-care and rejuvenation

• Professional photos of the trip

• A private mocktail hour at the Desert Botanical Garden.

• A bright, cool room with a private en-suite

• A boutique experience, with limited attendee spots (only 11) to ensure the best experience for you.

Then, there are the non-tangible yet incredibly impactful benefits:

• Community

  • Explore and connection with your fellow attendees

  • New friends who are struggling with and want the same things you do

• Rejuvenation

  • A new and refreshing space to step away from your day-to-day grind and responsibilities

  • Learn, practice, and apply self-care practices that you can implement in your daily life

  • Refresh your perspective and make space for abundance

The Rooted retreat is centered around connection and rejuvenation: reconnect with yourself, discover a sense of community with your fellow attendees, grow towards your goals.

🏜️ Are you a woman who is craving solace from everyday stressors?

🏜️ Have you been bookmarking dream vacations but yet to plan one?

🏜️ Do you want to break free from burnout and the accompanying guilt?

🏜️ Do you enjoy life’s little luxuries?

🏜️ Are you seeking practices to show up as your best self every day?

If you find yourself nodding your head in response to any of these questions, then you’re EXACTLY who we want to meet at Rooted.

“Dara was a phenomenal host. Charismatic, charming and warm and approachable. Dara wasn't afraid to ask difficult questions or challenge me to grow, but she is also intuitive and empathetic so knew how to support me in becoming the best version of myself. Not only that, but Dara is witty and easily engaged the room so was able to get people laughing which made the retreat really fun.” - Alicia Vooris, Mid-Modern Forager

“Dara is an incredible retreat host. The small details made the retreat feel like a home away from home. She's a generous and welcoming host!” - Arianna Valle

“Dara is a superlative host. Warm. Welcoming. Generous. Dara is all about the details. So many beautiful, special touches to our weekend.” - Martha Rogers, Full Moon Acupuncture

“From the moment I met Dara, I felt incredibly comfortable and welcomed. She exudes the natural qualities you'd want in a retreat host - authenticity, non-judgment, humor, high energy, and fun. It's very clear that one of her natural abilities is bringing people together to inspire action and collaboration.” - Nicole Steen, Resume by Nico

Of course! I’m your hostess with the mostest. I’m here to provide unlimited support and connection before, during, and after the retreat.

I’m here for your questions and the times you’ll want my input with last minute decisions. Like a checklist of what exactly to pack (I’ll send it) or reassurance that it’s ok to overpack (yes, bring the blue dress).

Email me: dara@harvestretreats.com.