PeaceFall is Create Harmony's first Peace Through Practice series — a nine-week, in-person experience for women craving deeper connection, meaningful rhythms, and a little more room to breathe. A small cohort will return to one another all season for creative, embodied gatherings — trying new things, sharing meals, spending time outdoors, and reflecting honestly on what ordinary practices can teach us about attention, courage, rest, and belonging.
"This isn't a collection of workshops. It's a thoughtfully hosted season of community."
THE SEASON
What the Season Includes
Three chapters, one season — each one building on the last.
Opening Retreat
A spacious Saturday to slow down and meet one another — gentle movement, guided reflection, time in nature, a low-pressure creative practice, and a long-table meal.
FULL DAY · SATURDAY
Six Evening Gatherings
Hands-on practices like pottery, gardening, rock climbing, dancing, mahjong, and pasta making — each paired with honest, unhurried conversation.
EVERY OTHER WEEK
Closing Friendsgiving
A shared meal, a celebration of the relationships that formed, and a chance to name what we want to carry forward into the season ahead.
BEFORE THANKSGIVING
POTTERY
GARDENING
CLIMBING
DANCING
MAHJONG
PASTA MAKING
SABBATH
READING
The final lineup may shift slightly depending on venue and facilitator availability.
WHY JOIN
Adult life gets surprisingly narrow.
Work, family, and routine — with few places left to experiment, play, or make new friends slowly. This is a different kind of space: structured without being demanding, meaningful without being clinical, beautiful without being performative.
One-time social events leave you wanting something that actually builds friendship
You miss hobbies that aren't productive or performative
You're curious about practices of rest and peacemaking
You'd love a reason to try new things somewhere welcoming and beginner-friendly
"You only need to come curious."
No existing friend group required. No creative streak, no athletic ability, no faith tradition. Just a willingness to show up.
THE DETAILS
Everything You Need to Know
WHO
12–15 women — open to longtime Create Harmony community and new faces alike.
WHEN
Fall 2026, mid-September through the week before Thanksgiving. Exact dates are TBD and will be set based on participant availability, collected on the registration form.
WHERE
Raleigh, NC (Triangle area). Venue details shared as confirmed.
COST
$500 for the full season — retreat, all six gatherings, and Friendsgiving.
💛 Cost shouldn't be the reason you miss this: a limited number of scholarship spots are available. Just let us know on the form — no questions asked.
COMMITMENT
Plan to attend the retreat and as many gatherings as you can. Missing one won't keep you from participating fully.
Registering holds your place while we finalize dates — it's not a financial commitment yet.
GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need experience with any of the activities? +
Not at all — beginnerhood is the point. Every activity is chosen with first-timers in mind, and you're welcome to modify, ask for support, or sit out anything that doesn't feel accessible.
Is this a class, a retreat, or a support group? +
A bit of each, but not quite any of them. It's a facilitated community experience built around shared practice, conversation, and relationship. Reflection is welcome, but no one is pressured to share more than she wants to.
Is it religious? +
PeaceFall grows out of Create Harmony's interest in peacemaking and practices like Sabbath, reflection, and blessing, so some gatherings may include gentle spiritual language. No particular faith background is required — women from any (or no) spiritual tradition are welcome.
What about accessibility, dietary needs, or photos? +
The registration form has space to share dietary restrictions and any mobility or sensory needs — modifications will be offered wherever possible. We may take photos to share the story of the pilot; photo consent is always explicit and optional, and opting out won't affect your participation.
What if cost is a barrier? +
Let us know privately on the registration form — a limited number of reduced-price scholarship spots are available.
Come curious.
Leave more connected — to yourself, to other women, and to the practices that make ordinary life feel a little more spacious.
