M e a d o w
Getaways for creative spirits
Within 2 hours of Washington, D.C.
SUPPORTING YOUR CREATIVE LIFE
With Meadow Creative Retreats, you will…
lEARN FROM THE EXPERTS
Explore new mediums in workshops led by some of DC’s best makers. Workshop topics vary depending on the retreat, but we love vintage or traditional craft themes.
RELAX NEAR NATURE
Our retreat locations are beautiful gathering places to make and relax with kindred spirits. Think sweet farmhouses, mountain getaways, and historic homes surrounded by nature.
FIND YOUR CREATIVE SPARK
Bring your unfinished projects - you’ll have time to work on them, plus free rein over our craft supplies. We’ll have the basics, and more.
UPCOMING Events
Cozy Craft Fall Retreat (SOLD OUT)
September 26, 2026 | 10 am - 5:30 pm
At this full day retreat, guests will learn new craft skills, find creative community, and spend time at a cozy inn nestled in Virginia’s wine country.
A garland-making session will start off the day, with plenty of felt and fabric to make your very own adorable piece of home decor. After lunch (a mix of catered and homemade food), we’ll move into a 3-hour bookbinding workshop taught by a guest instructor. As with all of Meadow’s retreats, this is an all-inclusive day that you just need to show up to. We’ll have plenty of food and drinks, craft supplies, and more, and all workshop supplies are included.
This experience is also a purposeful gathering for fostering creative energy and inspiration. The day will start with intention setting and grounding, which we’ll return to throughout the retreat. Communal activities, along with plenty of quiet nooks in the house and grounds to have a peaceful moment, give space for both socializing and rest.
For a full description plus additional details, we recommend you visit the event page and our FAQs before booking.
You’ll be asked to fill out a quick form upon booking to get to know you, note any dietary restrictions, etc.
Antiquing & Vintage Repurposing Tour
October 24, 2026 | 9 am - 3 pm
Take an antiquing tour with Meadow Creative Retreats to Lucketts, VA and Leesburg, VA for a day full of antiquing, creativity, and likeminded friends!
Whether you go antiquing often but are looking to change it up and meet new people, are curious but carless in DC, or are somewhere in the middle, this is for you!
We’ll take a private bus from DC to Lucketts, where we’ll stop at four antique malls. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to wander around and find your next favorite piece of vintage art, an antique trinket or two, and unique furniture.
After shopping, we’ll head to downtown Leesburg, where we’ll enjoy a locally catered lunch and you’ll have time to explore even more shops and spots before the bus takes us back home.
Note: This day is especially for you if you’re interested in repurposing your vintage finds into something new and/or crafty.
Learn how to turn antique glassware into a candle, fabric and old doilies into beautiful garlands, or find a creative use for something else! Meadow Creative Retreats founder Mia is also a local artist who repurposes vintage in her stained glass art (@strangergoodsdc), business, and home. She’ll give everyone tips on what to look for and a gift bag with some basics for transforming your treasures.
Itinerary:
9 am: Bus leaves from Dupont Circle Metro
10 am: Stop 1 - Arrive at Lucketts Store
11 am: Leave for stop 2
11:10 am: Stop 2 - Arrive at Hummingbirds’ Nest, On a Whim, and Rust and Feathers (3 antique malls at this stop)
12:45 pm: Leave for downtown Leesburg
1 pm: Stop 3 - Lunch in downtown Leesburg (with time for solo wandering!)
2 pm: Bus leaves from Leesburg
3 pm: Arrive back at Dupont Circle Metro
What’s included:
Comfortable and private transportation to all stops with room for storing purchases (note: large purchases may need to be delivered. All antique malls offer delivery)
A printed guide and overview of what to look for at each location
Freebies and special discounts from select antique stores
Lunch
Water and snacks
Goodie bag with antiquing and basic repurposing supplies (tape measure, candle wicks, etc.)
Tips on unique uses for your vintage finds
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
This event is rain or shine, so please dress accordingly
Reusable tote bag for your purchases (note: all stores offer delivery to DC for larger pieces, if needed)
An idea of what you’re looking for (or not, and let the perfect thing find you!)
Refund policy:
We do our best to balance the advance planning required for our events with understanding that things pop up! Full refunds will be given 14 days after booking. After that and up to 14 days before the event, cancellations will be refunded 50%. Any cancellations or bookings less than 14 days from the retreat are non-refundable, but we will work with you to transfer credit.
If using a payment plan, this policy applies to the amount paid at the time the refund is requested.
To request a refund, email mia@meadowcreativeretreats.com.
Accessibility:
Antique malls may require stairs to enter, navigating around tight corners, and/or walking on dirt or gravel paths.
Other notes:
You’ll be asked to fill out a quick form upon booking to get to know you, note any dietary restrictions, etc.
Bring a friend! Buy two tickets and get $10 off each ($20 total) with the code ANTIQUINGTOUR. Discount is for tickets paid in full and does not apply to payment plans.
More Events: Coming Soon
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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The exact workshops vary depending on the retreat, but we are particularly inspired by vintage and traditional craft themes, such as printmaking, stained glass, crochet, and more. Be sure to check the detail page for your retreat to know exactly what you’ll learn.
We also have a supply of basic craft materials for you to use during open craft time, such as watercolors, magazines, stamps, markers, etc.
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We keep our retreats small so everyone can get to know each other. Each retreat will have 6 - 12 people.
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We welcome adults of any gender identity, race/ethnicity, ability, and sexual orientation. We strive to provide a safe space for all to create.
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Absolutely. Guests are welcome to come on their own, and the day is intentionally designed to feel welcoming and easy to step into. There are natural opportunities to engage with others, along with plenty of space for solo creative time if that’s more your thing
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No prior art experience is needed. Whether you have never picked up a paintbrush or have your own thriving art practice, you’ll be able to learn, connect, and create.
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Everything - all you need to do is show up! You can check the event page for the retreat you are interested in for specific details, but in general, workshops with all materials, additional craft supplies for experimenting with, meal(s), snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks are included with every retreat.
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At this time, transportation is not included in retreat registrations.
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We do our best to balance flexibility with the advance planning that retreats require. You have 14 days after your booking to receive a full refund. Payment plans are also an option for additional flexibility.
After 14 days, you have until 30 days before the retreat to receive a 50% refund of what you have paid. Cancellations and bookings made less than 30 days from the retreat are non-refundable. However, we are always willing to work with you to transfer a credit to another event.
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Yes - take a look at the Special Events page for more information!
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You can sign up and learn more information at our Work With Us page.
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Still have questions? You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email (mia@meadowcreativeretreats.com). We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
ABOUT
Hi, I’m Mia, the founder of Meadow Creative Retreats. I’m a serial hobbyist, stained glass artist, and lover of the outdoors.
I started Meadow to provide a space that I wanted to see: somewhere to go to be inspired by a community, art, and nature, and to feel the high of creating something new, while releasing the need for it to be perfect.
When I’m not crafting, I’m probably spending time with my husband and our two cats, reading, or hunting for vintage.