Stoneroot Retreat was founded in 2023 and is stewarded by Willa Conway and Bruno Soria, with help from their one-year-old, Sofía. Bringing Bruno’s skills of design, woodworking, and project management, and Willa’s experience in community organizing, retreat organizing, and organizational development, Stoneroot is an expression of their desire to create space for healers, artists, and activists looking to restore, dream, practice, and connect to the Earth. They enjoy learning about the history of the land, foraging for mushrooms, befriending plants and trees, taking swims in the pond, observing the many different birds on the property, and meeting the residents and visitors to Stoneroot. 

They currently split their time between Ellijay and New Orleans, with a deep commitment to supporting Southern artists and organizers, and to making retreat space as accessible as possible. In addition to DIY retreats, Stoneroot is seeking partnerships with Southern-based organizations interested in offering retreats or residencies to their constituents. Feel free to reach out to us at stonerootretreat@gmail.com.