Slow Season is a collective of individuals who bring their unique skills and passions together to nurture and uplift our community. Through collaboration and shared vision, we create a space where everyone’s strengths contribute to spreading joy, healing, and connection.
Meet the makers—
Why Slow Season?
The name Slow Season came to me during a time of great uncertainty in my life. In that season, I turned to the quiet wisdom of nature, my local surroundings, and the subtle details of daily life that we so often rush past. By slowing down and observing the natural world, my creativity began to flourish. I started to notice the silent beauty that unfolds quietly and simply all around us.
I came to realize that slower seasons enter our lives for many reasons, lasting different lengths of time and arriving in varying degrees. Each one carries its own lessons and gifts.
I’m grateful to share with you a diverse collection of offerings—each inspired by nature and created by talented individuals. My hope is that, through these pieces, you’ll find comfort, ease, and a renewed appreciation for your own slow season.
ce that is both memorable and deeply satisfying.
with love, Sydney
Let’s chat more about how we can work together!
Meet
Pine Hills
Tree Farm
Enjoy the slow season
Enjoy the slow season
Nestled among the tranquil evergreens of Sutton, New Hampshire, Pine Hills Tree Farm is a shared space where creativity, community, and indulgent leisure grow in harmony. Owners Jillian & Ryan offer a seasonal haven rooted in the slow season lifestyle—where you can shop for handcrafted goods, join in nature-inspired workshops, and unwind with the simple pleasures of hot cocoa by the wreath-making station during the holiday season. With their cut-your-own trees, festive geodome retreats, and local treats, Pine Hills invites you to slow down, savor the moment, and make lasting traditions in the heart of the New Hampshire woods.
Praise for the Geodome at Pine Hills
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If you are looking to unplug for a bit and have access to a cold plunge, sauna and hot tub…this checks all the boxes
Justin
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Recommended to all my friends and family already!
Brittany
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A very peaceful, private, location
Dave
Meet Botanical Shades
Botanical Shades FiberArts, situated on the Maine coast, is dedicated to producing distinctive, hand-dyed artisan yarns. The company utilizes exclusively natural, environmentally sustainable dyes, either sourced globally or cultivated in its own dye gardens. Each small batch is crafted from premium fibers and processed with care, employing only non-toxic mordants and plant-based soaps to preserve the yarn’s inherent qualities and aesthetic appeal. Botanical Shades FiberArts selects only colorfast natural dyes, ensuring that colors remain vibrant with appropriate maintenance. These yarns are particularly well-suited for knitting and crochet projects, offering exceptional results for discerning crafters. The yarns are sold at fiber shows and by mail order, not in stores.
Praise for Botanical Shades
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Such beautiful colors and gorgeous yarns!
Sue H.
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Beautiful yarn!
Sharon N.
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I love how Jody grows her own botanicals for these vibrant colors. Nothing better than that. Worth every penny!
Liz G.