AN ART EXHIBITION BECOMES A RETREAT.
DETOUR at DALYA ESTATE
An intimate, art-led women’s retreat on a private Sonoma vineyard.
November 5-8, 2026.
· 8 spots per session · early bird pricing through September 30th ·
$5,950 per person (accommodations with private bathroom)
$5,450 per person (accommodations with shared bathroom)
Early-bird rate: $5,650/$5,150
for registrations confirmed by September 30th
Over the past two years, a collaborative body of work called “Dreams in Memories of Youth / The Grammar of Possibility” has traveled from Austin to New York, San Francisco and Menorca, Spain—photographs and poems in conversation with women’s memories of youth, sensuality, their present bodies, and the futures they still want to claim.
Now, for the first time, this work is coming to a private setting, and we are inviting you in.
This autumn we’re installing the series throughout Dalya Estate in Sonoma wine country and inviting eight women to live alongside it—sharing meals, conversations, and creative experiments alongside photographer Stephanie Duprie Routh and writer Dalya Sachs.
This is not about escape; it is about return.
To beauty. To curiosity.
To parts of yourself that may have been waiting for something unplanned and unforgettable to emerge.
Take a step off the main path into the grammar of possibility…
An immersive retreat for women who are not done becoming.
WHAT MAKES THIS RETREAT DIFFERENT ?
DETOUR at Dalya Estate is a first-of-its-kind immersive experience for the woman who is accomplished, discerning, and perhaps intrigued by a transforming relationship to her own image and identity.
This is not a standard spa or wellness weekend. It is a small, highly curated retreat where an art collaboration becomes something unprecedented: a unique installation on a private, architecturally stunning vineyard property, where the artists are present, the audience is eight women, and each guest’s story enters the work as a living extension of it.
Meet your hosts:
Spend the weekend with photographer Stephanie Duprie Routh and writer Dalya Sachs, creators of Dreams in the Grammar of Possibility. Together, they’ll bring the exhibition into the conversations and creative experiences you’ll share during DETOUR at Dalya Estate.
Stephanie Duprie Routh · Photographer
Stephanie’s photography explores womanhood, identity and memory. During the retreat, she’ll offer personal portrait sessions—an invitation to explore how you see yourself, at your own pace.
Dalya Sachs · Writer, Translator and founder of Dalya Estate
Dalya brings poetry, a love of all things literary, linguistic and grammatical, plus a personal connection to the setting. As your host, she’ll welcome you into the estate and guide conversations about identity, desire and what comes next.
THE EXPERIENCE :
For 3 transformative days, you will step away from everyday demands. Poetry and photography serve as threshold and catalyst, inviting us to go beyond the surface and into candid conversations about identity, desire, and possibility.
Each day is designed to be both nourishing and provocative, with generous space for rest, movement and conversation, offering a blend of creative immersion and elevated Sonoma luxury:
Evenings of exquisite, intimate chef-led dining and culinary experiences.
Private Pilates overlooking sunlit vineyards.
The Art of Unlearning: A curated blind tasting of extraordinary boutique wines with VinePair Sommelier of the Year and Wine Enthusiast’s “Rising Star of 2026” Alexandria Sarovich.
A private one-on-one portrait session captured by Stephanie Duprie Routh.
Silk & Sfumato: hand-painting your own raw silk scarf—used as light-play throughout your stay, and yours to keep as wearable art.
Guided botanical cocktail compositions crafted from hyper-local, living ingredients.
Curated conversations that move beyond the surface—into truth, purpose, desire, and possibility.
A series of unannounced moments—special guests and unexpected experiences—revealed only at the estate.
If this stirs something in you, the next step is simple:
CLAIM YOUR SPACE AT DETOUR.
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The Details:
Where: Dalya Estate, A Luxury Vineyard Retreat in Sonoma County, California
When: November 5-8, 2026
Group size: 8 guests + the artists
Investment: $5,950 per person (accommodations with private bathroom, $5,450 per person (accommodations with shared bathroom) all-inclusive
Early-bird rate: $5,650/$5,150 for registrations confirmed by September 30th
Why This Price?
Because you deserve an experience that mirrors the quality of your life. Every element—from the renowned chefs and their elevated, organic sourcing to the world-class wines, the from facilitator's expertise to the photographer's artistry—has all been selected and executed with care. This isn't a commodified retreat. It's a weekend that honors both your story and your desire to write the next one.
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Is this more like a class, a retreat, or an exhibition?
This is a hybrid: a private, site‑specific exhibition of photography and poetry, combined with an intimate women’s retreat and creative salon. You are not a passive viewer; you are in conversation with the work.Do I need to be “artistic” or have writing experience?
No. Every exercise is designed for people who simply enjoy stories, images, and conversation. There is no critique, only guided exploration.Will portrait or boudoir photography be mandatory?
No. Most women find the session with Stephanie Duprie Routh deeply affirming, but you choose your level of participation.Is this retreat right for me if I’m shy / private?
Yes, as long as you’re open to gentle group sharing. The group is intentionally small (8 guests) to foster safety; you decide what to share.What if I come alone?
Most guests will. The format is designed to make arriving solo feel normal, not like an exception. But coming with a friend or several will be just as marvelous and we encourage it!
This weekend will resonate with women who are:
Deeply curious to explore their own evolving image and identity.
Interested in questions of aging and desire, memory and self-reflection.
Inspired by quality time spent with other equally inquisitive women.
Drawn to hybrid formats that sit between exhibition, residency, and private salon.
** No art-making, writing or photography experience is required.
WILL YOU Detour?
Lead you own deliberate step off the main road of everyday life— days spent in a place where time stretches, and conversations deepen to open something new.
Deliver an intimate workshop, offiste or retreat at our private vineyard estate in Sonoma wine country.
Host a Detour — A limited number of dates each year are reserved for outside facilitators who wish to bring their own workshops or offsites to Dalya Estate. Programs accepted into the Detour at Dalya Estate series benefit from the estate’s visual identity, marketing support, and setting, while you retain full creative control of your curriculum and participants.
Some Detours are conceived and led by Dalya Estate and close artistic collaborators.
Others are created by guest facilitators—artists, writers, thinkers, and guides whose work resonates with the spirit of the estate. All are small, thoughtful, and rooted in the particular seclusion and beauty of this place.
If you are looking for a setting to draw a group or team together to engage with one another outside the usual parameters in search of unusually effective results, reach out to explore what’s possible at Dalya Estate.
If your work centers art, language, thoughtful conversation, or embodied personal growth—and you are drawn to the idea of an intimate, design-forward vineyard setting—we would love to hear from you.