TENTATIVE SCHEDULE - The retreat schedule is designed to flow organically, adapting to the group's collective energy and needs. While we have outlined a thoughtful itinerary, activities may slightly shift to ensure a harmonious and fulfilling experience for everyone. Our Support Circles on Saturday are optional: attend them all or select what fits your needs.
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Friday:
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3-4:30 PM Relaxed Arrival - check-in, settle in, acclimate, enjoy tea/coffee and a snack (main house)
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5:00 Dinner
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6:00 Welcome Circle
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7:00 Empowering Women's Ritual and Campfire
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10:00 Sweet Dreams!
Saturday:
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8:00 Breakfast
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9:00 AM Circle (what to expect for the day)
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9:30 Methods for Meditation with Michelle
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10:00 Optional - "Tapping into the Past" Grief Support Circle with Verna (or Free Being*)
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12-1 Lunch
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1:00 Optional - “Honoring the Transition” Midlife Support Circle (or Free Being*)
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3:00 Optional - "Mama knows best" Mothering Support Circle (or Free Being*)
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5:00 Dinner
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6:00 Movement Therapy and Somatic Dance Release with Michelle
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7:30 Women's Ritual and Campfire Gathering - guests are invited to bring instruments, drums, songs, etc.
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10:00 Sweet Dreams!
Sunday:
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7:00 Breakfast
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8:00 RAW Cacao Ceremony & Preparation Meditation with RAW Photographer Jamie
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9:00-12:00 RAW Photography Experience and Free Being*
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Noon Lunch
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1:00 - 4:00 RAW Photography Experience and Free Being*
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4:00 RAW Reveal Ceremony & Love Notes with Jamie
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5:00 Dress-up Dinner - wear hats, scarves, tutus, boas, skirts, gloves, etc.
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6:00 Sunset Vintage Dance Release with Michelle
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7:00 Talking-Sharing Circle
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8:00 Campfire Gathering - guests are invited to bring a talent or song to share with the group (instruments, poems, songs, dances, etc)!
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10:00 Sweet Dreams!
Monday:
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8:00 Breakfast
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9:00 Closing Circle
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10:00 Departure
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Receive Sharing Bags
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See you next time!
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*Free Being is unstructured free space in the day to choose what you wish. You may want to meditate, read a book, journal, sketch, rest, nap, or indulge in one of the self-led invitations this retreat has to offer. If you are receiving a massage, it will be scheduled during this time.
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Soak in the outdoor hot springs tubs
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Dip in the plunge pool
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Forest bathe along the Steam Vent Trail
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Meditate (we will give you some ideas in our morning meditation)
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Rest!
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enJOY self-led lawn activities (hula hoop, jump rope, dancing, etc)
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Peruse through the Craft Corner & Scholarship Closet
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Pop-up offerings from other guests (on Sunday)
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