“Love takes off the masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within”

— James Baldwin

Embark on a transformative journey of collective healing at our embodiment retreat, where a harmonious blend of individual reflection and communal engagement awaits. Through a rich tapestry of activities encompassing meditation, art, movement, storytelling, writing, and communal meals, we'll delve deep into the realms of self-discovery and interconnectedness. Guided by the compassionate witnessing of ourselves and others, we'll courageously explore the beauty and vulnerability of cracking open to authenticity and presence. Together, we'll navigate the terrain of our inner landscapes, embracing both the beauty and terror of unveiling our true selves. As we gather with the intention of offering love-filled witness to each other's journeys, we open the door to profound healing, genuine connection, and a profound sense of wholeness. Join us on this sacred pilgrimage to the heart, where the transformative power of collective witnessing awaits.

We will explore the beauty (and terror!) of cracking open to let ourselves be seen by others and to see our own selves with compassion and presence. What will happen when we gather with the intention of witnessing ourselves and each other with love? What healing, connection, and wholeness lies on the other side of witnessing?

The purpose of our time together is to become more aware of the defenses we have developed over time to ensure belonging, defenses that may now hinder us from experiencing deeper connections with ourselves and others. Through the intentional cultivation of a safe and nurturing container, we invite you to join us in rewriting the narratives of womanhood, fostering a renewed relationship with our bodies and each other.

What to Expect:

• Embodiment exercises

• Attunement Rituals

• Dancing & authentic movement

• Drumming & Collective music making

• Expressive Art

• Myths & Storytelling

• Body painting

• Journalling

• Holding one another

What to Bring:

• Comfy clothes

• Journal

• Water bottle

• Yoga Matt

• Candle

• Meaningful object/totem for an alter

What is Provided:

• Skilled group faciliation

• Accomodation

• Food

With the hope of arriving with clear minds and open hearts, we invite you to join us in the week leading up to the retreat in preparing your whole selves to be present. Take care of your hearts, minds, and bodies, rest, nourish yourselves, and take space to be. To that end, we've compiled a few questions to guide us in the time leading up to the retreat (just for you, not to be shared). Just notice what it feels like in your body as you ask yourself these questions. Where do you feel these? What emerges as you ponder them?  

• What do you long to know about yourself? 

• What does it feel like to be known? What does it feel like to be seen? 

• What parts of you long to be seen? What parts of you fear being seen? 

• What stories do you tell of who you are? Where do those stories come from? 

• What helps you listen to yourself? To see yourself? To trust your knowing? 

Applications close March 10th, 2024. Only 8 spots available .

Price: $650 CAD

“Perhaps I can say this all more simply; I say the love of women healed me.”

— Audre Lorde

All of our love, 

Rachael & Alice