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Do you long for meaningful connection—with your community, and your true self?

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Life presents us with significant challenges—whether global issues like climate change and political instability, or personal struggles such as loss, physical ailments, and pervasive worry. The cumulative effect takes a toll on our nervous system, body, and mind, often leading us to feel like we've lost our inner sparkle. We might feel disconnected from our true self. 

Yet, equally real is our essence: that core state which is grounded, clear, trusting, and peaceful. This is not a quality to acquire; it is inherently ours. We haven't lost who we are; we have simply forgotten.  

On retreat we consciously slow down and turn inward with kindness and love, creating the space for reconnection or remembrance.

On retreat we are invited to get to know the feeling of being "out of touch" or "not ourselves" as a powerful messenger that reminds us  when we're off track . Then we learn to follow the feelings and thoughts that guide us home.  

Recognizing essential nature acts - or our truest self - is like an outrigger on a boat: it provides stability., allows us to navigate life's inevitable waves with more confidence, prevents us from becoming overwhelmed or "going under", enabling us to  flow with life with greater trust, ease, and joy.

Difficult circumstances  need not disappear in order to find ease. By recognizing and resting in our true heart, we can relate to the most challenging situations in a way that actively supports holistic health and well-being. This recognition allows us to more readily access natural joy and radiate the light we are meant to share.

This retreat offers a dedicated path back to your essential well-being—a return to radiance through:

​Pranayama: breathing practices for the the nervous system, immune system and cognition

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Movement: Focus on gentle, purposeful therapeutic somatic sensing movement practices designed to restore your pelvic floor and core more effectively than traditional exercises (such as standard core work and Kegels). These practices are beneficial for supporting prolapse, incontinence, and prostate health. Since these hypopressive exercises require dedicated practice and cannot be fully learned in a single session, they are ideal for a retreat setting.

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Meditation: iRest® Yoga Nidra and forest immersion meditation.  As the Director of iRest Teacher Certification, Julie is passionate about sharing this powerful meditation practice.

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Nourishment: Enjoy lovingly prepared, plant-forward meals with high-quality meat and eggs. Our private chef is sure to provide a feast for our body, senses and soul. WIth advance notice, we are happy to accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences. 

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Community: Small and safe, no more than 16 participants, on a private property all to ourselves.  You are welcome just as you are—no prior yoga experience is necessary. Whether you consider yourself flexible, inflexible, fit, unfit, or anywhere in between, come as you are.