The Sacred Flowering: Yoga and Wholistic Wellness

Tending to the Sanctuary of Your Inner Flame: A Celtic Winter Retreat

Warm your spirit this winter season through tending to the sanctuary of your inner flame while nestling in the peaceful woodlands of Holly, Michigan for a weekend of transformation and spiritual nourishment.

We will come into remembrance of the Sacred through attuning to the ancient Celtic holy day of Imbolc - the midway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Step through this potent threshold to renew your spirit with nature-centered rituals, gentle yoga, traditional crafts, other thoughtfully created activities and the magic that arises from the warmth of heart-centered togetherness.

Imbolc is also known as Saint Brigid's Day (February 1st). Saint Brigid, a patron saint of Ireland, is intimately connected with the Celtic Goddess Brigid, both Keepers of the Sacred Flame. We will weave her powerful Divine Feminine presence throughout the fabric of this retreat, embodying her messages of sovereignty, our intrinsic wholeness, unity and the eternal nature of our Sacred Flame.

This is more than just a retreat; it's an initiation.

Reserve your place today. I would be honored to have you join us. Space is limited.

Tentative Schedule:

Friday

3-5p.m. Arrival

5:30p.m. Dinner & Connection

7p.m. Opening Ceremony

8p.m. Educational slideshow - history of Brigid, early Christianity and Paganism w/ herbal tea

Saturday

8:30a.m. Breakfast

10a.m. Purification Ritual w/ the healing waters directly from Saint Brigid's sacred well in Kildare, Ireland.

10:30a.m. Gentle Yoga (all levels)

11:30a.m. Reflective Journaling

12:30p.m. Lunch

1:30p.m.- 2:30p.m. Nature Activity (mandala making or labyrinth walk)

2:30p.m. - 4p.m. Free time to enjoy 200+ acres of forest and lakeside trails. Bring an inspirational book to read or practice self-reflective journaling. Meditate in the quiet chapel space or schedule a 30-minute massage or Reiki session (for a discounted retreat rate of $30).

4p.m. Brigid's Solar Cross Craft Making

5:30p.m. Dinner

7p.m. Sacred Flame Offering Ritual

8p.m. Poetry, Story, & Song Circle

Sunday

8:30a.m. Breakfast

10a.m. Gentle Yoga, Yoga Nidra Meditation & Sound Bath (all levels)

11:30a.m. Closing Ceremony

12:30a.m. Goodbye Lunch

Meals:

Breakfast is served at 8:30 a.m.
Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m. & includes a full salad bar.
Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. & includes a full salad bar.
The 4 meals available are for Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast lunch and dinner. Please bring your own breakfast and lunch for Sunday (unless you plan to leave before lunch). I'll have oatmeal and fruit provided for Sunday breakfast too.
There is a guest fridge available.
Coffee, tea and hot water, water and hot chocolate are served all day and included in your booking.
Please let me know if you have special dietary needs so the kitchen staff can accommodate you.
The dining area is lovely with a snow-covered lake view.

Registration Details & Pricing:

You have two lodging options:

Single Occupancy - includes your own room with one full size bed with a private bathroom and shower. Plus, 4 meals (Friday dinner, Saturday lunch, Saturday dinner, and Sunday lunch), and all programming. Total sliding-scale investment = $270 - $420.
Double Occupancy. This includes one bed with a shared room (one more bed) and shared bathroom. Plus, 4 meals (Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast or lunch, Saturday dinner and Sunday lunch). Total sliding scale investment = $240 - 390.

Add Saturday and Sunday breakfast for $40 total. Or bring your own simple breakfast. A toaster and hot water are available.

*Or receive $50 off if you refer a friend! (Just let me know.)

*No refunds are given within 14 days of the event.

*For payment plans or other financial assistance, please reach out to me separately.

*Please make your payment through Venmo, or CashApp instead of the website (if able) to avoid extra processing fees (please be sure to state which lodging and meal option you're paying for in the notes).