The Return to the Goddess: Awakening the Divine Feminine through Embodied Devotion - A Weekend Retreat

Return to the Goddess and awaken the Divine Feminine through devotional practices that are designed to open our sacred vessels, embody our Light, and re-member our wholeness so that me may birth a life of alignment, flow, ease and grace.

Surrender into the arms of Mother Nature on sacred land as we coalesce in devotion to Goddess, to the Source of Life, to the Earth, to each other and to ourselves. Release false narratives which block us from embodying our limitless potential. And allow Life to breathe through you as a living prayer, bathing in the Love that you are.

Devotion is a classic approach that has been used throughout time, religions and cultures to connect with the many inflections of the source of all life - Love. We can see this in the Hindu bhakti yoga tradition of kirtan (devotional singing to Krishna or another deity), or through chanting the 108 names of Divine Mother in Sanskrit, or in the Catholic traditions of praying the rosary to Mother Mary, or in the Islamic traditions of consecutive bowing to Allah.

When we are in the act of pure devotion - we become humble, yet we feel uplifted. Our hearts open as we release and blissfully shed tears. Our minds become purified, and we lose the false perspective that we are incomplete - ultimately re-membering the Love that is our true essence and the essence of Life itself.

Energy flows where attention goes and when we direct our devotion to the Divine Feminine, she becomes energized and awakens within and around us. The Divine Feminine holds the wisdom of the circle and when She awakens within us - we come into conscious relationship with the cycles of nature to the cycles of our own breath. We come into conscious relationship within ourselves, each other and all of our earth kin, feeling the interconnectedness of all Life. We begin to more fully understand the polarities of light and dark - trusting in its cosmic dance. Hence, we learn to accept and embrace all parts of ourselves, allowing our fullness to blossom, while entering into Divine Union with all of Creation.

*This retreat is open to all souls - genders and non-genders.

We will tentatively explore...

• Rituals

  • Opening Sacred Space - partake in a meditation followed by an invocation, prayers and intention setting.

    

  • Outdoor Ritual Baths - immerse yourself in Love while purifying your sacred vessel with water infused with herbs, flower petals, essential oils and Reiki.

    

  • Nature Mandala Creation - honor the Earth and activate your prayers with items found in nature.

    

  • Energy Vortex - elevate and cleanse through circling, sacred dance, and song with the assistance of drums, sticks, and rattles.

    

  • Holy Oil Anointing - Bless your chakras with an intentionally created activated oil blend.

    

  • Bonfire Alchemy - burn away limiting beliefs while opening up to a fuller sense of spaciousness and freedom.

    

• Movement/Meditation

  • Womb/Sacral Chakra Yoga - relish in asanas, breath-work, mudras and meditations to release, open, and awaken the Goddess within.

    

  • Body Prayers - use the devotional technology of the body for purification, clarity, and to embody the Light.

    

  • Yoga Nidra & Singing Bowls - be guided through a restorative meditation while lying on the earth for grounding integration followed by singing crystal bowls.

    

• Free Time for Nature Attunement

  • Forest Trails & Hershey Creek - Submerge yourself in nature through self-guided hikes far away from city life.

    

  • Chartres Labyrinth - designed mathematically and theologically to enhance your experience with divine presence.

    

  • Medicine Wheel - this shape made of stones is a universal symbol used to reveal guidance in your life. The four sections represent the four directions, the four seasons, and the four elements.

    

  • Cosmic Walk - a spiral stone path for cosmic understanding and mental expansion.

    

  • The Wailing Wall - a wall of stones to leave grief and loss behind through leaving a slip of paper with writing on what you'd wish to shed. Throw a stone to add to the wall for cathartic relief.

    

  • Nature Meditation - Sink into contemplative presence and commune with nature or read from the Little Library.

    

    

• Nourishing Meals

  • Breakfasts: Enjoy hearty oatmeal, cereals with fresh fruit, toast and spreads.

  • Lunch: Please bring your own food for lunch.

  • Dinners: Enjoy two catered vegetarian Mediterranean dinners. Each meal will be different.

    

• Lodging & Food Pricing for the Weekend

• *For those in need of financial assistance, use the discount code: RETURNTOHER for 15% off.

  Quaint Cabins - nestle in shared log cabins tucked in the woods. All with functioning kitchens, outdoor showers, fire pits & outhouses (one cabin has an indoor toilet). Includes 2 breakfasts & 2 dinners. $400

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  • Camping - immerse in a woodland forest with a shared campsite, fire pit, picnic table & outhouse. Includes 2 breakfasts & 2 dinners. $360

    

  • For financial assistance, please reach out to me for information about payment plans.

  • If you'd prefer to avoid a 3% processing/convenience fee and pay with cash, please register and then reach out to me to set up a time to meet in-person to give your cash payment.

• Location:

  • Air & Sun Acres | cabins in the woods

    20564 Morningstar Trail

    Le Roy, MI 49655

  • Ask me about carpooling options!

• Cancellation Policy:

  • If you cancel 30+ days before the retreat - you will receive a full refund.

  • If you cancel 14–30 days before of the retreat - you will receive a 50% refund.

  • If you cancel within 14 days of the retreat - you will not receive a refund, unless you transfer your spot to someone else.

    

    

Register today! Space is limited!