lake arrowhead, ca
october 10-13, 2024
for the: divine feminine
Women’s Fall Retreat
Like Mother Earth, you are the nurturer, creator, lover, and caretaker - the giver of life. But one must remember that life can only be born from life itself. So we're taking time to water our own seeds. This cozy mountain retreat will be dedicated to renewal: rejuvenation of the physical body and reconnection to the subtle body. With an intention of self-love, we’ll practice yogic rituals for everyday care and hold ceremony to honor the Divine Feminine. A beautiful teacher once told me, “Ritual is how we get through the day. Ceremony is how we get through life.” Paired with sisterhood, it’s how we blossom.
RETREAT INTENTION: self-love
PRIMARY CHAKRAS: root + heart
NATURAL ELEMENT/QUALITY: earth/structure
three (3) nights accommodation
There’s no better time to be in Lake Arrowhead than crisp, cozy October. Our dreamy cabin has expansive lake views from every room. We’ll balance indoor workshop time with outdoor yoga time, for a balanced weekend of rest and play.
seven (7) plant-based meals
The first order of business when renewing our prana, our life force energy, is to focus on what we’re putting in our bodies. We can only go as far as the fuel in the tank sustains. So all of our meals will be Ayurveda-inspired: colorful, plant-based, and incorporating the six tastes: sweet, salty, bitter, astringent, pungent, sour.
five (5) yoga classes
With the Root + Heart chakras as our primary focus, we’ll use the yoga practice to ground the physical body, restore the nervous system, and open our bridge between the material and spiritual planes.
Friday:
- Root: Grounding Hatha Flow
- Heart: Gentle Heart Openers + Guided Meditation
Saturday:
- Root: Yin Yoga with Acupressure (self-administered with props)
- Heart: Backbend-Infused Flow
Sunday:
- Root + Heart: Yoga for Circulation and Heart Health
Ayurvedic Dinacharya
On Saturday morning, we will walk through a traditional Ayurvedic morning routine, also known as Dinacharya, intended to balance the body + mind. Our itinerary will look something like this:
Early Wake-Up
Body + Mind Scan
Oil Pulling
Morning Meditation
Morning Tea
10 Sun Salutations
Abhyanga (Oil-Massage)
Showers
Breakfast
Earth-inspired creative hour
Mother Earth gives us everything we need. From her, we can create new life. So we’re going to play with spices + herbs + plants to make our own paints and use natural materials to apply color to canvas. It’s not about perfection, it’s about connection.
Wild Women Book Club
Upon registration, you’ll be sent a copy of the book Women Who Run with the Wolves - it’s a series of stories and myths that depicts the wild feminine nature and sparks curiosity. For the sake of the retreat, you’ll be asked to only read the introduction (you can read more if you want!). So we can spend Friday evening cozied up by the fire, with snacks and hot cider, to explore this life-giving theme.
heart opening tea ceremony + card reading
Saturday night is dedicated to celebrating the Divine Feminine through creativity, indulgence, and intuition. It’s a chance to receive guidance and offerings, with a full and open heart.
Pricing*
solo travelers
shared bunk room: $1,000
Private King room: $1,550
couples/besties
Private King Room: $2,500/2PPL
Availability: 7/9 spaces
Not Included:
Transportation to/from retreat venue
Dinner on Thursday night (please eat before you arrive)
payment:
Deposit of $500/person to secure your space in Lake Arrowhead
Remaining balance due on August 1, 2024
Debit or Credit accepted via PayPal (3% fee)
common questions
Q: Why is this retreat only 3 nights?
A: I wanted to create an even more accessible retreat, taking into account affordability + time commitment + location. We’ll be sure to jam pack the weekend with yoga and fun.
Q: Are meals included?
A: Yes! All meals are included, except for Thursday night. Please, eat before you check-in.
Q: Will there be down-time?
A: YES! Between all of our yoga, the intention will be to rest and enjoy intentional down time. Bring books or a journal to enjoy during your free time. There’s also a vintage arcade, horseshoes, and billiards on the property.
Q: Will we have time to explore Lake Arrowhead?
A: On Sunday, after we check-out, those who are interested will be able to join for a coffee walk along the waterfront. Not included in the retreat itinerary but a fun add-on.