Ground to Grow

Soulstice Silent Meditation Retreat

June 21st - 23rd, 2024

Whidbey Island, Washington

“I am hitting a wall at work, and I can’t think about what I want to do next.”


“I have to fight for my self-care time.”


“I am on the verge of burning myself out, and I don’t want to have health consequences.”


I hear you, sister. It is common for ambitious women, including myself, to feel challenged to make space for self-care. When I say self-care, I am not talking about bubble baths. I am talking about the deeper inner soul work. The real shit.


Applications close May 10th.

You yearn for:

  • Clarity

  • Spaciousness

  • Confidence

  • Connection

  • Purpose


You put so much energy into your career, family and relationships it would feel nice to not have to think about anyone else or the never-ending to-do list for just a day.


You want to hear your own voice so that you can untangle your identity from your career and the various “roles you play.”


There is a yearning inside of you for something outside your comfort zone. A way for you to get clarity on the questions that keep spiraling in your mind.


You are maxed out. The only solution you can think about is quitting your job.


According to the American Psychological Association, “Psychological science has revealed that long-term stress creates risks for a variety of mental health challenges, may make us feel more sensitive even to daily hassles, can have broader impacts on our general life outlook and goals, and affects the body’s physiological response to stressors in ways that have notable implications for our physical health.”


Chronic stress is hard to evade in this chaotic world. That’s why we need to develop new resilience muscles to continue putting on our oxygen masks.

One where you feel a sense of realistic spaciousness in your mind and your calendar.


One where you can gently face the thought patterns clogging you from clarity and peace.

One where you feel connected to a sense of self so that you can show up and be more present for your community.


There is a solution and it doesn’t require a week’s worth of vacation

Join me on the magical Whidbey Island, Washington.

Friday, June 21st- Sunday, June 23rd.

Registration starts at $1,100

By spending a weekend away, we will let the gifts of nature, nurture us. 


You will enter a highly curated and cozy space to allow insights to unfold in a way they don’t naturally unfold in our busy modern day lives.


According to research, silence and strengthening our mindfulness muscles will support you



With a combination of solo introspection, group discussion and mindful movement, you will tap into your authentic self. 


You will say goodbye to screens (for two nights) so that the pings and dings of your phone, the phantom vibrations and the endless tabs open on our computer screens can can disappear from your mind and nervous system.


Instead, you will cleanse and clear congestion in your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual body so that you can get the answers you’ve been looking for.


On this retreat, all of the details will be attended to so that you don’t have to. You get to solely focus on being and not doing. 


You will feel empowered by getting to know yourself in a whole new manner that will help you grow in your personal and professional life. 


Over the course of the weekend you will:

  • Unplug from the noise of technology to restore your batteries

  • Nourish your body with delicious anti-inflammatory foods to help soothe your cell

  • Connect to your inner wise self in the most loving ways

  • Slow down to create ease within your nervous systems

  • Feel empowered to know you can do challenging things



    This retreat is a weekend away that you won’t need to recover from. Your body will be writing you thank you notes for prioritizing her. 


Included in this retreat is:

  • Two 1:1 coaching sessions to support you setting intentions for your retreat as well as integrating insights post retreat

  • Sleeping accommodations for two nights 

  • Delicious and colorful vegetarian meals + snacks, tea and coffee. 

  • Currated giftbags 

  • Guided mindful movement classes

  • Guided meditations

  • Guided Journaling

  • Guided group discussions 



I know your mind needs something to visualize so here is a High Level Sample Schedule.

A detailed schedule will you before arrival. 



Friday:

You will arrive to the beautiful property on Whidbey Island, Washington btw 2 pm - 5 pm PT. Be welcomed with healthy snacks and goodie bags in your rooms.

You will have time to settle in, relax and explore the property. Even enjoy an afternoon swim in the lake.

The retreat will officially begin this evening with movement, meditation, dinner and our opening circle.  



Saturday: (Day of Silence)

We will have a full day devoted to training our mindfulness muscles through a combination of guided and self-guided practices. 

Included in these offerings will be guided sitting meditation, walking meditation, mindful eating practices, mindful movement (a unique combination of Pilates, yoga and barre techniques) and journaling. 

At the end of this day, we will break silence with a group discussion to debrief our noticings and learnings. When we connect in community in this way, we learn so much about what it means to be a human. 



Sunday:

We will have morning guided practices before our closing circle and saying goodbye at 11am.

I can’t wait to be your guide through this weekend retreat. There are only 8 spots open to maintain a small and intimate container.

If this is your first retreat, watch this to learn about my experience:

What you will leave this retreat with:

 
 

Our Centering space

Frequently asked questions

  • As long as you have an open mind and curiosity to practice meditation, all levels of experience are welcomed. On this retreat, you will be guided in various types of formal mindfulness practice (ie. sitting meditation, walking meditation, lying down meditation and standing). You will also be guided with various types of informal guided mindfulness practices (ie. mindful eating practices, movement practices, writing practices, listening and speaking practices)

  • Saturday will be devoted to the practice of silence. However, I will still be offering teaching through spoken word. More details on how this process unfolds will be shared during orientation for this retreat.

  • As the date approaches, you will receive a complete packing list. Think comfortable, cozy, weather-appropriate and simple. There is no need to dress to impress on this retreat.

  • We ask that retreatants leave as much of their technology at home except for whatever you need for traveling. Starting Friday evening until Sunday goodbyes, we ask that technology not be used on the property.

  • We ask that all retreatants turn off their phones and let themselves unplug fully. We encourage you to create a communication plan with loved ones at home so that they know when you can be contacted.

    An emergency contact number will be provided if a family member needs to contact you during the retreat. This structure supports you to unplug and focus your attention on yourself entirely

  • Travel arrangements to Whidbey Island are not included in the retreat rate. However, I am happy to try and coordinate ride shares. To get to the retreat, you will take a beautiful ferry ride to Whidbey Island and a short drive (20-minute) near the town of Langley.

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