MOVEMENT. CONNECTION. STORY. SONG. STILLNESS
This retreat is for mothers of all ages and stages looking to fill their cup with self-connection, community-building, and normalizing the challenges of motherhood. It is for women who long to feel witnessed and validated, find companionship and kinship, and process our lives using timeless ways of healing.
Join us in reimagining a “ReVillaged” and nourishing version of Motherhood (with wholeness as our goal, vs. happiness or perfection)
You’ll love this retreat especially if you want:
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To have a whole day (or more!) of not being needed, clean up after no-one (besides yourself), and self-reflect.
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Sensitive and skilled yoga instruction and embodiment practices (that encourage self-compassion and real-ness vs. spiritually bypassing).
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Contemplative nature-connection and time to "just be".
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To feel like your grief and depth are just as welcome as your joy
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To deconstruct Modern Motherhood, dream into a “ReVillaged” version, and contemplate (together) the practical steps to get there.
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To reflect on the what the “meat and potatoes” of female friendships is to you, and find (or create) your wider mothering village.
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To take a little pressure off your partner or friends to meet ALL your needs for feeling seen, felt, and understood.
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Enjoy deep quiet and joyful laughter with other Soulful Mommas.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Modern Motherhood can leave women struggling with everything from social isolation, mood-disorders, and health challenges …to simply dealing with the near-constant ache for a more organic and effortless village for themselves and their families.
Through Movement, Sharing Circles, Stillness, Nature-Connection, and Song, these retreats will explore some of the qualities, mindsets, and tools you can use in your journey of “ReVillaging” (finding or building the support, community, friendships, and connections you dream of).
SAMPLE SCHEDULE:
Morning Session:
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Gentle/Restorative Yoga/Yoga Nidra/Conscious Dance/Song
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Presentation/Discussion of Retreat THEME
LUNCH: 12:30-1:30 (BYO Lunch. Tea/Snacks Provided)
Afternoon Session:
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Guided Nature-Connection, Journaling
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Facilitated Sharing Circle.
Infants in-arms welcome. We encourage you to have an additional onsite caretaker for at least morning portion of the day. Booking a cabin may provide you with an additional private and comfortable place for your baby and caretaker to enjoy during the day.
EarthWell Retreat Center is a welcoming place for BIPOC, LGBTQIA, and GNC folx. However, this particular retreat series is geared towards female bodied & identified mothers.
ABOUT THE FACILITATORS
Miriam Dowd-Eller
Miriam has a background in Massage Therapy, Yoga & Somatic movement, group facilitation, and holistic postpartum care. Her movement classes draw from womb yoga, somatic yoga, restorative yoga, yoga nidra, yoga for your ayurvedic body-type, Dancing Freedom, Interplay, Mind-Body Centering, and Authentic Movement. She loves sharing simple song meditations and chants to deepen her classes. Miriam currently facilitates these seasonal retreats, and offers massage therapy in private practice. See full bio: www.earthwellretreat.com/about
Emily Adama
Emily Adama, MSW, has been teaching mindfulness and meditation in various therapeutic and community settings for the past 8 years. She is trained in leading Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention. Emily has been a dedicated meditation practitioner for the past 12 years and is Founder/Director of EarthWell Retreat Center. During these retreats, Emily offers mindfulness-based nature-connection practices and more. See full bio here: www.earthwellretreat.com/about
COST & RETREAT DATES
SUNDAYS | 2023
Spring ~ April 16th (Invisible Labor & Boundaries)
Summer ~ July 9th (Sisterhood & "Mom-friends")
Autumn ~ October 1st
(Interdependence, Support & Companionship)
Sliding-scale $45- $125.
In order to reflect our values of inclusivity, affordability, and accessibility, please pay what you are able - we would love for you to attend! Not required to attend multiple seasons, registration/price is per retreat.
OPTIONAL OVERNIGHT CABIN RENTAL
To extend your nourishing retreat
KIND WORDS
“The overall vibe and pace of the retreat was wonderful. A great day spent.”
“The yoga/ meditation/ talking pieces. All very meaningful”
[I loved the] “Casual and organized, welcoming space”
SAVE YOUR SPOT
AT AN UPCOMING RETREAT
REGISTERING ONLINE: you will need to choose the exact date you want to pre-register for in the online booking calendar. Use coupon code DAYLONGRETREAT25 for 25% off your cabin rental (booked separately here.)
Cancellation Policy: 100% refund if canceled 7+ days before event.