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.
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Join us in reimagining a “ReVillaged” and nourishing version of Motherhood (with wholeness as our goal, vs. happiness or perfection)
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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
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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.
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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).
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SAMPLE SCHEDULE (9:30am-5:30pm)
9:30 - 10:00 Opening Circle and Introductions
10:00 - 11:45 Gentle-Restorative Yoga/Yoga Nidra/Conscious Dance/Song
11:45-11:55 Break
11:55 - 12:30 Intro & Discussion on retreat theme
12:30 - 1:15 Lunch (provided)
1:15- 2:30 pm Walking sensory meditation + Personal Reflection time
2:30-3:00 Guided Journaling
3-3:15 Break and Snack (provided)
3:15-4:30 Facilitated Circle
4:30 - 515 Final Yoga/Meditation
515-530 Closing Circle
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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 open for women & non-binary folks with yonis
ABOUT THE FACILITATORS
Miriam Dowd-Eller
Miriam is a momma to one hilarious toddler, and has a background in Massage Therapy, Yoga, contemplative dance & somatic movement, group facilitation, and holistic postpartum care. Her movement classes are slow, gentle, feminine and nourishing. 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, is momma to one elementary aged kiddo, and 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 2024
9:30-5:30
Winter | January 28th
Spring | April 28th
Summer & Fall Dates TBA
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Sliding-scale $70 - $150.
In order to reflect our values of accessibility, please pay what you are able - we would love for you to attend! Please contact us if you are not able to afford this cost. Not required to attend multiple seasons, registration/price is per retreat.
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Extend your nourishing retreat
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OPTIONAL OVERNIGHT CABIN RENTAL
Use coupon code DAYLONGRETREAT25 for 25% off
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(We suggest staying Saturday night BEFORE the retreat for our free women's community song circle).
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 our online booking calendar. Use coupon code DAYLONGRETREAT25 for 25% off your cabin rental (booked separately here.)
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Cancellation Policy: 100% refund if canceled 7+ days before event.