A Soft Place to Land: Interwoven Oasis Women's Weekend Retreat

What does it really take to rest, relax and rejuvenate?

We believe it takes a combination of our Nervous systems being regulated- shifting from fight or flight or shutting down and shifting into connection and safety. It also can take a deep knowing that you are resourced. Resourced by your community, your world, your inner strength and your vitality. In this weekend retreat, we will be exploring our Nervous Systems through the lens of the Polyvagal theory, inspired by the work of Deb Dana in her book Anchored. We will experience being resourced by creativity through artwork and connection to our Natural World- the Spirits of Land and plant beings. In a powerful meditation we will use sound and visualization to let go of inner blocks and allow in new energy, and we will connect with eachother around the fire to participate in a Fire ceremony focused on bringing in the balance of the Autumn Equinox. Of course, you will also be nourished by amazing food and have the opportunity to play, rest, receive a massage and have solo time if you choose!  

Join the Interwoven Oasis Community at this weekend retreat that includes:

• Workshops on Nervous system self care & expression through creativity
• Connecting with the Spirit of Land and Nature
• Fire circle & Chakra cleansing meditation
• You will have time to connect with others or free time to rest & play!
• 5 Delicious Fall themed meals 

Pricing:

2 nights in a private room with Queen Bed  ~ 555

2 nights camping (or community accommodations if weather is inclement)  ~ 435

1 Hour massage add on (available at specific times -link will be sent at registration)  ~ 120

Included: 5 meals, snack, tea & coffee.

* Upon registering here you will receive a confirmation email with payment links for each option. 

The details:

Arrive Friday night between 5-7 pm to get settled before dinner.

After dinner we will get to know each other around the fire.

On Saturday morning we will have a delicious breakfast, then go into a meditation led by Beth. 

Embark on an ancient and sacred journey through your chakras, coupling visualizations with the powerful vibrations of sacred beej mantras to harmonize and align your energy centers. Open the mystical gateways to self-discovery as you dive deep into the unique and transformative energies of each chakra.

Next we will be learning about the nervous system states based on the Polyvagal theory with Cassidy. Through breath and awareness we will explore within ourselves in a gentle yet powerful way. Learning about these states and your unique way of experiencing them can lead to more understanding of yourself and you can begin to know how to be with these sensations and eventually shift them. We will then express what we have discovered through the art medium of your choice. Having an outside representation of your inner experience can help you remember what you experienced and make it more tangible. It also can be fun and nurturing for your heart and spirit!

After a delicious lunch we will be opening to the resources of the Natural World with Shannon.

Nature spirit connection:

Together we will practice techniques for opening space and clearing "human clutter" in order to receive the messages of the surrounding natural world. We will practice engaging our clair senses and have the choice to engage in a  guided group or individual plant/nature spirit mediumship. There will be time for journaling and group sharing of the experience.

Next is Free Time! 

Some of you will choose to sign up with Laura Razia for bodywork during this time. 

"Deepen in your personal retreat experience with a one-hour massage & bodywork session. Unwind and relax your body, allowing stressors to fall away. Massage works on the body and nervous system to help restore the recipient to a more easeful state. This individual one-on-one time can enhance and help integrate the benefits of your overall retreat participation."

You will have several hours to explore the property, go to town or a nearby nature hike or just stick around and relax. Weather permitting the property does have a canoe or black innertubes to explore the Tomorrow River with.

• Hike at nearby park- Nelsonville Community Sanctuary, a 40 acre nature trail located just down the street
• Lake Elaine is just a 15 minute walk south or ride bikes along the Ice Age Trail. 
• We will be less than a 10 minute drive from Lake Emily.

Free time will lead into Dinner and afterwards Beth will lead us in an Arti Fire Ceremony,  a sacred ritual where we offer light to the divine, invoking blessings and purification for our minds and hearts through the transformative power of the fire. This special ceremony honors the fall equinox, symbolizing the harmonious balance between light and dark, inviting inner reflection, and embracing the natural rhythms of the season as we cultivate gratitude and prepare for introspection.

After breakfast on Sunday morning we will have a closing circle where we will get to reflect on the weekend and what we are bringing with us into our daily lives.

Check out is at noon. 

About our facilitators:

Tami Kubisz will be planning and preparing all the meals. Her love for brightening people's lives through good food will nurture us all weekend. 

5 meals with gluten free and vegetarian options will be served. Tea, coffee and snacks throughout will also be provided. 

Beth Farmer: Beth's 20+ years of experience in meditation and energy work, in addition to her roles as a Reiki master, meditation teacher, tarot reader, sound healer, and empath, highlight her expertise in holistic and spiritual practices. During this retreat, she will lead you on a transformative journey through your chakras and lead an Arti fire ceremony.

Laura Razia DiJulius of Soul Alchemy will be providing body work. Learn more about her here: https://www.soulalchemyllc.com/about.html

A link for massage sign up will be provided when you RSVP.

Cassidy Kirkpatrick: Cassidy has 10+years in the Vision field and is a Z health practitioner and Neuro Trainer. 

She's spent the last 25 years studying wellness and spirituality.

She also has certifications in breathwork and Healing Touch.

Her business is Whole Healthy & Heard LLC, she is also the founder of Interwoven Oasis. She loves to create spaces where people come together to heal, have fun and support each other. 

Learn more at : wholehealthyheard.com

Shannon Renne: Shannon is a clinical herbalist with 5 years of formal education in plant medicine and over 10 years of experience working with diverse bodies and needs, including addressing acute and chronic illnesses. She leads classes on herbal preparation, plant spirit and magic, along with being an experienced landscaper. 

Learn more at: herbanartisans.com