It’s time to Gather.
Gather the Women.
The Nourish Retreat
November 8-11th, 2024
Private Villa
Ladysmith, Vancouver Island
Gather The Women
Presents:
The Nourish Retreat.
3 nights and 4 days for you.
Come to nourish your body, mind and soul.
Why Nourish?
In the Winter, when we tune in to the rhythms of nature, we discover than is this the time to be turning inwards. To rest deeply to regenerate ourselves. If we watch nature for inspiration, we can see how the seeds that have been planted, lie dormant under the earth. Taking the rest they need to grow. Trusting that Spring will come and they will find the exact time to start to push through the earth.
Until then, they rest.
They trust in themselves and let go of what no longer serves them.
This retreat is a chance for you to do the same.
To rest.
To turn inwards.
To nourish yourself and allow yourself to be cared for deeply.
To learn practices that you can take home with you, to carry you through the Winter, into the Spring.
We will approach this through the elements and through body, mind, breath and soul.
The practices include:
Yoga
Breath work
Women’s circles
Cacao ceremony
Somatic body practices
Creative expresión
Rituals
The practices are for all levels of experience and abilities.
A whole magical long weekend……
Just for you.
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Earth
We will explore the elements throughout the weekend. Through our body, we will explore the element of Earth. Through yoga, somatic practices and Kundalini Kriyas we will ground into the earth. Listening to our bodies and the wisdom they hold.
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Water
The element of water is strong on this weekend. We sit infant of a private beach, with a view of the water throughout the house. For those wanting to explore cold dips, the ocean sits in front of us. For those who would prefer to enjoy the view from a hot tub on the balcony, this option is available too.
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Air
The element of air will be explored in a few different ways during the weekend. Through chanting and breath work, we will notice the gift of the breath and consciously use it to bring healing and awareness to our lives.
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Ether
Ether is the element in which everything happens and everything is possible. When women sit in circle, magic happens. We gather together to witness each other, journal, share and listen. This circle will have rituals included to honour the season of Autumn and to celebrate being together.
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Fire
Fire is associated with transformation, energy and illumination. It is the force that drives us towards transformation. It can be used to burn away that which no longer serves us, as well as purify our intentions. We will have a Cacao Ceremony, to honour and explore the fire within us.
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Nourishing food
Although not an element, food combines all of the elements and is always an important part of any gathering. The food will be homemade, vegetarian food, as locally sourced as possible. It will be from our business Greek on the Street and prepared by Thomas Piniaras.
The Venue:
A Private Villa in Ladysmith
What Makes This Special
The Venue
Set on 110’ of your own majestic oceanfront with incredible views of Thetis Island, Valdes Island, and Salt Spring Island. The magnificent daily wildlife sightings such as bald eagles, blue herons, orcas, seals and otters will remind you of all the beauty that surrounds us.
The Rooms
Perched above the ocean stands this beautiful, one-of-a-kind, 4 bedroom home with all bedrooms having their own en-suite bathroom. There are two decks and 3 patio areas to chose from with a hot tub on the top deck overlooking the ocean. There is a personal walkway that will take you down to the resident-only, private beach. The 13-foot ceilings with full floor-to-ceiling windows will take your breath away. The gym consists of few machines and an infra-red sauna. We promise you will be dazzled.
Our Spaces
Yoga Space, Hot Tub overlooking the ocean, infrared sauna, walkway to private beach ,games room, fireplaces and lots of space for private time.
Food
Nourishing vegetarian food that honours the season. Home cooked meals for your soul. The retreat will provide 2 meals daily to the guests. Dinner upon arrival day, brunch and dinner daily and brunch on the departure day.
Hot Tub and Infrared Sauna
The Villa has a hot tub outside, with a beautiful view of the ocean. Inside, there is a small infrared sauna, to help take the heat and nourishment to your bones.
Accommodation
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Shared Twin
en-suite bathroom
room shared by 2 people
Investment:
$850 per person
Private Room
Private room
En-suite bathroom
Investment:
$1050
Shared Triple Room
Triple room for 3 people
Ocean view
En-suite bathroom
1 double bed and 1set of bunk beds
Investment:
$750
Schedule
Friday Arrival: 4:00pm
Circles and food and hot tubs and swimming and ceremony and rest and yoga and all the things.
Monday Departure: 1:00pm
What’s Included:
Daily Somatic Practices
Breath work practices
Accommodation, shared or private rooms
Women’s Circle
Cacao Ceremony
Swimming and nature walks
Hot tube, infrared sauna and cold plunge
All meals
Sisterhood
FAQs
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Yes!
The movement practices will be for all levels and will include a number of different somatic practices, not just yoga. If you have never been to a Women’s circle and don’t know what to expect, rest easy. Women have been sitting around, talking about our lives for eons. You are more than welcome. Everyone shares exactly what they feel comfortable in sharing.
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Yes.
Please reach out to me at jonnilynfriel@gmail.com and we can work something out.
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Yes, I always send out an email asking people if they have a space in their car for people who would like to share the expenses and the ride.
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A $300 deposit must be made to hold your spot, and it must be paid in full by November 1st. A full refund is possible, minus a 15% processing fee, if requested by November 1st.
About me
I’m glad you are here. This retreat contains most of my passions and the things I hold dear in this world. I have been teaching Yoga since 2006 and it is truly a joy to be able to teach what I love so much. I am also shyly passionate about herbs and all the healing and care that they provide to the world. It’s a new field for me, but I have been studying herbalism for a few years now and just love to share what I know.
Then there are the Women’s Circles. It’s hard to describe what happens in circles.
In a way, I don’t want to. Because every circle is different, according to the Women who have gathered together.
But I do know this. When Women Gather together in Circle, there is magic. There is healing and there’s a deep listening that happens.
So listen to your heart for a minute.
Is it calling you to gather with us?
Come.
Your sisters are waiting to meet you.
