2024 Summer Goddess Retreat

Earth goddess summer retreatImmersed in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia, The Summer Goddess Retreat holds EXPERIENCES that open us to the wisdom of the elements. ⁣We connect with nature, and balance the earth, air, water, and fire within for more harmony. This retreat promotes emotional intelligence and awakens our lives through deep embodiment, inner reflection, sacred play, and women empowering women!

Join a diverse circle of women who share the desire for deep connection with self, nature, and supportive sisterhood.

The Location... Floyd, VA. Soak in the beauty of Anahata’s facility located in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains along the Little River, one of the oldest rivers in the world. Enjoy the hot tub and trails. The majority of this retreat happens outside on the River Stage, the Great Lawn, and in the forest “dining room”.  Check out the beautiful facility. Anahata Education Center

The Workshops… Yoga and movement at the goddess retreatThe Summer Goddess Retreat offers six workshops, each focused on an element, and also includes yoga classes, bonfire gatherings, and an opening and closing ceremony. Workshops are held by experienced facilitators weaving yoga, dance, meditation, breathwork, partner work, group sharing circles, journal writing, and song. Spaciousness for personal downtime is also integrated into our program. 

The Schedule…

Arrive Friday, July 11th between 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Depart Monday, July 14th between 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

(Booking another night is an option for restful integration.)

 

The Food… Be nourished by colorful organic meals inspired by an array of cuisines.Summer Goddess Food spread

The Tickets…

Ticket price includes 4 days of workshops, vibrant food, a spectacular facility, and lodging.
( Massage is available for an additional cost )

Free Cancellation until June 1st. After June 1st a half refund will be given.  After June 23rd no refund will be given, however 50% of the ticket price will be credited towards a future Goddess Retreat.

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Sacred Ceremony

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Goddess Drum circle singing

“𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢 𝘯𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘶𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐’𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 – 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦.”                                    – 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭𝘢 𝘔𝘤𝘎𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘬, 𝘓𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘉𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦⁣ ⁣

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We welcome female-identified people of all colors and faiths who seek connection and growth.⁣ ⁣
⁣ 💧Be Replenished by Water⁣ ⁣ 🌎 Stabilized by Earth⁣ ⁣ 💨 Inspired by Air and⁣ ⁣ 🔥 Transformed by Fire⁣
Private sessions in massage, reiki, sound healing, and a goddess photo shoot are offered for an additional price. 

Retreat facilitators

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Katie Wells

Katie Wells MFA, director of the Fall Goddess Retreat, guides movement experiences for embodied love, authentic expression, unknotting the psyche, and collective unity. She is a dance artist, embodiment facilitator, professor, and founder of Interweave Conscious Movement®. Influenced by somatics, Jungian psychology, and spirituality, Katie offers transformative courses, private sessions, and seasonal Goddess Retreats.

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Rachel Troyer

Rachel has a rich history of working with women. She is a Midwife Assistant, tending to her client’s safety and empowerment as they give birth at home.  She believes that healing transformation is possible when one is held in loving and capable hands, with trust in the inherent wisdom of the body.  For over a decade she has helped to guide and create sacred space for a monthly women’s circle, and for children’s festivals in Floyd.  A nature lover, Rachel holds a B.S. in Environmental Science, and also practices Reiki and Craniosacral Therapy which will be offered at the retreat.

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Margie Scott

Margie is a Master Certified Retreat and Life Coach, with additional training in Deep Ecology work, Conflict Resolution, Laughter Yoga, Non-Violent Communication, and group process formats. Her work is informed by a passion for the life-affirming health of Earth and all its inhabitants. Margie is presently involved in Elder Care and stewarding her land as a 1st-time home-owner while also enjoying yoga, hiking, dancing, and porch time with friends.

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Leia Jones

With a degree in Dance and Choreography from Hollins University, and a teaching certificate in Hatha Yoga, Leia’s personal practice is rooted in the unification of yoga and dance. Through this combination she brings mindfulness to movement inspiring us to quiet the mind, come deep into the body, and connect to our joyful-spirit.

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Ashera Rose

Ashera seeks to cultivate connection and beauty through the awakening of the heart, creative expression, and intergenerational community celebration. She is an interfaith minister, mentor teacher of the Dances of Universal Peace, author and teacher of art of peace curriculums, Reiki-Sound healing practitioner, Connection Practice Coach, and lifelong songstress and dancer. She currently is the Retreat Guide and Head Facilitator of retreats and events at Anahata Education Center. 

 Testimonials

“I have never felt this embodied and it feels so good!” -Shimila K

“I experienced such profound breakthroughs, opened locked doors to my heart, and was bathed with loving support from attending goddesses. I feel cleansed and ready to continue my life’s work…” – Jessica Valles

“The facility was so beautiful and the grounds were kept natural and very healing. Meals were wonderful, fresh, nutritious, and so colorful.” –Valhalla Depillo

“I am an introvert and connecting with others can be stressful but also vital. Katie approached these meaningful interactions in a way that felt safe and did not overwhelm me.” – Rhiwena Slack

“This work changed my life!” – Leah Deluzio

 

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Participant Interviews from the Fall Goddess Retreat 

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