It’s been almost 3 years since we have been gathering as a community for Sacred Sisters! The wonder of co-creating together, witnessing each other, seeing our own healing and growth reflected in each other.

From the beginning, we’ve had a dream of an overnight Sacred Sisters retreat, and here we finally are! If you have been a part of our community, you may have a sense of how being in this sacred community impacts you. For us, something that stands out is the invitation into deeper authenticity, a more true and soulful expression of self which moves those around you toward their own authentic souls.

What we have nurtured and witnessed in our community is a belonging based in authenticity, a big difference from “fitting in.”

Together, we have co-created rituals, art, altars, dance parties, laughter, friendships, sweet moments, and community woven from the unique soul essence of many women.

Dream with us of a whole weekend of soulful being, belonging, connection, and expression, rooted in sisterhood. May you walk away with a deeply nourished, renewed, and re-inspired soul.

Nourish your Soul,
Weave in Sacred Community

Let’s get SOULFUL!

Everything offered during Soulful is invitational. We ask you to honor your needs. Let your soul guide you to participate in these experiences as you feel called.

Soulful Experiences:

Opening and closing rituals for creating intentional, sacred space together
Gentle yoga, breathwork, embodiment, meditation, and rest practices
Soulful and co-creative art practices
Medicine music circle for weaving sound, song, and voice
Guided eco-somatic sensory walk in nature
Dance party!
Improv games & opportunity to embrace your silly inner child
Cozy connection time drinking hot tea by the fireplace
Solo time walking in nature, reading, resting, journaling
Add on opportunity for a massage

Date: Friday, December 5 through Sunday, December 7
Arrival 4pm Friday. Departure 1:30pm Sunday.

Location: Blue Mountain Retreat Center, Knoxville, MD (about 30 min from downtown Frederick)

*This retreat is for women and is an LGBTQIA+ affirming space

What’s Included:

Spacious & cozy accommodations. Blue Ridge Mountain Retreat Center is a beautiful home with a spacious living room including a beautiful fireplace to cozy up to, big dining room table, and large kitchen. We will have a couple of single bed rooms available, as well as multiple rooms sleeping 3-5 people.
Dinner on Friday and Saturday evening, lunch on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, self-served breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings. Delicious, nutritious food taking into account unique dietary needs.
All activities listed above included. There will be a limited number of massages with resident massage therapist Beth Ehrhardt available for an additional cost.

Investment: We are offering a sliding scale in order to increase access to healing spaces for those who do not have the privileges of socioeconomic stability. If you have financial peace of mind, please consider a higher payment.

When paying in full, we can accept Venmo, cash, or check. If paying with credit card, there is a $20 fee. Payment plans are available only with credit card payment.

Receiver ($550): if you need financial support

Sustainer ($650): this is the rate that supports facilitators well for their time & expertise

Supporter ($750): this rate provides us extra support and creates more accessibility for those with less socioeconomic stability

SOULFUL Sign Up

First and Last Name

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Tell me about you!

We're so happy to have you! We'd love to hear a little about you and why you're excited for this retreat!

Payment Amount

What would you like to pay on the sliding scale?

Payment Plan

Please indicate below whether you would like to pay in full or with a payment plan. All payments must be made by November 7, 2025.

Payment Method

We can accept payment via check (in person or mailed), cash (in person), Venmo, or credit card. Please note for using a credit card there is a $20 fee added to your total. Please note if you want to pay with a payment plan, credit card is the only option. Please indicate your preference and we will follow up with an email to set up your payment(s).

Refund Policy

If you are unable to attend the retreat, your cancellation request must be received via email to sacredsistersfrederick@gmail.com. If cancellation is received 30 days or more prior to the first day of the retreat, you can receive a refund less an admin fee of $150. Cancellations received less than 30 days before the first day of the retreat are not eligible for refunds or credits. Paid registrations can be transferred to another individual.

I agree to this policy.

Dietary Needs

Please describe any dietary restrictions or needs you have (gluten free, dairy free, nut allergies, etc). Please note that the kitchen where we plan to get the food MAY CONTAIN trace amounts of peanuts, tree nuts, soy, milk, eggs, wheat, fish, or crustacean shellfish due to shared equipment.

Room Preferences

Most of the rooms at Blue Mountain are shared with 2-5 beds. There are two single rooms with just 1 bed which will be first come first served as sign ups come in. Please let us know your preference.

Roommate Requests

Is there anyone who you would like to share a room with?

Roommate Matching

Please let us know anything that would be helpful for us as we decide on roommates (e.g. do you like to stay up late or go to bed early, do you prefer fewer roommates or more or no preference, do you snore, etc).

Massage Option

A massage therapist will be on site throughout the weekend with a limited number of slots for massages. Her fee is $##. Would you like to book a massage? (Please note they are first come first served as people sign up).

Yes

Shared Agreements

We invite you to review these shared agreements for SOULFUL in the spirit of creating a sacred community space together. 1. Please limit your use of your cell phone during the weekend to solo time away from the group. As much as possible, we encourage you to keep your phone tucked away in your room on airplane mode. (Please note that the facilitators may be using our phones at times to take photos and videos). 2. Be kind and respectful of everyone - we won't all have the same opinions, communication styles, or relational capacity. Please embrace this diversity and keep an open heart and mind as you compassionately engage with one another. 3. Respect anonymity - Please don't share outside of this retreat experience what others share in the community circles without their permission. 4. Ask for what you need, say no when necessary - Please take radical responsibility for your well-being and communicate with us if you need help. Please listen to your body and choose your own adventure when it comes to what you participate in. 5. Walk your edge and push your comfort zone - Please practice with us as we widen our windows of tolerance to be vulnerable together in community, sharing even when it's scary, and trying new things! 6. This is an alcohol-free event. If you choose to bring your own cannabis, please be respectful of the house and the needs of others and partake mindfully outside away from the house.

I have reviewed and agree to these shared agreements.

Event Waiver

Before the event, each participant will be required to complete and sign an Event Waiver. Please review the Event Waiver here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dJ-RUeOZu9XqxFYe9QImCYORIJ2WTspf/view?usp=drive_link (Copy & paste link into new browser tab to read) (Please note - if you have any special needs around photo release, please let us know so we can accommodate) Check box if you have reviewed and are willing to sign this waiver before the event.

Yes I agree

Meet your Facilitators

Amanda Lucia, Embodiment Photographer & Facilitator
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Amanda Lucia is an embodiment photographer and space holder devoted to guiding women into their fullest, most liberated expression. She is passionate about cultivating belonging through co-creative ritual, nature immersion, song and sacred play. Learn more about Amanda’s work.

Carrie Dennison, Resting & Breathing Facilitator, Community co-creator, Self-Care Bestie
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Carrie is known as the queen of rest. She leads weekly yoga classes, offers a daily breathwork practice on zoom (with Alicia), and leads self-care retreats. Carrie also offers reiki healing and self care coaching, creating a space for people to soften, slow down, and reconnect to the body. Learn more about Carrie’s work.

Nicole Robinson, Somatic Coach
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Nicole centers the body and the nervous system in her work supporting people to heal, lead with their body wisdom, and live from their authentic nature. She offers 1:1 and group eco-somatic retreats that help people re-connect to the nature within and remember their kinship with Earth. Learn more about Nicole’s work.

Alicia Barmon, Mother, Facilitator, Weaver of Interbeing
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Alicia offers a daily breathwork practice on zoom (with Carrie) and a Breathwork Apprenticeship locally with the next round beginning this Fall. She also offers psychedelic somatic work to support ancestral and collective healing and liberation. Learn more about Alicia’s work.

Disclaimer: Please note that I am not a psychotherapist or medical doctor of any kind. I operate from the scope of a Coach in my Somatic Coaching work. If I see that additional support beyond my scope of practice is needed, I will refer my clients to seek support from a psychotherapist, doctor, or other licensed professional.