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
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.