The Shape of the Journey
Before, during, and after
This retreat combines a full mindfulness-based program with a five-day residential retreat in the Dutch countryside, held at a ratio of one facilitator to every two participants.
The shape of the journey — from first step to ongoing support
A journey in three movements
The work begins long before the retreat and continues long after. Each phase is held with care, and each builds on the last.
Before
Preparation
Several weeks of group preparation
In group meetings of two to two-and-a-half hours, we get settled, learn to co-regulate with one another's nervous systems, and practice vulnerability and the art of letting go. This phase focuses on establishing or deepening mindfulness practice, and foregrounding compassion and our connection to ourselves, our bodies, each other, and the natural world.
- Mindfulness practice
- Nervous system co-regulation
- Vulnerability and letting go
- Connection to self, body, and nature
During
The Retreat
Five days in the Dutch countryside
Five days held with the utmost care for the sacredness of each woman's individual process, and our collective one. The days are shaped by the rhythm of the land and the needs of the group — with space for both depth and rest.
- Guided mindful movement
- Nature walks
- Sharing circles
- Creative activities
- Journaling prompts
- Breathwork
- Time in silence
- Freshly prepared meals
After
Integration
4 weekly online 2-hour sessions, followed by four months of monthly sessions
Weaving the insights of the experience into daily life so they can be carried forward. Held in the rhythm of the land, the retreat invites a felt reconnection — to our own bodies, to one another, to the earth beneath us, and to those who came before us.
- Group integration sessions
- Personal reflection practices
- Ongoing community support
- Invitation to the ongoing circle
One facilitator to every two participants
An intentionally small group will help increase the sense of group connectedness and trust, and everyone's healing journey will support yours, and vice versa. You and every woman in the group will be supported closely, personally, and with full attention throughout.
Practical Details
Practical Details
Dates
May 1—May 5, 2027
Early Sign-Up Rate
Until November 1, 2026
Full Rate
A limited number of need-based places are available. Please contact us for financial aid.