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Movement Retreat with Ecstatic Dance & Yoga on the Mendocino Coast
From September 26–28 (Friday through Sunday), the Sacred Feminine community welcomes women ages 20+ to the redwood forests of Mendocino for a weekend where movement becomes medicine and rest becomes renewal. Across two nights, this Movement Retreat blends yoga, ecstatic dance, mindfulness, and playful group connection. Every activity is an invitation, not an obligation: you may step fully into dance, linger in stillness, or rest in journaling.
Secure your place via the Sacred Feminine booking page and browse more opportunities on the Spirit Camp Retreats calendar.
This retreat is designed to remind you that you are both rhythm and repose. Whether you are seasoned in yoga or curious about free-form dance, the weekend honors your pace. The invitation is to listen inwardly and let both motion and stillness shape your healing.
Queer-Inclusive Spiritual Retreat with Mindfulness & Group Process North of San Francisco
This September 26–28 (Friday through Sunday), Spirit Camp in Mendocino welcomes women ages 20+ into a circle designed for safety, authenticity, and belonging. The Sacred Feminine Retreat invites participants to explore yoga, meditation, writing, and group process—but always with choice and consent at the core. The retreat is intentionally queer-inclusive and LGBTQ-friendly, celebrating diversity while offering a container where every voice matters.
Secure your place through the Sacred Feminine booking page and explore additional dates on the Spirit Camp Retreats calendar. Booking link: Sacred Feminine.
The heart of this weekend rests in shared mindfulness practices and group process. What unites the circle is not identity alone but the commitment to presence, play, and deep respect for each participant’s autonomy. This is more than a Queer-Inclusive Spiritual Retreat—it is a sanctuary where “yes” and “no” are equally honored.
Wellness Retreat for Women with Yoga & Ecstatic Dance on the Northern California Coast
Over one luminous early-fall weekend—September 26–28 (Fri–Sun)—the Sacred Feminine community welcomes those who identify as women (ages 20+) to a sun-dappled forest gathering that blends yoga, mindfulness, free-form dance, writing, and a gentle, invitational group process. The intention is simple and profound: to nourish your nervous system, restore your sense of play, and help you feel at home in your own body. Your “yes” and your “no” are both honored, always. Reserve your space on the Sacred Feminine page (bookings via the facilitators) and explore additional dates on the Spirit Camp Retreats calendar.
Book here: Sacred Feminine · Full calendar: Spirit Camp Retreats.
From the very first session, we keep a steady thread through the primary intention: this is a Wellness Retreat for Women. You’ll encounter yoga practices designed for real bodies, mindfulness that meets you where you are, and ecstatic dance that invites your inner rhythm to rise. Across two nights and three days, rest is not an afterthought—it’s the hearth fire of your renewal on the Northern California coast.
Embodiment Retreat with Yoga & Mindfulness in Mendocino, California
If you’ve been longing to come home to your body with tenderness, the Embodiment Retreat at Spirit Camp offers a weekend of gentle return—yoga, mindfulness, movement, singing, writing, and invitational group process, designed for those who identify as women, ages 20 and up. Held September 26–28 (Friday–Sunday), this gathering is hosted by best friends and collaborators Dr. Hillary McBride and Lisa Gungor, the co-creators of Sacred Feminine. Learn more and reserve your spot via the Embodiment Retreat listing on the Sacred Feminine page, or browse the full calendar at Spirit Camp Retreats. Over two nights, in the hush of redwood forest wellness retreats on the Northern California embodiment retreat coastline, you’ll be invited to listen for your “yes” and your “no,” honoring self-leadership with care.
The way of the sacred feminine, as envisioned by your facilitators, is a weaving of what was never meant to be apart: mind and body, vulnerability and power, the intimate present and the vast unknown. Each activity is optional and invitational, honoring the agency of your nervous system and the wisdom of your pacing. This is a playful, down-to-earth weekend—affectionately known as “grown-up lady camp”—where transformation sits beside laughter, and tenderness is welcomed as a teacher.
Somatic and Spiritual Retreat in the Redwoods: Movement Rituals and Sacred Council near San Francisco
There is a moment when your body says: It’s time to come home. Not to a place—but to your own presence. Symposium: The First Gathering is a somatic and spiritual retreat in the redwoods designed for those craving deep embodiment, sacred ritual, and heartfelt community.
Held from November 4–9, 2025, this six-day immersion near San Francisco offers soul-deep healing through movement, nature-based ceremony, and sacred council. Rooted in the wisdom of the nervous system and the call of the spirit, this retreat invites you to remember who you are—through sensation, stillness, and shared story.
With practices like somatic movement, sacred council, breathwork, and earth-based ritual, participants are guided into grounded presence and emotional clarity. The experience takes place at Spirit Camp Retreat Center in Mendocino County—an inclusive, forested haven that merges somatic science with spiritual depth.
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Creative Expression and Embodiment Retreat in California with Intuitive Art and Ecstatic Dance
If you’ve been craving a space to move without rules, paint without judgment, and reconnect to your body’s own wisdom, Symposium: The First Gathering invites you to step into an immersive playground of creative expression and embodiment.
Taking place November 4–9, 2025, this six-day embodiment retreat in California is made for feelers, visionaries, and seekers who want to unlock the art and movement held within their bodies. No training required—just curiosity and a willingness to let go.
With a focus on intuitive painting, journaling, ecstatic dance, and creative ritual, the retreat offers a safe and spacious container for personal expression. Think paint-streaked fingers, wild barefoot twirling, and quiet moments of reflection as you write, draw, and breathe your story into form.
Set in the redwood sanctuary of Spirit Camp Retreat Center, the environment mirrors the energy of the experience: alive, grounded, inclusive, and full of creative potential.
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Personal Growth Retreat for Life Transitions Featuring Symbolic Side Quests in the USA
When life calls for a bold next step, the best answers are often whispered by your inner world—not shouted by the outside. Symposium: The First Gathering is a retreat for life transitions and personal growth, designed specifically for adults navigating change—career shifts, endings and beginnings, creative rebirths, or quiet inner reckonings.
Held November 4–9, 2025, this six-day transformational journey unfolds in a sacred arc—mirroring the classic mythic path: departure, initiation, and return. The retreat experience draws deeply from symbolic narrative, embodied ritual, and forest-based ceremony to help you uncover your own way through.
At this life transition retreat in California, guests explore personal myth through creative exercises like side quests, journaling, movement, and sacred council. You won’t just reflect on your story—you’ll step into it, live it, and return changed.
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Transformational Somatic Retreat in Northern California: Rituals & Narrative Myth-Making Among the Redwoods
Are you standing at a threshold in your life—feeling the pull toward something deeper, yet unsure how to cross? This transformational retreat in Northern California offers a mythic, soul-sparking immersion where personal growth meets creative ritual. Symposium: The First Gathering takes place from November 4–9, 2025, a six-day sanctuary for seekers 18 and older ready to explore their stories through somatic healing, sacred council, and symbolic expression.
Designed for those facing creative pivots, spiritual longing, or personal change, this retreat for personal growth in California invites participants to access emotional clarity, intuitive wisdom, and inspired vision. Guided by a circle of expert facilitators, the week includes immersive practices like guided visualization, storytelling yoga, womb ritual, ecstatic dance, and narrative "side quests."
Set within the lush redwood forest of Spirit Camp, the experience delivers not only transformation—but deep reconnection to your essential self.
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Journey Within: Dance and Embodiment Retreat Featuring Meditation Near the Bay Area
Step beyond the ordinary and into a Redwood oasis where dance, mindfulness, and gentle ritual unite. The Witches In The Woods: A Yoga and Dance Retreat is a Dance and Embodiment Retreat designed to rekindle your connection with the natural world, your own body, and a circle of supportive women. Hosted at Spirit Camp, this immersive experience unfolds just a few hours north of San Francisco, making it a movement and self-discovery workshop near San Francisco unlike any other.
If you yearn for soul-stirring dance, guided meditations beneath towering Redwoods, and witchy fire ceremonies, read on. You’ll discover how to breathe fully, move freely, and embrace the wisdom your body holds.
Energy Healing & Breathwork Training California: Get Certified to Facilitate Breathwork
An immersive journey into Energy Healing Training California style awaits you amid ancient Redwood forest groves and the coastal splendor of Mendocino. From June 27 to July 5, 2025, the Healer Training: Breathwork Levels 1-5 (this transformative retreat) offers an eight-night, nine-day intensive where you’ll explore dynamic breath-based modalities, subtle energy work, and deep community bonding. Led by David Elliott and held at the serene Spirit Camp Retreat Center, this program is designed for both seasoned healers and those entirely new to energy practices. Before we dive in, be sure to check out our full retreat calendar to see additional events happening throughout the year.
Joyful Sober Retreats USA, with Creative Expressions in Mendocino County
Tired of the party culture or searching for a restful space that honors clarity and well-being? Sober retreats that emphasize artistic expression and community support might be your answer. SHINE: Remember Your Brilliance, Reclaim Your Vitality is a women-only retreat offered from April 23–28, 2025, in Mendocino County, weaving together art, movement, and Redwood forest serenity. For more events centered on substance-free transformation, explore Spirit Camp’s retreat schedule.
Empowered Women’s Healing Retreat San Francisco California in Mendocino
Are you longing to reignite your self-confidence and sense of connection? Step into the transformative embrace of a women’s healing retreat that celebrates free-movement dance. From April 23–28, 2025, SHINE: Remember Your Brilliance, Reclaim Your Vitality invites you to Mendocino’s Redwood forests—just a short drive from the Bay Area. If you’d like to explore more women-centered programs, visit the Spirit Camp retreat calendar for additional options.
Empowering Northern California Meditation Retreat in Mendocino
If you’re seeking a restorative space that blends Insight Meditation, playful community, and Redwood forest charm, our Northern California retreat may be precisely what you need. From April 23–28, 2025, SHINE: Remember Your Brilliance, Reclaim Your Vitality welcomes women to Mendocino for five days of introspection, creative exploration, and nature-infused rejuvenation. Curious about other Redwood-rich programs? Browse the Spirit Camp retreat calendar for additional offerings throughout the year.
Soul-Stirring Enneagram Retreat California, A Redwood Sanctuary
If you’re craving profound self-discovery amidst awe-inspiring natural surroundings, look no further than retreats in the redwoods. SHINE: Remember Your Brilliance, Reclaim Your Vitality is a women’s-only Enneagram gathering held from April 23–28, 2025, at Spirit Camp in Mendocino County. Here, you’ll explore the Enneagram’s insights under the shelter of towering Redwoods—an experience that merges personal transformation with nature’s own potent energy. If you’re curious about other upcoming programs, check the Spirit Camp retreat calendar for more details.
Somatic Breathwork Training Retreat and Energy Healing, California Coast
Is your mind, body, and spirit longing for an immersive journey into the heart of Northern California’s Redwood forest? If you’ve been searching for a deep, integrative approach to healing and personal growth, look no further than the Healer Training: Breathwork Levels 1-5 (this transformative retreat). From June 27 to July 5, 2025, this somatic breathwork training experience unfolds in breathtaking Mendocino, offering a holistic curriculum that blends conscious breathing, Energy Healing Training in California, and meaningful community connection. Before exploring how you can claim your spot, be sure to check out other life-changing getaways on the Spirit Camp Retreats calendar—your gateway to year-round healing programs.
Nurturing Healing Retreat North America with Somatic Practices in California
Are you longing to step away from life’s daily chaos and immerse yourself in a restorative, nature-infused haven? Join us for SHINE: Remember Your Brilliance, Reclaim Your Vitality, a healing retreat USA option that blends somatic practices, communal support, and Redwood forest tranquility. Taking place from April 23–28, 2025, in Mendocino County, this gathering offers a supportive environment for emotional healing, creative exploration, and personal transformation. Want to see our full calendar of retreats? Browse this transformative retreat list at Spirit Camp.
Life-Changing Transformational Retreat USA, Featuring Playful Adventures in California
Are you searching for an immersive experience that taps into both your playful spirit and your deep desire for personal growth? Look no further than SHINE: Remember Your Brilliance, Reclaim Your Vitality—a transformational retreat where healing, connection, and fun are woven together in the magnificent Redwood forests of Mendocino County, California. Running from April 23–28, 2025, SHINE invites women to rediscover their innate brilliance through somatic practices, spirited group games, and heartfelt community. If you’d like to explore more transformative gatherings, head over to the full retreat calendar on Spirit Camp’s website.
Immersive Creative Expressions Personal Growth Retreat USA
Are you craving a transformative journey that blends art, mindfulness, and a sense of childlike wonder? Look no further than SHINE: Remember Your Brilliance, Reclaim Your Vitality, a Personal growth retreat nestled within the Redwood forests of Mendocino, California. Happening from April 23–28, 2025, this event offers daily creative exercises, movement sessions, and authentic group connections. For more details on other upcoming gatherings, visit this transformative retreat calendar at Spirit Camp.
Revitalizing Somatic Healing Retreat USA with Free-Movement Dance
Have you been longing for a holistic experience where body, mind, and spirit converge in a nurturing, nature-rich environment? If the answer is yes, then SHINE: Remember Your Brilliance, Reclaim Your Vitality may be the Somatic Healing Retreat that sparks the transformation you seek. Taking place from April 23–28, 2025, in the enchanting Redwood forests of Mendocino County, this immersive getaway combines mindful movement, creative expression, and community support into a single, life-affirming journey. To explore more retreat options at Spirit Camp, check out this transformative retreat calendar and envision which gathering resonates with your personal growth path.
Enneagram Retreat with Somatic Practices on the Northern California Coast
If you’ve been searching for a structured yet soul-nurturing Enneagram Retreat, look no further than SHINE: Remember Your Brilliance, Reclaim Your Vitality. Running from April 23–28, 2025, this intimate gathering on the Northern California coast invites women to delve into the powerful Enneagram system, combined with somatic healing techniques. For more immersive programs, browse this transformative retreat calendar from Spirit Camp.