During each retreat, you will be provided with directions to visit a range of beautiful places in nature in the Mt. Shasta area. You will have the gift of spending  nourishing private time to walk, reflect and journal about your experience and learnings during the retreat. Many of these nature locations are not vigorous at all, so you can choose to spend time communing with places of beauty that work best for you and your body.

Cancellation & Refund Policy – A Woman’s Way of Awakening Retreats

We understand that life happens, and plans may change. Below is our cancellation and refund policy for both the Receive and Embody retreats to ensure clarity and fairness for all participants.

Refund Deadlines:

• Receive Retreat (July 18-20, 2024): Cancel on or before May 18 to receive a full refund minus the $100 booking fee.
• Embody Retreat (September 11-14, 2024): Cancel on or before July 11 to receive a full refund minus the $100 booking fee.

Cancellations After the Deadline:

• If you cancel after the refund deadline for your registered retreat, you will not receive a refund unless we are able to fill your spot.
• If we fill your spot, you will receive a full refund minus the $100 booking fee. (We will do our best to fill your spot.)

If We Cancel the Retreat:

If we need to cancel the retreat due to unforeseen circumstances, all participants will receive a full refund.

Weather & Environmental Conditions in Mt. Shasta:

• Rain: We will meet indoors and take shorter excursions as needed. Bring an umbrella, and we’ll make the most of the experience!
• Smoke or Other Natural Hazards: If environmental conditions such as wildfire smoke make it unsafe to gather in person, the retreat will shift to a live, online Zoom format, and each participant will receive a $250 refund.

Thank you for understanding and for being a part of this transformative journey!

There is no scheduled group activity on the day before we meet until we start the retreat. However, many places around the area are fun, safe, and easy to explore.

As for Monday, other participants will likely stay longer in the area and be interested in venturing out together.

When you register, we'll send you a packet with recommended activities and food venues in the area.

The meals included with each retreat will be organic, gluten-free, and primarily vegan (with some dairy options on the side). They will also be delicious! Upon registration, you will also be asked to complete a questionnaire that includes dietary restrictions. We will do our absolute best to accommodate your needs.

Yes. The theme of these retreats are all about creating more honest, fulfilling, and intimate relationships. Some women will be single and desire a mate. Other women will be already in a relationship and want to enhance their partnership.

We recommend you fly into Medford, Oregon, or Redding, California, and rent a car. Both airports are approximately 75 minutes from Mt. Shasta. You may find better rates flying into Sacramento or San Fransisco and driving 4 - 5 hours to town. 

Registration for each retreat will be capped at 14 people. For many of the activities, the full group will be together. For others, we will be in smaller groups.

First and foremost, these retreats are about connection to self, and there will be time in the schedule for solo contemplation. That said, most of the structured time will involve interaction with other group members. However, at the beginning of each retreat, we’ll create, discuss, and agree to community guidelines to create a safe container for everyone.

You should have a car as the retreat center is 2 miles from town and most lodging. Optionally, you can hire a local taxi. We will be carpooling for our nature excursions and will ask some participants to be the drivers. When you register, we would be happy to assist you in finding another registrant to share a car and/or lodging.

While I cannot predict the age range of the participants this year, the last women's retreats had participants in their 20s to 70s. This multi-generational gathering brought richness to our sharing. You are a Goddess at any age! 

Upon registration, you will receive a list of items we recommend you bring. No special equipment is needed. You'll need everyday items such as a water bottle, walking shoes, jacket, sun hat, sunscreen, swimsuit, and a sacred item for the altar.

There are no lodging or camping options at the retreat home. However, when you register, we’ll send you a list of our favorite hotels in the area. Some great Airbnb options exist, and campgrounds abound. Finding affordable lodging in Shasta will be easy in the summer. Also, if you'd like to share accommodations with another retreat participant, we will do our best to introduce you to others. 

We ask that there is no drug or alcohol consumption on the premises or during the nature excursions.

Yes. Both retreats are for you if you have a woman's body and identify as a woman. All sexual orientations are welcome.