Retreats
Self-Care Weekend
3-day retreat held at Heaven and Earth Retreats in Banks, Oregon
Join me for a weekend of quiet reflection, healing, and rest. Many of us secretly crave that quiet time to set with our cup of coffee, breathe and be without distraction. This weekend is exactly what you need. Nurture that longing to set, without pressure, without distraction, or the tugs of that “to do” list. We are surrounded with noise and our inner wisdom is asking for quiet, silence, and rest.
Spring Retreat
April 24, 25, 26
The Optimal Living Spring Retreat offers you a place to drop in, to listen, to hear, to unravel the sounds, and to let clarity, direction, and peace rise from within. Your weekend will include amazing options to create the self-care you need, including the special gift of a personal Reiki session with Linda Soleil, an energy healing practitioner of 13 years.
Amenities
Outdoor amenities include a hot tub, two in-ground fire pits for gathering, meditative gardens, walking paths, and ponds, and a yoga barn with blocks, blankets, straps, mats, and meditation cushions available.
The indoor living space is equally inviting, with unique and creative spaces for gathering and being in solitude. If it’s rainy outside, curl-up by the wood-burning stove in the living room or relax in one of the reading nooks.
Rooms
Comfortable and “swanky chic” guest rooms look out towards the intentionally curated grounds and the magical evergreen forest.
Beds are topped with Tempur-Pedic mattresses and luxury linens. Bathrooms are shared and include double sinks.
Food
Meals are a work of art, with thoughtful attention to detail and glowing with love and care. All ingredients are fresh, locally sourced, and carefully selected to nurture your mind, body, and soul.
Five delicious meals are included in the retreat, as well as snacks and appetizers. All food restrictions can be accommodated but must be received no later than 14 days before the retreat.
Tentative Itinerary
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Friday
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3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Arrive
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6:00 p.m.
Dinner
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7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Welcome and restorative yoga
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Saturday
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7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
Morning therapeutic yoga and meditation
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8:00 a.m.
Breakfast
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10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Group self-care, nutrition, and mindfulness
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12:30 p.m.
Lunch
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1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Silent reflection, free time, and rest
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3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Personal Reiki sessions
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6:00 p.m.
Dinner
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7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Restorative yoga
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Sunday
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7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
Morning therapeutic yoga and meditation
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8:00 a.m.
Breakfast
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10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Group discussion and reflection
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12:30 p.m.
Lunch
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1:30 p.m.
Free to depart or remain for a while to walk and enjoy the grounds
What a gift you have given me to reach a point in my life where I truly feel happy, healthy, hopeful, and where I can say I actually like myself.
Self-Care Saturdays
You’ve taken care of family, work, life… It’s time to take care of you!
Mini retreats held at the lovely Witte Flower Farm
Third Saturday of every month | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Treat yourself and join me for an afternoon of self-care. Every Saturday is unique and will include aspects of…
- Meditation and mindfulness
- Floral creativity
- Healing and rejuvenating topics
- Restorative yoga
- Mindful eating and nutrition
- Relaxing in a quiet and beautiful space in nature
Melissa has such a positive energy, and she gives great tips to keep me centered throughout the week.