A Women's Retreat of grief, voice & body reclamation held in sacred waters at Harbin Hot Springs. Ritual, rest & renewal await.

• Description

  What happens when we grieve together — not just with our minds, but through the body and voice? What if we could reclaim the parts of ourselves we were taught to abandon — the soft, the wild, the loud, the grieving, the sovereign?

  Join us for Return to the Waters, a 3-day intimate women’s retreat held at the sacred grounds of Harbin Hot Springs — where geothermal waters, ancient trees, and the song of the land will hold us as we remember who we truly are.

  🕊 This Retreat is For You If You Are…

  • Carrying grief — of people, relationships, dreams, or versions of self

  • Ready to release shame or trauma stored in the body

  • Reclaiming your voice — literally and spiritually

  • Longing to be held in sacred sisterhood and deep witnessing

  • Seeking rest, ritual, and return to your true self

• What to Expect

  💧 Retreat Offerings Include:

  • Silent waters rituals in Harbin’s sacred hot, cold, and warm pools

  • Sacred witnessing of grief, especially around the body and shame

  • Voice & breathwork practices to move emotion and reclaim sound

  • Singing as medicine to open the body and clear deep grief

  • Gentle somatic movement (morning optional sessions)

  • Journaling prompts and ritual practices for inner release

  • Dyad/ triad sharing circles to build soul-level connection

  • Optional nude soaking rituals for those reclaiming comfort in their skin

  • Sound healing journey in Harbin’s Events Center (public welcome)

  • Optional rest time, garden walks, or 1:1 sessions with Virpal (if capacity allows)

  💠 Why the Voice?

  So much grief lives beyond words. Singing — especially toning, humming, and vibrational sound — can move what the mind cannot reach. You’ll be gently guided in opening your vocal channel to soothe, release, and remember.

  You do not need to be a “singer” — just willing to explore the resonance of your own truth.

  🧘🏽‍♀️ Retreat Schedule (High-Level Flow):

  Friday evening – Soft arrival, optional soak, gentle opening circle

  Saturday – Waters ritual, grief writing, body & voice reclamation, witnessing circles, evening ritual

  Sunday – Final private closing circle, optional public sound healing, departure

  A more detailed itinerary will be emailed upon registration.

• What to Bring

  📦 What to Bring:

  • Journal + pen

  • Comfortable, layered clothing for warm days and cool nights

  • Bathing suit (optional as Harbin is clothing optional and most bathe nude)

  • Towel, sarong, flip flops or pool shoes

  • Water bottle

  • A small item for the group altar (e.g. flower, photo, stone)

  • Snacks or light meals (Harbin has a café, but bringing personal nourishment is encouraged. Avoid any glass containers as these are not allowed.)

  • Eye mask or shawl for sound healing

  • Yoga mat or blanket for sitting comfortably in the Yurt

  • Any sacred items for your personal practice or rest

  • Harbin Hot Springs is substance free, including alcohol