Awaken Your Inner Compass
Join us for a 3-day women’s retreat in the heart of the Russian River redwoods, where nature, spirit, and community come together for deep transformation. Led by Abigail Bruce, this sacred journey blends intuitive healing, creative expression, energy work, and ceremony to help you reclaim your voice, power, and purpose. With nourishing meals, magical landscapes, and a circle of kindred spirits, you’ll return home grounded, inspired, and aligned.
August 1–3, 2025 | Northern California | Limited to 15 Women
100%
Success rate this year
Hosted by Abigail Bruce, ANP-BC, APHN-BC, RN, CHT, CLC
A 2-Night, 3-Day Retreat for Women
Theme: Discover your spiritual journey, voice, power, mission, and connection to community and the environment to live your best life. Navigate these unprecedented times through energy clearing, protection, intuition, nature mandalas, medicine wheels, creative expression, group healing, and a sacred ceremony circle honoring ancestors, guides, and nature spirits, all set in the magical landscape of Mount Tamalpais/West Marin/Pt Reyes National Seashore….
Location: Alice Eastwood Group Camp (Site B), Mount Tamalpais State Park, Marin County, CA, surrounded by redwoods, meadows, waterfalls, vistas, and fairy glen-like areas. Alternatives: Pantoll Campground, Samuel P. Taylor State Park, or West Point Inn (if available). Site B accommodates up to 25, ensuring comfort for 15 women with tents provided and space for group activities.
Dates: Friday evening to Sunday afternoon (specific dates TBD, e.g., a weekend in June 2025 for optimal weather).
Target Audience: Women aged 18-40, open to mild to moderate 1-3-5 mile hikes on clear guided trails, comfortable camping (bringing sleeping bag, mat, blanket, backpack), and seeking clarity, empowerment, and spiritual tools to thrive amidst global changes.
Retreat Overview: Led by Abigail Bruce of Integrative Mind Body, this retreat is a holistic journey to awaken your inner compass in the enchanting landscape of Mount Tamalpais. The redwoods, meadows, waterfalls, and fairy glens inspire wonder, play, and magic, enhancing spiritual practices, energy work, creative expression, and group healing. A sacred ceremony circle on Day 2, where participants dress up to honor ancestors, guides, and nature spirits at a spirit altar, fosters deep connection and reverence, with an optional photo opportunity. Private chefs provide nourishing meals, and a music circle, stargazing, and sunset experiences deepen community. All activities are optional, allowing on-site relaxation. Special guests—a Pilates teacher, poet, and self-care expert—enrich the experience, activating dreams, visions, and passions.
Retreat Schedule
- Arrival & Check-In at Retreat Venue
- Opening Circle & Energy Clearing Ritual in a Redwood Grove
- Farm-to-Table Dinner by Private Chefs with Sunset Views
- Music Circle & Poetry – “Finding Your Voice with Intuition”
- Rest & Reflection
- Sunrise Pilates with Guest Teacher & Energy Protection in a Meadow (Optional)
- Breakfast by Private Chefs
- Hike to a River Bend & Workshop – “Awaken Your Power & Define Your Mission with Medicine Wheels & Creative Drawing” (Optional)
- Lunch by Private Chefs in the Meadow
- Sacred Ceremony Circle – “Honoring Ancestors, Guides, and Nature Spirits” in a Redwood Clearing (Optional)
- Self-Care Workshop with Special Guest at the Base House (Optional)
- Dinner by Private Chefs with Sunset Views
- Workshop – “Past Life Regression & Navigating Unprecedented Times with Creative Writing” (Optional)
- Res
- Morning Meditation & Intuitive Movement at a River Viewpoint (Optional)
- Breakfast by Private Chefs
- Hike to a Redwood Grove & Workshop – “Living Your Best Life with Spiritual & Creative Tools” (Optional)
- Closing Circle & Celebration at the Base House
- Departure
Retreat Highlights
- Sacred Ceremony Circle: A dressed-up ceremony in a redwood clearing, with a co-created spirit altar honoring ancestors, guides, and nature spirits, fosters reverence and community, with an optional photo op.
- Russian River’s Magic: Redwoods, river bends, and meadows inspire wonder, with optional 1–3–5 mile hikes to sacred spots.
- Power of Circle: Emphasized in opening, healing, and ceremony circles, building community and spiritual connection.
- Cabin Experience: Rented cabins and a base house at a private venue (e.g., Dawn Ranch) ensure comfort for 15 participants.
- Private Chefs: Organic meals elevate the experience, served with sunset views.
- Music Circle & Stargazing: Foster play and wonder under the stars.
- Optional Activities: Flexibility to join hikes or stay on-site, ensuring inclusivity.
- Guest Teachers: Pilates teacher, poet, and self-care expert enhance grounding, expression, and well-being.
- Creative Exercises: Voice poems, medicine wheel drawings, past-life letters, self-care vision jars, and future self portraits activate passions.
- Energy Clearing, Intuition, Nature Mandalas, & Medicine Wheels: Tools to navigate global changes, grounded in the redwoods’ wisdom.
Logistics & Pricing
Cost: $999 (includes cabin or base house lodging).
Capacity: 15 women, accommodated in a base house for circle activities and rented cabins at a private retreat venue (e.g., Dawn Ranch, TBD).
Alternatives:
- AutoCamp Russian River: Yurt and cabin options, modern amenities, river access, suitable for base house and lodging.
- Boon Hotel + Spa: Boutique cabins, intimate setting, potential for exclusive group rental.
What’s Included: - 2 nights in cabins or base house.
- Meals by private chefs (organic, farm-to-table, dietary accommodations).
- Workshops, activities, materials (journal, sketchpad, crystal, art supplies).
- Access to a private Integrative MindBody community group.
What to Bring: Comfortable clothing (for Pilates, hiking, and ceremonial attire), hiking shoes, reusable water bottle, open heart.
Hiking Details: Optional 1–3–5 mile round-trip hikes on clear trails to meadows, redwoods, and river bends (e.g., Armstrong Redwoods trails).
Branding & Promotion
Flyer Design: Feature the Integrative MindBody logo with its spiral symbol, reflecting growth and transformation. Include the “Expertise.com Best Life Coaches in San Francisco 2024” badge.
Tagline: “Awaken Your Inner Compass – A Sacred Journey in the Russian River Redwoods”
Call to Action: “Schedule a Discovery Call to reserve your spot! Visit integrativemindbody.com or scan the QR code.”
Visuals: Earthy tones (blues, greens, golds) with images of the Russian River’s redwoods, river bends, women in ceremonial circle, and stargazing.
Why This Retreat?
The sacred ceremony circle, with a spirit altar in the Russian River’s redwood clearing, deepens the retreat’s focus on circle, reverence, and spiritual connection, aligning with your Integrative MindBody mission. The Russian River area’s magical setting, with a private venue’s base house and cabins for 15, supports hikes, group activities, and relaxation, fostering dreams, visions, and passions. The flexibility of optional activities, private chefs, and guest teachers ensures an inclusive, transformative experience, grounded in the redwoods’ and river’s wonder.
