a deep reset, and a rebirth
curated retreat experiences – to slow down, reset, and be guided through deep transformation, ritual & ceremony, and initiations into true embodiment of yourself
take a moment to imagine…
• finally giving yourself time to fully unplug from technology
• attuning to a grounded embodied state
• feeling wonder in immersion with nature
• starting – or finishing – meaningful creative projects
• ritually releasing old parts of yourself and inviting in the new
how would it feel to…
• embark on a transformative journey carefully designed to help you slow down and reconnect with your inner self.
• allow yourself to be held, witnessed, and guided through profound moments of personal growth, receiving a nurturing space for self-discovery and healing.
• experience the power of a retreat container, offering you a sanctuary for transformation and initiation into new and empowering facets of your being.
• enter sacred space where you can pause, reflect, and emerge with a renewed sense of self, ready to embrace life’s journey with clarity, purpose, and a deeper connection to your truest desires.
i’ll be here as your guide
we live in a time of remembering the importance of initiations – how our ancestors relied on certain rites of passage to mark the phases of life.
but most of us are not being guided with initiatory holding or teachers to help us find our confidence and true vision.
in my life, this meant that i bumbled around, creating haphazard circumstance that forced me to transform. it was super messy… not at all like graceful rites of passage.
then i found guides to help hold space through the major changes in my life, and i felt so fortunate for their support of my initiations.
much of our culture sets up the expectation that we do it all alone – but we actually do not have to go through metamorphosis alone.
after all, the cocoon is connected to the branch, which is connected by roots into the earth! hardly any aloneness in that.
this is why i host select individuals for private immersions.
it is extremely powerful to be witnessed in a transformational moment – to be held in tenderness as we enter, simmer, and emerge from a cocoon.
there is nothing like having real eye contact and being seen in our newness.
and, it is deeply vulnerable to let someone hear who we are claiming to be and our intentions – but when we have another listening to our declarations it makes the change more tangible.
this is the place of returning home to ourselves.
will you join me?
welcome to your
curated intensives – to be held and guided through deep transformation, ritual & ceremony, and initiations into new parts of you
a guided container for deep healing & renewal
opening ritual
opening ritual
every retreat begins with a ritual to open the sacred space of the container. i will lead you through an invocation of the elements, directions, animal and ancestral guides, along with offerings made to the land to set your intentions.
deep dive
during the bulk of the retreat time, we dive deep. perhaps your deep dive is all about rest and renewal, or maybe i guide you in a ceremony for a specific type of healing. this is highly customized and curated to meet your goals.
integration
integration
a spacious integration period follows the main work, which may include time in nature, guided movement, or other embodiment activities that support you in anchoring the transformation you have called into your life.
closing ritual
in gratitude, we will close with a ritual similar to the opening, marking what has been shed while celebrating what has been received. i may also invite you to an additional offering of gratitude when you return home.
what’s included
half-day retreat
best for locals, you will be provided with the retreat, plus a local organic meal
full-day retreat
best for michigan residents – a full day includes the retreat, plus meals, snacks, and plenty of tea
multi-day retreat:
available for all – includes airport rides, meals, lodging, plus pre- and post- virtual sessions
throughout your retreat, receive…
• deep compassion for your wounded parts
• deep safety for you to find what you need for yourself
• deep listening and channeling (more than having an agenda)
• all healing modalities & shamanic tools
• connection with nature
choose your theme:
healing or renewal?
a healing-focused retreat may include:
• experiential shadow work
• exploration of the “god-wound”
• emotional release of anger, fear, and/or grief
• inner child guided process
• ancestral healing with family constellations
• rebalancing of masculine / feminine polarity
• cultivation of your unique spiritual foundation
• ceremony to foster connection with your Higher Power
a renewal-focused retreat may include:
• space to just be during a mindful nature hike
• relaxing personalized sound journey
• attunement to safety with embodiment tools
• guided meditation and introspection journaling
• teachings with fern & herbal medicine
• somatic and cyclical living methods
• a nurturing heart activation process
• vocal or creative channel opening
• a celebratory cacao ceremony
private retreat testimonials
mfc
Before working with Aria, I felt an aching desire for a depth of spiritual journeying and knowing that I had not yet experienced. Aria created and provided that space, in which I expanded, evolved, and transformed in ways I had not before experienced, all while feeling safe, held, and respected. It is a gift to work with someone who embodies the vastness of the self work and study they have done themselves, and is also so “human” and relatable, and also to be held with such care and courage.
asa
Aria guided me through the deepest healing process I have been through – one that was essential for my development, and for the health of my relationship with my partner. She is a truly skilled and nuanced facilitator who embodies the work she shares. She brings a felt sense of safety, presence, and fun to every step of the journey. I highly recommend working with her.
laurel
Aria led me through our work with a confident and compassionate hand, and I felt so much support from her spiritual foundation while working within my own traditions.
nic
Aria is a gifted guide and healer – she approaches her craft with confidence and solid direction while displaying comfort with the unknowns this process naturally entails. From my very first phone call with Aria I sensed her commitment to this work. This certainly showed in her preparatory care and ongoing aftercare. Aria is intuitive, yet organized and planful. This allowed me to trust in the process and freed me to heal in dramatic ways. Since my care with Aria I have been able to continuing my healing journey with agency – while showing up with more vitality and presence for those I serve.
simon
On retreat with Aria I have felt both gently held and free to listen to what wanted to unfold. She always offered options and was precisely attuned to my energy in the spirit of supporting what was in service to healing, restoration, and integration. Aria is truly a worldclass retreat guide: self possessed, well-resourced, spiritually embodied, tuned in, and a clear channel.
final thoughts
if you feel the call to reconnect with your deepest self, and release any stuckness preventing you from moving through this next initiatory life moment, big change, or transition, i invite you to click the button below to connect with me directly.
express your intentions for this retreat, then we can meet on the discovery call. if it’s a fit, we will reserve your dates.
now is the time to close the chapter you’re in, and call forth self-love with a renewed vision.