The Emergence Retreat - for women in mid-life
Be added to our waiting list for November 2023, Begur, Spain
““Dear Pleasing, I’m leaving you for Pleasure.””
Dear mid-life woman,
It is with great pleasure I can share with you that we will be hosting the next emergence retreat once again in November 2023 -
You can be aded to the waiting list for this intimate retreat with a maximum of 12 partcipants.
The Emergence Retreat is a collaboration between myself and Lara Heppell from "All Woman" fame.
Between us, we have over 40 years of teaching experience and have led many retreats in various locations over the years. As perimenopausal women we both share the view that mid-life transition can be a powerful portal for transformation getting to know ourselves a new, embracing change, emerging strong, empowered, and connected to our innate wise woman wisdom and all of the power that brings.
This retreat is an incredibly nurturing space for women at all stages of their peri-menopause/ menopause journey, whether you are looking for support to help prepare you for what lies ahead or for where you are right now. The Emergence Retreat is a space to share, learn and explore a variety of activities and practices together and importantly take as much rest as needed.
This often tricky, confusing, and sometimes mighty challenging transition is made easier when we can draw from a compassionate and understanding community and a well of resources, and knowledge.
“This retreat was a life changing weekend, it has filled me with a sense of hope and a sense of possibility for this next stage of my life. Never underestimate the power of your offering. It went deep into my heart.”
The Venue
Our venue is pretty dreamy, a beautiful minimalist, eco and sustainably built villa overlooking one of the prettiest beaches in the Costa Brava. It has a beautiful heated wooden floored practice space with views out over the ocean.
Accommodation is in 10 shared bedrooms with a 100 per cent natural materials and furnishings. The villa is comprised of 2 large chill out and living spaces, with an open fire and indoor and outdoor dining areas, A salt water pool looks out over the ocean for those of you that fancy a refreshing winter dip.
Mediterranean gardens surround the venue and beach and forest walks are accessed by foot directly from the venue.
Sunshine in Costa Brava in January? often yes! and soaking up some winter rays is on the schedule.
The venue is a little over 1hr 30 minutes from Barcelona airport and the same distance from Perpignon in France.
With easy access to pretty coastal beaches and the historic town of begur it is really beautifully situated and beautifully peaceful out of season.
The Team
Lara Hepell is a Doula, Well Woman Yoga & Mizan therapist, , pre- and postnatal yoga trainer, a senior yoga teacher and teacher trainer, somatic & intuitive movement teacher, women’s circle facilitator, women’s health and menstrual cycle awareness educator.
Jo Kemp, is a highly experienced Senior yoga teacher and Menopause Yoga Teacher, a skilled Yoga Therapist and Teacher Trainer specializing in Breath work and Nervous System training. A somatic movement enthusiast and teacher her work is trauma informed.
Our massage therapist Michelle is also an experienced retreat leader and has been a body worker for 20 years. She will be offering Therapeutic, Relaxation & Facial Massage to support deep relaxation and rejuvenation.
Everyone on our team is in the experience of peri menopause!
Whats Included
*Three days of nourishment and complete restoration.
In a spectacular venue overlooking one of the prettiest coves in the Costa Brava, with access to beautiful walks and lush nature.
* A beautiful fusion of practices including Somatic Movement, Yoga Nidra, deeply nourishing Restorative and Menopause Yoga, soothing Breathwork for menopause and practices for healthy bones and pelvic wellbeing..
*Plenty of time for open sharing with our women’s circles, womb space massage, informal presentations and informative chats on all things menopause around the dinner table.
* Opportunities to explore creative expression in a variety of forms, including dance, intuitive movement, photography and journaling..
*An invitation to relax deeply, to respect the pause in menopause, enjoying time in great company and time to be fully with yourself.
*Therapeutic full body and facial massage to support deep relaxation and rejuvenation with our highly experienced therapist.
*Healthy and nutritious food with an emphasis on hormone balance, bone health and supporting the menopausal microbiome.
*Post-retreat, a pack of recorded practices, reflections and guides on the various subjects that we have explored during the retreat so you can continue to feel supported once you return home.>
*Through everything we explore together we hope to guide you into a deeper connection with your own inner wisdom so that you may leave feeling a new sense of autonomy and intuitive ability to make wise choices for yourself that will nourish and sustain you through this time of your life.
In a nutshell
This retreat includes accommodation, tuition, workshops, all meals, 3 dinners, 3 lunches/brunches, access to tea/coffee and fruit, all equipment, towels and tuition, post-retreat pack, etc.
The retreat does not include, transport to and from the venue, travel insurance or massage therapies.
The Retreat Experience
We’ve compiled a really beautiful fusion of practices including somatic movement, Yoga Nidra, deeply nourishing restorative and menopause yoga, soothing breathwork, and practices for healthy bones and pelvic well-being.
Included are Womens circles and womb massage, opportunities to explore ceramics, photography, and journaling as self-expression. Informal presentations and informative chats around the dinner table on all things from HRT, supplements, bone, and womb health.
We hope through everything that we will explore together to guide you into a deeper connection with your own inner wisdom so that you may leave feeling a new sense of autonomy and intuitive ability to make wise choices for yourself that will nourish and sustain you through this time of your life.
Post-retreat you will receive a pack of recorded practices, reflections, and guides on various subjects that we have explored during the retreat so that you can continue to feel supported. Ongoing one-to-one support is available from us after the retreat if you feel that might be needed for any specific concerns you have. We know this journey can be confusing and we will gladly hold your hand when you feel it's needed, you don't have to take this journey alone!
