Women's Evolution
A weekend retreat for women
November 1-3rd, 2024!
Women desire connection with other women for a myriad of reasons...
To begin to fill your cup involves your own wisdom and is especially potent when that wisdom is reflected within a community of women that are dedicated to personal and professional growth for themselves.
There is a growing consciousness, an evolution if you will, of women remembering who they are and what they need in ways they never have had time and space to before...
Come join us, Women Who Are Up To Something and a community of women who are ready to rest, restore and allow for space and time to regenerate themselves. It's time for YOU to focus on your beautiful amazing Self. Time for us all to slow down, move our bodies, gather resources and play. To breathe deep and take in the present moment without urgency or feeling rushed.
We have created such a space for you, the evolving woman
Discover what elicits JOY within you... Feel into what energizes and excites you... what inspires you and gets your vitality up.
Gather new tools and practices for longevity, sustainability and resilience for everyday, and in the face of challenges.
Let other women serve as your reminder to look within to recover your deep wisdom and grace, to share vulnerably and to allow yourself to thrive in celebration and in the face of overwhelm and challenges.
Come connect, be inspired, build new friendships and find your playfulness in the peace and calm of the redwoods!
Release old habits, fears and beliefs that do not support your thriving!
In the company of other women we will all:
-Get to feel more comfortable in our bodies and expressing ourselves.
-Acknowledge our amazing qualities and unique gifts being affirmed by other women.
-Transform the heaviness and heartache of setbacks, challenges, overwhelm and anxiousness that have come from the past.
We have a circle of amazing women each year.
Women's Evolution 2024 will feature presentations on:
Speaking up to express the power of your passions.
Summoning your greatest potential to live courageously.
A vision walk to tap into your deep intuitive wisdom.
Art for healing and manifestation.
Tools and awareness for better communication.
Cultivating fierce self-love and more!
Choose what classes you want to attend throughout the weekend.
Massage and other services and magical goodies will be available for purchase to guide, support and encourage more grace and self care throughout the weekend*.
Delicious meals will be served from Friday evening dinner to Sunday lunch. Your accommodations are sweet and cozy at the Green Mountain Retreat Center where we will all be together, having meals and attending classes. These extraordinary grounds are available for you to explore and bathe in nature. All included in your registration.
*Personal services and a variety of products will be available for purchase in addition.
Classes to chose from are taught by women passionate about giving YOU resources, treasured tools and practices that they have dedicated their lives to because they know clearly, what makes a difference for women's healing, growth and evolution.
It's time girl.*
We look forward to sharing the weekend with you!
$799 shared accommodations
$899 single room
*This event is multi-generational and gender fluid for any woman who identifies as such, of all ages (min age 12 years).
Come as you are, this is not about showing up perfect nor having to perform or be something that does not fit your authentic self expression .
The weekend includes an abundance of classes to be presented by these incredible women. You can browse and choose what you'd like to experience, explore and learn more about... enjoy!
You are invited to follow up with presenters as they all offer professional services and events beyond our time together. Every woman offering her gifts is inspired to contribute to YOUR evolution for better health, fulfillment and joy!
Silvia Austerlic, intercultural educator, facilitator and consultant, founder of Senti-pensante Connections
The Art of Radical Self-Love: Healing into Wholeness with Fierce Self-Compassion
Jennifer Young has been working in the field of human development for over 35 years. She is skilled in business development, team building, training, public speaking, coaching, and event planning and management. She loves to bring women together in community and to help them see themselves
as the Superheroes they are, by teaching them how to tap into their Inner Strengths so they can thrive and live more fulfilled lives.
Vision Walk
'Vision Walk' will begin with a guided meditation where you will connect with your heart to ask a question. It may be anything for which you would like an answer. You can come prepared with a question, or let the question come to you during the meditation. Then you will begin your vision walk, going where your heart guides you. In the symbols of everyday objects you see as
you walk, the answer to your question will be revealed. You will know your answer did not
come from something you read about, nor from a friend or family member, and not from some other outer authority figure, but instead from your own inner wisdom.You will discover that you can tap into this inner heart wisdom at any time, to guide yourself in living your authentic and purposeful life.
Janet Janssen is a Life in Business and Speaking coach. She is a distinguished public speaker with Toastmasters International, coached at TEDx Santa Cruz 2024, is a board member of Leadership Santa Cruz, and assists teaching at Cabrillo College, Leadership & Supervisory Extension Program. She loves hiking, is a great-grandmother, and is hiking Mt. Shasta in 2025, again! janetjanssen.com jan
Empower Your Voice: Unleashing Your Speaking Superpowers
Our voices are powerful tools for expressing our true selves, especially in business. Public speaking is not just about delivering a message; it’s about connecting with your audience on a deeper level for heartfelt engagements. People often do not remember what we say in a speech as much as how we make them feel.
This session will help you improve your speaking abilities, from dealing with nerves and fears to structuring your speech. It will leave you with a toolkit that empowers you and confidently represents your brand.
Whether addressing a board meeting, presenting a PowerPoint, networking at events, or standing on stage, this session offers a unique opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals of speaking mastery, directly from TED TALK speakers and other seasoned professionals.
Discover the number #1 skill that experienced speakers know, and feel motivated by the fact that you, too, can master it.
Our session together is not just about learning practical tools but also about personal growth. It will guide you in recognizing the importance of authenticity, connection, and self-empowerment in how your audience perceives you. Your personal growth is valued and essential to us, and we believe in the power of your true self to connect with others.
Terry Williams, Ph. D. integrates a wealth of experience in adventure and nature based learning, coaching, leadership and organizational development in her work with people from diverse backgrounds. Her work focuses on strength-based experiential curriculum and facilitated programs emphasizing participatory processes, performance, and teamwork. She inspires and motivates people by providing creative and challenging opportunities for them to discover and share their gifts and talents to make a difference in their lives, families and the communities in which they live.
An Experiential Introduction to Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
NVC has been called the language of life-a model of speaking and listening from the heart; the language of compassion - a conflict resolution tool; a guide for personal development; and a spiritual practice. Whether it's your first introduction to NVC or if you are experienced, come reinforce skills of communication that foster respect and peace, connection and support.
Wendy Meg Siegel is a mixed media artist, in love with the process of creating. Her dedication to sharing her art and creative journey is an inspiration to others, encouraging them to explore their own relationship with creativity. She has published two gratitude journals, The Gratitude Habit and Parenting the Gratitude Habit and collaborated on the Amazon bestseller, The Creative Lifebook. www.wendymegsiegel.
Creative Visioning: Tapping Into the Power of Your Intention
What if you could create whatever you want in your life? What would you love to create? Who would you love to be? In this workshop we will step into the creative space of unlimited possibilities, allow our imaginations to soar, and our greatest wishes to rise to the surface to explore. Our journey will include creating with words, images, visualizations, and more. As with any creative endeavor, it’s important to remember that the gifts will be found in the process, in the steps of becoming who you want to be, and in the experiences of taking the actions towards your goals.
Talya Lutzker is a certified Ayurvedic practitioner, massage therapist, yoga teacher, and author. She's best known for imparting Ayurvedic wisdom that helps you put stellar self-care at the center of your life - no matter where you are in your health journey.
Talya offers Ayurvedic pulse readings, nutrition consultations, nourishing bodywork, and seasonal cleanse programs. Learn more at Ayurveda Every Day with Talya.
www.ayurvedaed.com
Kylie Strijek is a Certified Pilates Instructor based in Santa Fe, NM. After leaving her collegiate golf career with several chronic injuries, she discovered Pilates as a way to heal herself. Since 2017, she has been assisting clients to achieve their health and wellness goals. She is passionate about connecting people with their bodies through breath and mindful movement. Kylie loves to stay active teaching classes, on hikes and paddle boarding on the river.
Using Pilates to Let Go
Our modern lifestyles leave little time to connect back to ourselves in a meaningful way. Our typical movement patterns of sitting in front of technology can lead to poor posture and discomfort. Added stresses of everyday life store themselves in the body in the form of tension and stiffness. Pilates has an amazing power to allow us to release. Combining traditional Pilates sequences with specified breathwork and visualization, we will work together to release tension throughout the body while practicing stronger movement patterns. Through Pilates fundamentals, we are proactively reshaping our physical health, and the aesthetic changes are an added bonus!
Bernadine Rosso-Galarneau is an ontological and shamanic guide in Santa Cruz County. She hosts women’s retreats, offers transformational programs and sessions to support individuals. She has conducted hundreds in groups for deeply connective events since 1993. She is the founder of Women's Evolution weekend retreat.
Her Vision is to support the evolution of women as they lead the way for positive change and to plant seeds for higher consciousness and to create extraordinary collaborations with those in the world doing the same.
The True Wisdom Method
This practice is meant to support your thriving in all that you are up to!
Assessing your point of starting and where you want to be headed allows for more clarity as an ongoing practice.
When used consistently, this practice will increase your productivity while allowing you to experience more joy, ease and sense of accomplishment.
This Method can be used independently, working within a group and/or with coaching support.
Once you go through the practice, you can return to it repeatedly, asking the questions over and over at various points in your life and business with new insights gained every time.
Chrissy is a dedicated massage therapist, breathwork/sound medicine practitioner, and somatic coach. She takes a holistic approach that nurtures the WHOLE being, embracing the philosophy that true healing encompasses body, mind, and spirit. Chrissy is passionate about guiding individuals to reconnect with their inner selves and discover effective tools for managing stress, depression and self-esteem issues. Her gentle but powerful methods encourage individuals of all ages to slow down, tune into their body’s wisdom, and cultivate greater awareness. She is most at home in nature and her greatest joy is her grandchildren.
Immerse yourself in the soothing world of sound medicine! Her sessions include guided meditation followed by an exquisite sound bath, slowing down your brain waves, giving your mind, body, and spirit a unique opportunity to relax and integrate healing. All with the gentle power of vibrations.
Benefits include:
1. Induce a deep meditative state
2. Balance and align the chakras
3. Release tension and promote relaxation
4. Reduce stress and anxiety
5. Improve focus and clarity
6. Enhance emotional well-being
7. Support the body's natural healing processes
It’s time to tune in, bliss out, and let the good vibes roll! Group Soundbath will take place on Saturday evening. Individual sessions will be available as well!
Enjoy a wonderful massage as a part of your full retreat experience. We are delighted to have a wonderfully skilled, caring Massage Therapist who is available throughout the weekend!
Prices for Massage:
75 min for $170
90 min for $200
Catherine Calmels is a licensed massage therapist that has been specializing in therapeutic pressure point therapy since 2013. In 2017 she traveled to Chiang Mai, Thailand and became certified in Thai massage.
She incorporates Western and Eastern styles into her own technique. She helps her clients recover from past injuries to get range of motion back into their bodies.
Her intention is that clients feel a positive and definite difference from when they first walked in.
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*Deposits are non refundable. Remainder due before October 15th.
*Payment in full grants full refund with cancellation before October 15th.
