Harvest Retreat

You just need to arrive. The rest is done for you.

There will be gentle movement, restorative yoga, yoga nidra, guided meditation practice, time for rest and walks in the woods along with lots of other things that you will love.

Here is the agenda with a few more details.

Friday

Arrive and settle in with your welcome gifts and plenty of snacks.

At 4pm we will gather for our opening circle, setting an intention for the retreat, supported by a deep relaxation practice.

We will share a guided sense and savor walk on the way to dinner.

After dinner Friday we will open into silence and our evening circle.

It is a friendly silence, more spacious and healing than you can imagine.

Friday evening practices includes a guided meditation that offer you an experience to connect and gather your personal harvest. Then we will create personal vessels to hold and honor our good work.

We end Friday with a restorative yoga practice and dream tea.

Saturday

We begin with movement and a quiet walk to breakfast enjoying the morning sun and fresh air.

After breakfast we will gather for breath practice and somatic awareness, connecting breathing as an act of self love and a way to shift energy in the body.

There will be some special activities before lunch weaving together the intentions of the retreat and your practices of noticing and honoring your work.

After lunch we will gather again for our final circle, sharing a ritual to support the release of that we no longer need and celebrate and protect the spaciousness required for rest.

We will come out of silence gently and close the ritual with a sweet farewell practice.

Checkout will be Saturday at 3pm

Check out 2:30pm

Food -

All food restrictions can be accommodated! Please list them on your registration.

The center has a great culinary team that will make delicious meals for our group.

Meals are included in your registration.

Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast and lunch.

There will be water, tea and coffee at Living Waters but please feel free to bring your favorite snacks and drinks - there is a refrigerator at Living Waters.

Accommodations - We will be at the Living Waters house at the Carol Joy Holling Center in Ashland, 27416 Ranch Rd, Ashland, NE 68003

There are 10 rooms with a twin bed and 2 with a full size bed. All the bedrooms have handmade quilts, a small writing desk and a window to frame the trees. There are two shared showers and two shared bathrooms and vanities. The double beds are first come first serve so please email me your preference.

Cost

Register before midnight September 12th

Early bird pricing - $450

Register after September 12th

Regular pricing - $550

Deposit and Cancellation Policy

A $200 deposit is required to reserve your spot. Deposits are non-refundable.

Full refund of retreat balance (minus deposit) available for cancellations made before September 25th.

50% refund of retreat balance available for cancellations made after the 25th.

No refund for cancellations made within 24 hours of the retreat start date.

What to bring

Comfortable clothing, layers, comfy shoes. Pj’s, toiletries, extra pillows.

Snacks, favorite drinks, anything that makes you feel cozy and cared for.

Yoga mat and cushion if you have them, light blanket/wrap and a journal.

Leave the laptops at home!

Where do we go to eat?

We will take most of our meals in the dining hall. It’s a short walk from the Living Waters house. There is also a shuttle for anyone who would like it and they will take us if it’s raining.

I need some specific accommodations, who do I talk to?

Please reach out to me, keelliaguevara@gmail.com. I will work with you and the awesome team to make sure you are comfortable.

The showers and bathrooms are all ADA compliant with room for mobility devices, shower chairs and pull up bars. The shuttle is available for taking participants to and from the dining hall. There will be chairs for all participants to use for our circle sessions.

What is Keellia’s retreat experience?

Keellia has been leading retreats for over 10 years. She is a skilled facilitator and able to draw from her vast knowledge and experience to create something truly unique. She has attended several retreats, including two five day silent retreats.

Can I make payments?

Yes, once you register and pay the deposit of $250 you can make 2 payments for the remaining balance.

Can I pay in full?

Yes you can pay in full, if you end up cancelling for whatever reason the $250 deposit will be deducted from your refund.