Women . Embodiment . Transformation 

Riversong Lodge, Vancouver Island
With deep gratitude and respect, we acknowledge the beautiful land where Riversong stands on the traditional and unceded territory of the Cowichan Tribes (the Hul’q’umi’num people)  

Calling all maidens, mothers, matriarchs and crones...  

You are warmly invited to join us in this self-care retreat for women and those who identify as women.
We welcome you and Her in all of Her diversity of expressions.

~ Registration is now open ~

As the traditional marking of the end of harvest season, the Celtic festival of Samhain invokes both the celebration of summer's blessings as well as the invitation to turn inward. It is a time to gratefully reflect upon the abundance of the year as well as a time to begin to let go of what is no longer needed as we travel toward the dark time.

The thin veil between the worlds is lifted and connection with the spirit world is at its strongest. This is the perfect time to tune into the cycle of death-rebirth, honouring death as a precious part of life, to communicate with our ancestors and our loved ones who have died, and to bring light and compassion to the shadow parts of ourselves.

Embodied self-exploration and self-care practices are embedded throughout to support your healing process. Ritual and ceremony are the sacred catalysts. Nestled in a cedar and fir grove along the beautiful Koksilah river, nature cradles us as we deepen our connection to ourselves, to Spirit, and to one another.

Our weekend will begin with circle sharing, intention setting, and simple movement practices. Throughout the days that follow, we will gather for expressive arts processes, dance, medicine rituals and various integration practices. We will also be exploring periods of group silence and meditation.

An intake is required to attend.
Please reach out to learn more!

What’s Included:

  • Preparation Group Call

  • Loving and Safe Ceremonial Container

  • Two heart-opening doses of sacred plant medicines (Friday & Saturday)

  • Expressive Arts SoulCollage Process

  • Live Music Sound Baths

  • Ecstatic Dance Journey 

  • Activities to support feeling, expressing, being witnessed and held

  • Spaciousness to explore the adjoining river and forest, journal, take a bath or simply be... 

  • Professionally Catered Delicious Meals 

  • Accommodation at the beautiful Riversong Lodge

  • One-on-one support as needed

  • Preparation and Integration Circle Sharing & Practices 

  • Group Integration Call

  • Follow-up Integration Practices (and continued support if needed)

This retreat is open to a small group of women who are committed to inner exploration. We'd be honoured to hold space for your deepening... 

Registration and Intake

If you have any questions or are ready to reserve your place, contact Cedar. Please note, as part of the registration process, there will be a mandatory intake conversation. 

Additionally, we have two important calls scheduled to support your experience at the retreat. These meetings are essential to building and maintaining our collective container. Please mark them in your schedule if you plan to attend.

Preparation Call:
Monday, October 27th, 6:30-8pm

Integration Call:
Wednesday, November 5th, 6:30-8pm

Cost

Early Bird Rate until Sep 1st: $1444
Regular Rate after Sep 1st: $1,555 

Retreat cost covers comfortable accommodation (shared bedrooms and bathrooms) for three nights as well as three organic nourishing meals per day, designed to support your inner work: Thursday Dinner to Sunday Brunch.

A deposit of $444 is required to secure your place. Please send by an e-transfer to Cedar at: cedarmathias@gmail.com
 
*Retreat payment will be refunded upon cancellation until October 6th, minus $250 for admin fees. After October 6th, you can apply your payment to future retreats. 

Facilitators

Cedar Mathias, RRC, SEP  is committed to holding a gentle, accepting, compassionate, and trauma-informed space that invites people to connect with their inner guide and healer. She brings somatic awareness and co-regulation, safe touch, and a calm and curious presence to all of her therapeutic work. She also brings the knowledge gained through years of mentorship in ceremonial spaces, and training as a Psychedelic Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and Clinical Counsellor. 

Heidi Erhardt, BA, Dharma Leadership has been a workshop leader, educator, dancer, and meditator for twenty-five years. She brings a sensitive trauma-informed approach to all of her work and is devoted to creating a safe container that generates trust, depth of presence, and transpersonal growth for individuals and groups. Certified in SoulCollage®, Heidi works with the collective unconscious and archetypal intelligence. She has thirty-five years of plant medicine and ceremonial experience in various countries and has been trained as a Reiki Master, Herbalist, Aroma Therapist as well as in Psychedelic Therapy.

Retreat Testimonials

A truly magical experience. Heidi and Cedar craft beautiful retreats, with such attention to every detail for the mind, body and spirit. I felt nourished, safe and supported to delve into my personal work and embraced within a circle of loving women.
-Marilyn, BC, Canada

Certified Hypnotherapist & Consciousness Exploration Facilitator

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This retreat was one of the best decisions I have made in pursuit of self-care and exploring my personal growth. Heidi and Cedar are professional, experienced, and create a loving and magical space that allows participants to feel connected and safe to explore, heal, and be cared for. I feel like it was the perfect gift to myself.
-Bonnie, BC, Canada

Teacher, Permaculture Trainer, & Education Consultant