This is for women who are ready to say YES to sharing their soul sound into the world with impact.
Join a circle of women on their musical path who are ready to come together to express, empower, and expand our wild essence through sound activation, embodiment, and sacred ritual.
Walk away feeling deeply devoted to your heart song and confident in your authentic expression.
Come back to your primal voice
Connect to your muse
Create your music
In a sacred container of sisterhood
3 days / 3 nights in nature
Local/organic meals by Jenny Griffith
Join us July 5 - 8, 2024
in the Sierra Foothills by the Yuba River
Experience
Voice Activation:
Vocal Ascension Activation w/ Dejah Gomez
Embody Song (vocal + expressive arts) w/ Heather Christie + Arula
Culture of Song:
Singing the Bones w/ Lydia Violet
Movement Medicine:
Devotionals (Prayer & somatic dance with Arula) w/ Arula
Dance Alchemy with Kaiya Ashanti
Discovering The Body's Wisdom with Kaiya Ashanti
Ritual Ecstatic Dance w/ Heather Christie, Arula and the collective
Songwriting & Production:
Tuning into the creative spirit + empowering the innate unique w/ Diamonde
Sonic Sovereignty (Activating Your Artistry in Powerful Times) w/ Heather Christie
Ritual:
Cacao ceremony + soundhealing w/ Heather Christie & Arula
DJ Breakdown/Practice Session in Ableton & Traktor w/ Heather Christie & Arula
Community Song practice by the river
Optional add-ons:
1:1 Integration mentorship session w/ Heather Christie or Arula
1:1 Empowerment mini-photoshoot
The Space
We will be gathering in the Sierra Foothills along the Yuba River
Friday, July 5th - Monday, July 8th on beautiful private land nestled in the forest
Lodging
Tier 1: Sonic Priestess:
Scenic private room with queen bed ($2500) ~ limited
Save option: share a queen bed with a sister, save 30% (each pay $1600)
Tier 2: Sensual Nymph:
Shared yurt sleeping accommodation option in the Black Oak Bunkhouse ($1000)
Includes a short forest walk to this space
Tier 3: Forest Fairy:
Bring your own tent and camp on one of the 7 camping terraces throughout the property ($888)
Includes a short forest walk to some of these spaces
*Payment Plans available for all options*
Limited space. Group size is limited to 20 women!
Amenities
Exclusive group use of:
The Crystal Spa (Hot Tub, Sauna, Outdoor Soaking Tubs, Outdoor Showers, and Changing Room)
Indoor Strawbale Bath House: 2 private Deep Soaking Tubs and Rain Showers
Regenerative Organic Gardens and Trails Winding Through the Forest and Creek Area
The Madrone Hieron + the The Star Deck for Yoga, Dance, Ritual, + personal practice
Nourishment
You will receive (5) organic, local meals + drinks, tonics, snacks and treats prepared with love by Jenny Griffith & her team
*Vegan and Gluten Free options will be available, as well as meat options. We will work with any dietary restrictions you might have. Please let us know*
Sample Schedule
*Subject to shift
Friday July 5th
3 pm arrive
5:30 pm opening dinner
7 pm Cacao, opening ceremony, soundhealing
Saturday July 6th
7:30 - 9 breakfast/tea ceremonies
9-12 workshops (2)
12:30-3 lunch / rest
3-5 workshops (1)
5:30-6:30 embodiment sessions / free time
6:30-8 dinner
8-10 Community Ecstatic Dance ritual
Sunday July 7th
7:30 - 9 breakfast/tea ceremonies
9-12:30 workshops (2)
12:30-3 lunch / rest
3-5 workshops (1)
5:30-6:30 embodiment sessions / free time
6:30-8 dinner OUT ON THE TOWN
8-11 pm Elixart Moonbabe Show
Monday July 8th
8-9 Final embodiment class
10-12 Brunch + closing circle
12-1 Pack and depart
Teachers
Dejah Gomez
Arula
Diamonde
Lydia Violet
Heather Christie
Kaiya Ashanti
What Women Have Said…
I had an amazing time at the Empowered Expression retreat. Heather and Arula led a beautiful gathering in the beautiful Nevada City mountains where we were able to use our voices freely, express ourselves with no judgement, and feel open to the elements. I felt enchanted by how it felt so good to be out in nature, with other women, singing and dancing, and being a woman fully. Thank you for holding such beautiful space for us to have connections with the earth, with ourselves, and with each other. Deep friendships were formed and I will never forget my time here. I am excited to go again!
- Tia Marie
"Heather and Arula's retreat was a warm feminine invitation into the magic of music. It felt like a safe and connected container to explore this craft, and doing this in a beautiful location added to the inspiration."
- Lena Belle
“Attending the retreat marked a huge shift in my artistic expression and commitment to myself.
Heather and Arula bring their unique flavors to the program, and it was wonderful to be around the creative energy of other like minded creative women (and the food was delicious!)
I highly recommend this retreat - Heather and Arula are amazing coaches who demonstrate high skill levels and patience with their mentees.”
— Serena Malkani
