A small women's retreat combining breathwork, somatic practice, nervous-system education and one-to-one healing rotations, with vegetarian Ayurvedic meals and time in nature.
Start by introducing yourself and asking about dates. The team will discuss a 15-minute discovery call, suitability and preparation. Ask for venue, meals/accommodation, schedule, deposit and cancellation terms before accepting an offer. This is a wellness retreat, not medical care.
Escape to stillness
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What the days look like
A sample outline from the program document. Times shift slightly on the day, and the venue is shared on the discovery call.
Day 1 · Friday — arrive and root
- 4:30 PM
- Arrive, settle in and connect with the land
- 5:00 PM
- Opening circle on the deck and intention setting
- 5:30 PM
- Forest grounding meditation
- 6:30 PM
- Ayurvedic welcome dinner — vegetarian, warming spices
- 8:00 PM
- Fire ceremony and sound bath with crystal bowls and chimes
Day 2 · Saturday — dive and release
- 7:00 AM
- Morning breathwork and embodiment session
- 8:00 AM
- Nutritious breakfast — warming grains and herbal teas
- 9:00 AM
- Workshop: understanding the nervous system, with polyvagal exercises
- 11:00 AM
- Individual healing rotations — bioenergetics scans, energy healing and tuning forks
- 12:30 PM
- Ayurvedic lunch, then free time for journaling in nature
- 2:30 PM
- Subconscious clearing workshop with guided NLP and MER processes
- 4:30 PM
- Guided forest walk and tea ceremony
- 6:30 PM
- Sacred dinner
- 8:00 PM
- Rebirth ceremony and evening sound journey
Day 3 · Sunday — rise and integrate
- 7:00 AM
- Sunrise yoga and somatic practice
- 8:30 AM
- Nourishing breakfast and closing reflections
- 10:00 AM
- Integration workshop: anchoring the lessons into daily life
- 12:00 PM
- Closing fire circle and gratitude ceremony
- 1:00 PM
- Light farewell picnic
- 3:00 PM
- Departure
Ask the Solivana team
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Frequently asked
What is the difference between the 1-Day Intensive and the 3-Day Immersion?
The 1-Day Intensive teaches the RESET Architecture and includes one deep reset session. The 3-Day Immersion is a multi-day wellness retreat with multiple breathwork sessions, energy healing, and integration support.
What is the difference between a RESET retreat and a biofield tuning retreat?
RESET retreats are built around breathwork, somatic practice and HRV discussions. Biofield tuning retreats are built around tuning-fork work developed by Eileen McKusick, held on and just off the body. Both are wellness practices, not diagnosis or treatment.
Is the Return to Stillness retreat only for women?
Yes. The Return to Stillness three-day retreat is held for 8 women. The other retreats are open to anyone who fits the container.
What happens after I apply?
You will receive a 15-minute discovery call to confirm mutual fit. If accepted, you will receive payment and preparation instructions.
Do I need prior experience with breathwork?
No. Retreats screen for readiness, not experience. If you have never done breathwork, say so in your application. It changes how we prepare you, and you are welcome either way.
Why is it an application rather than a booking?
Groups are small — from four to eight people, depending on the retreat — and the work is deep. We screen so that everyone in the room is safe and ready, and so the container holds for all of you.
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