I went to a yoga retreat in Costa Rica many years ago. On the four hour bus trip from San Jose to the retreat center, Samasati
my yoga teacher, Purusha asked us to create a yoga name that we would
be called for the week, something we aspired to be. I saw a butterfly
and thought how beautiful, fragile, strong and transformational it was.
That's what I aspired to be. However, I longed to be enchanted and
create enchantment for others, thus, Enchanted Butterfly.
Since
2000, I have facilitated Women's retreats in the mountains 70 miles
north of Los Angeles. It's an enchanted mountain community referred to
as "The nearby faraway place" and the best kept secret in California.
When you are in Pine Mountain you feel like you are thousands of miles
from a big city. Founded by our fearless Chumash brothers and Sisters,
Pine Mountain is nestled between two mountains that create very powerful
transforming energy for all who visit.
The goal for
my retreats is to create enchantment for all who attend. I never promise
transformation, although it happens more often than not. The
enchantment starts when you arrive, continues with the greeting of the
other women, the room you stay in, the food you eat created consciously
and lovingly by Chef Joe, the yoga with SunJay and the silent hikes in
the magical forests. Enchantment is felt by all.
I want to share some thoughts from some of the women who have attended the retreats in the past:
"The
Fearless Women Retreat is an experience not to be missed! I was able
to attend a Fearless Women Weekend hosted by Mary Ann Halpin and Joe
Croyle and continue to be amazed by the transformation that took place.
The weekend itself was very special and I felt very nurtured, a real
break. But the power really became apparent when I saw how it opened
my eyes to who I am and where I am at in my journey. How often do you
get to look at yourself from a different perspective? I walked away
from the retreat knowing that I had seen where I was personally on my
journey and even better, being OK with it. Healing, enlightening, soul
feeding and nurturing - if you need this in your life, I highly
recommend the Fearless Women Retreat Experience!"
Rebecca Metz, Minnesota
"An amazing experience with amazing women! Perfectly planned for body, mind and soul rejuvenation.
One of the best retreats I've ever been to."
Rose Pagonis, Chicago
I
am honored to hold the space and create enchantment for all who attend.
I am looking forward to these next two retreats in August and September
and know that they will be a treat for those who welcome enchantment.
To sign up for your own enchantment experience:
Fearless Women Mountain Retreat: fearlesswomenglobal.com/retreats
