Paths to Belonging
A two-day journey to explore what it means to truly belong — to others, to yourself, and to the world around you. Come ready to reflect, connect, and step into deeper understanding.
$550
WolfWhale Retreats (Julia Yates and Cortney Arnold) and Tona at Wild Life Refuge have curated a two-day experience of community and union. During this retreat, we will take you on a journey of exploration. As a group, we will uncover what true belonging means and how we can live in alignment and authenticity.
Schedule
Welcome to Belonging
When's the last time you felt like you belonged? Not because of what you do, but because of who you are? If you're a leader, a caretaker, someone who shows up for everyone else... this is your invitation to show up for yourself.
Join us for an overnight retreat where we're creating space for connection: to yourself, to others, to what's possible when you stop performing and start being. This isn't about adding more to your plate. It's about remembering what matters.
What to Bring
Comfortable clothes for indoor and outdoor activities
Pajamas and cozy items for sleeping
Your anchor token — a meaningful object from home that grounds you
Note: Lodging is in shared rooms. Everyone will have their own bed or bunk.
Day One
11:00 AM — Arrival & Welcome
Step through the threshold. Tea and snacks provided. Opening ceremony. Have your token ready.
12:00 PM — Card Draw
1:00 PM — Lunch / Nature Walk / Break
2:00 PM — Chakra Workshop
3:00 PM — Sound Bath
4:15 PM — Integration / Walk / Break
4:30 PM — Tales of False and True Belonging
Come prepared to share at least one example of false and true belonging with others, as well as an example of false and true belonging to/with yourself.
6:00 PM — Dinner
Savor a chef-prepared three-course dinner, crafted from the flavors of the land around us. All dietary needs and preferences will be thoughtfully honored. Your meal will be prepared by Jen Schwarzkopf.
7:30 PM — Sunset Movement (Dance!)
8:30 PM — Embracing the Shadow of Belonging
Identify, hold, write to, and share.
9:45 PM — End of Day One
Day Two
7:30 AM — Opening Gentle Yoga Practice
8:30 AM — Breakfast / Walk / Break
9:30 AM — Closing Circle
Create your closing token. Belonging last call.
11:00 AM — Exit Threshold
Take the belonging with you!