the RED HEART retreat

                                              June 4-7, 2026 in Ottawa, IL

Your nervous system is still living in the past. It’s time to rewrite your story and finally stop carrying it alone.

- Brene Brown

 

WHY YOU NEED THIS

You’ve walked through the trenches, pushed through the pain, and carried more than your share. 

Exhuastion is your primary emotion, from all the pushing, working, and striving to be better.

You’re finally ready for real change AND willing to do the emotional work it takes to create it.

The Red Heart Retreat offers you time, guidance, and room to breathe as you explore what your body is still holding and how it’s shaping your life.

You’ll be seen and held as you release what no longer serves you.

There’s no other place like it to experience this level of depth and growth.

If you’ve been craving deep transformation, this is the experience you’ve been waiting for.

 

Not Your Typical Retreat

We’ve all been to retreats where the calm fades before you even get home. That’s because no amount of temporary escapes can fully restore a nervous system.

The Red Heart Retreat is different. It’s not just a getaway, it’s an intentional reset. You’ll leave with practices you can return to for a lifetime.

Here, nervous system regulation meets practical teaching, intentional rest, and deep connection in a small, curated circle. You’ll finally see that everything you need to create the life you want is already within you.

And you can’t get this kind of transformation alone or online. Healing is amplified in person. When you witness tears, feel the weight of another woman’s story, when you hug and cry together, something shifts that no book or Zoom call can give you.

This kind of transformation is only possible when we gather in person.

 

 

Inside the Retreat

 WHAT’S INCLUDED 
🏡 4 Days / 3 Nights in a Luxe Cabin or Cozy Canopy House
🧘 Guided Lessons + Somatic Practices
🌿 Integrative Storywork + Community Circles
🥗 All Meals + Refreshments
📖 All Materials + Reflection Tools

 NOT INCLUDED 
✈️ Travel / Transportation
🚲 Optional Rentals (Kayak / Bike)
🛍️ Personal Extras

 ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE 
📍 Arrival: Thursday, 2:00 PM
🥖 Dinner + Introductions: 6:00 PM
🔥 Opening Circle: 7:00 PM
🚗 Departure: Sunday, 11:00 AM

Who This Is For

Women who are:  

✨ Craving a real shift after running on empty
✨ Ready to finally put themselves first
✨ Exhausted from overthinking & pushing through
✨ Driven and struggling to relax
✨ Willing to invest in their own healing + growth
✨ Willing to be vulnerable & face what’s in their way
✨ Seeking deeper, authentic community
✨ Ready to get uncomfortable for internal freedom

 

 

Who This is NOT For

This retreat is NOT for women who are:
❌ Looking for a spa weekend or surface-level self-care
❌ Unwilling to unplug, slow down, or step away from distraction
❌ Avoiding vulnerability or unwilling to show up honestly
❌ Expecting luxury resort vibes instead of cozy, intentional cabins
❌ Hoping for quick fixes without doing the inner work
❌ Wanting a girls’ weekend adventure instead of a true reset
❌ Unwilling to invest in their healing and growth
❌ Unwilling to take what they learn and apply it at home

 

What You'll Leave With

We’ll spend time in small groups, uncovering the parts of your story still living in the body and learning how to bring those pieces back into safety, regulation, and truth.

💡 Relief from the old patterns your body has been replaying
💡 Embodied tools to ground yourself when life feels hard
💡 Clarity that returns as you release the past
💡 Rest that restores you deeply
💡 Community that reminds you you’re not alone
💡 Joy that comes when you finally feel free

      You're who you're waiting for!

YOU ARE WORTH THE

INVESTMENT

All Lodging Includes

Four days / three nights of accommodation

All meals and refreshments; nourishing, intentional, and prepared with care

Guided somatic practices to reset the nervous system

Teaching sessions and storywork to uncover and rewrite what’s been living in the body

Personal reflection and integration time designed for clarity and rest

Access to safe, supportive community circles that foster connection and belonging

Retreat materials for journaling and continued reflection after you return home

Every detail is designed for rest, renewal, and reconnection to yourself

 📌 Spaces are extremely limited

KING Bunkie

$2000

ONLY 3 CABINS AVAILABLE

$2000 Paid in Full  

A private king cabin with a bath and a kitchenette inside your own cabin. Includes a sitting area and reading loft for quiet reflection and rest between sessions.

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KING Bunkie

$2000

ONLY 3 CABINS AVAILABLE

4 Payments of $550

A private king cabin with a bath and a kitchenette inside your own cabin. Includes a sitting area and reading loft for quiet reflection and rest between sessions.

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QUEEN Bunkie

$1800

ONLY 2 CABINS AVAILABLE

$1800 Paid in Full 

A private queen cabin with a bath and a kitchenette inside your own cabin. Includes a sitting area and reading loft for quiet reflection and rest. 

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QUEEN Bunkie

$1800

ONLY 2 CABINS AVAILABLE

4 Payments of $500

A private queen cabin with a bath and a kitchenette inside your own cabin. Includes a sitting area and reading loft for quiet reflection and rest. 

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TOP Bunkie

$1200

ONLY 2 BEDS AVAILABLE

$1200 PIF 

A cozy upper bunk in the same shared cabin. Simple, bright, and surrounded by sisterhood. Ideal if you thrive in connection and shared energy.       

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TOP Bunkie

$1200

ONLY 2 BEDS AVAILABLE

4 Payments of $350

A cozy upper bunk in the same shared cabin. Simple, bright, and surrounded by sisterhood. Ideal if you thrive in connection and shared energy.       

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BOTTOM Bunkie

$1400

ONLY 2 BEDS AVAILABLE

$1400 PIF 

Ground-level comfort in a shared cabin with a small common area and bath. Great for those who love community yet value a bit more ease and accessibility. 

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BOTTOM Bunkie

$1400

ONLY 2 BEDS AVAILABLE

4 Payments of $400

Ground-level comfort in a shared cabin with a small common area and bath. Great for those who love community yet value a bit more ease and accessibility. 

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Canopy Twin

$1700

ONLY 2 BEDS AVAILABLE

 $1700 PIF

A shared bedroom with two twin beds and a shared bath inside the Canopy House. Includes access to a shared living room and kitchen for connection.

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Canopy Twin

$1700

ONLY 2 BEDS AVAILABLE

4 Payments of $475

A shared bedroom with two twin beds and a shared bath inside the Canopy House. Includes access to a shared living room and kitchen for connection.

 

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Canopy Queen

$2200

ONLY 1 BED AVAILABLE

$2200 PIF 

A private queen bedroom and bath inside the Canopy House. Includes access to a shared living room and kitchen for connection and conversation.

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Canopy Queen

$2200

ONLY 1 BED AVAILABLE

4 Payments of $600

A private queen bedroom and bath inside the Canopy House. Includes access to a shared living room and kitchen for connection and conversation.

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FAQs

About Your Host

I’m a complex trauma survivor and former therapist who has spent more than 20 years helping people heal what’s beneath the surface. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified Enneagram coach, and I’ve worked with everyone from musicians to top CEOs to break free from burnout, dysregulation, and the stories that keep them stuck.

I don’t just teach nervous system work, I’ve lived it. My own healing journey became the foundation for everything I now share. This is literally what I eat, sleep and breathe. Now I help others reclaim their strength by offering the same tools, practices, and truths that saved my life.

I’m here to shine a light on where you’re stuck, get honest about stress and mental wellness, and guide you back to your most powerful self. No sugarcoating. No surface-level “self-care” tips. I’ll help you reset your nervous system, understand the story your body’s been carrying, and create a new way forward.

The Red Heart Retreat is my life’s work, a space for honesty, storywork, and deep renewal. It’s where you’ll release what no longer serves you, return to yourself, and rise into the life you were meant to live.

I’m a hugger, consider yourself warned.

The POWER of being here, TOGETHER, in person

 

You can read all the books, listen to all the podcasts, and even show up to therapy every week. But none of that replaces being in nature with women who are willing to tell the truth, breathe together, cry together, and hold space for each other’s breakthroughs.

That’s the power of being in person. That’s why this retreat matters.

This retreat isn’t just another getaway. It’s an intentional reset, a place to calm your nervous system, reconnect with your body, and experience practices you’ll return to for life. With space to rest, reflect, and connect in a small, curated circle, you’ll finally feel what your body has been craving: peace.

Retreat Details

📅 When: June 4–7, 2026 (4 days / 3 nights)
📍 Where: Heritage Harbor, Ottawa, Illinois
👥 Limited Spots Available
💰 Investment: $1200–$2400 (varies by lodging option)
📝 Registration: Closes when all spots are full

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