Embodied Metta Mini-Retreat

Nature and connection through mindful breath & movement, art & creativity, writing & reflection, and personalizing a self-care ritual

This Mini-Retreat:

Metta—lovingkindness—is not passive acceptance; it is a force that holds complexity without flinching, that calls out what needs to change while continuing to express love. It is at once ferocious and all-nurturing. Metta is the energy of the mother: relational, ecosocial, interdependent, and evolving.

In this second gathering of the Connect | Create | Cultivate Retreat Series, and in honor of Earth Day and Mother’s Day, we turn toward that mother-energy as a lens for examining how we care, how we ask to be cared for, and what it means to be in mutual relationship with ourselves, each other, and the earth. Together, we will explore the roles we play in those relationships and practice the particular courage it takes to be honest within them.

Be nurtured through indulging the five senses in nature, mindful movement, collaborative art, writing, and creating your own sugar-scrub ritual to honor and carry forward into the season. Cultivate the grit to grow. Embody benevolence toward yourself and others. Gather in community. You'll leave with something made by your own hands, a sense of connection, and an open heart.

Within this retreat container, we will:

Engage in guided, mindful movement (all levels welcome)

Indulge the 5 senses in nature

Challenge notions of perfectionism through art, introspection, and collaboration

Nourish through intuitive grazing and awareness

Write and explore our inner landscape

Gather as a community and create

Curate personal ritual

Embodied Metta: Embracing Everythingness
Sunday, May 3rd | 7:30 am – 11:30 am | arrive by 7:10 am

Agenda:

7:10 am: Arrive 20 min early and gather around for some freshly squeezed orange juice or tea. Orient to the space. Create your home base; lay out your yoga mat & blanket, place personal items in cubbies.

7:30 - 8 am: Opening Circle

8 - 11 am: Be guided through mindful movement, discussion, foresting, collaboration, writing, and personalizing the creation of your own sugar scrub. Mindfully graze on provided snacks (bring lunch if you prefer heavier sustenance). Sip tea, connect, share, and listen.

11 - 11:30 am Closing Circle

About the Connect | Create | Cultivate Series:

In this Mini-Retreat Series, we gather to tune in to self, nature, and community through mindful breath & movement, art & creativity, writing & reflection, and the conscious creation of a seasonal self-care ritual.

What people are saying:

"I enjoyed slowing down and allowing nature to take the lead. Perfect timing for moving into the next season with intention." – MG

"What an amazing opportunity to pause, take time for yourself, and share this experience with a group of instant friends. There is power in making things together." – Anastasia

"It’s my first time. I truly enjoyed the experience. I will be back for more. Loved that my body, especially my mind, is vibing along." – Laavanya

"This event was a wonderful way to reconnect with nature and reset, as we are emerging from the winter season." – Jennifer

"Perfect transition to spring with mindfulness and intention." – Janet

"I really liked the intentions journaling activity. I’m left with things to reflect on moving forward." – Brooke

"I loved the chance to feel the wind and hear woodpeckers as we practiced deep breathing." – Meghan

"I found the encouragement to write valuable as it helped me sit in silence. I loved the silent walking meditation too." – Jeanette

Still have questions? Contact us!!!