Mini Retreat "Coming Home to Self: A Journey into Self-Love and Connection"
Intimate, experiential 3-day mini-retreat for women designed to deeply nourish your self-love within the embrace of a supportive sisterhood.
Location
Bayou of Saddle River
4 Barnstable Court #building 4 Saddle River, NJ 07458Refund Policy
About this event
Join us for a soul-nourishing 3-day IN-PERSON mini-retreat designed to guide you back to your true self. Through gentle practices and heartfelt sisterhood, you'll reconnect with your inner child and embrace the person you’ve become.
This immersive experience offers a safe, supportive space for women to ground, heal, and awaken deeper self-awareness and belonging. Together, we’ll cultivate self-love, inner safety, and authentic connection—with ourselves and others.
🤍 This is for you if…
- You're craving deeper self-connection
- You're tired of seeking external validation
- You want to let go of insecurities holding you back
- You’re ready to soften and truly be seen
💫What You'll Experience:
- Heart-opening cacao ceremony
- Psychotherapeutic exercises guided by a licensed therapist
- Reflective art making and expressive creativity
- Grounding meditation and mindful embodiment
- Thought-provoking journaling prompts
- Intimate group circles for sharing and connection
- Empowering professional photography session
- Nourishing light refreshments
💖 You’ll Walk Away With..
- More love and trust in yourself
- More freedom from inner criticism and shame
- A deeper connection to your body and truth
- Creative tools for emotional expression
- Soulful community and support
🌿Come as you are. Leave more connected, more seen, and more you.
DATES & TIMES:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1ST, 7PM-9PM
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2ND, 12PM-5PM
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3RD, 12PM-5PM
⭐To preserve an intimate and engaging atmosphere, spots are limited.⭐
Save on fees! Use Promo code CASH at checkout and pay $475 by registering directly at: https://bayouofsaddleriver.com/event/mini-self-love-retreat-august/
Meet Facilitators:
Svetlana Kasyan is a licensed holistic psychotherapist dedicated to supporting deep healing and transformation. She offers an integrative approach that combines traditional talk therapy, somatic practices, mindfulness, dreamwork, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and psychedelic integration. With warmth and deep intuition, Svetlana helps clients reconnect with their inner resources, navigate gracefully through life changes, and step into greater authenticity and fulfillment. Her work is rooted in the belief that every individual carries the innate capacity to heal, grow, and thrive. To learn more, please visit www.PsychotherapyAndBeyond.com
Tanja Israel is the founder of Bayou of Saddle River, an art studio born from her deep calling to create, connect, and inspire. Leaving behind the conventional path, she followed her passion for art and community, transforming it into a vibrant space where creativity brings people together. Through workshops, events, and curated collections, she not only nurtures individual expression but also champions local artisans—offering them a platform to share their work and stories. Her studio is more than a creative hub—it’s a celebration of authenticity, craftsmanship, and connection. To learn more, please visit www.BayouOfSaddleRiver.com
Sabina Yahshieva is a photographer, women’s circle facilitator, and space holder for deep inner work. She spent years traveling the world as a master photographer aboard cruise ships, capturing hundreds of people and their stories. After visiting over 50 countries, her own life changed when war forced her to leave her home in Ukraine and start from scratch. That marked the beginning of a more personal journey, healing her body, facing a serious diagnosis, and reconnecting with herself through therapy, somatic work, and shared healing with other women. Today, she uses her camera not to perfect, but to reveal, to help women feel seen, safe, and whole. To learn more, please visit https://www.instagram.com/soulportrait_sabina
Frequently asked questions
Our Retreat is specifically designed for women who are ready to invest in themselves and their well-being. Women: experiencing burnout or overwhelm, feeling disconnected from themselves, struggling with self-love and self-acceptance, seeking deeper connection & ready for self-growth & transformation
Our Retreat offers a powerful and much-needed sanctuary for women in today's fast-paced world. Reasons: Prioritize Self-Care and Combat Burnout, Reconnect with Your Authentic Self, Cultivate Self-Love and Compassion, Gain Tools for Lasting Well-being, and Embrace Feminine Energy and Wisdom.
Forget about perfection! This Retreat is a loving invitation to express yourself more authentically. Our creative exercises are crafted to be wonderfully easy and fun, helping you remember the joy of being a child and connecting with your truly unique ways of expression.
Central to the retreat is an inner journey to discover your true beauty inside. We'll shift the focus from external validation to recognizing inherent worth. Creative exercises are integral to this transformation with the emphasis on "no perfection needed," only authentic self-expression.
Authentic photography provides a profound opportunity for empowerment. Stepping before the camera with an intention of authenticity builds immense self-confidence and provides a tangible, visual reminder of your journey toward self-love and radical body acceptance.
On Saturday and Sunday, please enjoy a hearty lunch before you arrive, as we'll be providing refreshments and tea. We want you to feel completely at ease, so dress comfortably! Most importantly, remember to bring your curiosity and an open mind – they'll be your best companions.