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Ritual & Wilderness

Reset your nervous system through daily ritual, somatic movement, and untamed wilderness.

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Ancestral Sacred Land 

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  • The Divine Feminine: The Timucua were the original caretakers of this sacred land, a society that lived with a deep reverence for female lineage and leadership.

 

  • Matrilineal Lineage: Ancestry was traced through the women; a chief’s true heirs were his sister’s children. 

 

  • Female Leaders: Women held significant positions of absolute authority, frequently serving the tribe as Chiefs. 

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The energy of the Timucua people is alive in the Ichetucknee Wilderness.

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Somatic Retreat

  • The Nervous System Reset: Stepping into the forest physically shifts your brain activity from anxious over-analysis to calm, peaceful presence.

 

  • Immersive Wilderness Stay: Extended stays in nature naturally slow an elevated heart rate, dramatically lower stress cortisol levels, and deepen your breath.

 

  • Calm the Mind: Immersive time in nature directly reduces rumination by quieting repetitive, negative thought loops and we will take care of your needs so you can let go and simply be.

 

  • Fountain of Youth: Experience the natural Springs, river rafting down the crystal waters of the Ichetuckness river or swimming in the famous "blue hole" in a rebirth ritual.

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The focus is not on becoming someone else — but on becoming more grounded, responsive, and resourced in yourself.

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What to expect

  • Arrival Welcome: Settle in seamlessly with refreshing drinks and snacks served immediately upon your arrival.

  • Morning Awakening: Restorative morning practices, somatic movement, and quiet meditation to align your mind and body.

  • Daylight Adventures: Guided nature walks, river rafting, gentle hikes, and excursions to local North Florida springs.

  • Soulful Evenings: Group sharing circles, sound healing journeys, stargazing, and a sacred evening fire ceremony.

  • Sacred Downtime: Generous space woven throughout the day to nap, journal, or reflect in nature on your own.

An All Inclusive Retreat

  • The Sanctuary: Located in the Ichetucknee Wilderness near Ichetucknee Springs in Fort White, Florida, USA.

  • The Experience: 3 nights are fully included. You can extend your stay for one night with an additional fee of $200 USD per night.

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV): Located just 45 minutes away. We will gladly help you arrange transportation to the retreat.

  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX): Located one hour away. We will gladly help you arrange transportation to the retreat.

Step away from the noise

Grounded in the healing power of the forest, this experience merges daily ritual with a nature immersion. Through intentional somatic movement, and evening ceremonies under the stars, your body is given permission to fully let go. 

something was calling me home

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 I have spent the past few years crafting a physical space for deep reconnection, intentional ritual, and raw nature.

 

For me, this has been a “returning home” 

 

I was born near the magical springs of Florida. After attending college in Gainesville Florida, I traveled the world—living in India, Europe, and California—and finally returning home to Florida. 

 

Now, the sacred land and native spirits have called me back home to serve as a caretaker. For those who feel called to bathe in the forest and return to nature, I welcome you to my retreat nestled into the forest near the natural springs on sacred native land.

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