At the precipice of the Spring Equinox, a group of women traveled to Carmel Valley for a retreat centered around healing our throat space. They arrived as strangers, and left as sisters. Forever bonded by the experience.
Each Persephone retreat is unique and unlike any retreat that came before it. But this retreat was the first to have a theme, which brought the women closer in a way I hadn’t witnessed before. Throat Space healing is best done alongside wounded soldiers, otherwise who is there to witness your voice as it emerges louder and stronger than ever before?
We spent five days amidst the serene oasis of The Holly Farm, being handed cocktails and fed magical meals by La Creme.
Our mornings started with gentle yoga led by Nikki Stromsoe, followed by a Throat Speace Healing Workshop co-led by Nikki and Jade, where we got curious about our voices, journeyed to spend time with them, and cleared out many roadblocks along the way.
Our afternoons were spent lounging, getting massages & energy work or getting glammed up by Rhyan & Juju for a photo shoot with yours truly.
Our evenings were spent gathered around a beautiful table, being nourished and spoiled by the La Creme team.
It is truly impossible to describe the essence of this retreat, and the transformations we all witnessed in one another. But the photos can definitely help…. see for yourself.
HOLLY FARM RETREAT GODDESS GANG:
Venue: The Holly Farm | Photography: Sarah Kathleen | Culinary Nourishment: La Creme Monterey | Florals: Thank You Come Again | Stationer & Hype Girl: Nicole Joy | Hair & Makeup: Who Invited Hers | Jewelry: Chloe Joy Designs | Lounge: Scout Rental Co. | Rentals: Chic Rentals | Linens: BBJ LinensYoga & Throat Space Expert: Nikki Stromsoe | Shamanic Healer: Jade Lotus Chen | Massage: Goddess by the Sea
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I first starting talking with Jon & Lindsey about photographing their wedding a year and a half ago, and it is CRAZY to think how much has changed since then. I had just celebrated my daughter’s 1st birthday, and they were was months away from the very happy surprise that would be the 6 month old baby boy at their wedding. Through wedding rescheduling, child birth, newborn madness, and all over LIFE-ing together — Jon & Lindsey are two of the most in sync, well suited, beautiful people I’ve ever had the honor of photographing. You can tell upon meeting them that they have faced their share of hardship and unexpected curveballs, but despite it all, they have built an incredible life together. Their surprise baby, Jacob, is the squishiest, most precious little man — and it’s weird to think that he wasn’t always a part of their wedding plan, because he felt SO RIGHT when it came down to it. It just goes to show, the best things in life are seldomly planned at all.
