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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
Interested in attending a Persephone Unleashed Retreat someday? Join the Persephone Post email list at the bottom of the home page.
There once was a goddess who reclaimed her life.
Where there was Heartache,
She now finds Strength.
Where she felt Small,
She now feels Seen.
Her once-wrecked boat carried her safely to shore,
Where she rebuilt from the ground up.
She followed her heartstrings,
And brought her dreamscape to life.
“There is nothing you can’t do,
No one you can’t be,”
Said the core of her being.
And so she did.
And so she is.
(see Part One of this goddess’ bare session journey)
“Everything grows rounder and wider and weirder, and I sit here in the middle of it all wondering who in the world you will turn out to be.” – Carrie Fisher
And to think, this baby girl made her way Earthside just days after we took these photos. Life is WEIRD.
Stay tuned for photos of sweet Kaia with her parents, coming soon…
‘I don’t believe in magic,’ the young boy said.
The old man smiled.
‘You will, when you see her.’
– Atticus
Based in San Luis Obispo and traveling the globe documenting destination weddings, elopements, and stories of all kinds. Inspired by love, light, heartache, and all the things that make us human.
