I can’t believe it’s almost time to launch our second retreat! About a year ago, I felt like it was time to bring our little Instagram community together in real life. I saw many beautiful friendships being formed over the internet, and I wanted to bring these relationships out from behind the computer and sit together with one another.
There is so much that gets misread online, and there is so much that we can’t share over social media. I wanted to create a safe place for those in the adoption triad to come together and so our retreat series was born.
We had our first retreat last May in Chicago for adoptive moms. This retreat was focused on a self-care escape. It was such a special weekend together. I knew it would be powerful to sit in the same room together, but I didn’t realize HOW needed it really was. You could feel this communal exhale as we all entered a space where everyone else in the room “got it” – all with a shared experience, but many felt alone in their own story. We learned so much from this retreat and we are so excited to bring you our next retreat, this one for the full triad.
Our next retreat is happening in Palm Springs, Feb 21-23, 2020. A retreat for the full triad. To my knowledge, there has never been anything like it. And I am already looking forward to the magical moment of us all – birthmoms, adoptees, and adoptive moms, all gathered around one table. Kindred is committed to bringing the triad together. For far too long we have been talking in silos and I think we can break down so many barriers when we come together and learn from each other.
This retreat is for you if want to:
- Build deeper relationships with others in the triad
- Create space to process and explore your own story, through the enneagram framework
- Learn how to be a better listener and how you can hold other stories with care
- Have a weekend away to have some fun and be completely cared for – both mind, body and spirit
- Escape the February cold (I know I do!)
The price of the retreat is $1600, and we have 17 spaces. We are hoping to have the group as evenly divided between the adoption triad. We do have a limited retreat scholarship fund that you can apply for.
What’s Included?
- 6 incredible meals created by Chef Kara Elise
- 4 Storytelling/Enneagram Workshops
- 2 Evening Listening Sessions
- Free time and pool time to kick back and have fun and build deeper relationships
- 2 nights in a gorgeous Palm Springs villa
- 2 meditation mornings
- Swag bag
- Hosts that will take care of you
- Opportunity to build deeper relationships with others in the triad
Where we are staying:
Meet Ashley Sikorski
I am also thrilled that Ashlee Sikorski will be joining us and leading workshops throughout the retreat. I met Ashlee at the Yellow Conference. She led a breakout on communication and the enneagram and in that short 45 minutes I left understanding so much more about myself. When I was planning this special triad retreat, I knew I wanted her to be there and I am so grateful she said yes.
I hope you will consider joining us and I can’t wait to see who says yes.
Applications will open Monday, November 4th.
See you in the pool 🙂
