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”When women hear those words, (WILD and WOMAN) an old, old memory is stirred and brought back to life. The memory is of our absolute, undeniable, and irrevocable kinship with the wild feminine, a relationship which may have become ghostly from neglect, buried by over-domestication, outlawed by the surrounding culture, or no longer understood anymore. We may have forgotten her names, we may not answer when she calls ours, but in our bones we know her, we yearn toward her; we know she belongs to us and we to her.””
Wild Women Day Retreat ~ The Natural Predator
Sunday, April 21st ~ 11am-7pm
Maple Ridge, BC
The Wild Women Day Retreat is a transformative experience, that offers an opportunity to create a deep and meaningful connection to oneself, to community, and to the cycles of nature. This is an immersive journey into the second chapter from the book Women Who Run with the Wolves, and encourages participants to delve into the depths of their inner wildness and to explore their true nature and the sacredness of their lives.
The day is designed to create a safe and sacred space for each participant to explore and to connect deeply with their community and with themselves. Every aspect of the day will nourish the body, mind and soul. During this day retreat, there will be time to explore the chapter in Women Who Run with the Wolves, share stories and connect with each other and create sacred art. There will also be delicious, nourishing food and the opportunity to work with cacao medicine.
Day Unfolding
~ Deep Exploration of WWRWTW Chapter 2
~ Cacao Medicine
~ Movement
~ Sacred Art Creation's
~ Nourishing Food
And More!
Investment
The investment for this offering is based on a sliding scale of $80
A non refundable deposit of $40 is due upon booking your spot.
Payment plan options are available please reach out if you would like to set one up!
*** You do not need to have the book to participate! ***
““In a single human being there are many other beings, all with their own values, motives, and devices. Some psychological technologies suggest we arrest these beings, count them, name them, force them into harness till they shuffle along like vanquished slaves. But to do this would halt the dance of wildish lights in a woman’s eyes; it would halt her heat lightning and arrest all throwing of sparks. Rather than corrupt her natural beauty, our work is to build for all these beings a wildish countryside wherein the artists among them can make, the lovers love, the healers heal.
But what shall we do with those inner beings who are quite mad and those who carry out destruction without thought? Even these must be given a place, though one in which they can be contained. One entity in particular, the most deceitful and most powerful fugitive in the psyche, requires our immediate consciousness and containment - and that one is the natural predator.”
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Facilitators
Stacey Barclay (she/her)
Stacey Barclay is a circle facilitator, somatic movement & meditation guide, and clinical counsellor in training, deeply engrossed in the world of teas, books, and the healing powers of nature. Her life is a testament to the belief that music, dance, and travel are undervalued remedies for life's challenges, having explored over 15 countries in the last decade. Stacey's practice is grounded in her conviction that our emotions connect us more deeply than they separate us, viewing her capacity to feel deeply as a superpower in understanding human interconnectedness. With a background enriched by diverse healing modalities and the wisdom of numerous mentors, Stacey is dedicated to honoring the entirety of the human experience. She emphasizes the importance of embracing both the light and dark aspects of life, aiming to create spaces where individuals can reconnect with their body, mind, and soul. Stacey's approach is rooted in the belief that disconnection—from the people around us, the Earth beneath us, and from ourselves—is a common challenge that can be overcome by aligning with our truest selves through community and shared practices.
Melanie O'Leary (she/her)
Melanie is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, Earth & Soul Medicine Practitioner, and Sacred Ceremony Facilitator, deeply connected to the natural world's wisdom. Her upbringing in the vast wilderness of Northern British Columbia instilled in her an early appreciation for the natural cycles of life, death, and rebirth, profoundly shaping her approach to healing. This connection to nature, combined with her personal journey through challenges, has infused her counselling with unique insight and resilience. Melanie's practice skillfully weaves together ancient wisdom and contemporary therapeutic techniques, such as depth psychology, ecopsychology, and somatic practices, to create a nurturing environment for transformative healing and growth. She offers a sacred space where clients are encouraged to delve into their inner landscape, fostering a journey of self-discovery and significant change. Melanie's approach is holistic, recognizing the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit, and is dedicated to supporting clients in reconnecting with their deepest selves and the surrounding world.