Why I’m So Passionate About Hosting Retreats

People often ask me why retreats mean so much to me — why I pour so much energy, heart, and intention into creating these experiences.

The truth is, this work is deeply personal to me. It didn’t start as a business idea or a trend I wanted to follow. It began as a quiet nudge that slowly grew into something I couldn’t ignore.

Where It All Began

In 2019, during a psychic reading, I was told that I needed to take a trip to a hot springs. The message was clear: this journey would be important for me, whether I chose to go alone or with a friend.

I decided to turn it into a girls’ trip, and we set off on an adventure to Chena Hot Springs. What I expected to be a relaxing getaway turned into something much more meaningful. The experience was spiritual, restorative, and deeply bonding. It created space for reflection in a way everyday life rarely allows.

At the time, we jokingly said, “We should turn this into a retreat.” It felt like a playful idea — something we laughed about more than seriously considered — but the seed had been planted.

When an Idea Keeps Returning

The following year, we traveled again — this time to Homer. Once more, the idea of hosting a retreat surfaced in conversation. We acknowledged it, but we weren’t ready to act on it just yet. Life was busy, and the idea still felt distant, like something for “someday.”

But some ideas don’t fade. They linger quietly in the background, waiting for the right moment to be taken seriously.

By the third year, we sat down together and began outlining what a retreat could look like — shaping the structure, the experiences, and the intention behind it. In that moment, the idea shifted from something we talked about into something we were actively creating.

Following the Pull to Create Something Meaningful

As we continued to develop the concept, it became clear to us that retreats weren’t just about travel or relaxation. They were about creating a space where people could step away from their daily lives and reconnect with themselves in a supportive environment.

Over time, my friend chose to step back from retreat planning, and I continued moving forward with the vision that had grown so strong in my heart.

What remained constant was my belief in the importance of these spaces and the impact they can have on the people who attend them.

The Heart Behind the Retreats

My passion for retreats is rooted in my own journey.

When I first began exploring spirituality, energy work, and personal growth, I often felt like I was navigating it alone. I wasn’t sure who I could talk to about what I was experiencing, and much of it didn’t make sense at the time. It was confusing, and at times, isolating.

That feeling of being alone in something that felt deeply important is something I never forgot.

It’s also something I don’t want others to experience.

Creating Space for Healing and Community

Retreats allow me to bring people together in a way that feels intentional, safe, and supportive. They create an environment where conversations can happen naturally, where people feel seen and understood, and where healing can unfold without pressure or expectation.

These gatherings are not about perfection or performance. They are about connection — to yourself, to others, and to the quiet inner voice that is often drowned out by everyday responsibilities.

My goal has always been to create a space where people feel comfortable being exactly who they are. A space where questions are welcomed, emotions are honored, and no one feels like they have to navigate their growth alone.

Why I Continue to Do This Work

Hosting retreats takes time, energy, and a lot of behind-the-scenes planning. But every time I see someone relax for the first time in months, open up in a circle of supportive people, or leave with a renewed sense of clarity, I’m reminded why this work matters to me.

These experiences are about more than a day or weekend away. They are about creating moments that can shift how someone feels in their own life long after the retreat ends.

And that is something I will always feel passionate about.