As the days grow shorter and the world eases into fall and winter, many of us feel a quiet inner shift — sometimes marked by loneliness, heaviness, anxiety, or disconnection.

If this resonates with you, I invite you to join us for a gentle, restorative retreat created to honor that transition and offer support for your mental and emotional well-being.

This retreat is more than a weekend away — it’s an essential opportunity to build the emotional, physical, and spiritual resilience you’ll need in the months ahead. As the natural world turns inward and the light wanes, many of us experience increased sensitivity, seasonal depression, and disconnection. Learning to listen to and care for yourself now — before the cold and darkness deepen — is a powerful act of preparation and self-respect.

Together, we’ll create space to:

  • Cultivate awareness of your seasonal emotional rhythms
  • Practice grounding techniques to support emotional and mental balance
  • Explore somatic and reflective practices for resilience and presence
  • Reignite your connection to purpose, inner light, and warmth
  • Design your own seasonal wellness rituals to support you in the months ahead
  • Engage in healing movement through yoga, tailored to all levels, to help release tension, reconnect with your body, and restore nervous system balance
  • Receive nurturing touch through access to a private, on-site massage therapist, offering bodywork to support physical and emotional integration

Through mindful conversation, movement, journaling, therapeutic touch, and deep rest, this retreat offers more than just a pause — it’s an invitation to return to yourself with compassion, clarity, and care.

Who is this for?

This retreat is for anyone seeking a gentle and supportive space to navigate the emotional landscape of the fall and winter transition. Whether you are carrying stress, experiencing low mood or anxiety, or simply yearning for quiet reconnection, this space welcomes you.

What is the focus?

The retreat centers on emotional awareness, nervous system regulation, and deepening your capacity for presence and self-compassion during seasonal shifts. We’ll focus on how to move through emotional heaviness with gentleness, intention, and care.

Are there any practices or resources participants should be familiar with?

No specific practices are required in advance, though participants should be open to exploring somatic awareness, journaling, group reflection, and gentle movement. All practices will be guided and accessible, with invitations to adapt or rest as needed.

Are you drawing from any specific traditions?

This retreat draws from trauma-informed somatic work, mindfulness, nature-based reflection, and seasonal wellness practices inspired by both ancient wisdom and modern mental health frameworks. While not affiliated with a specific spiritual path, it honors the rhythms of nature and the innate intelligence of the body and heart.

Is previous experience necessary?

No prior experience is required. Whether you are new to retreats or a seasoned practitioner, all are welcome. The retreat is designed to meet you where you are.

How will this retreat balance social interaction and solitude?

Our time together will be spaciously paced, offering a balance of shared practice and private integration. Group gatherings will offer connection and supportive community, while ample personal time will allow for solitude, rest, and reflection.

How will this retreat interact with the GilChrist facility?

GilChrist offers a deeply supportive, contemplative environment — each participant is welcome to utilize a cabin, providing a sanctuary for solitude, stillness, and integration. The surrounding trails, meditation spaces, and natural beauty are integral to the experience, inviting a deepening of your connection to the land and to your own inner rhythms.

About the Facilitator

As a licensed mental health therapist with expertise in both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and integrative healing practices, my approach is centered on supporting individuals in achieving mental, emotional, and physical well-being. I blend evidence-based therapeutic techniques with holistic modalities to help you create lasting change, heal from past experiences, and cultivate a greater sense of inner balance.

With a background in 5 years of practice, I work with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and life transitions. I use CBT to help clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns, build healthier coping strategies, and develop practical solutions for overcoming life’s challenges. In addition, I incorporate holistic methods such as mindfulness, energy healing, meditation, and aromatherapy to address the root causes of emotional distress and promote deep healing on all levels—body, mind, and spirit.

I believe that true healing requires a holistic approach that honors the connection between the mind, emotions, and body. By combining the best of modern psychology with ancient healing traditions, I empower clients to find clarity, improve self-awareness, and develop a deeper connection to their inner wisdom.

Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, heal from trauma, manage difficult emotions, or simply feel more balanced, I offer personalized therapy and coaching sessions designed to support your journey to optimal well-being.

Registration and Lodging

The retreat cost is $333 (includes all programming materials and most meals). Lodging is a suggested $60/night per person in addition to the program fee, payable to GilChrist at the end of the retreat. Financial support is available. Space is intentionally limited to preserve the intimate and restorative nature of the retreat. Early registration is encouraged.

To register, first reach out to Jazmin via email (click here), or by phone at 269-218-0013. Once you have registered and paid for the program with Jazmin, contact GilChrist to reserve your cabin using the online registration form (or by calling the main office at 269-244-1130 with any questions). More details regarding cabin logistics will be provided via email upon registration. See the complete GilChrist FAQs for more information about the facility.

We believe deeply in making this work accessible. If the cost is a barrier for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out, as funding is available to support financial accessibility. We’re happy to explore what’s possible together. Click here for more information and to apply.

Join us, and step into a space where you can feel rooted, held, and renewed.