Retreat: Revitalize Your Radiance & Joy
Has your self-care been inconsistent or neglected?
Have you stopped doing activities that you love?
Do you feel disconnected from your own body, your true self, your femininity, and your inner power?
Have you been so busy tending to others that you have put your own dreams on hold?
Say YES to a long weekend immersed in YOU!!
We invite you to step away from the demands of everyday life and dedicate time solely to yourself.
Learn tools to prioritize yourself so your name shows up at the top of the priority list. It’s finally time for YOU!
Imagine how deeply nurturing it will feel…surrounded by a stunning botanical garden-worthy landscape, in a vast stillness with awe-inspiring 360 degree mountain views.
Glorious sunsets provide a warm, rich glow that bathes the surrounding landscape in soothing colors. Vivid sunrises awaken the senses to the enticing possibilities of the day.
Immerse yourself in the healing effect of nature while walking on the trail that connects the property to the adjacent Nature Preserve. Indulge in meditation as a gentle breeze caresses your face.
Your heart and spirit have been beckoning you toward this transformational journey for some time now. All the way down to the cells of your body, you feel that this moment, this time, this place of sacred magic is so right!
By the end of this retreat, you will have:
- Deepened your commitment and consistency to your self-care so you can achieve a radiant level of health and energy
- Magnified your inner light so you can attract what you want in life
- Acquired priceless tools to de-stress and re-center so you can re-connect with your inner peace
- Connected with like-minded women so you can experience a supportive, loving community of lasting sisterhood
Top 5 Reasons Not To Miss This Trip!
1. Renewal
Feel a deep sense of peace of body, mind and spirit as you allow the stresses of your daily life to melt away. Embrace this sacred time for yourself to “Just Be.”
Daily yoga classes with Carol Cretella, highly experienced Yoga instructor, will release muscular tension, soothe your nervous system and have you feeling oh so rejuvenated!
In addition to our inner and outer adventures, there will be time to commune with new friends, journaling time, exploring wondrous sights, and even… indulging in delicious naps.
2. Tranquility
The astounding 360 degree views of the surrounding countryside and mountains will wow and inspire you!
You will feel a oneness with nature that will envelop you in spirituality and tranquility.
3. Sisterhood
Multiply your pleasure, fun and personal transformation as you enjoy inner and outer adventures with like-minded women.
Over three days you will develop a deeply meaningful bond with your retreat sisters. The inevitable laughter, tears and hugs will nourish your soul.
Imagine how profoundly your life will be enriched with your new community of soul sisters!
4. Transformation
A special magic takes place when we gather in Sacred Circle. Revelations and “Aha” moments arise in the safe space created by mutual openness, sharing, trust, appreciation and gratitude.
It is an amazing and powerful journey holding sacred space for each other. True transformation can take place when we are seen, heard and held in loving kindness and support.
5. Joy!
Learn valuable self-care practices to jumpstart your journey of radiant health and happiness.
Discover tools to prioritize yourself so your name shows up at the top of the priority list.
It’s finally time for YOU!
The Venue
Cactus Blossom Retreat Center is a breathtaking 4.5 acre property high on a hilltop with forever views. It is surrounded by mountains, blooming cacti, soaring hawks, and avocado groves.
Only 40 minutes from San Diego airport, this is the ideal environment for embarking on your transformative journey towards radiant health and wellbeing.
The property boasts 360-degree mountain views, botanical garden-worthy specimen plantings, a 30 foot heated pool and spa, a well-stocked garden and fruit trees.
The Cuisine
Two continental breakfasts, two gourmet lunches, and two delectable dinners will be prepared by our talented chefs.
Farm fresh organic produce, wild-caught fish, organic chicken, and lovingly home made breads and desserts are some of the culinary offerings.
The Art Workshop
When was the last time you felt that time stood still while you were immersed in a creative project? Creativity has so many powerful benefits such as raising your vibration and releasing stagnant energy.
You will have an opportunity to experience the healing and soul-nourishing power of creativity in our art workshop – “Create A Succulent Pumpkin Centerpiece.” Take home a gorgeous succulent pumpkin centerpiece that you created yourself!
As your beautiful creation graces your Thanksgiving table, it will be a sweet reminder of the gift of self-care and rejuvenation that you gave yourself this weekend.
Bring a pumpkin to the retreat for your project. All other materials will be provided.
Your three day, two night retreat includes:
- Two nights deluxe room at the breathtaking Cactus Blossom Retreat Center
- Daily Rejuvenating, Re-energizing, Restorative Yoga class with Meditation
- Two continental breakfasts, two gourmet lunches, and two gourmet dinners
- Reclaim your Radiance and Joy Workshops (Includes Art of Feminine Presence practices)
- Transformational Women’s Circles Deep Relaxation session, and unique meditations and practices.
- Hike in the adjacent Nature Preserve
- Art workshop: “Create Your Succulent Pumpkin Centerpiece” for your Thanksgiving table or to gift to a friend
- Fun transformational games
- Complimentary coffee, tea, and drinking water
- Use of hot tub
- Spectacular sunrises and sunsets
- Time for relaxation and camaraderie with retreat sisters
BONUSES!
- Pre-trip group call – You’ll get to know your retreat sisters and have a chance to ask any questions.
- Membership in a private Retreat Facebook Group so we can connect before the trip. It’ll be a great place to share photos and stay connected long after the retreat is over.
- Post trip group call – we’ll connect again to integrate what we’ve learned and share our intentions to continue the journey of growth and expansion.
SIGN UP HERE: https://carolcretella.com/retreat-revitalize-your-radiance-and-joy-2024-registration/
Your Host – Carol Cretella
Hi, I’m Carol Cretella, Yoga instructor and licensed Art of Feminine Presence teacher. I am always amazed at the transformational power of gathering like-minded women together with the purpose of enlightenment, healing and growth.
My spiritual path began with the exhaustion and overwhelm that accompanied my frenzy to “do it all” as a career woman, wife and mother. A car accident, the resulting chronic pain, and burn-out amplified my inner voice that was screaming for change.
Trusting my intuition, I left my six-figure job and enrolled in the Yoga teacher training program at the New York Integral Yoga Institute. Soon after, my family and I relocated to San Diego where I’ve taught thousands of students the restorative, therapeutic, and spiritually uplifting benefits of Yoga.
A decade later, my heart and spirit said, “I want to make a bigger impact!” Once again, purely on intuition, I attended a teacher training of “The Art of Feminine Presence”. I learned powerful practices to reconnect with my feminine wisdom and to stand in my power. That connection gave me an ability to listen inwardly for the personal truth that leads to peaceful decision-making and the well-being that flows from that.
I envision a world where all women are strongly connected to both the softness and the power of their Feminine Essence. I am committed to helping women grow to their higher potential so they can be seen, heard and play a role in making the world a more loving, peaceful and empowered place.
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Hourly Schedule
Day 1
- 10:30 AM
- Welcome!
- You will be welcomed with open arms by Carol and her team at a shady, tranquil spot in beautiful Kit Carson Park in Escondido.
- 11:00 AM
- Gentle Restorative Stretch Yoga
- Roll out your yoga mat on the grass under the umbrella of majestic eucalyptus, oak and sycamore trees for our first yoga practice of the retreat. This will be a gentle practice to sooth sore muscles and work out the kinks in our bodies after our travel to Escondido.
- 12:00 PM
- Meet and Greet embarassed
- You’ll meet your retreat sisters as you share your heart-felt wishes for this soul-nourishing sojourn.
- 1:00 PM
- Picnic Lunch
- 2:30 PM
- Relaxing Walk around Kit Carson Park
- 4:00 PM
- Check-In
- Check-In to the Cactus Blossom Retreat Center. Upon arrival you will immediately feel the soothing ambiance and nourishing energies of the surrounding mountains.
- 5:00 PM
- Optional Activities
- (30 minute yoga class, hot tub, relaxing, journaling)
- 6:00 PM
- Dinner
- Our sumptuous dinner will be served in the gracious dining room.
- 7:30 PM
- Workshop
- After our meal, we will gather together in a sacred circle for a “Revitalize Your Radiance and Joy Workshop
Day 2
- About 6 AM
- Sunrise
- Rise early (about 6 AM) for the most spectacular sunrise you have ever seen! Mauve and purple tones give way to vivid crimson hues that blanket the horizon beyond the valley and over the mountain tops.
- Yoga
- The second day in our beautiful hilltop retreat starts with an energizing yoga practice.
- Breakfast
- We’ll indulge in the retreat’s delicious cold and hot continental breakfast offerings.
- Hike
- After breakfast, we will immerse ourselves in the healing effects of nature while walking on the trail that connects the property with the 3201-acre Daley Ranch Preserve.
- Lunch
- A home-cooked autumn harvest soup awaits us after our hike, accompanied by a salad bar with farm fresh organic salad greens and a wide choice of toppings: chopped and julienned vegetables, cherry tomatoes, craisins, nuts, crumbled cheese, pepitas, grilled chicken and tuna salad. Enjoy a variety of homemade salad dressings, home baked bread, and specialty homemade beverages.
- Art Workshop
- After lunch, if you wish you can choose to flex your creative juices in “Create Your Succulent Pumpkin Centerpiece Workshop”. Or use the time as you wish to read, journal, nap, or soak in the hot tub.
- Free Time
- Your time to do as you wish!
- Dinner
- Dinner will be lovingly created by our talented chef. Individual food preferences and food sensitivities will be accommodated.
- Sacred Circle
- After dinner activites will continue the transformational journey in “Revitalize Your Radiance and Joy Workshop” which will flow into transformational games for fun and camaraderie.
Day 3
- 7:00 AM
- Yoga
- Our last day of retreat will feature a longer yoga practice and meditation session to anchor the benefits, and transformation of our weekend sojourn.
- 8:00 AM
- Breakfast
- Once again, we’ll indulge in the retreat’s delicious hot and cold continental breakfast offerings.
- 11:00 AM
- Check-out of Cactus Blossom Retreat Center
- Closing Circle: Outside in the healing ambiance of nature we will share our aha’s and revelations gained during our time together. Each woman will declare her intentions to move forward in her life, aligned with her innermost desires. We will have our final powerful “Appreciations” practice to seal in all the goodness and transformation from our magical time together.
- 12:30 - 2:30 PM
- Lunch
- Lunch will be at one of the best Escondido wineries.
- 3:00 - 5:00 PM
- (Optional) Live music at the winery
- Adios but not goodbye!
Date
- Nov 08 - 10 2024
- Expired!
Time
- All Day
Location
- 11763 Alps Way, Escondido, CA
