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Retreat Stories
5 entries in this corner of the journal.
Going to a women's retreat alone
About half the women at my retreats arrive without knowing anyone. Here's what that's actually like, from the first awkward hour to the last morning.
What actually happens at a women's retreat
Arriving on your own, moving together, making things and having time to rest. A look inside a women's retreat, from Anastasia at Elementa.
What happens to a woman's body when she finally slows down
The first three days of real rest are rarely peaceful. Here's what most women aren't told about what stillness actually brings up.
What women are really looking for when they book a wellness retreat
Search history says yoga, smoothies, and a yurt. The real reason she's typing 'women's retreat' at midnight is something else entirely.
How strangers turn into friends in a retreat environment
Walking into a retreat alone can feel like a lot. By the second evening, the room rarely feels like strangers anymore. Here's why.
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