Ritual & Renewal: Samhain Fall Women’s Intuitive Flow Yoga Retreat
October 16-19, 2025 | Weekend Retreat | 4 Days | Thursday to Sunday
As the Wheel of the Year turns, step into a four-day immersion of nature medicine, ritual, and sisterhood. This is a space to remember your magic, move with intuitive flow, and embrace the transformative energies of the Samhain portal. This unique gathering is crafted for those who identify as women, offering restorative practices, embodied dance, and ancestral connection.
Modalities Included In This Northern California Retreat
Kriya Yoga
Breathwork
Intuitive Flow
Ecstatic Dance
Nature Walks
Women’s Circle
Yoga Nidra
Restorative Yoga
Fire Ritual
Ceremony
Who the Retreat Is For
This immersion is designed for all who identify as women and feel called to embrace the seasonal shift, deepen their spiritual practice, and reconnect with their inner wisdom. It’s for those seeking to move beyond the ordinary and step into a sacred circle where magic, myth, and nature intertwine. Whether one is experienced in yoga and spiritual work or exploring these paths for the first time, this Women's Retreat welcomes every participant with open arms.
Retreat Description
Exploring the Samhain Portal
In the heart of the coastal redwoods, this Samhain Retreat unfolds during a potent threshold in the seasonal cycle. The gathering takes place in the mystical days between the harvest of the Fall Equinox and the darkness of the approaching Winter Solstice. Here, guided by the new moon in Scorpio and inspired by the ancient myths of the Dark Goddess, participants are invited to explore the shadows, honor the ancestors, and awaken innate gifts hidden beneath the forest canopy. This sacred time encourages each guest to release what no longer serves, celebrate personal power, and reconnect with the rhythms of the land.
Embodied Movement & Nature’s Embrace
Rooted in reverence for the Earth, the program weaves together Intuitive Flow, Breathwork, and Ecstatic Dance to ignite creativity and self-expression. Amid fern gullies and fairy meadows, guests can sink into the wisdom of the trees, inhaling the scent of moss and bark as they journey through Nature Walks and ground their energy in the buzzing pulse of the forest. This immersive environment is what makes this a true Nature Retreat Northern California experience—an invitation to remember who you are as you return to the embrace of Mother Nature’s nurturing presence.
Honoring the Feminine & Fire Ceremony
Within the container of a Women’s Circle, participants find safe, supportive space to share their stories, dreams, and desires. The warm glow of the Fire Ritual encourages deep release, as sparks dance into the night sky, carrying intentions upward into the mystery. The teachings invite embracing all facets of the self—light and shadow, strength and tenderness, known and unknown—while the Ceremony creates a bridge to ancestral wisdom. Gathered around the bonfire, participants howl at the moon, celebrate their divine feminine essence, and reclaim their power.
Rest & Renewal in Community
Each day begins with movement and ends in stillness, allowing guests to explore Kriya Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Yoga Nidra as paths to inner calm and renewal. The spacious schedule offers plenty of time to unwind by a cozy fire, savor locally sourced vegetarian meals, or settle into a tranquil meadow. Guided self-study, journaling, and open dialogues invite personal revelations to surface, while soulful connection within the circle fosters lasting community bonds.
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About The Retreat Facilitators: Rachel Simone Wilkins
Led by Rachel Simone Wilkins, this retreat is guided by a teacher who holds space for deep self-exploration, transformation, and connection. Drawing on over a decade of dedicated practice, advanced trainings, and global study, Rachel’s background in Prana Vinyasa, Reiki energy work, and intuitive movement traditions infuses every offering with warmth, integrity, and reverence. Having completed her initial training under the White Lotus Foundation and subsequently advanced studies with Shiva Rea, Rachel brings a wealth of knowledge to her retreat experiences, weaving together embodied movement, elemental wisdom, and ancestral healing arts. Those who join her find renewed inspiration, empowerment, and the courage to embrace their wholeness.
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Spirit Camp Retreat Center
At the Spirit Camp Retreat Center, just a scenic drive from Oakland or Berkeley, visitors find themselves welcomed by redwood giants whispering timeless wisdom into the fresh coastal air. Within this Northern California gem, life’s frenetic pace fades, replaced by the gentle hum of the forest and the salty notes of ocean breezes drifting inland. Each corner of the land invites you to activate your magic, shedding what no longer serves and reconnecting with the truth that resides in stillness and presence. Here, private hiking trails encourage quiet introspection, while campfire gatherings inspire heart-centered sharing under a tapestry of stars.
Beyond its idyllic setting, Spirit Camp provides a rich tapestry of multi-modality experiences to help you grow and heal. As you choose from healing retreats, spiritual retreats in Northern California, or transformative breathwork retreats, you discover avenues for personal exploration that resonate with your unique path. Owned by a queer couple who infuse the space with an ethos of inclusivity and connection, this retreat center embraces diversity in all its forms. Whether you seek a yoga practice infused with nature’s grace, a men’s weekend dedicated to authentic brotherhood, or a dance and embodiment workshop to unlock your inner vitality, the choice is yours.
Your accommodation options further support deep relaxation and exploration. Private cabins, each infused with woodsy warmth, provide intimate nooks for contemplation. For those craving closer communion with the land, camping and glamping setups allow you to rest under ancient boughs and wake to birdsong at dawn. Every season brings its own charms—winter’s misty hush encourages introspective journaling by the lodge’s windows, while summer’s mild evenings beckon playful gatherings beneath a sparkling night sky.
Ultimately, Spirit Camp offers more than a traditional retreat experience. It grants permission to slow down, to unplug from digital distractions, and to experience real human connection in an environment that honors both individuality and community. As you depart, you carry away not only renewed energy and clarity but also the understanding that nature’s quiet whisper and the healing power of shared vulnerability can guide you toward a more authentic, purposeful life.