“Journey inward, expand outward, and reconnect with your heart.”
Retreats with Lee Marie -
Fall Equinox Women’s Retreat:
Connect to the Goddess Within -
Lee and Ana are super excited to announce our first joint women’s retreat! We’ll be gathering on the magical lands at Valaterra on September 25th and 26th.
Throughout the weekend, we will share farm-to-table meals prepared by Ana with intention and reverence, gathering around the table as a practice in itself.
Throughout the weekend we will share stories, practice, rest, and connect on a deeper level as we gather around the energies of the Fall Equinox and the wisdom of the goddesses.
Through Yoga Nidra, movement, mantra, mudra, storytelling, and ritual, we will explore the gifts these archetypes offer while attuning ourselves to the season's invitation to pause, harvest, and prepare for the darker months ahead.
A nourishing weekend of community, rest, embodied practice, and remembrance.
There are two ways to join: Spend the entire weekend with us, or come each day but go home at night to sleep in your bed.
Shared bedroom: ~$625
Private room: ~$995
Shared Common Space/Community Sleeping Area: ~$555
Commuter weekend: ~$444
Answer the Call of India
Sacred Threads: Weaving the Wisdom of Shiva, Shakti, & Ayurveda
Registration is now open for our October 2027 pilgrimage: Oct 5th-15th 2027
-VARANASI-
We begin the retreat by traveling to Varanasi, the city of Lord Shiva, the god of transformation, dance, and yoga in Hindu mythology. Varanasi’s mystical origins have built the most beautiful temples of Shaivism and Shaktism on the bank of the holy river Ganges, known here as GANGA MA, the Mother of all. Our time in Varanasi will allow us to observe and engage in a clockwork of ritual traditions, soaking in blessings at powerful and ancient temples, to Goddesses and Gods, while connecting into the local culture at heart level.
-KERALA-
From Varanasi we will fly to Kerala, landing Cochin, and settling in a beautiful retreat located on the backwaters, a 5 minutes walk from the beach. Soaking ourselves in traditional Ayurvedic treatments, tranquility, and delicious South Indian food, we will enjoy the gentle pace of life in Kerala. With cultural programs, visits to local temples, and purchasing South Indian cottons, this will be a perfect way to close our time on this transformative retreat into the heart of Mother India’s beauty.
OUR SACRED THREAD RETREAT TRAVEL:
1 night Delhi
4 nights Varanasi
5 nights Kerala
10 nights 11 Days in India
RETREAT PRICING:
Non Refundable Registration Fee to book your space: $1000
Retreat tuition:
$3900 early bird
$4200 after Mar 1st 2027
**special gift if you book before Jan 1st 2027
TRAVEL:
Our India hostess Uschi will help book guests into flights that arrive in Delhi & depart from Cochin International airport, to cut down on the travel. Guests are asked to arrive in Delhi after 12 noon on Oct 5th, and plan to depart from Cochin the morning or afternoon of Oct 15th.
If you’d like to stay on for additional days in Kerala, we can book an extension for you at additional cost. We can also support any onward travel within India.
INCLUSIONS:
-Loving guidance on how to prepare for India, including the eVisa
-Transfer according to your arrival in Delhi
-4 star accommodation in Delhi incl Breakfast the next morning (Double occupancy)
-2 domestic Indian flights (Delhi-Varanasi, Varanasi-Cochin)
-Stay at Heritage location in Varanasi (single occupancy)
-All meals in Varanasi (beverages are not included)
-All cultural/spiritual programs mentioned in the itinerary
-Stay at lovely resort in Kerala (single occupancy)
-All meals in Kerala (beverages are not included)
-Consultation with Ayurvedic Physician in Kerala
-Daily rejuvenating Ayurvedic massage treatments
-Cultural & Temple visits in Kerala
-All Yoga & discourse sessions with Lee & Uschi
EXCLUSIONS:
-International Airfare & India eVisa Fee
-Tips for hotel staff at various locations. We will collect a tip the night before we depart from each location, and distribute it evenly among the staff (about $50 Total)
-Tip for one travel assistant who facilitates your arrivals in Delhi ($40 per person)
-All beverages not included in meals that you order separately
-Any personal tuk tuk rides or transport activities outside of the planned itinerary
Reflections From Guests of India with Lee
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Beautiful experience. The Sacred Threads Retreat led by Lee was thoughtfully planned out and very fluid. Lee is such a calming and welcoming spirt that makes you feel right at home even when you are thousands of miles way.
— Julie W
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From morning meditations, singing mantras set to the mesmerizing sound of the harmonium, storytelling of her beloved deities, offering oracle cards for reflection and discussion, and making up playful yoga poses, Lee did more than just curate a journey through India.
— Kelsey A
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Northern India was truly transformative in mind, body, and sprit. Practicing in the birthplace of yoga, surrounded by such natural beauty and history, created space for reflection and unparalleled personal growth.
— Eric D
Sacred Return: A Journey Through Ancient Egypt
Coming in 2028
After leading a transformative pilgrimage through Egypt in 2024, I knew I would one day return. This journey through the land of temples, myth, and timeless wisdom has the power to awaken something ancient within us. Originally planned for 2026, our next Sacred Return pilgrimage has been postponed until 2028, allowing space for this offering to unfold in its fullest expression.
In Their Words: Egypt with Lee.
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I had the honor to join Lee's retreat to Egypt in 2024 and over a year later it is still the most transformative experience I have ever had. She partnered with an in-country host and Epyptologiest whose knowledge and travel expertise was integral to how wonderful the trip was!
— Kelsey A
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Want to go on a trip of a lifetime? Follow Lee to Egypt. She thoughtfully planned our entire adventure, and the intentionality and care was incredibly apparent. Lee even curated a life-changing experience for our group, offering a private gathering inside of the Great Pyramid.
— Courtney H.
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From entering the pyramids privately with our group to sailing down the Nile, exploring ancient temples, having every meal, travel plan, and accomadation already handled, it was the magic of not having to think or plan while being inside of the most powerful portals all thanks to Lee.
— Hilly