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Healing Retreat for survivors of child sexual trauma
Facilitated by Marisa Withey Byrne, Katie Spataro, Kari Stettler & Jay Wade with Tere Carranza
August 17 - 20, 2023
Sacred Groves Meadow ~ Bainbridge Island, WA
Now is the time for survivors to unite and together free ourselves from the effects of trauma on our bodies, hearts, minds and spirits. This Healing Retreat offers a ceremonial container for a small group of participants to honor, grieve and celebrate the trials and triumphs in the journey of healing from childhood sexual abuse. We use a holistic approach to unravel the pervasiveness of isolation, silence and shame, and to weave together our collective stories while being witness to one another’s individual experience.
This retreat uses a variety of modalities to explore how childhood experiences are held in the different aspects of self and offers opportunities for release, clearing and healing through talking circles, somatic practice, movement, visualization, singing, a grief ritual, and quiet integration time.
Who is it for:
The Healing Retreat is for adult survivors of childhood sexual trauma, defined as any sexual violation experienced by someone under the age of 18. More information about what defines child sexual abuse from the organization Generation Five.
The Healing Retreat is open to participants of all gender identities, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. This retreat is intended for those who have already begun their healing journey and are seeking more support by working with others within a sacred circle.
*We use the term survivor, and acknowledge that this may not be the term all folks who have experienced sexual trauma may use to describe themselves.
Retreat Location:
To fit the needs of our times in keeping all participants safe, the Healing Retreat will be held outdoors at Sacred Groves, a ten acre forest sanctuary on Bainbridge Island, WA, located on traditional territories of the Suquamish Tribe and Coast Salish Peoples. Participants will bring their own equipment to camp in the forest grove and all gathering spaces are held outdoors.
Accessibility Info:
Sacred Groves is a rustic eco-retreat located on Bainbridge Island which is approximately a 30-minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle. The grounds at Sacred Groves include mostly flat, unpaved forested paths and grass. Retreat accommodations include camping in a forested area with composting toilets nearby and access to a shower with hot water. No electricity is provided. There are a limited number of indoor sleeping options that are accessed by stairs. Please be in contact with accessibility needs.
Our COVID protocols:
We will adhere to state and local guidelines for COVID safety protocol. Knowing that these guidelines may shift, we will be in touch with retreat participants at least one month ahead of time about our requirements.
Fees:
The cost for the 2023 retreat is a sliding scale and we currently have 2 spaces open at the sustaining or pay it forward rate available. This price includes camping for 3 nights in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, and nourishing organic meals from dinner Thursday through Sunday brunch. Scholarships are closed.
Sliding Scale Rates:
Pay it Forward: $1300+
Sustaining Rate: $1299 - $1000