Return to Softness
we soften together.
October 2-4, 2026
Julian, California
A weekend retreat for women to rest, receive, and reconnect with themselves in community.
Somewhere along the way, many of us learned to equate strength with pushing through, staying busy, and holding it all together. In constantly doing, giving, and moving, we can become disconnected from ourselves — carrying tension in our bodies and leaving little room to simply be and soften.
Return to Softness is an invitation to set down what you've been carrying for everyone else and allow yourself to receive the care and nourishment you so often give to others. Together, we'll move at a gentler pace, creating space to remember our own rhythm and trust the wisdom of our bodies.
Over the course of the weekend, there will be time for both intentional practice and simple presence — ceremony, embodied movement, quiet conversation, moments in nature, deep rest, shared meals, and reflection.
Together, we remember that softness is not weakness — it is a return to ourselves.
Our Weekend Together
Friday - arrive & release
We begin by giving ourselves time to arrive, settle in, and transition out of the pace of everyday life. We'll share our first nourishing meal together before gathering in circle and gently easing into the weekend. Around the fire, we'll have the opportunity to reflect on what isn't ours to carry and, if it feels right, release it—creating space for everything the weekend has yet to hold.
Saturday - receive & return
The heart of our weekend — a full day to move, reflect, and simply be. We'll share cacao, embodied movement, quiet moments in nature, nourishing meals, and meaningful conversation, inviting us deeper into our bodies and into the experience of being cared for and nurtured. Our breath deepens, our hearts open, and our bodies soften as we return to our own rhythm.
Sunday - integrate & carry forward
On our final morning, we'll gather one last time in circle to honor all we've experienced together. As we prepare to return home, we'll explore how to carry the softness we've cultivated into our everyday lives. About a month later, we'll gather again for an integration circle—a chance to reconnect, share what has unfolded, and continue tending to ourselves as we weave the retreat into our daily lives.
“The retreat was a transformative experience, crafted with extraordinary care and intention. It created a sacred space where external pressures dissolved, allowing me to fully engage in self-work and self-care, and I emerged renewed and reconnected.”
– Jessie
“The retreat blended reflection, movement, and community in a way that felt both intentional and effortless. Every detail contributed to an experience that felt grounding, nourishing, and restorative. I left feeling awakened and more in tune with myself.”
– Natasha
The Space
Nestled in the mountains of Julian, our retreat space invites us to soften into a gentler pace of being. Surrounded by nature, the home offers space for both connection and solitude — together, we’ll enjoy shared meals, slow mornings on the porch, time beneath the trees, and soaking in the hot tub under the stars.
Accommodations & Investment
This intimate retreat is limited to 7 women to support meaningful connection, personal attention, and a spacious group experience.
Claire and a retreat support assistant will be present throughout the weekend to help lovingly hold the retreat experience.
Your investment includes two nights of cozy accommodations, nourishing meals and snacks, all retreat programming, and a follow-up integration circle to support you in staying connected to your softness.
To reserve your space, a $350 non-refundable deposit is due at registration. The remaining balance is due by September 1, 2026.
Private King Room — Sold Out
Private room with king bed — 1 available
$975
Full Bed — Shared Room — Sold Out
Standalone full bed in a shared room — 2 available
$775
Queen Bunk Bed — Shared Room
Queen bunk bed in a shared room — 3 available
$750
Payment plans are available to help make this experience feel more accessible.
Reserve your spot
To reserve your place at Return to Softness, please complete the registration form and submit your deposit below.
Once both are received, your spot will be confirmed by email.
