JOURNEY TO THE WILD WOMAN

Thursday, October 24-Sunday, October 27, 2024

Sunriver, OR

A transformational retreat for menopausal and perimenopausal women seeking to reclaim their power, confidence, and inner wildness.

Reclaim Your Power

Break free from societal expectations and embrace your menopausal journey as a symbol of strength and wisdom. The menopause transition is a powerful time in a woman’s life, marked by decreasing estrogen and progesterone. Perimenopause and postmenopause can feel like puberty in reverse—hot flashes, insomnia, weight gain, and decreased sex drive can leave many women feeling isolated in their experience.

Journey to the Wild Woman is here to change that.

During this 4-day retreat, you will gain a deeper understanding of this transformative time with the guidance of three knowledgeable facilitators and the support of a community of women.

Dr. Evelin, Mel, and Eleanor will compassionately guide you through an exploration of your menopause journey, focusing on the mind, body, and spirit. Menopause and sexual health physician Dr. Evelin will share the essential knowledge you need for long-term health and vitality. Mel will help you craft your personal "Wild Woman User Manual," unlocking the most vibrant version of yourself. Eleanor will use art, storytelling, and ritual to awaken your spirit. Together, we will gently rewrite the menopause journey from one of loss and discomfort to a reclamation of your powerful, authentic self.

In this intimate circle of connection with other women, you will better understand your body and its rhythms. You will learn to listen to its whispers and come away with a renewed awareness of what it means to be fully alive.

Holistic mind/body medical education

Evelin Dacker, MD: Empowering education on menopausal physiology, sexuality, hormones desire, sexual difficulties/dysfunction, and long-term vitality.

Writing practices for self-awareness and personal growth

Mel Moseley, MA: Write Your Own User Manual to help better understand your inner workings and define your needs and desires for this next phase in your life journey.

Body-based practices for sex and creativity

Eleanor O’Brien, MFA: With a background in how to tap into sexual energy as fuel for creative projects, Eleanor brings decades of storytelling to the workshop. Through the process of creating ritual and making art, she will guide us through the journey of self-expression and play. As a facilitator in “pussy liberation,” Eleanor helps us discover and love the parts of ourselves often left hidden.

This retreat will include vulva mapping and yoni storytelling to ignite your inner flame and reconnect with your body. There will be no sexual or sensual exchange of touch. 

Leave behind the constraints of society's expectations and embark on a journey of unbridled self-expression. Reclaim your wild, your sensual, and your powerful. You are the Wild Woman, and it's time to unleash her!

Cost: $800-1200 

Depending on room and amenities in room. 

What Is Included: 

  • Shared or private lodging (Private lodging is limited).

  • 3 healthy, fresh meals a day, starting with Thursday dinner and ending with Sunday brunch. 

  • Coffee and snacks

  • Use of all house amenities

  • Art and craft supplies

  • One 90-minute Introduction Zoom meeting the week before (TBD)

  • 4 day-3 night Retreat

  • 90-minute Integration Zoom meeting the week following the end of the retreat.

While the pre-and-post Zoom meetings are optional, they are highly recommended. 

  • Discount to any of our future women’s circles, retreats, and temple offerings. 

  • Discounted cost for an initial consult with Dr. Dacker

About Our Destination

Connection with nature on the banks of the Deschutes River in Central Oregon, with gorgeous views of Mt. Bachelor. This spacious home is all ours for the weekend and includes these amenities: 

  • Hot Tub

  • Pool Table

  • Deck on the river

Gender 

Is this retreat also for genderqueer, gender-fluid, and nonbinary folks who are experiencing the menopause transition?

Yes! We are committed to having an inclusive approach in all of our work. That being said, we will be deconstructing our personal experiences throughout our lives being raised as cis-women. There are societal gender constructs that influence how we experience menopause and the impacts on our sexuality and health that are specific to people raised as women. Consider if you would feel comfortable and safe exploring these issues in a female-focused, vulva-oriented environment.  If so, we would love for you to join us.

We are happy to address any specific questions or concerns you may have.

Pricing and Policies

Registration begins with completing this INTAKE FORM. 

  • A $500 non-refundable deposit will secure your spot in the retreat. After that, our team will email you to set up a payment plan. 

  • The remaining balance is due on October 1, 2024. 

  • Your remaining tuition agreement total is 50% refundable up to 2 months before the retreat and 25% refundable one month before the retreat. 

  • Your tuition total is no longer refundable within one month of the retreat date.

  • No reimbursement is available if you choose to depart early.

  • Payment plan agreements are handled on a case-by-case basis. 

  • Your participation in this retreat is contingent upon the fulfillment of all payment agreements before the start of the retreat. If you cannot complete all payments and participate, you are not eligible for reimbursement of any prior payments. This is considered a no-show.

Late arrival is not permitted within our retreat container. 

Late arrival is considered a no-show and is no longer eligible for reimbursement. 

If the event is canceled completely due to insufficient registrations or unforeseen circumstances, you are eligible to receive a full reimbursement of the funds paid (including your deposit).