Rest. Restore. Reconnect.
A Four-Night Wilderness Walk Retreat for Women
Return to Yourself. Reclaim Your Life.
An intimate, restorative journey designed for women who are ready to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and rediscover what matters most.
Santa Margarita, California
Virtual journey starts April 7th
In person retreat April 14th-17th
When Was the Last Time You Felt Truly Connected to Yourself?
Not to the roles you fill, the responsibilities you carry, or the expectations you've spent years fulfilling. But to you. The woman underneath it all, with her own needs, desires, dreams, and longings.
You've spent years building a life, nurturing relationships, caring for others, and showing up for the people and responsibilities that matter to you. Somewhere along the way, your own well-being may have slipped to the bottom of the list.
Perhaps you finally sit down at the end of the day, only to find your mind racing through tomorrow's responsibilities. Or maybe you're navigating a life transition, feeling physically or emotionally depleted, or simply longing for more space to breathe, rest, and reconnect with yourself.
And while there's so much in your life to be grateful for, there's also a part of you that knows you need something more..
What if you gave yourself permission to pause long enough to ask some different questions?
What do I need in this season of my life? What truly nourishes me? What have I been carrying that I'm ready to release? What parts of myself have I neglected or forgotten? And how do I want to live the years ahead?
ROOTED is an invitation to make yourself a priority again.
Introducing ROOTED
A Retreat for Rest, Restoration, and Reconnection
Imagine stepping away from the demands of everyday life and into a beautiful, nurturing environment where, for a few precious days, the focus is entirely on you. Time to slow down, breathe deeply, immerse yourself in nature, and reconnect with the things that bring you joy. Time for meaningful conversations, nourishing meals, laughter, reflection, and moments of stillness.
ROOTED brings together the restorative elements of a wellness retreat with the depth and transformative practices of The Wilderness Walk.
Through gentle somatic practices, nervous system restoration, energy work, creative expression, nature immersion, and meaningful personal exploration, you'll be invited to reconnect with yourself on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level.
Our days unfold organically, honoring the natural rhythm of the group and allowing space for both shared experiences and personal time. There is no pressure to do, achieve, or become anything. Just the freedom to explore what feels most nourishing and meaningful to you. ROOTED is an invitation to step away from the noise of everyday life, replenish your energy, and create space for yourself in ways you may not have allowed for a very long time.
The ROOTED Experience
FIVE PATHWAYS BACK TO YOURSELF
ROOTED is thoughtfully designed to nourish your body, mind, and spirit through five interconnected pillars. Each offers a different pathway toward restoration, self-discovery, and a deeper connection with yourself.
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1. REST
Give Your Body and Nervous System Permission to Restore
Slow down, release the demands of everyday life, and allow your body to settle into a more restorative rhythm. Through gentle somatic practices, nervous system support, and moments of stillness, you'll have space to replenish your energy and experience the healing power of rest.
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2. NOURISH
Care for Yourself on Every Level
Experience the simple pleasures of nourishing food, restorative movement, energy work, and time immersed in nature. Rediscover what truly replenishes you, physically, emotionally, and spiritually, and explore ways to bring greater nourishment into your everyday life.
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3. RECONNECT
Deepen Your Connection with Yourself and Others
Reconnect with your body, your emotions, and the desires that may have been overlooked amid life's responsibilities. Through meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and authentic connection with other women, rediscover the beauty of being seen, heard, and supported.
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4. REMEMBER
Rediscover the Parts of Yourself You've Set Aside
Through gentle shadow exploration, creativity, and personal reflection, reconnect with aspects of yourself that may have been forgotten or placed on hold. Remember what brings you joy, what makes you feel alive, and what matters most to the woman you are today.
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5. REALIGN
Honor What Matters Most in This Season of Your Life
Create space to reflect on your priorities, desires, and the ways you want to care for yourself moving forward. Discover what greater balance and alignment might look like for you, and begin envisioning a life that makes room for your own well-being.
JOURNEY INVESTMENT
$2,495 - Single Occupancy Deposit $500 (non-refundable) Payment plans available.
Virtual journey begins April 7th
In person 4 night destination retreat April 7-14 2027
Is ROOTED Calling to You?
ROOTED is for women in midlife and beyond who are ready to create more space for themselves, reconnect with what matters, and embrace this season of life with greater intention.
Perhaps you recognize yourself in one or more of these experiences:
You've spent years caring for others, building a career, or managing responsibilities, and you're ready to give yourself some of that same care and attention.
You're navigating a life transition and longing for time to reflect, gain clarity, and reconnect with what matters most.
You're feeling physically or emotionally depleted and craving genuine rest, restoration, and renewal.
You're drawn to nature, meaningful conversations, spiritual exploration, and experiences that nourish you on a deeper level.
You're longing to reconnect with your creativity, passions, desires, or parts of yourself that haven't had much room for expression.
You're ready to prioritize your own well-being and explore what a more fulfilling, balanced, and intentional life might look like.
You don't need to be in crisis to recognize that your life is asking for greater attention and intention. Sometimes, the desire to create more space for yourself is reason enough.
Your ROOTED Journey
An Experience That Begins Before We Gather and Continues Beyond Our Time Together
ROOTED is more than a few days away. It's an opportunity to reconnect with yourself, supported by a thoughtful experience that unfolds in three phases.
Before We Gather
Preparing for Your ROOTED Experience
Our journey begins five days before the retreat with gentle reflection and an opportunity to connect with the women who will share this experience. We'll also gather virtually for a 90-minute opening circle to set intentions and begin creating a sense of community.
Our Time Together
Four Nights of Restoration and Reconnection
Surrounded by nature, we'll share experiences that nourish the body, mind, and spirit. Through restorative practices, meaningful exploration, authentic connection, and personal reflection, we'll create space for whatever emerges throughout our time together.
Bringing ROOTED Home
Integrating Your Experience into Everyday Life
After returning home, we'll reconnect for a 90-minute virtual integration circle. Together, we'll reflect on your experience, explore what you want to carry forward, and consider how to continue nurturing the connection you've rediscovered with yourself.
What Will You Take Home?
Bringing the Gifts of ROOTED Into Your Everyday Life
The true gift of ROOTED isn't just what you experience during our time together, but what you carry home with you.
While every woman's experience will be unique, you may leave with:
A Deeper Connection with Yourself
A renewed awareness of your needs, desires, and what truly nourishes you physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
A Greater Sense of Rest and Renewal
Feeling more grounded, replenished, and connected to practices that support your well-being and nervous system.
Clarity About What Matters Most
A deeper understanding of your priorities and what you want to make more room for in this season of your life.
A Renewed Sense of Joy and Possibility
Reconnection with the passions, creativity, and experiences that bring you alive.
Your Personal ROOTED Life Guide
A meaningful collection of reflections, intentions, and practices to help you carry the experience into your everyday life.
MEET YOUR FACILITATORS
Suzanne Hanna
With more than 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist specializing in trauma recovery, Suzanne brings together psychological insight, somatic awareness, shadow work, spirituality, and the transformative power of nature. As the founder of The Wilderness Walk and Shadow Coaching Institute, she has devoted her work to helping individuals explore the deeper patterns that influence their lives, reconnect with their authentic selves, and create meaningful, lasting change. ROOTED reflects a deeply held belief at the heart of her work: that transformation doesn't always require us to push harder, do more, or become someone different. Sometimes, it begins when we finally slow down enough to listen to ourselves.
Vicky Gramajo
Vicky is an ancestral medicine practitioner specialized in curanderismo, the Latin American tradition of folk healing that tends to the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. A shadow coach, shaman, and energy worker, her practice weaves Jungian shadow work, somatic awareness, Reiki, and ancestral healing. In her energy work, she clears what no longer belongs to you, so you can return to yourself feeling lighter, grounded, and whole. In the kitchen, she brings that same intention to the table. Her cooking is nourishing and anti-inflammatory, built on fresh, organic fruits and vegetables, so every meal carries the earth's vitality straight into the body.