About WBW

We are all born with a deep instinctual knowing, a soulful and insightful wisdom housed in our wondrous physical selves. However as women, we are bombarded by messages in society that shape us early on, teaching us to focus our care and attention outward to others — and ultimately, even to reject our own bodies. This disconnect from our instincts and intuition, from the practice of good self care, threatens both personal and professional relationships. It impacts how we interact with the world. A woman who truly knows herself and embraces *all* of who she is, both the beautiful and the not-beautiful, responds to the world from a place of grounded self-confidence and courage. 

This soulful retreat is a returning to the wisdom of our bodies through the practice of self-compassion, creative expression, and powerful ritual. Creating an emotionally safe and sacred space, we begin to repair the disconnect with our physical forms, accessing the wisdom that lies within, and exploring the imbalances we have accepted around giving and receiving. There is nothing more profoundly healing than sitting in circle with women and knowing that all of you is welcome here.

There are so many women out there who struggle as I did; women who have no idea of their own worth and value.  This loss of knowledge regarding a woman’s worth has wounded all of womankind.  The Women's Body Wisdom Retreat seeks to begin healing that wound. This campaign raises money for women to attend who otherwise would not have the financial means to do so.

The date for the WBW event is July 18-21, 2014. The venue is Bend of Ivy Lodge in Asheville, NC. They offer walking trails, a labyrinth, and quiet places to sit in nature. Beside the pond is a gazebo and a rock garden you see pictured above. 

Bend of Ivy also has a range of accommodations designed for comfortable sleep and to provide beautiful private spaces for rest and reflection. Here is a link to the venue: http://www.bendofivylodge.com

Please follow our WBW Facebook page for updates and info: https://www.facebook.com/WildWomanBodyWisdom

For more information about me and what I do, go to http://www.sagesoulsisters.com

*If you are a woman who is interested in attending the retreat, please scroll down below the perk images for more information.

What We Need & What You Get

• Registration for the weekend is $560.  This includes meals, accommodations, and all coursework, materials, and supplies used.  The retreat begins Friday at 6 pm and concludes Monday at 10 am. 

The schedule includes:

• Friday Evening Meet & Greet, Tapas, and Welcoming Ceremony
• Saturday Rise n’ Shine Yoga Stretch
• Morning Soul Work Session I
• Afternoon Art Workshop led by artist and art educator, Linda Greiss
• Evening Soul Work Session II
• Fire Ceremony & Ritual
• Sunday Rise n’ Shine Yoga Stretch
• Morning Soul Work Session III
• Free Time for Solitude and Play
• Water Ceremony & Ritual
• Monday Morning Power & Light Closing Ritual

• If the money raised exceeds the goal, a portion of the extra funds will go to transportation costs for women traveling more than 100 miles to reach the venue. Any remaining funds will be used to begin the scholarship fund for the 2015 women's retreat.
• I am also a visual artist, so all perks listed on the right are handmade by me with a lot of heart and passion. You can also find my work on Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/shop/JuliaSpeerArt as well as http://www.taylorkinzelgallery.com and http://www.multitudesgallery.com

The Impact

Your donation makes an immediate difference. Because of you, women will be able to attend this weekend and take some time to heal … time to repair that vital connection with their own body wisdom. Your generosity and support sets a woman on a path toward a more balanced and empowered life. Together we can heal the world one woman at a time.

Other Ways You Can Help

Any donation is a great donation. So, if you can't participate financially, please help by spreading the word about the Women’s Body Wisdom project through Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, e-mail or any other way you can think of. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

(Images below are of some of the perks offered)

When we disconnect from the wisdom of our bodies, we forget that "no" is a complete sentence. We let the Good Girl Archetype rule in our lives, seeking approval and love outside of ourselves. We become out of balance with giving and receiving. 

On the WBW retreat we will address this issue that permeates our culture as women. We will begin the practice of extreme self care.

If this speaks to you on a soul level or intrigues you in any way, then join us in July for this transformative weekend. Follow the links below:

https://www.facebook.com/events/268641239963472/  or

http://www.sagesoulsisters.com/#!womens-body-wisdom-retreat--july-2014/cx8c