Fall Goddess Retreat at Anahata

Reconnect with your sacred wholeness as you gently reclaim the parts of yourself that may have been forgotten. This retreat invites you into a more authentic expression of self, while celebrating life-affirming femininity and the support of sisterhood. Along the way, you can enjoy a rich variety of workshops, relax in the hot tub, explore the trails, rest, book a massage, and join in the bonfire and goddess party.

Over the course of seven group sessions, each chakra is paired with an archetypal goddess, creating a path of reflection and embodiment. The experience honors the many dimensions of womanhood — mother, lover, warrioress, wise woman, and priestess — while encouraging you to embody love, release inner tension, and step more fully into your divinity.

Chakras and goddesses offer powerful gateways into the body, psyche, and inner divinity. These workshops support the recognition and acceptance of imbalance, transforming it into empowerment. Led by experienced facilitators, the sessions weave together intuitive dance, yoga, meditation, breathwork, partner work, sound healing, group sharing circles, journaling, song, and self-care practices. This curriculum has been shared for nearly a decade, guiding participants toward wholeness and a deeper return to self.

Location: Floyd, VA. Set in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains along one of the oldest rivers in the world, Anahata offers a beautiful natural setting with a hot tub and trails to enjoy throughout your stay.

Schedule: Arrive Thursday, October 15, between 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Depart Sunday, October 18, between 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm. Personal downtime is built into the schedule, and bodywork sessions are available upon request.

Food: Colorful organic meals inspired by a range of cuisines will nourish you during the retreat. Dietary needs can be accommodated.

Tickets: The ticket price includes 7 workshops, 9 meals, 3 nights of lodging, and use of the beautiful facility. Massage is available for an additional fee. A ticket may be reserved with a 50% deposit. Cancellations are free until September 1. After that date, a 50% refund is available until October 1. After October 1, no refund is offered, though 50% of the ticket price will be credited toward a future Goddess Retreat.

Sacred Ceremony

“This retreat changed my life!” — Leah Deluzio

“The facility was so beautiful and the grounds were kept natural and very healing. Meals were wonderful, fresh, nutritious, and so colorful.” — Valhalla Depillo

Participant Interviews from the Fall Goddess Retreat

We welcome female-identified people of all ages, colors, and faiths who are seeking connection and growth.

Retreat facilitators

Katie Wells M.F.A. directs the Goddess Retreats and has witnessed the transformative power of supportive sisterhood. She is also a life coach, dance artist, mother, professor, and founder of Interweave Conscious Movement®. With over 25 years of teaching experience, Katie guides experiences that many say have changed their lives. She holds a Master’s Degree in Dance from CU at Boulder and is certified in both Spiritual Embodiment and Somatic EMDR Trauma Therapy. Her performances and workshops have been presented in Mazunte, Mexico, and across the USA and Europe.

Ashera Rose seeks to cultivate connection and beauty through heart awakening, creative expression, and intergenerational community celebration. She is an interfaith minister, mentor teacher of the Dances of Universal Peace, author and teacher of art of peace curriculums, Reiki-Sound healing practitioner, Connection Practice Coach, and lifelong songstress and dancer. She currently serves as Retreat Guide and Head Facilitator of retreats and events at Anahata Education Center.

Gabbi Chernak offers yoga and massage at The Goddess Retreat. Her classes and massage therapies are designed to create an inclusive, healing space where all feel welcome, seen, and valued. She brings playfulness, gentleness, and authenticity to every part of her work. Gabbi holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology, 200 YTT from Cape Code Yoga School, 300 YTT from Vedansha Institute of Vedic Sciences, and is a certified Barre3 Instructor. Her career has been dedicated to redefining wellness and fostering a kinder relationship with ourselves.

Testimonials

“What an absolutely incredible experience this retreat was last Fall. I would HIGHLY recommend it for all women.” — Allyson C.

“I experienced such profound breakthroughs in my psyche, opened locked doors to my heart, bathed with loving support from attending goddesses. I feel cleansed and ready to continue my life's work…” — Jessica Valles

“I was surprised how bonded I felt after the first day. I have a new relationship with my body and a newfound love for dance.” — Christina Behrens

“I am an introvert and connecting with others can be stressful but also vital. Katie approached these meaningful interactions in a way that felt safe and did not overwhelm me.” — Rhiwena Slack