
A Winter Retreat for Nervous System Nourishment in the Heart of Hot Springs, Arkansas
Our retreats are rooted in a belief that connection, renewal, and balance are essential for well-being. Born from soul-aligned friendships and a shared love for healing waters, we create sanctuaries where individuals can reconnect with themselves, with nature, and with one another.
Whether you come alone or with friends, you'll find a welcoming group ready to support you, and the opportunity to create meaningful new friendships along the way.
Join us for a rejuvenating experience in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Each day, we’ll explore a different historic bathhouse, luxuriating in their unique mineral spring treatments. Between sessions, learn restorative techniques using yin practices and connect with a group of like-minded souls.
Slow down, rest, and nourish yourself. Leave feeling refreshed, peaceful, and ready to welcome life in a more balanced way. Join us and experience true renewal.
Offerings
The Art of Resting
With years of dedication to the healing arts, we have curated a diverse range of offerings designed to nurture, renew, and inspire. Here’s a glimpse into what you can expect:
Restorative Yoga
Unblocking Meridians and Restoring Yin Balance
Restorative yoga aligns with yin practices, using gentle, supported postures to activate the body’s meridian system. This practice encourages deep rest, replenishes yin energy, and promotes the flow of life force through the body's energy channels.
NADA Acupuncture
Balance Your Energy
NADA is a specific acupuncture protocol involving five points on the ear. This practice is designed to support detoxification, reduce stress, and promote mental clarity, making it a valuable tool for holistic healing.
Myofascial Release
Release Tension and Gain Mobility
Myofascial Release (MFR) is a therapeutic technique focused on relieving tension and restrictions throughout the connective tissues. Through gentle, sustained pressure, MFR helps to improve flexibility, alleviate pain, and enhance body awareness.
Breathwork
Explore the Power of Your Breath
Breathwork practices involve conscious control of the breath to promote relaxation, clarity, and emotional release. These techniques can help reduce stress, enhance mental focus, and connect you more deeply with your inner self.
Qigong
Enhancing Energy Flow to Vital Organs
Qigong is a gentle, meditative practice that combines movement, breathwork, and mindfulness to cultivate energy flow, balance, and overall well-being, promoting vitality in the body's organs.
Integration
Practices Embody Your Experiences
Integration practices help you incorporate and apply insights and experiences gained during the retreat into your daily life. Through guided reflection, journaling, and supportive discussions, we assist you in making lasting, positive changes and memories.
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Learn How to Regulate Your Emotions
EFT Tapping combines elements of cognitive therapy and acupressure to address emotional blocks and stress. By tapping on specific meridian points while focusing on distressing emotions or thoughts, this technique helps to release negative energy and promote emotional balance.
Sound Healing
Surrender in Sound Waves
Sound Healing utilizes the therapeutic power of sound frequencies to promote relaxation and healing. Through the use of gongs, singing bowls, and other instruments, this practice helps to balance energy, release tension, and foster a deep sense of peace.
We will be serving organic and nourishing meals throughout the day during the retreat, eating family style. We created this menu inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine principles, as food is thought of as medicine.
The menu will be announced closer to the date. Coffee, tea cakes and herbal teas will be available in between meals.
Itinerary
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4:00 - 6:30pm: Welcome & Check-In
6:30pm: Dinner
8:00 pm: Restorative Yoga, Myofascial release techniques in red light
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8am: Yin breathwork
9am: Breakfast
10:30am: TCM discussion on how to nourish yin
12pm: Break: Bathhouse row, boating, explore town
4pm: NADA acupuncture and sound healing
6:30pm: Dinner
8pm: Connecting cards and journaling time
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8am: Visit Anthony Chapel at Garvan Woodland Gardens
9am Breakfast
10:30am: Qigong
Break: Bathhouse row, boating, explore town, visit Hot Springs national park
4pm: Myofascial Release techniques and Red light
6:30pm: Dinner
8pm: Improv games
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9am: Yin restorative yoga
10:30am: EFT tapping class
12pm: Lunch and discuss journal prompts to integrate experience
2pm: Free time/massages with Kitty or Kayla
4:00pm: Art Therapy activity
6:30pm: Dinner
8:00pm: Ayurvedic walk or continue art activity
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Checkout day
8am: Breakfast and farewells
Our Friendship Story
Kitty and Alexa first crossed paths in Costa Rica in 2019, when Kitty was hosting a women’s retreat. At the time, Alexa was navigating a challenging period in her life and immediately felt drawn to Kitty’s warm and vibrant energy. It didn’t take long for us to realize how much we had in common, particularly our shared experiences as women in the healing arts.
Kitty met Kayla during massage therapy school, where a deep connection formed almost instantly. They exchanged numbers, became fast friends, and found themselves sharing every continuing education opportunity together.
The three of us first came together at one of Alexa’s legendary gatherings, where Kayla and Alexa quickly formed a strong bond. Over time, our friendships grew into something truly special—a deep and authentic sisterhood. Through life’s highs and lows, we’ve supported each other with love and laughter. Our bond became a profound source of healing, creating a safe space where we nurture each other’s growth, find strength through life’s challenges, and, most importantly, have fun!
As our lives became busier and more complex, our time together served as a much-needed reminder to slow down, reflect, and recharge. These moments of reconnection inspired us to create a space where others could experience the same sense of renewal and support.
This retreat was born from our desire to share the joy and healing we’ve discovered in our friendship, along with the tools we’ve gathered along our journeys. We’ve created a retreat that embodies the values we hold dear: a deep connection to God, a sense of community that honors personal sovereignty, and empowering self-care practices. This space is a reflection of our journey together and our commitment to offering a sanctuary where others can step away from the demands of everyday life and find true renewal.