Midlife Evolution

Early Friday morning some of us had the delight and honor to be guided into the womb of Hope Springs Institute, deep in the Ravine, by founder Suzanne Stevens. It was magical, profound, and rich in metaphors that seem relevant to now. What I "heard":

1) The descent can be treacherous, especially when the path is unclear - or hidden.

2) You can't really know if there's solid ground, so test your footing before you commit.

3) The climb out is easier than the descent if you lean into the land.

4) You can't go wrong following a Crone

I’m often asked, “What kind of women come to your retreats?”

Usually, it’s asked with a little nervousness, as if the reason they hold inside might not be “good enough.”

My heart always goes out to them because I remember the first time I finally gave myself permission to pause. I was desperate—afraid it wasn’t OK to step away like that.

At first I thought it was desperation that brought women to these retreats, because that was my story.

And yes, sometimes that’s true.

There are women navigating major life transitions—loss, illness, career shifts, empty nests, or simply the weight of change.

But that’s only part of the story.

There are also:
- Seekers longing to connect more deeply with themselves as they prepare for their next step in life.
- Busy women craving a moment to pause and release, so they can step into the new year with renewed energy.
- Women who feel most alive when connected to nature or creative expression, especially when envisioning what’s next.
- Those for whom this retreat has become an annual ritual, a pause to reflect and clear the way for the year ahead.
- And sometimes, there are women who can’t quite put their reasons into words. They just know something inside said, “Now is the time.”

It’s not about age, race, or life stage.

Women come from all walks of life, but every year, as we gather around the fire, we realize we share something: a sense of constriction, fragmentation, and a longing to let go and exhale before stepping into the future.

So who comes to this retreat?

The ones who feel called.

Those who sense that by taking the time to reflect, release, and envision, they will clear a path to their next chapter.

If this is your year, if you feel that call, I invite you to claim your seat around the fire.

And while I know the whole “early bird discount” thing can feel like just another pressure tactic, I do want to gently remind you that the lower rate does end on Oct 5th (for real, no false urgency here).

If this retreat is calling to you, I’d love for you to join us while you can still grab the discount.

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