Embrace Your Light
A Weekend of Release and Rediscovery
October 3rd-5th, 2025
Gilpin County, Colorado
Immerse Yourself…
As autumn approaches and the light dims, we look to the light within. It’s time to embrace your own light, to find gratitude in what you have gained from your inner harvest, release the energies that no longer serve you, and rediscover the love for yourself.
Join us for an immersive experience and two-night retreat to Embrace Your Light from Friday, October 3rd through Sunday, October 5th, 2025. Or choose to attend only Saturday, October 4th for a full-day of empowering workshops and nature immersion (no overnight stay).
This is your path. Gather around the fireside with kindred spirits, immersed in nature, and rediscover the love you hold for yourself in a space intentionally created for connection and transformation.
Together, we’ll:
Engage in empowering workshops
Reflect in nature and enjoy intentional quiet moments
Relax in hammocks or canoe across a peaceful lake
Experience the rhythm and release of a soulful drum circle
Share stories and laughter by the fire
Soothe your body with catered, nourishing meals and mindful movement
Open space for healing, clarity, and inner empowerment
We are holding sacred space for up to 12 adult participants, with space for up to 6 overnight guests to ensure an intimate and powerful experience.
Our private retreat home near Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Colorado offers lake access, a hot tub under the stars, forested trails, and all the restorative energy of the mountains.
Accommodations include:
1 King bedroom with private bath
1 Queen bedroom with shared bath
1 Twin room (2 beds) with shared bath (For a comfortable and supportive experience, the twin room is available to women only.)
Registration is now open, with a waitlist option available for overnight guests.
We encourage small groups of 2–3 friends to join together and share this journey.
Hosted by Kristy Riveland of Soul Water Studio and Jamie Everton of Sacred Symmetry, in our partnership—Sacred Rebels.
We can’t wait to welcome you.
Get Into the Flow…
Here you’ll find the general flow for the retreat.
Friday:
3:00-5:00 PM:
Soft arrival and check in and find your room
Explore the grounds, enjoy You Time (canoe on the lake, walk the lakeshore, relax in a hammock, journal, read a book, reflect, color, draw, paint rocks, or mingle with new friends)
Evening:
Welcome dinner
You Time, relax at fireside on deck under the stars, hot tub under the stars
Saturday:
Morning:
Gentle Stretching and welcome the day, on the lakeshore
Day Retreaters arrive after Breakfast
Morning Meditation of Presence guided by Jamie, in nature
Self-Love Workshop with Jamie and Kristy, in nature
Afternoon:
Lunch served
Transformational Workshop with Jamie and Kristy in nature
Collective Reiki and Soul Healing Session with Kristy and Jamie
You time. Journal. Reflect. Mingle. Canoe.
Evening:
Dinner served
Full moon release ceremony with drum circle. Enjoy Wassail at fire circle. Intuitive card pulls. Mingling.
Day retreaters exit after closing gratitude circle
You Time, relax at fireside under the stars, hot tub under the stars
Sunday:
Morning:
Gentle Stretching and welcome the day, on the lakeshore
Breakfast
Walking meditation around the lake
Closing circle with intuitive guidance at fireside on deck
Pack up and soft exit by noon
New Tools & Perspectives
A Morning Meditation of Presence with Jamie. Embrace the serenity of this grounding and soothing guided meditation, where we gently release the pressures of our daily routines. This nurturing experience offers us the gift of being fully present during this cherished day we have given to ourselves. As we embark on this meditation, it lovingly harmonizes and synchronizes our energies, guiding us towards a deep sense of presence and inner balance.
Workshops with Jamie and Kristy. During our retreat, you’ll experience two heart-centered workshops designed to guide you back to your authentic self. Surrounded by the grounding beauty of nature, each session offers a safe and supportive space for reflection, empowerment, and healing.
Our first workshop focuses on embracing self-love and the healing aspects of your personal journey, offering practical tools and soulful practices to nurture inner harmony.
The second workshop invites you to step into your authenticity and align with your purpose, helping you reconnect with your inner truth and embody your unique light.
Together, these workshops serve as catalysts for transformation—gently guiding you home to yourself.
Collective Reiki and Soul Healing Session with Kristy and Jamie. Embark on your healing journey with a guided meditation of unconditional love.
We will support your healing process through a collective Reiki session, accompanied by energy sweeping that clears away energies no longer in alignment with your highest good that are ready to be released.
After this transformative session, you may experience a profound sense of inner peace, renewed vitality, and a harmonious balance within. You may feel lighter, more centered, and rejuvenated, ready to embrace life with a newfound sense of clarity and well-being.
Full moon release ceremony and drum circle with Jamie and Kristy. Gather by the fireside and immerse yourself in the warm ambiance. Sip on Wassail, a non-alcoholic warm spiced cider filled with blessings, and embrace the mystical energy of the night. Engage in a full moon release ceremony and drum circle, shedding the layers that no longer serve you. We invite you during this time, to connect with yourself from deep within and reflect on your past month. Are there circumstances or relationships that you would like to just let go of? Are there emotions you would like to release? Draw intuitive cards, allowing their wisdom to guide your path. Engage in meaningful connections, as you mingle with kindred spirits around the fireside. Breathe deep because a new cycle and a new beginning is underway.
All inclusive, nourishing, homestyle meals - breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks. We will not be offering alcohol or plant medicine at this retreat.
You time. Plenty of time to journal, reflect, relax in a hammock, walk the lakeshore, canoe on the lake, relax in the hot tub, read a book, color, draw, paint rocks and be creative, or mingle with new friends.
The Location…
Rustic seating among the aspens
Living Room
Dining room
Comfortable seating and gas fire table
Kitchen
Drive to the House
Rustic seating among the aspens
8-person hot tub
Private Neighborhood Lake
King bedroom with ensuite bath
Ensuite bath (King bedroom)
Queen bedroom (shared bath)
Twin bedroom (shared bath)
Shared bathroom (Queen and Twin Bedrooms)
Lakeshore path through the aspens
Participants gather around the fire for a workshop
Walking on our beautiful site
Group healing workshop
Enchanting path to a powerful fire circle
Dining on the deck by moonlight
Sharing wassail during a drum circle
Learning, healing, connecting, together
Drum circle full moon release ceremony
Releasing all that is ready to go
Delicious catered meals
Enjoying lunch on a beautiful fall day
Reiki and soul healing session
Love + acceptance + peace = perfect day!
Welcome bags for guests
Creative rock painting
Embrace Your Light Retreat 2022
Registration Details…
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Embrace Your Light Retreat is for individuals on a quest to remember their worth, accept and love their true selves, let go of limiting patterns, and undergo a profound transformation. It's an ideal sanctuary for nature lovers and those yearning to connect with their authentic selves while fostering meaningful relationships. Whether you're drawn to energy healing, self-care, or the journey of embracing your inner brilliance, this retreat provides a nurturing space to embark on a transformational path of self-discovery and empowerment.
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The main house offers bathrooms, bedrooms, two living areas, and a full kitchen for use if needed. Nourishing meals, coffee, tea, Wassail (apple cider), and other refreshments will be available throughout the retreat.
There will be reserved quiet time from 10:00 PM until 7:00AM, however please feel free to continue enjoying yourself throughout the shared living spaces.
Amenities for use include a canoe on the lake, hot tub (use of showers), nearby lake trail, hammocks, crafting supplies, drums, and welcome bags with journal and other items.
Bedrooms available:
1 king room with en suite bathroom
1 queen room with shared bathroom
1 shared twin room (2 twin beds) with shared bathroom (For a comfortable and supportive experience, the twin room is available to women only.)
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The Embrace Your Light Retreat will be held on private forested property near Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Gilpin County Colorado. The property is approximately 45 minutes to an hour and a half from most locations within the Denver Metro area. The exact location and address of the retreat will be sent to you after you have completed your registration.
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Colorado weather can be surprising and unpredictable especially in the mountainous regions. We encourage guests to pack for layering to accommodate differences in weather at 9000’. Typical weather is expected for the weekend of the retreat (warm days, chilly evenings). The sun will rise at 7:01 am and set at 6:38 pm.
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At Embrace Your Light we are offering delicious home style meals catered onto the property served family style as we mingle and share space with one another. Snacks and beverages will also be provided. Your hosts will not be serving alcohol or plant medicine at this retreat.
Full retreat guests will be served Friday night dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Sunday breakfast.
Day retreat guests enjoy Saturday lunch and dinner.
If you have an allergy or a food preference (ie: vegetarian, gluten free), please include this on your registration under “meal preferences”. We will try our best to accommodate you.
Our presumptive menu for the weekend is yet to be crafted.
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We ask that you please be mindful of others on this retreat and refrain from using your cell phone or having it on during gatherings, meditations and workshops. We want to be sure that we are able to offer everyone a pleasant experience without the interruptions and distractions of modern day technology. Thank you in advance for supporting this policy.
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* Water bottle
* Warm clothing or jacket for the evening
* Lighter clothing to layer
* Clothes for your overnight stay: pajamas, bathing suit, needed toiletries
* Camping chair if you prefer to use your own
* Comfortable walking shoes
* Yoga mat (if bringing your own)
*A good book or coloring book to use during down time
*An open mind and open heart
Investment…
Investment options for your two night / three day retreat:
King Bedroom
King Bed with Private Ensuite Bathroom: $951
Share your bed with a friend for an additional $425
Queen Bedroom
Queen Bed with Shared Bathroom: $851
Share your bed with a friend for an additional $425
Twin Bedroom
Twin Bed with Shared Bathroom: $761
Two beds are available to be reserved separately in this room.
For a comfortable and supportive experience, the twin room is available to women only.
Day Retreat Only
Saturday only, no overnight stay: $375
Includes lunch and dinner
Want to join us for the entire retreat, but all the rooms have been booked? Please reach out for offsite accommodation suggestions.
Registration closes on Friday, September 26th at 11:59 pm.
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Jamie is a licensed and certified Level 3 Usui Reiki Practitioner through Natural Healer, a certified Alternative Healing Practitioner, a certified EFT/Tapping Facilitator and the owner of Sacred Symmetry, also in Arvada. She is experienced in teaching classes around mindfulness, meditation, and stress management. Her work requires her to listen to her clients, observe their non-verbal cues, and be sensitive to their energy needs while restoring them into balance. She is grounded in mindfulness and wellness and brings a sense of peace and calm to any situation. Jamie is a helper at heart and a firm believer that we are energetic beings having a physical experience.
Reiki is a holistic Japanese technique for stress reduction, relaxation, and spiritual healing. This non-invasive approach requires the placement of the practitioner’s hands over the body or in some cases resting gently on the body. Reiki originates from the root words Rei, meaning higher knowledge or spiritual consciousness, and Ki meaning life energy. Reiki, as a whole, is spiritually guided life energy. It is no secret that we are all made of energy along with everything that surrounds us. Our bodies are susceptible to illness, disease, and inflammation when there is a restriction in the flow of energy. Not only does this cause physical ailments but it also causes emotional turmoil and stress.
Reiki seeks to restore the flow and provide balance through immediate stress reduction, relaxation, reduce anxiety, pain management, and activating your body’s own natural ability to heal itself promoting overall well-being.
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is an alternative treatment for physical pain and emotional distress. It’s also referred to as tapping and is similar to acupressure. EFT is helpful in treating those with anxiety, phobias, and PTSD. EFT focuses on the meridian points — or energy hot spots — to restore balance to your body’s energy. It’s believed that restoring this energy balance can relieve symptoms a negative experience or emotion may have caused. By tapping on these meridians while expressing a positive affirmation designed to restore the flow of energy, the physical as well as mental pain and anguish can be greatly diminished or eliminated. It has been an authorized treatment for war veterans with PTSD, and it has demonstrated some benefits as a treatment for anxiety, depression, physical pain, and insomnia.
email: sacredsymmetryreiki@gmail.com
website: www.sacredsymmetry.net
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Kristy Riveland is a Level 3 Advanced Subtle Energy Awareness Practitioner certified through The Healing Studio, empowering you to write your own story and experience your most extraordinary life on your terms. She is also a 5D Embodiment Guide, Sacred Rebel Leader, and founder of Soul Water Studio in Coal Creek Canyon, Colorado. From a place of love and inner wisdom, she encourages you to joyfully let go of your misaligned beliefs and discover your true self again.
Her mission in her own words is: "I want you to live your most extraordinary life by calling into the light the beliefs that keep you from abundance, freedom, and your own power. I want you to live a life in alignment with your own individuality, where you can step away from familial and societal belief systems and expectations that do not resonate with your own inner truth. I want you to notice when something doesn't feel right in your life and lovingly uproot what is not in alignment so you can live authentically and fully though your own internal guidance and from your heart. I want you to receive and experience whatever your heart longs for and claim it with ease. I call forth the sacred rebel in each of us that breaks the rules from a place of love and inner wisdom."
The Soul Water Studio community offers guided circles, classes, retreats, and one-on-one energy sessions in nature, the studio, and online that meet you wherever you are on your conscious creator journey.
Kristy and Jamie collaborate each month by hosting the Sacred Rebel Gathering, a free community offering where we embrace our inner sacred rebel and dive deep into our beliefs as we engage in deep topics with a playful heart.
Kristy is also the founder of SolaGarden Naturals, a natural and organic dietary supplement brand with a focus on whole food supplements and extracts. She is a wife and mother of two and enjoys immersing herself in nature, connecting with her family, and playing her Celtic harp, which she sometimes uses as a powerful healing tool in energy sessions.
Email: kristy@soulwaterstudio.com
Website: www.soulwaterstudio.com
What People Are Saying
“I don't have enough words to describe my amazing experience with Jamie. The space is peaceful and beautiful, the thoughtfulness that went into everything about my session-the music/frequency she played, the stones used, the comforts offered, the in-depth reading she got from me...all enhanced and opened my mind and grounded my body. I walked away feeling so relaxed, like I had a three hour day at the spa. Seriously! I highly recommend a session with Jamie. I'm already looking forward to my next one!”
~Cimarron W.
“It’s difficult to put into words how profoundly amazing Kristy is at what she does. We began the session and I had ideas of what I wanted to talk about to get more clarity. Before I knew it, I was talking about something much deeper that helped in healing so many other areas of my life. Kristy is truly gifted!”
~Steve C.
“A session with Kristy feels like a breath of fresh air for your body and soul, and even just one session brings about changes to thought patterns you’ve been stuck in for years.”
~Marissa W.
“I went into this experience excited and with an open mind. I'm not sure what expectations I had, but whatever they were they were exceeded in every way. I didn't have any spiritual awakening or out of body experience (I would be open to it happening, but I must not be ready), but I did come out with some extremely valuable insight and tools that I will carry with me for a long time. I was also able to connect with my sister -in-law which is something I think we have both been yearning for for a long time. Jamie, Kristy, and Melissa were so amazing in each of their own specialties. I can't believe it was their first retreat because everything felt so smooth, stress free, intentional, peaceful, meaningful, etc. There was also a lot of delicious food!”
~Chelsea F.
“I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of attending two of Kristy and Jamie’s all-day retreats at their well-appointed, beautiful, and spiritually supportive Coal Creek Canyon center. I wish I could spend one day every week in that uniquely healing setting just learning and laughing with these two phenomenally intuitive leaders. The program is always smart, helpful, and fun, and they keep a good pace, allowing for moments of reflection in nature and/or in comfy indoor settings. The food is delicious and nourishing, and the leaders accommodate all needs. You can trust this duo to care for you and guide you respectfully and with love to a more grounded, grateful, peaceful, healthy, and higher vibing state. I cannot recommend them highly enough. At the risk of sounding like a marketing professional, run to sign up today! You’ll be very glad you did.”
~Kay T.
“I had a session with Jamie and wow! It was insightful and healing for my mind. She is honestly very special in the healing ways and it was amazing being a not believer type person and what she was able to see and help with in my life.”
~AJ K.
“My experience began in the woods...as she played her harp I felt my eyes bubble up with tears at the beauty of it! After she intuitively played, the work of releasing and clearing began...on my sacral chakra. I felt lighter in my body and at peace. It was truly the most Amazing experience! Kristy is a uniquely skilled healer and I highly recommend her.”
~Melissa D.
“This was a third eye-opening retreat that involves all the senses and awakens your chakras like never before. The guides were friendly, open and welcoming. I am excited for the next spiritual experience with this group. Highly recommended!”
~Kathleen C.
“Attending Embrace Your Light Retreat was a truly transformative experience for me. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed, supported, and immersed in an environment that encouraged deep reflection, growth, and connection. The carefully curated sessions, the beautiful setting, and the incredible community made this retreat one of the most meaningful experiences I’ve had. It provided me with valuable tools for personal and spiritual growth, and I left feeling rejuvenated, inspired, and more aligned with my purpose. I highly recommend Embrace Your Light Retreat to anyone seeking a space for renewal, self-discovery, and connection with like-minded individuals. It’s an experience that stays with you long after you leave. Thank you for creating such a powerful and enriching retreat—I’m grateful to have been a part of it!”
~Jim F.
Cancellation policy
Retreat registrants may cancel their registration by contacting either Jamie Everton or Kristy Riveland by email at least 30 days before the first day of the event and receive a full refund minus a $200 non-refundable deposit.
Questions?
We know you may have questions about this amazing opportunity! Please reach out via email to either Kristy or Jamie and we are more than happy to answer any questions you may have.