Embrace Your Light
A Day of Release and Rediscovery
September 30th, 2023
Coal Creek Canyon, 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 retreat to Embrace Your Light on Saturday, September 30th, 2023.
A soft check in begins at 9:30 AM. As you arrive at our enchanting location, you'll be captivated by the serene beauty of the natural surroundings. Check in, brew yourself a hot cup of tea, and allow yourself to fully immerse in the retreat's atmosphere. Take a moment to explore the forested grounds, mingle with kindred spirits and feel the vibrant energy that awaits you.
We’ll begin our empowering journey together with a morning meditation of presence by the fire. This nurturing experience offers us the gift of being fully present during this cherished day we have given to ourselves.
Next we will embark on a gentle and guided exploration in Jamie’s dynamic workshop “Embracing the Shadows Within: A Journey of Self Discovery” as we delve into the depths of our past shadows, fostering a deeper understanding of our present selves. We will cultivate a profound sense of loving acceptance and gratitude for who we are today when we embrace the shadows within.
Mid day, gather on the deck and indulge in a delicious lunch as you connect with like-minded souls. Afterwards, it's your time to reflect, journal, and embrace the essence of solitude. Dive deep into your thoughts, or mingle with other participants, sharing stories and forging connections.
Next, immerse yourself in Kristy's workshop, "Walking between Two Worlds: Returning Home to your Soul." In this workshop, we will learn and discuss what it means to “go home” to our souls and joyful ways we can honor the natural cycles of doing in the world and being in ourselves.
Join us in the cozy workshop and relax into a transformative collective Reiki and Soul Healing session. Embark on your healing journey with a guided meditation to the Atrium of Rejuvenation where you can heal yourself through your own consciousness in the multi-dimensional access to light energies. Allow in powerful Reiki healing and clearing of energies ready to be released, all accompanied by intuitively selected music and sound healing frequencies.
Take time for yourself after this powerful session. Listen to the wind in the pines and watch the yellow and orange aspen leaves drift to the ground. Nourish yourself with time to reflect in a hammock or journal by the fire.
As the sun begins its descent and the fairy lights twinkle on, treat yourself to a delectable catered dinner served on the deck, connecting with others or relishing in your own company, surrounded by the beauty of nature.
At dusk, gather by the fireside and immerse yourself in the warm ambiance. Sip on Wassail, a soothing non-alcoholic drink, 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. Draw intuitive cards, allowing their wisdom to guide your path. Engage in meaningful connections, as you mingle with kindred spirits around the fireside, rediscovering the love for yourself.
We are so excited to explore, support, and engage with each one of you. Holding sacred space for 12 adult participants to allow for an intimate and powerful experience. Registration is now open with a waitlist opportunity.
A peaceful experience on forested private property near beautiful Golden Gate Canyon State Park, in Coal Creek Canyon, Golden, Colorado with use of private modern facilities, including workshop space, included.
Small groups of 2-3 are encouraged to join this experience together. We will see you soon!
Hosted by Kristy Riveland with Soul Water Studio and Jamie Everton with Sacred Symmetry in our partnership, Sacred Rebels.
Get Into the Flow…
Here you’ll find the general flow for the day.
9:30 AM | Soft arrival and check in.
10:15 AM | Morning Meditation of Presence guided by Jamie at fireside.
10:30 AM | Embracing the Shadows Within: A Journey of Self-Discovery, Workshop with Jamie.
12:00 PM | Lunch served on deck. You time. Journal. Reflect. Mingle.
1:30 PM | Walking between Two Worlds: Returning Home to your Soul, Workshop with Kristy, under the trees.
3:00 PM | You time. Snacks. Journal. Reflect. Mingle.
3:30 PM | Collective Reiki and Soul Healing Session with Kristy and Jamie held in workshop.
5:00 PM | You time. Journal. Reflect. Mingle.
6:00 PM | Dinner served on deck. You time.
7:15 PM | Full moon release ceremony with drum circle. Enjoy Wassail by the fireside. Intuitive card pulls. Mingling.
8:30 PM | Closing gratitude circle at fireside. Soft exit of retreat.
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.
Embracing the Shadows Within: A Journey of Self-Discovery with Jamie. Each one of us harbors a concealed realm within ourselves – our shadows, the hidden fragments of our history, and the echoes of our past that continue to influence our lives today. Through the practice of shadow work, we embark on a profound journey of self-awareness. By acknowledging and embracing our shadows and darkness, we illuminate the brilliance of our inner light.
In this workshop, we will embark on a gentle and guided exploration, beginning with calming breath work and light tapping. We will then delve into the depths of our past shadows, fostering a deeper understanding of our present selves. Finally, we will cultivate a profound sense of loving acceptance and gratitude for who we are today. Join us on this transformative path to harmonizing the yin and yang energies within, and discover the beauty that emerges when we embrace our entire being.
Walking between Two Worlds: Returning Home to your Soul with Kristy. Our souls have their own cycles and seasons of doing and solitude, running and staying, being involved and being removed, questing and resting, creating and incubating, being of the world and returning to our instinctive soul selves. Once we lived by these cycles and seasons year and year and passed this wisdom down to our children. When we deviate from our natural cycles, we dry out and suffer from tiredness and homesickness. In this workshop, we will learn and discuss what it means to “go home” to our souls and joyful ways we can honor the natural cycles of doing in the world and being in ourselves.
Collective Reiki and Soul Healing Session with Kristy and Jamie. Embark on your healing journey with a guided meditation to the Atrium of Rejuvenation where you can heal yourself through your own consciousness in the multi-dimensional access to light energies. This sacred space is where souls go after life to be healed of woundings and traumas experienced while in a physical body. We can visit this healing space while still in our physical bodies and find deep emotional, mental, and spiritual healing there.
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 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, home cooked meals - lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks.
You time. Plenty of time to journal, reflect, relax in a hammock, walk the meditation spiral, color, draw, and be creative, or mingle with new friends.
The Location…
The main house
The living area
The main house
The workshop
Kitchen and dining
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Participants gather around the fire for a workshop
Outdoor dining on the deck
Delicious catered food
Walking on our beautiful site
Group healing in the workshop
Enchanting path to a powerful fire circle
Dining on the deck by moonlight
Sharing wassail during a drum circle
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, a living room area, and a full kitchen for use if needed. Coffee, tea, Wassail (apple cider), and other refreshments will be available throughout the day and evening.
A separate workshop building may be used for some of the workshops, especially in consideration of the weather the day of the retreat.
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The Embrace Your Light Retreat will be held on private forested property owned by Kristy Riveland in Coal Creek Canyon, Jefferson County Colorado. The property is approximately 30 minutes to an hour 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 set at 6:44 pm.
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At Embrace Your Light we are offering a delicious home cooked lunch and dinner catered onto the property. These meals will be served family style as we mingle and share space with one another. Snacks and beverages will also be provided. If you have an allergy or a preference of type of food (ie: vegetarian, gluten free), please include this on your registration under “meal preferences”. We will try our best to accommodate your preference.
Our presumptive menu for the day includes:
Lunch: sandwiches and pumpkin soup with salad, mixed fruit and dessert
Dinner: tacos and enchiladas with chips and homemade tomatillo salsa and guacamole, spanish rice, quinoa salad, mango and strawberry salad and dessert
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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
* 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…
Your investment in this powerful retreat to embrace your light is $333/person.
You can save on your registration by registering with one or more friends and you will each receive $50 off. On your registration simply enter your friend’s name in the field that asks who you are attending with and ask them to do the same. We will refund you each $50 within a few days of receiving your registrations.
This can bring your investment to only $283 for this retreat!
Registration closes on Monday, September 25th 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 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!”
— C.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!”
— S.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.”
— M.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!”
— C.F.
“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.”
— A.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.”
— M.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!”
— K.P.
Cancellation policy
In the event that a registrant needs to cancel due to a personal or immediate family emergency or illness, written or verbal notice must be given at least three hours prior to the event time to the host. An amount of 50 % of the registrant's paid fee will be offered as credit towards future events co-hosted by both Jamie Everton and Kristy Riveland and must be used within 12 months of the event that was first purchased. In the event the registrant does not reach out to the host(s) before the 3 hour time frame (also referred to as "no call, no show"), they accept the loss of their potential credit for future events.
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.