Embrace Your Light

A Day of Release and Rediscovery

October 8th, 2022

Coal Creek Canyon, Colorado

Immerse Yourself…

As autumn encroaches, and the light dims as winter approaches, 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, October 8th, 2022.

A soft check in begins at 8:00 AM. We’ll begin our empowering journey together with a morning gratitude meditation by the fire, complete with all inclusive nourishing meals/snacks, engaging deep down with nature, dynamic mindful workshops, a captivating sound bath, plenty of time to reflect and mingle, and a fireside drum circle accompanied by a full moon release ceremony and delicious Wassail (homemade mulled non-alcoholic apple cider) to warm your soul.

We are so excited to explore, support, and engage with each one of you. Holding sacred space for 15 adult participants to allow for an intimate and powerful experience. Early bird registration opens now with a waitlist opportunity. A rustic 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.

Immerse yourself and relax as you are gently cared for and empowered. 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 to set feel the ambience of fairy lights and the warmth of the fire circle as you gather with other like-hearted souls rediscovering your love for yourself. Leave with new perspectives and tools to continue to embrace your light in your daily life.

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, Jamie Everton with Sacred Symmetry and Melissa DeRenzo with Blossoming Lotus Sound.

Get Into the Flow…

Here you’ll find the general flow for the day.

8:00 AM | Soft arrival and check in.

9:00 AM | Morning Gratitude Meditation guided by Jamie at fireside.

9:35 AM | Breakfast served on deck.

10:30 AM | The Sacred Rebel: An Archetype for your Authentic Self with Kristy.

11:30 AM | Break. Reflect. Mingle.

12:00 PM | Breathwork and stress management workshop with Jamie.

1:30 PM | Lunch served on deck.

2:30 PM | Sound bath with Melissa held in workshop.

4:00 PM | Break. Reflect. Mingle.

5:00 PM | 5D Alignment Manifesting workshop with Kristy.

6:15 PM | Catered dinner served on deck.

7:30 PM | Enjoy Wassail by the fireside.  Full moon release ceremony with drum circle. Intuitive card pulls.  Mingling.

9:00 PM | Closing gratitude circle at fireside.  Soft exit of retreat.

New Tools & Perspectives

  • A morning meditation of Gratitude with Jamie. Meditation can feel daunting to some. Where to start? What to listen to? How to turn off your mind? Am I doing it right? In this guided meditation, Jamie will gently lead you into a place of tranquility and help ease you into your own beautiful process. Let her help you find the stillness you are eager to discover.

  • The Sacred Rebel Workshop: An Archetype for your Authentic Self with Kristy. There is a sacred rebel within each of us that yearns to live life on her terms.  She is excited by the possibilities that lie ahead.  She gently nudges us into action and asks us to break the rules from a place of love and inner wisdom.  In this workshop we choose to embrace our inner sacred rebel and dive deep into our beliefs to determine if they are in alignment with our own inner truths.  Kristy will lead you into a deeper understanding of what are truly your aligned beliefs, values, and actions, and what you may have subconsciously accepted as part of your family and society to “fit in” and be accepted.  She will offer you the awareness of where you may not be living in alignment with your higher wisdom and desires and offer you the choice to do life differently.  This awareness alone is often enough to allow profound changes to happen.

  • Breathwork and Stress Management Workshop with Jamie. Stress is all around us every day and in every way. Our bodies are programmed to approach stress in either a flight or fight response. When we are unable to release that directed energy, it builds up in our bodies and becomes stuck thus resulting in many illnesses and diseases. Jamie will help you identify triggers and recognize when your body is under stress, and will also help you discover empowering ways to release your stress through breath, tapping, and visualization.

  • Immersive Sound Bath with Melissa. It can be said that illness is a manifestation of disharmony within the body—an imbalance in the cells or a given organ. Since matter is energy vibrating at different rates, by altering the rate of vibration we can change the structure of matter. Sound from Himalayan Singing Bowls entrains the brain to move into the theta brain wave frequencies. These frequencies can provide clarity of mind, stimulate the intuition, and induce deeply meditative and peaceful states. The sound vibrations impact our nervous system by engaging our relaxation reflex and inhibiting the stress or pain response.

  • 5D Alignment Manifesting Workshop with Kristy. The fifth dimension is not a place we are going to, but a vibration we are becoming all while in our physical bodies.  5D is a creation zone and recognizing that you are choosing to create can help put you in the fifth dimension.  Kristy will help you see the differences between 3D and 5D emotions and thoughts, show you ways to transmute 3D emotions and thoughts, and even clear physical pain in your body.  She will guide you to experience aspects of embodying 5D and open up your energy fields to receiving more of what you desire with ease.

  • Full moon release ceremony and drum circle with Jamie, Kristy. and Melissa. The full moon has long been recognized in many cultures throughout the world as a symbol of an end to a cycle. The moon's kinetic and gravitational energy can be felt and influence not only the behavior of the ocean but also the behavior in animals and humans. During this powerful influx of energy, many believe that spiritual connection can be heightened. 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? During our campfire gathering, we invite you to write down any of these blockages and literally and symbolically release them into the fire. Breathe deep because a new cycle and a new beginning is underway.

  • All inclusive, nourishing, home cooked meals - breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks.

Registration Details…

  • Colorado weather can be surprising and very 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 nights).

  • 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.

  • 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 will be used for the sound bath and some of the workshops, especially in consideration of the weather the day of the retreat.

  • At Embrace Your Light we are offering a delicious home cooked breakfast, lunch and dinner catered into 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”.

    Our presumptive menu for the day includes:

    Breakfast: pumpkin waffles and crustless quiche with fruit and muffins

    Lunch: butternut squash soup with green salad and multigrain biscuits

    Dinner: chicken and veggie enchiladas with chips and homemade tomatillo salsa and guacamole

  • 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, workshops, and during the sound bath. 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.

  • * Water bottle

    * Warm clothing or jacket for the evening

    * Lighter clothing to layer

    * Camping chair if you prefer to use your own

    * Good 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. Registration closes on Wednesday, October 5th at 11:59 pm.

PLUS!

Take part in a 60-minute group Zoom call approximately 4 weeks after the retreat (date TBD in cooperation with participants) to return to the workshops presented in Embrace Your Light and answer any questions you may have, give you an opportunity share your experiences since the retreat, and support you even further on your journey. We’ll share some extra tools and insights with you as well that can help support you as we enter the busy holiday season.

  • 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

  • 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

  • Melissa DeRenzo is a holistic practitioner who activates the healing response of the body and helps clients achieve a better sense of balance and clarity. The first thing you will notice about Melissa is her joy and desire to serve. The continual student, Melissa has a collection of modalities to care for your mind, body, and spirit. She has taught Yoga for over 10 years, is a Reiki Master, and Certified Sound Healing Facilitator. Beyond certifications, she has studied alongside Shamans, Rishis, and masters of the crafts she offers to her clients. She believes that with the right tools in loving hands, we can make major shifts in our health and whole wellness. Her favorite modality to share is sound healing with reiki integration because of the immediate results it offers and it can be shared by couples, friends, or large groups. She is a leader in sound healing and offers herself to help you when you are ready.

    Warning: she has as many corny jokes as she has years of experience. Side effects include laughter, joy, peace, and calm in her presence.

    website: www.blossominglotussound.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.

“Prior to my private sound healing with Melissa I was having back pain and considering going to a chiropractor. About 2/3rds into the sound bath, I felt a strong stream of energy enter my body from my crown chakra to my root chakra. It cleared whatever was going on inside my spine. The discomfort disappeared and didn't come back. It was a wonderful experience!

— M.C.

“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.

“Melissa’s approach is personalized, peaceful and relaxing. I’ve been appreciating this type of therapy for over a year, and I’m thankful she’s able to provide a respite from “the noise” each month.”

— E.M.

Cancellation policy

We kindly ask that if you must cancel your reservation, that you do so at least 2 weeks (14 days) in advance of the retreat day in order to obtain a full refund of payment. Cancellation between 13 days and 7 days before the retreat, secures you 50% payment refund. Any cancellation between 6 days and the day of the retreat will not be entitled to a refund. Of course we know that emergencies, illness, and unforeseeable circumstances arise. If this is your case, please reach out directly to either Kristy or Jamie for a possible credit. Thank you for your understanding.

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.