2025 Retreat Series
January 30-February 2 2025
JULY 3-6 2025 → register now
october 16-19 2025 → register now
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XENIA CENTRE, BOWEN ISLAND
Co-Hosted by Veronika Rezucha, anastasia chomlack AND MARIKA RICHOZ
We are thrilled to invite you to our weekend retreat. This exclusive gathering offers a unique opportunity for women to unite, harnessing the power of collective energy to embark on an extraordinary journey of self-exploration, empowerment, and profound connection with both nature and one another.
OUR EXPERIENTIAL RETREATS ARE DESIGNED FOR WOMEN TO CONNECT DEEPLY WITH THEMSELVES, ESTABLISH PROFOUND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, AND NURTURE SISTERHOOD.
- Innovative rituals and practices designed to awaken your inner wisdom
- Guided sessions in breathwork techniques and mindfulness meditation
- Invigorating movement experiences that blend traditional and contemporary practices
- Sacred cacao ceremonies to open your heart and deepen your connection
- Ample time for reflection and rejuvenation in stunning natural surroundings
- An immersive, full-day ceremony focused on opening the heart and expanding consciousness
- A dedicated integration day to help you incorporate your insights into daily life
Our carefully crafted program includes:
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This is an opportunity for women to come together, creating a powerful collective energy for an immersive journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and deep connection with nature.
We will guide you through various rituals and routines, lead you in breathwork, meditation, and physical movement.
You'll have the opportunity to relax in nature and create deep bonds with other women, all as we prepare for a full-day, heart-opening ceremony. We'll also dedicate an entire day to integrate our experiences. All these activities will happen in a beautifully curated environment designed for fostering connections.
The
Retreat Schedule
Arrive at 4pm to a warm welcome and light refreshments. We'll begin by setting intentions and fostering connections that will grow throughout the weekend. Enjoy a nourishing vegetarian dinner in Xenia's century-old lodge, a perfect setting for soulful conversations. The day concludes with a calming evening ritual, designed to relax your mind and body, ensuring a peaceful night's rest.
DAY 1
Thursday
After a light breakfast, immerse yourself in a day of gentle self-discovery. Morning rituals and intentions pave the way for slow, mindful breathwork and movement practices, guiding you into a state of feminine flow. The day's centerpiece is our sacred group ceremony, a profound, trauma-informed experience fostering deep insights and community bonds. Our approach respects cultural sensitivities, ensuring an inclusive environment for all. As dusk falls, gather for a light evening meal, a time for integration and reflection.
DAY 2
Friday
Saturday focuses on personal integration and nourishment. Begin with grounding movements, followed by an integration circle where we share experiences and offer mutual support. Enjoy ample free time for journaling, introspection, and connecting with nature. Explore Xenia's enchanting grounds - from the ancient tree to the labyrinth, fern forests, and scenic trails. This day is designed for you to process your insights, allowing them to settle deeply within. As evening approaches, we gather for a final ceremony.
DAY 3
Saturday
Your final day begins with a nourishing breakfast and time for quiet reflection. Use this moment to integrate your experiences and prepare for your journey home. At 11am, we gather for our closing gratitude circle. This powerful practice allows us to acknowledge our individual and collective growth, express appreciation for the connections we've formed, and set intentions for carrying our insights forward. As we say our goodbyes, feel the strength of the sisterhood we've cultivated over the weekend. Leave feeling renewed, empowered, and deeply connected to yourself and the community you've become a part of.
DAY 4
Sunday
Your transformation journey continues beyond this retreat.
Registration is now open.
"The attention to facilitation was truly exceptional."
From the moment I arrived, I felt held in a beautifully crafted container that allowed for deep personal exploration and growth. The care extended to every detail - from the nourishing food that fueled our bodies to the thoughtfully designed spaces that fostered deep connections among participants. The facilitators created an environment where I felt completely seen and supported, free from judgment. This allowed me to open up in ways I never have before, forging meaningful bonds with the other women. It's clear that every aspect of this retreat was carefully considered, resulting in an unparalleled experience of transformation and sisterhood.”
"I have never experienced such a profound sense of safety and nurturing in a retreat setting."
"I have participated in numerous retreats with various facilitators in the past, but this one provided a particularly safe container."
This sacred space allowed me to truly delve deeper into my experience.What stood out the most was the genuine care and attention from the facilitators. They made sure that every participant felt witnessed and seen, creating a beautiful space where we could open up and share without any fear or judgment. This level of support is unparalleled.
Meet Our Co-Facilitators
Veronika, Marika, and Anastasia each bring unique expertise to support your journey. Veronika, our medicine carrier, is highly trained in psychedelic integration and skilled at holding space. Marika, our talented chef and journey support, brings her passion for nourishing others and facilitating healing. Anastasia, with extensive experience in mentorship and retreat leadership, creates authentic spaces where women can embrace both their shadows and light.
VERONIKA — MEDICINE CARRIER
Meet Veronika - a compassionate healer whose heart lies in supporting others through their transformative journeys. She has completed several underground trainings in psychedelic therapy and integration, alongside the study of medicine safety and protocols. Through apprenticeship, she's embraced the healing art of Advanced Applied Kinesiology, while also enriching her practice through Family Constellations workshops. Beyond these formal teachings, her most profound learning flows from the sacred moments spent holding ceremony space, witnessing others as they navigate their deepest challenges and discover their inner light.
Her own healing journey opened her eyes to the tender wisdom that lives within each of us. Walking this path with teachers who graciously shared their sacred traditions, she came to understand a beautiful truth - our capacity to hold space for others blossoms from our own inner healing work. This understanding gently led her to medicine work, where she discovered her life's calling.
Today, she brings both gentleness and strength to her practice, creating a nurturing space where people can explore their inner landscapes, transform old patterns, and move at their own natural pace toward healing.
"Our bodies are wise, and so are we, when we take the time to know ourselves."
ANASTASIA — RETREAT FACILITATOR & JOURNEY SUPPORT
Anastasia has built a thriving photography and mentoring business, launching various creative ventures along her journey. Her deepest passion lies in storytelling, capturing tangible moments, and generously sharing her expertise with women creatives as a partner, collaborator, and teacher.
With years of experience in bringing women together through retreats and gathering spaces, Anastasia has become a weaver of meaningful connections. Over the course of twenty years as a photographer and retreat leader, she has discovered that truth is deeply woven to people's wellness. Along this path, she encountered pivotal people and experiences that sparked authentic connections and personal growth… meeting Veronika and Marika in a women's retreat is what started Becoming.
What truly ignites Anastasia is the creation of spaces where like-minded women can deeply connect. She believes in the power of sharing both the shadows and light that we carry within us. Through profound conversations and vulnerable self-expression, she invites others to embark on their own healing journey. It is her utmost honor to curate these transformative spaces for you through the Becoming retreats.
Anastasia's commitment to holistic wellness and personal growth is further exemplified by her certifications with Numinus. She has completed both the Fundamentals of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and the Applied Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: Cases, Conditions and Context courses. This advanced training enhances her ability to guide and support women through transformative experiences, integrating cutting-edge therapeutic approaches into her retreats.
A weaver of both shadow and light.
MARIKA — CHEF & JOURNEY SUPPORT
Meet Marika - a talented chef and retreat facilitator who is dedicated to nourishing and healing people through food. She has a passion for feeding people and has spent many years sharing meals with others.
After spending her 20s and early 30s behind a desk, Marika started cooking professionally after visiting an underground restaurant in Buenos Aires in 2010. Since then, she has cooked all over the world for a range of private and personal clients. Creating new recipes and inspiring people in the kitchen is one of her greatest joys.
In addition to her culinary skills, Marika has taken two yoga teacher training programs and specializes in teaching Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. Her love for helping people also led her to go back to school in 2020, to become a counselor. She is fulfilling her lifelong dream to help others after receiving so much support through therapy herself.
Marika's unique experience and talents make her a perfect facilitator for our retreat. She knows how to create a safe and inspiring space for people to connect, heal and recharge.
Her delicious and intentional meals will nourish your body and mind, and her guidance in yoga and meditation will help you find inner peace.
BOOK EARLY TO RESERVE YOUR DATE.
Are you ready for a transformative experience? Join us in our upcoming 4-day retreat where women come together to explore their inner selves and their journey towards becoming.
It's time to take a step back, disconnect from the everyday chaos, and connect with other women who understand the importance of self-discovery.
BROWSE MOMENTS FROM PAST BECOMING RETREATS
We would like to acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Sinixt, the Ktunaxa, and the Syilx peoples, and is home to the Métis and many diverse Indigenous persons.
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