Awaken Your Soul:Transformation: Women’s Yoga Retreat
A transformative weekend retreat to break through the barriers
to self-love, inner peace and freedom
with Susan Bettencourt
SOLD OUT!!! A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THE REGISTRANTS.
Certified Yoga and Meditation teacher, Forest Bathing Practitioner and Spiritual Director
trans·for·ma·tion /ˌtran(t)sfərˈmāSH(ə)n/
“a thorough or dramatic change”.
Be.Love. SHE invites you to a weekend retreat February 8-9, 2025, a nurturing space
for connection and self-discovery.
As we move along into the new year, many of us carry the weight of anxiety and past experiences that cloud our inner peace.
This is your opportunity for profound transformation—an internal shift aligning you with your
true nature and highest potential.
Through mindfulness practices, gentle movement, and compassionate self-inquiry,
you'll explore your feelings and begin the healing process.
Join us on this journey to cultivate joy, resilience, and a deep sense of belonging. Take the first step toward living your best life—a life rooted in happiness and fulfillment.
Awaken Your Soul: TRANSFORMATION: Weekend Yoga + Wellness Retreat
February 8-9th, 2025
Are you ready to reset, recharge, and reconnect with your authentic self?
Join us for a transformative women’s weekend retreat designed to nourish your mind, body, spirit, and soul. This experience is your invitation to pause, heal, and rediscover the inner peace and happiness that are already within you.
This retreat is for any woman seeking time to care for herself, let go of what no longer serves her, and create space for personal growth. Together, we'll cultivate a sense of renewal, empowerment, and deeper connection—both to yourself and a circle of like-minded women.
What’s Included?
Throughout the weekend, you’ll be guided through powerful practices and workshops rooted in healing, personal growth, and transformation, including:
Meditation:
Cultivate calm and clarity through guided practices that bring balance to your mind and spirit.
Breathwork:
Discover the power of your breath as a tool for healing, releasing, and grounding.
Somatic Healing:
Explore body-based practices to release stored tension and reconnect with your innate wisdom.
Storytelling Circles:
Share and listen to meaningful stories that inspire connection, healing, and empowerment.
Yoga:
Gentle, beginner-friendly practices overlooking the tranquil beauty of the forest, aligning breath, movement, and presence.
Workshops for Inner Growth:
Explore self-love, healing past wounds, and raising consciousness to create a life aligned with your heart.
Symbolic Releasing Ceremony:
Engage in a reflective,
ritual using visualization and written intentions to let go of what no longer serves you and welcome new possibilities.
Sound Healing Session: Immerse yourself in the soothing vibrations of sound to release stress and deepen relaxation.
Nature Walks (Sylvotherapy):
Connect deeply with nature through sylvotherapy, also known as “forest bathing,” a practice of immersing yourself in the forest environment to calm the mind, invigorate the senses, and foster a profound sense of connection to the earth.
Group Coaching Circles: Reflect, share, and connect in supportive, intentional spaces.
Between sessions, you’ll have time to enjoy the peaceful surroundings, unwind, and simply be.
Where?
A private retreat center nestled in a stunning 17-acre Carolinian forest near Port Colborne, just 800 meters from the beautiful beaches of Lake Erie. This serene environment offers the perfect backdrop for transformation and renewal.
When?
Arrive Saturday, February 8, 2025, between 9:00–10:00 AM. Programming begins at 10:30 AM and concludes on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM.
Who Will Guide You?
Led by Susan Bettencourt, a certified yoga and meditation teacher, mentor, and spiritual counsellor, along with guest facilitators Stephanie HeartSong, Marta Golden, Sue Phillips, and Camille Peters, we will lead you through numerous healing and holistic sessions.
Together, we will enhance your experience. Group sizes are controlled to foster intimate connection and meaningful engagement in this transformational journey.
What You’ll Gain
By the end of the weekend, you’ll leave with a heart full of peace, a mind brimming with clarity, and a toolbelt of practices you can carry into everyday life. From shedding old patterns to stepping into greater self-love and empowerment, this retreat will help you reset, recalibrate, and transform.
Whether you come solo or bring a friend, you’ll find connection, community, and a weekend of deep transformation waiting for you.
Reserve your spot and join us for this unforgettable journey back to yourself.
Includes: Four nourishing meals and snacks, a perfect solo getaway for a restful, supportive experience.
Register
Awaken Your Soul: Transformation: Women’s Yoga Retreat
A transformative weekend retreat to break through the barriers to self-love, inner peace and freedom
with Susan Bettencourt
FEB. 8-9, 2025
PRICE: $649.99 CAD per person
Pricing is for retreat services and meals. Accommodations (private room and private bathroom) are donated by Jericho house at no extra cost.
*No refunds or transfer of dates available for retreats. Following Ontario's travel policies, registration is for retreat services. Please contact us for any further information or clarification. For questions about travel, meals or accommodations, please contact our hosts:
Jericho House Retreat Center.
T: +1 (905) 834 0553
F: +1 (905) 834 5230
E: leadership@jerichohouse.org
W: www.jerichohouse.org
Meet the Team
Susan Bettencourt, our founder, is a dedicated yoga instructor, meditation leader, and spiritual counsellor, with a deep commitment to guiding others on their journey. With decades of experience in the fitness and wellness industry, alongside a long career in client service, Susan has blended her passion for self-discovery with her talent for empowering others. Susan offers domestic and international retreats and workshops designed to inspire awakening and cultivate joy. A lifelong student of spiritual teachings, she draws from yogic traditions, Buddhist philosophy, and Christian spirituality to help others connect with their highest selves and live with open hearts. Known for her compassionate and grounded approach, Susan creates a safe, nurturing space for personal growth, healing, and transformation. Her work is an invitation to reconnect with the wisdom within and experience the bliss of an awakened life.
Camille Peters is a Soma Facilitator Passionate about nature, music, and photography. Camille's journey toward personal growth shifted about five years ago when she met Jivasu, an Indian pediatrician and the founder of Soma Teachings. This encounter led Camille to embark on a path of naturality. Currently, Camille is pursuing the Somotofullness Teacher Training Program, a new science focused on body awareness (interoception) and reframing trauma in order to promote a balanced, healthy life. Camille is now ready to share her life’s passions with others. Through a unique blend of nature, music, and ongoing self-exploration, she aims to guide others on their own journeys of transformation and alignment with their true nature.
Marta Golden is a certified practitioner in sound healing, breathwork, and Reiki, dedicated to guiding others on their journey to self-discovery and alignment. Having experienced the transformative power of breathwork and music firsthand, she helps others release what no longer serves, fostering peace, joy, and deeper connection to their divine selves.
Sue Phillips is a compassionate and insightful Storyteller and Critical Illness / End of Life Doula, dedicated to helping individuals reflect on their lives in profound and meaningful ways. Her work is deeply rooted in the belief that sharing our stories not only preserves our legacies but also fosters healing and connection. Through guiding clients in crafting their Life Legacy, Sue enables them to articulate and pass down their values, wisdom, and personal narratives, creating a bridge between generations. This process goes beyond recounting events; it’s about understanding how those experiences shape our identities and relationships. It’s an opportunity for healing through reflection and for cultivating a sense of continuity, where individuals feel connected to their families, communities, and history. In Sue’s words, “we are all stories and we are all storytellers”.
Stephanie Heartsong is a dedicated sound healing therapist and medicine woman who creates a sacred space for individuals seeking to elevate their frequency, align with their inner wellness, and uncover their spiritual wisdom. With many years of experience as a teacher, master, counselor, and guide, she has answered the call to support others on their path of soul awakening. Now, as a devoted healer, Stephanie stands in gratitude, offering her gifts to help others reconnect with their highest selves.
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Is this retreat for me?
Please contact us or feel free to talk to our facilitators. We'd love to hear from you!
Camille Peters
416-270-7205
Marta Golden
365-292-0730
Sue Phillips
905-630-4193
Stephanie Heartsong
905-521-9339
