Most of us spend a lot of our time paying attention to what our lives need from us and not nearly as much paying attention to what’s going on inside of us. It can be hard to know what we want, notice what isn’t working, or see our own lives clearly while also doing everything they ask of us. Sometimes it helps to retreat.

The Sacred Pause is a three-day retreat in Ojai, California, created to give you the space and support to listen to yourself more closely.

Held on a private 50-acre estate, the weekend brings together practices that offer different ways of meeting yourself and your experience. Reflection circles and meditation invite you to listen. Somatic movement and gentle breathwork bring you into your body. Folk herbalism medicine-making, healing with horses, group reiki, and a tea ceremony offer other ways to explore what may be harder to access through thinking alone.

There is no particular place you need to get to by the end of the weekend. You might arrive with something you already want to explore or you might not know what needs your attention until you have the space to find out.

Led by Hillary Power and Paige Appel, the weekend has been thoughtfully designed so that once you arrive, you can give yourself as fully as possible to the experience. The schedule, meals, practices, teachers, and plenty of time in between are all taken care of. Fresh, organic meals, seasonal snacks, and homemade herbal teas will be provided throughout the retreat.

Lodging is not included in the retreat fee, but a range of accommodations are being held nearby specifically for Sacred Pause participants. Options will be shared upon registration, including the opportunity to be connected with a retreat roommate for those interested.

The Sacred Pause begins at noon on Friday, October 23rd and ends Sunday afternoon, October 25th in Ojai, California. Participants should plan to attend the full retreat, beginning with the opening circle on Friday.

$2250