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Join us for
Winter Retreat 2026:
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The holiday season can leave us tangled in to-do lists, expectations, and endless commitments. The HartsSpace Winter Retreat is your chance to set it all down and root into stillness. In the quiet foothills of Mt. Si and Mt. Teneriffe, this weekend invites you to slow down, reconnect with your body, and remember what truly matters.
Through gentle practices for body image healing, the wisdom of nature, and moments of both community and solitude, we will explore what it means to return to the root of ourselves, our stories, and our healing.
This is not about doing more or chasing resolutions. It is about restoration, grounding, and coming home to yourself.
Winter invites us to turn inward.
To slow down. To rest.
About our retreats
At HartsSpace, we offer one-on-one support, group meetups, and virtual options. But our retreats are where deeper connection and healing happen.
They give you space to pause, reset, and reconnect with yourself and others in a supportive, nature-filled setting.
Our unique approach to health combines functional medicine nutrition, holistic mental health methodologies, and various forms of movement, empowering you to create lasting changes tailored to your individual needs.
Step into a warm, supportive space where everything is taken care of for you — nourishing meals, cozy accommodations, mindful workshops, and plenty of time to slow down and reconnect.
Below you’ll find details about the schedule, location, food, facilitators, and overall vibe so you can feel completely at ease before you arrive.
This is a restorative weekend you won’t want to miss.
Explore a transformative 3-day retreat to get rooted in what truly matters.
If you're a little like us, you'll want to know what the food situation is. Check it out.
We have an awesome team! Learn more about who you'll be learning from.
Each year our retreats grow with the majority of our past retreat participants in attendance again. Hear what they have to say.
Our PNW retreats are always in a beautiful location. Learn more about this year's location.
View our pricing options as well as what's included with your retreat registration
What to Expect
Grounding Tea Ceremony & Welcome
Begin with a sensory tea ritual and gentle introductions to ease into the weekend.
Family Dynamics & Body Image Session (with Art Activity)
Explore how our stories about body and family shape us, and express your insights through a creative exercise.
“If I Were Rooted…” Workshop
Imagine what life could feel like if you were fully rooted in your body. Through reflection, movement, and artistic expression, you’ll uncover old stories, release shame, and reconnect with your gifts and passions.
Rooted Nutrition & Eating Practices
Learn simple ways to nourish your body with food choices and rituals that support grounding and resilience.
A guided reflection on the habits and beliefs that keep you grounded and those that may be pulling energy away.
Plus These Bonuses:
Optional hikes, restorative yoga, fireside storytelling circles, and plenty of unstructured time to rest or explore.
This retreat is not about fixing yourself. It’s about remembering who you are, reconnecting to what matters, and letting nature support you every step of the way.
Your Weekend at a Glance
Roots vs. Weeds Exercise
Is This You?
This retreat is for you if:
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You feel pulled in every direction, craving space to slow down and reconnect with yourself.
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You struggle with body image, old family stories, or patterns that hold you back.
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You long for practical ways to feel grounded, centered, and resilient in your daily life.
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You want to release self-doubt, shame, or habits that no longer serve you.
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You’re craving authentic connection, community, and the freedom to just be.
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You wish for guidance on nourishing your body, mind, and spirit in simple, sustainable ways.
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You’re ready to explore your creativity, movement, and reflection in a supportive, nurturing space
If that sounds like you, we saved you a seat.
Schedule
Each day moves at a grounded, gentle pace with space for rest, reflection, movement, and connection. You’ll be invited to choose what feels right for you and to root into the practices and moments that nourish you most.
Day One: Arrival and Settling In
We’ll ease into retreat life with time to land, get cozy, and connect with the space. After a shared meal, we’ll gather in community to gently open the weekend and set our intentions.
Day Two: Reflection and Rooting
This day invites you to slow down and tune in. You’ll have options for guided movement, breathwork, journaling, or quiet time in nature. The evening will offer space for reflection and connection, held with warmth and care.
Day Three: Integration and Return
We’ll begin with gentle grounding practices and a closing circle to help you carry what you’ve rooted into back home with you. You’ll leave feeling nourished, steady, and supported.
We are a group of women who care deeply about wellness, community, and creating space for real connection. Each of us brings something unique, but we all share the same goal. To help you feel supported, seen, and grounded throughout the retreat.
Our Team.
Katie Hart
LMHC, CN, MS
Michelle Benson
MS, CN
Stef McDonald
Marketing Director & Retreat Coordinator
Lindsay Miller-Stokes
Embodiment Coach
Oriana Cozzolino
LICSW, Yoga Instructor
Michelle is passionate about connecting nutrition, mindset, and expansive living to empower lasting wellness. Her unique approaches in nutrition include using food as medicine while recognizing that a person's thoughts and beliefs have a profound biological impact on someone's physiology. Because of this, she addresses not just what people should eat, but how they should be eating, and uses our relationship with food and body to create empowered patients who can confidently make food choices that make them feel energized, at ease, and fulfilled.
Stefanee is the owner of Sound Strategy Marketing LLC. If you've seen our content online or any of our recent brochures or flyers, she's the one behind the scenes creating it! Stefanee will be joining us at the retreat to gather more content. You may see her around the retreat taking photos or videos (with your consent). Feel free to smile her way! With a background in marketing and mental health, Stefanee makes a great addition to our team, making things work in the background so we can better serve you all weekend. Learn more about Stefanee by visiting her website www.soundstrategymarketing.com
Lindsay believes that our relationship with food, body and movement is our greatest teacher. Her early struggles with accepting her body led her on a life path to explore her passions and purpose. Movement and creative expression have been an essential part of her life for over 30 years as she has explored, taught and performed various styles of dance including salsa, hip-hop, contemporary, Latin fusion, as well as dance fitness styles including: GROOV3 and she recently gained her certification as a Turn Up Dance Instructor. She is currently a wedding choreographer teaching couples how to dance together for their wedding! Teaching dance for the past 17 years is one of the greatest joys of her life. Learning to have a peaceful loving relationship with her body has been a lifelong journey. As we teach what we most need to learn, she has worked on various projects from facilitating workshops and presentations on body image and eating disorder awareness to leading body positive groups on a college campus and advising corporate executives on body positive marketing. She received her Masters degree in Social Science through the University of Colorado Denver where she studied Health at Every Size, the Body Positive Movement and Fat Studies. She is now grateful to be a part of a 12-step spiritual program healing from her own addiction with food and helping others do the same.
Oriana teaches Hatha yoga to support healing mind, body, and spirit. She provides trauma treatment therapy, incorporating yoga and mediation into her work with First Responders. She is the Resilience and Wellness Coordinator for the Thurston County Sheriff's Office, a member of the Region 3 Crisis Negotiation Team, and a therapist in private practice. She began her yoga journey with Joanna Cashman's Wild Grace, earning her RYT200 in 2012 and has since learned and taught with the Yoga Loft, Yoga Behind Bars, and Yoga for First Responders. Additionally, she was a faculty member with the International Trauma Treatment Program for seven years and currently teaches mediation with The Pierce County Center for Dialog & Resolution and South Puget Sound Community College. For joy, Oriana engages in authentic movement as a 5 Rhythms dancer and savors nature through PNW hiking with her husband and Rottweiler, Nyx. Learn more about Oriana by visiting her website www.humanresolve.org.
Katie's training encompasses a mind, body, spirit approach to mental health and nutrition. She believes that the power of nutrition and therapy can heal a person. Her background and passions have driven her to create a clinic where a person may grow using their own intuition and cultivating healing from a place within their own resources. She sees people as their own expert and uses techniques and tools to help people to better understand and create the change they desire. Her unique approaches have helped many create sustainable change.
Rainbow Lodge Retreat Center
This year's location is located in beautiful North Bend, WA
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Mission
Rainbow Lodge provides a haven of rest, peace, healing, and security. We foster opportunities for our guests to experience spiritual, personal, and/or professional growth in a tranquil and natural setting.
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Name
"The name Rainbow Lodge comes from the story in Genesis: that after the flood a rainbow appears as a symbol of hope and promise for the future. Our dream was that Rainbow Lodge would be just that for many, many people."
Dick Birdsall, founding director
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Vision
Rainbow Lodge improves the world through our Ministry of Hospitality; where one may encounter the divine, and where hope is restored in people’s lives; even as the rainbow is a symbol of promise for the future.
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Learn More
You can learn more about Rainbow Lodge Retreat Center and all the amazing things they do and host by visiting their website:
We partner with retreat locations that cater to a wide range of nutritional needs and preferences, ensuring everyone feels nourished and supported. Before the retreat, you’ll receive a survey to specify any dietary requirements. While our exact menu will be finalized closer to the event, expect vibrant, nutritious, and beautifully presented meals designed to energize and delight. This year, we have a common area where you can bring your own food and beverages from home. Below are some examples of past retreat menus, showcasing the quality and variety you can look forward to.
Food
Pricing
Single Room Package: $1200
Shared Room Package: $1100
Ready to register? View our pricing options at our registration page here
Room & Meals
Accommodations
You'll get 2 nights at the Rainbow Lodge. In addition to lodging, we will potentially offer a hike or exploration of North Bend prior to or after the retreat if there is interest.
Meals
Friday: Dinner
Saturday: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Sunday: Breakfast and Lunch
Immersive Experiences
You will have access to all sessions led by certified experts in nutrition, mental health, creative expression, and yoga. Our providers offer a wide range of teaching techniques and ways to learn.
Our guided sessions are focused on self-discovery, trust, and aligning with your true self.
Community Support
One of the most amazing things about our retreats is the sense of community that forms. Lifelong friendships are formed. We plan future get togethers and commit to our personal growth as a community.
It's truly a pleasure and joy to watch the relationships form and to see our participants realize they are not alone in their struggles.