A Sacred Space for Women Ready to Heal, Grow, and Begin Anew

Nature-Guided Retreats and Restorative Healing

Let Your Healing Begin
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Transformational Women’s Retreats

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Women’s Workshops

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RESTORE: Holistic Healing

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Health Coaching

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Welcome—I'm glad you're here.

I’m a guide for women who are carrying more than they let the world see: the weight of loss, the ache of feeling disconnected from themselves, and the quiet longing for a life that feels aligned, grounded, and deeply true. Many arrive feeling exhausted by holding everything together, unsure how to step into the next chapter, yet sensing something within them is ready to rise.

I hold space for women processing loss or life change through nature-guided retreats and restorative healing, so they can feel truly heard and begin shaping a life that feels meaningful again.

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Slow down, reconnect with your inner wisdom & create space for healing.

We do this through holistic health coaching, restorative bodywork, and nature-anchored retreats designed to nurture the whole self—body, mind, and spirit. Together, we create room for clarity, confidence, and emotional renewal, so you can move forward with steadiness and purpose.

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“Attending Carla’s women’s retreat turned out to be a nourishing experience. I felt surrounded by warmth, encouragement, and a genuine sense of sisterhood. Carla and the contributors created a cozy safe space both indoors and outside, with delicious food and snacks throughout the day. Whether we were journaling, coloring, sharing in a circle, practicing guided meditation and yoga, each session was meaningful. 

The environment itself added to the magic, being in the peaceful mountains of Vermont, making it easy to slow down and just relax. I left feeling more motivated to explore my next endeavor in life.

I would recommend this retreat to any woman seeking support, clarity, or a chance to just step away from the craziness of everyday life.”

—Lisa Evangelista

If you’re ready to begin, you can join an upcoming retreat, schedule a Restore session, or connect with me for 1:1 coaching—whichever path feels like the right next step for you.

Let your healing begin