May 2 – 4, 2025
with Renée Silvus
Cuisine by Brandy Henson
$450
Spring in Lucile will be well under way. The river will be high, rushing just below the Labyrinth. Bring yourself to the river canyon for a weekend of blended practices for energy, contemplation, and restoration.
We’ll have yoga asana movement sessions integrating breath work, followed by relaxation practices, shavasana, and guided meditations. You can expect specially curated playlists for the movement sessions and a blend of meditation practices.
We recognize that some guests want the asana movement while others wish to focus only on relaxation and meditation. We’ll hold to a schedule so you can attend the sessions that work for you.
We will:
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review and refine your meditation seat or posture for comfort
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ease into a restorative practice Friday night
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build a more energetic asana and pranayama practice Saturday morning
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practice breathing, concentration, and relaxation techniques
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practice guided meditations to help focus and relax the mind
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hike a local trail as a meditation
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sink into a restorative practice Saturday evening
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enter optional Sacred Sauna as a meditation and archetypal journey to the well
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Close asana sequences with a beautiful Sunday morning practice
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hold space for each other with love, kindness, understanding, and good humor
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share delicious, home-made meals made by the warm-hearted Brandy Henson
We’ll have supportive conversations to integrate your insights and challenges throughout the weekend, along with plenty of walks and downtime. All levels of experience are welcome. The only requirement is to bring regard, curiosity, and intention.
These practices cultivate:
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less reactivity
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flexibility, strength, and balance
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emotional resilience
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ability to focus and concentrate
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reduced anxiety
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increased daily energy
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personal intuition and insight
Retreat includes all meals from Friday supper through Sunday mid-day dinner and lodging in one of our accommodations. Be nourished by delicious, homemade meals carefully prepared by Brandy.
Register here today and request your favorite accommodation.
If you are unable to open the Registration Form, email Renée at [email protected].
Plan to arrive Friday between 4:00 and 5:00 pm Mountain Standard Time. We ask that guests make every effort to arrive on time. We close Sunday afternoon after mid-day dinner and appreciations. Guests are welcome to stay Sunday night to quietly integrate the weekend and enjoy the Haven.
About Renée ~ I bring a blend of perspectives as an educator, coach, and facilitator. I offer coaching with Luminaire, yoga classes at Enliven, and retreats at Mavens’ Haven. 2025 brings my eleventh year of offering events at the Haven.
Brandy Henson brings a passion for wholesome, healthy food to the weekend. She is well-known for her delicious gluten-free treats and breads. You can expect your meals to be simple, well-rounded, organic, and free of common allergens. Brandy’s alpaca wool, socks, and dryer balls enjoy local fame as well. Read more about Brandy and her alpacas here.
Itinerary
All times are MST.
Friday
4:00 – 5:00 Arrive
5:00 Open Retreat
Introductions, Agreements, Around the Haven
Review Easy Sitting Posture and Alignment
6:00 Restorative Asana Practice
7:00 Systematic Relaxation, Shavasana, Guided Meditation
7:30 Light Supper
8:30 Walk to Bridge
9:00 Quiet Time
Saturday
7:00 Waking bell, warm lemon water in the kitchen
7:30 Energizing Asana and Pranayama Practice
8:45 Tension and Release Relaxation, Shavasana, Guided Meditation
9:30 Breakfast
10:00 Quiet Time~ walk, journal, extended practices, reading, contemplation, personal practice
11:00 Hike Cow Creek Trail—walking and being in the woods as meditation
1:00 Return
1:15 Mid-day Dinner
2:00 Quiet time~ walk, journal, extended practices, reading, contemplation, personal practice, nap.
4:00 Check-ins and Integration
5:00 Evening Restorative Asana Practice
6:15 Systematic Relaxation, Shavasana, Guided Meditation
6:45 Light Supper
8:00 Sacred Sauna or Personal time to relax, read, journal…
10:00 Quiet Time
Sunday
7:00 Waking bell, warm lemon water in the kitchen
7:30 Energizing Asana and Pranayama Practice
8:45 Tension and Release Relaxation, Shavasana, Guided Meditation
9:30 Breakfast
10:30 Quiet time
11:30 Discussion and Integration
12:30 Quiet time
1:30 Mid-day Dinner and Appreciations
3:00 Close
photo by Jennifer Bursaw, SpokaneTrailRides.com