# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Attuning with the seasons: Fire element retreat
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 11:00 am – Mon, 19 May, 2025 at 11:30 am
- **Event Description**: Join us for a weekend of deep connection, embodied exploration, and joyful play as we honor the beginning of summer, the fire element, and the wisdom of the heart. 
Set on a breathtaking property on the Cowichan River, this retreat invites you to immerse yourself in nature, move with the rhythms of the season, and cultivate warmth, presence, and authentic connection. This immersive event weaves together ancient and modern practices to support balance, vitality, and connection. We will be coming together to honour the melting away of the rainy season and embracing the warmth and radiance of summer! 

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), summer is the season of the Fire element, which governs the Heart and Small Intestine meridians. Fire is the most Yang of all elements, radiant, expressive, and full of life, just as summer is the time of peak warmth, growth, and outward energy. When in balance, the Heart allows us to experience joy, love, and deep connection, while also giving us clarity of mind and an ability to live with authenticity and purpose. 

Retreat Activities:
☀️ Meditation, Qi Gong, and self-reflection to help anchor joy from within.
? TCM Seasonal Insights – We will offer some practical guidance on best practices to attune with the season.
? Thai Massage & Community Acupuncture – receive and share healing touch.
? Vocal Exploration – free your voice and connect more deeply to your authentic expression.
? Dance & Movement – We will start each day with a practice Brianna has created called Waking Body. It is a nourishing blend of somatic movement, qi gong, mobility, intuitive flow and bodywork.
?✨ Tea Ceremony & Herbal Medicine – integrate, reflect, and connect in warmth and presence.
? Sauna:  We have the luxury of enjoying a wood fire sauna and cold shower.  
☀️ Rest in the Shade: While summer invites activity, we will avoid overheating by balancing action with relaxation by the cowichan river, a 5 min walk from the property.
We will provide a nourishing dinner on the Saturday night.

Details: 
Location: The Shire

Date & Time: May 17th arrival 11:00 am - May 19th 11:00 am departure

Cost: $170 early bird rate before April 15
$200 after April 15. 

Participants that have insurance coverage or benefits can claim a portion of the retreat cost. 

Accommodation:

***There is an additional fee for camping on the land of $15 per night. There is also the option to sleep in your vehicle down the road by Skutz falls at no additional cost.

Food: 
For cooking there is a full outdoor kitchen set up equipped with a fridge, stove, plates, bowls, pots and pans.  We will provide a nourishing dinner on the Saturday night.  Please bring food for yourself and/or to share in a potluck style. 

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About your hosts: 

Julia Sevitt R.Ac:
Julia is an acupuncturist, astrologer, and community builder creating home on the territory of the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples (Victoria, BC).  She has been forging a path of healing for the past 20 years, amidst the turbulent waters of our times. Her roots are in Eastern medicine which offer her a grounded understanding of how to work with the elements and vital energy flows in the body.  She has also immersed herself in the Taoist arts of Qi gong and meditation for the past 15 years and shares the merits of my practice with her patients and students.  She has also trained in Thai massage and Shiatsu, and weaves these modalities into her practice. Julia spends most of her free time studying astrology, exploring the coast, and playing music. 

Brianna Grant R.Ac:
Brianna Grant is a registered acupuncturist, and movement facilitator from K'ómoks (Comox Valley). She has been residing in lək̓ʷəŋən/Victoria since 2020 developing her practice in Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, while facilitating a variety of movement & dance workshops. Her work is driven by a desire to foster meaningful relationships and growth within community through shared experiences of embodiment and connection to the natural world. She believes in the therapeutic potential of group dynamics, and is drawn to the ceremonial and ritualistic aspects of life that mark seasonal transitions. She has been studying the body through movement, dance and different bodywork modalities for over 10 years. Her varied experience and training includes 5 Rhythms Dance, Somatic Movement, Contact Improvisation, Thai Yoga Massage, Qi Gong, Feldenkrais, Jin Shin Do Acupressure,  Herbalism & Traditional Chinese Medicine. 

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Event Capacity: This event has capacity for 25 participants, so pre-registration is highly encouraged! 

To Register, please send e-transfer to fleshandboneha@gmail.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/duncan/attuning-with-the-seasons-fire-element-retreat/200028020340829
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, workshops, meditation, food-drinks, dance, trips-adventures, entertainment, camping, potluck, art, yoga
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 65

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Duncan
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Skutz Falls Rd, Cowichan Valley, BC V0R, Canada
- **lat**: 48.79539
- **long**: -123.95851
- **full address**: Skutz Falls Rd, Cowichan Valley, BC V0R, Canada, Duncan, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Attuning with the seasons: Fire element retreat being held?
  - **A:** Attuning with the seasons: Fire element retreat takes place on Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 11:00 am to Mon, 19 May, 2025 at 11:30 am at Skutz Falls Rd, Cowichan Valley, BC V0R, Canada, Duncan, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Attuning with the seasons: Fire element retreat is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Duncan, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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