# Event Details - **Event Name**: LION’S GATE RETREAT A Portal for Personal Activation & Creative Expression - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am - **Event Description**: Only 12 spots: Activate your next chapter through ceremony, breathwork, creativity, and connection during the 8/8 Lion's Gate Portal.About this EventAugust 8–9 | Flagstaff, Arizona✨ Intimate small-group retreat. Overnight accommodations available.The Lion's Gate Portal is a time of heightened awareness, courage, creativity, and expanded possibility. Join us for an intimate overnight retreat designed to help you slow down, reconnect with yourself, and step into what's ready to emerge.Designed as a small-group retreat, this immersive experience weaves together ceremony, botanical allies, breathwork, creative expression, nourishing meals, and meaningful connection in a beautiful home nestled among the Ponderosa pines of Flagstaff.Alongside our guided experiences, there will be time to simply be—sharing nourishing meals, meaningful conversation, stargazing beneath Flagstaff's dark skies, and enjoying the spaciousness that comes from gathering in a small, intentional community.Whether you're seeking clarity, creative inspiration, personal renewal, or simply time to reconnect with yourself, we invite you to join us as we honor the 8/8 Lion's Gate Portal together.? Opening & Closing Ceremonies | Amber HansonAmber will create a sacred container for the weekend with an opening intention ceremony featuring an optional mushroom microdose, followed by a heart-opening cacao ceremony to support reflection, integration, and embodied intention.? Breathwork & Sound Journey | Cheryl BaileyThrough conscious breath and immersive sound, Cheryl will guide a restorative experience that helps quiet the mind, regulate the nervous system, release what no longer serves, and reconnect with your inner wisdom.? Creative Expression: Flowers as Portals | Cathleen Mitchell & Jennifer FlowersInspired by the beauty and symbolism of flowers, this immersive creative experience explores flowers as portals to creativity, intuition, and personal transformation through mixed media, mandalas, and thoughtfully selected flower essences. Together we'll discover the flower as both teacher and portal—a reminder that, like nature, we are always unfolding into who we're becoming.? Botanical Wisdom Throughout the Retreat | Jennifer FlowersJennifer will thoughtfully weave flower essences throughout the weekend, offering gentle botanical allies that support presence, creativity, emotional openness, and heart-centered connection.RETREAT SCHEDULE Saturday, August 89:30-10:00 AM | Arrival10:30 AM–12:00 PM | Opening Circle: Activation of the 8/8 PortalOutdoor gathering with introductions, intention setting, and guided meditation. Amber Hanson will offer an supportive earth medicine microdose experience (optional) as part of the opening ceremony.12:00–2:00 PM | Breathwork & Sound Healing JourneyCheryl Bailey guides a restorative breathwork and sound immersion designed to regulate the nervous system, release stored emotion, and create space for clarity and embodiment. Herbal tea will be served for grounding and integration.2:00–3:00 PM | Journaling & Light NourishmentReflective integration time with journaling prompts and light seasonal noshes.3:00–5:00 PM | Creative Expression: Flowers as PortalsFacilitated by Cathleen Mitchell & Jennifer FlowersThis immersive watercolor workshop invites participants to explore flowers as living symbols of beauty, resilience, and transformation. Inspired by the botanical work of Georgia O’Keeffe we’ll slow down to observe the natural world and translate its patterns, color, and sacred geometry into personal expression. Flower essences are gently woven into the creative process to support presence, emotional openness, and intuitive connection. As we paint, we’ll reflect on the flower’s center as a symbol of inner transformation—each piece becoming a quiet portal inward, and an expression of what is ready to bloom within..5:00–6:00 PM | Rest & Integration6:00 PM | Shared DinnerCatered dinner by AZ Sunshine Kitchen.Evening of BeingAn open, unstructured evening for connection and presence. Music, poetry, conversation, stargazing, and optional tarot readings offer space for reflection, inspiration, and spontaneous expression beneath the night sky.Sunday, August 9Morning of IntegrationSelf-Guided Gentle Movement & Meditation (optional)Soft stretching, mindful movement, and meditation to reconnect body, breath, and presence.8:00 AM Begin the day with a self-serve breakfast bar featuring muesli, fruit, yogurt, nuts, coffee, and tea.9:30 AM | Ceremony with Cacao & Closing CircleAmber Hanson guides a heart-opening ceremony with cacao to support reflection, integration, and anchoring the intentions cultivated throughout the weekend.11:00 AM | DepartureOptional Nature Hike & LunchMEET YOUR FACILITATORSAmber HansonAmber Hanson is an herbalist, wellness educator, and co-founder of Activate Mushrooms, a women-led collective creating functional mushroom blends that support cognitive clarity, mood, and whole-body wellness.With more than 15 years of herbal study and hands-on practice, Amber combines traditional plant wisdom with modern approaches to healing and personal transformation. Her current work focuses on intentional microdosing, herbal wellness, and supporting women through the transitions of perimenopause and menopause.Cheryl BaileyCheryl Bailey is a Spiritual Life Coach, Breathwork Practitioner, Sound Healer, Meditation Teacher, and Retreat Facilitator based in Sedona, Arizona.Founder of Grit and Grace Meditation and co-founder of Self Love Retreats, Cheryl creates transformative experiences that help people regulate their nervous systems, cultivate self-trust, and reconnect with their authentic selves through breathwork, sound healing, and mindfulness practices.Cathleen MitchellCathleen Mitchell is the founder of Kaya Holistic, where she brings together creativity, nature, ritual, and community to inspire personal transformation.Through intuitive art, storytelling, and meaningful creative experiences, she invites others to reconnect with their inner wisdom and discover new possibilities through self-expression.Jennifer FlowersJennifer Flowers is a community weaver and well-being guide whose quiet presence, generosity, and grounded spirit create spaces where people feel welcomed, seen, and connected.Inspired by Buddhist philosophy and the wisdom of the natural world, she shares a thoughtful approach to living with greater presence, beauty, and intention.YOUR RETREAT HOMENestled among the towering pines of Flagstaff, our retreat home offers a peaceful setting for rest, reflection, connection, and creativity throughout the weekend.Thoughtfully designed for both comfort and community, the home blends modern Southwest charm with inviting gathering spaces, cozy corners for quiet contemplation, and beautiful outdoor areas that encourage you to slow down and reconnect with nature.The property features five bedrooms and three full bathrooms, comfortably accommodating our small group of eight participants. Whether you’re sharing stories around the table, journaling beneath the pines, sipping tea on the patio, or enjoying a moment of solitude, every space has been curated to feel warm, welcoming, and restorative.Property HighlightsSpacious home with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathroomsSurrounded by beautiful Ponderosa pinesLarge fenced yard with multiple outdoor gathering spacesComfortable living room with fireplaceQuiet spaces for reading, reflection, and conversationFully equipped kitchenAir conditioning and heatingWi-Fi throughout the homeEasy access to Flagstaff trails, nature, and local amenitiesThroughout the weekend, the home becomes an extension of the retreat experience itself—a place to gather, create, rest, nourish yourself, and enjoy the beauty of the season in community.Private Room (Single Occupancy*)2 rooms availableQueen bedPrivate bathroom*We can offer a private room as double occupancy for couples to share—please reach out by email if interested.Shared Room (Double Occupancy)3 rooms availableBunk-style configuration with queen bed on bottom and twin bed on topShared bathroomRetreat Experience | No Lodging (great option for locals!) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/events/lions-gate-retreat-a-portal-for-personal-activation-and-creative-expression/100001993085763170 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, meditation, art, workshops, literary-art, trips-adventures, spiritual, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 357.18, max: 594.07, currency: USD ## Event venue details ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: LION’S GATE RETREAT A Portal for Personal Activation & Creative Expression - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/d58d073ef084b98b98419442f0d73b100a784188355c9ce2392e4750bb34e8da-rimg-w638-h638-dc777a78-gmir.png?v=1783357357 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is LION S GATE RETREAT A Portal for Personal Activation & Creative Expression being held? - **A:** LION S GATE RETREAT A Portal for Personal Activation & Creative Expression takes place on Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am at . - **Q**: Who is organizing LION S GATE RETREAT A Portal for Personal Activation & Creative Expression? - **A:** LION S GATE RETREAT A Portal for Personal Activation & Creative Expression is organized by Kaya Holistic. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** LION S GATE RETREAT A Portal for Personal Activation & Creative Expression 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, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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