Sunday, November 9th | 10:00am–4:00pm EST Inner Nature's Soul Sanctuary — 1938 Bethel Rd, Finksburg, MD 21048
An Invitation to Slow Down, Breathe, and Reconnect
In a world that constantly asks us to move faster and give more, this retreat offers something rare: a full day devoted entirely to you.
Sacred Simplicity is a restorative, heart-centered gathering designed to help you release stress, restore your energy, and return to what truly matters. Through mindfulness practices, gentle movement, creative expression, and meaningful community connection, you’ll step into a sanctuary of renewal—where rest and inspiration meet.
This isn’t about doing more. It’s about remembering who you are beneath the noise, and discovering sustainable practices that allow your inner magic to ripple into every part of your life.
This retreat is perfect for you if you…
~Care deeply about making a positive impact in the world
~Are a sensitive, intuitive, or creative soul
~Value collaboration, connection, and community
~Want to cultivate sustainable practices for self-care and service
~Crave a day of meaningful connection with like-minded, heart-led humans
What to Expect
You’ll be guided through a nourishing mix of practices that blend rest, movement, creativity, and reflection:
~Mindful Meditation & Movement — ground yourself in presence and peace
~Yoga & Gentle Flow — release tension and reconnect with your body’s rhythm
~Creative Expression — collage, art-making, and hands-on practices to unlock inner wisdom
~Community Connection — meaningful conversations with people who “get it”
~Reflection & Ritual — close the day with clarity, intention, and ease
Schedule at a Glance
10:00am — Arrival & Mingling 10:30am — Opening Activity to Connect with The 5 Senses
11:00am–12:00pm — Yoga Asana with Abir Abir will guide an energizing yoga class and a reflective workshop designed to spark connection, release tension, and leave participants grounded and inspired. Picture shaping a vision board for your life with the language of asanas, the clarity of values, and the power of affirmations.
12:00pm–1:00pm — Yoga Nidra for Deep Rest with Yolanda In this 60-minute session, you will be guided through the ancient practice of yoga nidra, a restorative meditation often called "yogic sleep." This deeply relaxing experience supports the body and mind in releasing tension, balancing the nervous system, and cultivating inner stillness. You’ll rest in a comfortable position while being led through breathwork, body awareness, and visualization practices designed to bring you into a state between wakefulness and sleep. No prior experience is needed, just come as you are and prepare to experience profound rest.
1:00pm–2:00pm — Nourishing Lunch Break
2:00pm–3:00pm — Creative Dreaming with Ruth & Elyse In this playful and reflective session, we’ll explore the values that guide us and the world we long to help create. Through a mix of journaling, collaging, and vision board making, you’ll be invited to dream both individually and collectively—tapping into your inner wisdom while also weaving your vision into the fabric of community. Together, we’ll imagine new possibilities, clarify what matters most, and craft visual reminders to carry forward beyond the retreat.
3:00pm–4:00pm — Closing Reflection & Ritual
Your Investment
We believe healing and growth should be accessible while also honoring the true value of this retreat. That’s why we offer a sliding scale investment—no questions asked.
$99 – Supported Rate — for those who need extra support to make this possible
$125 – Community Rate — for those able to contribute a little more while still receiving support
$150 – Standard Rate — covers the full value and helps sustain our work
$150 for a full day of restoration, inspiration, and community connection.
Spaces are intentionally limited so each participant receives care and attention.
Reserve Your Spot Today!
Your ticket automatically enters you into a raffle to win one of the following 60 minute sessions!
Soulful Business Strategy Session with Elyse Preston
A 1:1 session to clarify your next aligned steps in business—through a blend of intuitive guidance, strategic planning, and deep listening. Whether you're navigating a pivot, clarifying an offer, or mapping your next launch, we'll ground your vision in sustainable strategy that feels nourishing, not overwhelming. Perfect for creative entrepreneurs who want to grow with strategy and soul.
Unlock Your Story with Ruth Farfel – Free 1-on-1 Storytelling Session
A personalized 60-minute session designed for anyone curious about the power of storytelling—whether you're a creative, entrepreneur, activist, or simply someone with a story to tell!
Meet Your Facilitators
Ruth Farfel — Baltimore-based storyteller and creative strategist who helps people and organizations craft authentic, impactful narratives through writing, visual art, and coaching. (Bonus: retreat participants may receive a free one-on-one story clarity mini session!)
Learn more at
https://ruthfarfelconsulting.com/
Elyse Preston — Soulful Business Coach, Human Design Guide, and Community Builder who helps creative entrepreneurs embrace bold leadership without burnout, grounding vision with sustainable practices.
Learn more at elysepreston.com.
Abir Aleznate — Yoga teacher, creative guide, and writer known for her unique blend of movement, mindfulness, music, and poetry. She’ll lead an energizing yoga flow and a reflective workshop designed to spark inspiration and release tension.
Yolanda Jenkins — Founder of Santee + Redwood Wellbeing Studio, certified teacher of yoga nidra, restorative yoga, meditation, and breathwork. She creates spaces where Black and Brown women can reclaim rest, ease, and wellness. Learn more at santeeredwood.com.
Ellen Huffman — Ellen grew up picking fresh mint from a narrow side garden in Wilmington, DE. The mint was added to tea and steeped by the sun for a refreshing summer treat - a tradition passed down for generations. Now she creates small herb gardens to share the delights of sun tea and other herbal creations.She finds that herbal tea offers an easy way for people to connect with plants, themselves, and the land—and sometimes even the spaces in between.
In recent years, Ellen earned a Master of Science in Ecological Design and has designed landscapes ranging from home gardens to trails and green burial grounds. More recently, she became a certified Level 1 Reiki practitioner.
She is dedicated to creating sacred spaces in homes, hearts, and gardens, and offers support with refreshing interior spaces, tending gardens, and fostering a sense of flow.If you'd like to learn more, please say hello or visit sunteastudios.com!
And remember, $150 for a full day of restoration, inspiration, and community connection.
Spaces are intentionally limited so each participant receives care and attention.
Reserve Your Spot Today!
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