DISCOVER ‘THE ELEMENT OF TOUCH’ WEEKEND RETREAT!
EXPLORE TOUCH THROUGH THE FIVE ELEMENTS IN THIS TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE.
At this retreat, you will learn about your own touch needs and desires, how to get them met, and how to better communicate them to others.
Perfect for:
Touch-seekers
Those with touch-related fears
Self-discovery enthusiasts
Partnerships seeking intimacy & communication help
BY PRACTICING TOUCH, WE HEAL, WE MEET A LONGING IN OUR BODY, AND WE RESTORE A MORE NATURAL WAY OF BEING. WE RE-HUMANIZE.
Check out this video about the retreat!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
During this 3-day retreat, you can expect to intentionally and gently explore touch with yourself and others. Each activity will be clearly explained before you choose in to your level of participation. A lot of space is given for choice in each moment. You will never be pressured to do anything past your comfort level. All activities have a solo option so you can practice being with yourself. You could potentially only practice these touch exercises with yourself all weekend if you wanted so, don’t be afraid that you would have to engage with others in any way that you didn’t want to.
You can expect all participants to have a clear understanding of the boundaries of the space, including yourself.
You can trust that Melissa has interviewed all participants to help ensure everyone’s safety and comfortability.
You can also expect about one hour of pre-retreat homework. This is required.
We will begin Friday at 3pm and end Sunday at 6pm.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
In October 2025, we will be in Helper, Utah. We will be staying at an old, renovated brothel. All rooms are private as well as warm, clean, and comfortable. Some rooms have private bathrooms and most have shared bathrooms. There is a full kitchen for you to use with all of the modern necessities you’d expect and more.
Unfortunately, this space is not wheelchair accessible and a flight of stairs will need to be managed by all.
Contact Melissa with specific questions.
WHAT TO BRING:
– A notebook for journaling.
– Comfortable clothes that are versatile.
– A water bottle.
– Food for yourself for the weekend. There’s a full kitchen available to you. There are also restaurants close by.
– Pillows, cushions, blankets, or any other comfort items you’d like.
– An open and curious mindset.
– Everything else is provided for you.
REGISTRATION:
To register, start with emailing Melissa @
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Emailing Melissa is a required step in the registration process. From there, we will set up a short phone interview. This is for us both to ask any questions that we have and to see if it’s a fit for you to participate.
Once that is complete, payment can be made via PayPal or Venmo. Other payment options available, if necessary.
* Also, please note that anyone can be a “couple”, you just need to share a bed. *
Tier 1: $350 for individuals and $700 for couples.
Tier 2: $530 for individuals and $1,000 for couples.
Tier 3: $800 for individuals and $1,500 for couples.
Tier 4: Anything above these rates.
Tier 1 is for:
– Those who are unemployed, underemployed, or without a financial safety net.
– Holds identities that are marginalized by society that creates barriers to earning potential.
Tier 2 is for:
– Those who would need to budget for this event.
– Those who are able to meet their basic needs comfortably.
– Holds identities that can face barriers to earning potential
– Employed but have limited access to funds each month without much of a safety net.
Tier 3 is for:
-Those who choose not to participate in the equitable pricing model.
-Those who do not require a sliding-scale rate.
Tier 4 is for:
Those wishing to support others to do this work. The extra money you provide will go directly to scholarships for other participants.
Pricing model adopted from ourcollectivespace.com
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