The overall structure of the Returners retreat is very similar to the Core retreat. The main difference will actually come from the group dynamic — and the fact that everyone will have already peeled back that first later, and gone through an initial cycle of transformation.

In the same way that the group is such an essential part of the Core retreat, the same is true at the Returners retreat — with an even deeper sense of maturity, openness, vulnerability, and self-awareness.

There are a couple of things that are a bit different for the Returners retreat structure: we’ll be going deeper with our integration sessions, and sharing some more advanced tools and practices with you. But aside from that, you can expect a very similar setup to the Core retreat — though of course, it will be a completely different experience from where you’re standing this time around.

First and foremost, trust your own inner authority and inner guidance. It led you to your first retreat, and will get you to your Returners retreat when the time is right.

We generally recommend that you wait until you feel you’ve really processed your first experience — but everyone’s experience is different, and some people who are in a period of deep inner work can benefit from multiple experiences, closer together.

It’s normal to feel a sense of hesitation or uncertainty about a next retreat. Often, there’s a moment where you just know it’s time. But it’s not always so clear. So if you’re feeling a pull to do another retreat with us, and want to talk through it, we’re here. Talk to us and we’ll help you figure out whether it’s the right time

Everyone’s experience is different — there’s no “magic number” for the right frequency or time between retreats.

We encourage you to take the time to process and integrate your earlier experiences, and not try to rush into more experiences for the sake of it. For most people, this looks like at least 6-12 months of integration before attending another retreat.

At the same time, some people who are in a period of profound transformation and inner work can benefit from multiple retreats closer together. If you feel that might be you, talk to us and we can make sure this will be the right path for where you’re at now.