Rediscover yourself in the gorgeous West Virginia mountains
A Transformational Retreat Experience for Women
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Your 4-Day Sanctuary Awaits
September 12th-15th, 2024
The Awakening is a 4-day and 3-night escape to the mountains of West Virginia. This guided journey of self-discovery takes place at Casa Om Potomac, a beautifully curated oasis nestled into the mountains alongside the mighty Potomac River.
The retreat experience will include guided movement, meditation & creative practices designed to take you on a transformational journey of self-discovery.
When: Thursday, September 12th through Sunday, September 15th, 2024
Where: Casa Om Potomac is located in Martinsburg, WV
What: 4 days, and 3 nights of guided movement & meditation workshops infused by yoga, breathwork, sound healing, meditation, Reiki & creative practices.
Who Should Join: Women with curious hearts and open minds seeking time to pause and reflect. Those seeking a gentle adventure filled with connection, delight, and a sense of exploration inside and out.
What’s Included
Accommodations & Meals:
✓ Double and Single Rooms with bed type options
✓ Daily morning coffee, tea & vegetarian based snacks
✓ Daily vegetarian brunch, snacks, dinner & dessert
Activities & Workshops:
✓ Daily yoga, breath work & meditation sessions infused with Reiki & sound healing
✓ Daily group activities include a ritual bonfire, creative art practices, exploring the Erotic Blueprints™, ice baths, bat cave expedition & protective energy exercises.
✓ Dedicated time for integration & reflection
Amenities & Additional Offerings:
✓Casa Om includes a pool and hot tub as well as a pier for swimming, paddle boarding & kayaking on the Potomac River
✓Massage services are offered onsite for an additional charge
✓ Free virtual 1:1 consultation with Shannon & Melissa prior to the retreat
✓ Free exclusive sneak peek for future retreat or service offerings
The Best Stuff:
✓ Unsurpassed memories to last a lifetime
✓ Community with a curious & creative collective
Room Types
Double Occupancy - $1100/person*
This is a shared room option. The available bed types include King, Queen & Twin beds and are available on a first come, first serve basis. You can share a room with someone you know or you can ask to be roomed with a retreat participant. Your room will include a private bathroom. Well-furnished towels, linens & pillows are provided. A $250 non-refundable deposit is required.
Single Occupancy - $1250/person*
This is an option if you would like a room all to yourself. Your private room will include a private bathroom. Bed types include King, Queen & Twin beds and are available on a first come, first serve basis. Well-furnished towels, linens & pillows are provided. Single occupancy rooms are limited and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. A $300 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your space.
*Price does not include airfare or travel to/from retreat.
Casa Om is a beautifully designed and hand-curated space. The space is open, airy and provides a sense of calm & peace. The furniture, decor & furnishings have been carefully hand-selected. Many of the furniture pieces & furnishings were selected & shipped directly from India. Learn more about the Casa Om story here.
Want to join but don’t have the financial means?
We are proud to offer scholarship funds for this retreat. At this time, all of the participant scholarships for this retreat have been filled. Reach out to join our scholarship waiting list and to be considered for future retreat scholarships.
Meet Your Hosts
Shannon & Melissa
Shannon (she/her) is an alchemical energy worker who believes in the power of self-transformation. She holds a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification through the Yoga Alliance and has been a yoga practitioner since the tender age of 13. Shannon infuses her practice with hatha yoga, pranayama, and movements designed to reset your Luminous Energy Field and chakra energy system. Shannon is also a sound healer and blends the power of sound technology within her guided movement practice. Off of the mat, Shannon is the Head of Technology Product for a global non-profit and is also a professor of Innovation & Entrepreneurship. She reminds us to make space for intentional pause, rest & rejuvenation through self care. Shannon leads with empathy, compassion & curiosity. Learn more about Shannon here.
Melissa (she/her) works with all bodies and identities in the liminal spaces of Sex, Death, and Reiki. She is a certified and licensed Erotic Blueprint™ Coach, a Death Doula, and a Reiki Master in Usui Holy Fire III and Karuna® Reiki. She walks the path of reflection and discovery with her clients using somatic, experiential exercises and methods to surface suppressed desires. The goal is to name, seek, and realize a vibrant and delight-filled life grounded in deep inner knowing, radical love, and compassion. Melissa lives on the Numu, Newe, and Washeshu's ancestral lands (aka Northern Nevada). Learn more about Melissa here.
Our intention for this retreat: To provide a brave space for collective learning and healing through guided wellness practices, including yoga, reiki, meditation, and movement.
Retreat Itinerary
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Afternoon Arrival with self-serve snacks, tea and coffee prepared by Casa Om
Afternoon Activity: Welcome Circle & Intros, Grounding movement and meditation featuring hatha yoga and sound bath.Dinner: Group dinner served by Casa Om
Evening Activity: Fire Ceremony by moonlight with Personal Intention Setting
Free time for integration. -
Optional early morning contemplative practice.
Self-serve morning snacks, tea & coffee prepared by Casa Om
Morning Workshop: Morning movement featuring hatha yoga and sound bath meditation; Intro to the Erotic Blueprint
Brunch: Group Brunch served by Casa Om
Afternoon Activity: Group Hike to Bat CaveFree time for integration, river, pool, or other self-guided activities
Evening Workshop: Somatic exploration of the Erotic Blueprints through movement and music.Dinner: Group Dinner served by Casa Om
Free time for integration. -
Optional early morning contemplative practice.
Self-serve morning snacks, tea & coffee prepared by Casa Om
Morning Workshop: Morning hatha yoga followed by a moving meditation in nature with creative art practice.
Brunch: Group brunch served by Casa Om
Afternoon Activity: Ice baths on deck featuring breathwork exercises.Free time for integration, massage, card readings, and more.
Evening Workshop: Guided session centered on personal protective energy & change-making.
Dinner: Group dinner served by Casa Om.
Post dinner group integration. -
Self-serve morning snacks, tea & coffee prepared by Casa Om
Morning Workshop: Partner Yoga followed by Closing Circle with Sound Bath meditation.
Brunch: Group brunch served by Casa Om.Group Photo & departure
Ready to Join Us?
If you feel called to join us on The Awakening retreat at Casa Om Potomac, please submit your application today, as space is limited.
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