Rest to Rise.
for women 40+
a weekend for
deep rest & inner listening
Next dates:
20 - 22 September 2024
Jura Neuchâtelois, Switzerland
2-DAYS TO SIMPLY BE.
Digital Detox.
Time out to pause and be quiet.
Let go of the busyness and taking care of others.
A little space to gain some perspective on life.
Tune in to what's important for you.
A soft place to land.
Silence. Contemplation.
Breathwork. Restorative Yoga.
Meditation. Conscious Movement.
Peaceful Nature. Stunning views. Great food.
Practices that support you be the best version of you.
Space for the emergence of what nourishes your Soul, soothes your Heart, and uplifts your Spirit.
Return to Source.
Take a step back for a moment,
a sacred pause to take stock and replenish, and then get back out there.
This is an intimate small group experience, allowing you space to feel the support of community as you relax into Being yourself.
Simplicity.
We put agendas, computers and phones away, and attune to stillness.
Slow pace.
We slow down, to rest and digest, to hear the sounds of Nature.
Present Moment.
Compassion and gentleness in the now, embracing the goodness that is.
Authenticity.
Nothing more. Nothing less. Welcoming authentic Being.
PLUG BACK IN TO YOUR SOURCE OF WISDOM ...
When you are fully resourced and connected to your core, life flows with more ease and joy.
This is quality time for women in midlife, menopause transition and beyond.
Rest is THE best thing you can offer yourself to support an active, healthy and vibrant life. It supports every aspect of your life and your body (like even your bone health!!).
On this retreat you will not only have an experience of deep rest and inner listening to fill up your cup again, but you will also learn approaches and practices that will support you to navigate change and the intensity of life with greater resilience, clarity and wisdom.
Supported by nature, and the energy of the group, join us to tap into your authentic joy of being alive.
What does your heart say ?
WHAT WILL WE DO?
The Programme
Opening Circle to meet each other, create agreements for shared living space, and explore best practices for quiet time.
Morning sessions include meditation, guided breathwork & movement practice, as well as prompts for journaling.
Brunch.
Free time to walk in nature, read, meditate, sleep, journal or be creative.
A personal mentoring session with Georgina or Listening partnership if desired.
Afternoon sessions may include sitting or movement meditation, creative meditation in nature, and yoga nidra (sleep yoga).
Dinner.
Evening sessions of restorative yoga. Perhaps some star gazing.
All with the vibrant support of nature! Participants are invited to rest into the warm embrace of silence.
The Schedule
Friday
15h30 - Arrive
16h30 - Opening Circle
18h30 - Evening meal
20h00 - Restorative Yoga & Meditation
Silence begins
Saturday
08h00 - Morning session
Meditation, Breathing, Movement, Journaling
10h30 - Brunch & free time
14h00 - Tandava Meditation
Pause
15h00 - Yoga Nidra
Pause & snack
16h30 - Nature Journaling
18h30 - Evening meal
20h00 - Restorative Yoga
Dimanche
08h00 - Morning session
Meditation, Breathing, Movement, Journaling
10h30 - Brunch
12h30 - Creative meditation
13h30 - Sharing Circle
15h30 - Closure & Departure
*this schedule is subject to modifications.
NOTE: all sessions are optional, apart from the opening session, where we create agreements together. In all sessions it is possible to adapt to your body's needs. You do not need to be always sitting for meditation, you may choose to lie down or be in a restorative pose.
“I felt really restored and reconnected with my confidence and joy. I still benefit from this good feeling 2 months later. Personally, I deeply appreciated the presence of other women with a long experience of life who generously shared their story, full of joy as well as difficulties and sadness. This process gives us all some wisdom. I loved the harmony of the group and the place made possible by your presence and your orchestration.”
Rest to Rise June 2024
“A precious offering to find a way back home to myself. Entering a magical portal where everything slows down just enough for me to feel Life's mystery touching me. All my senses heightened by the silence. A time to re-member all the gifts that are so intricately embedded inside and all around me. Softly guided and safely held by the unwavering, steady presence of Georgina.”
Rest to Rise Retreat January 2024
““This retreat has allowed me to slow down, calm my nervous system, connect deeply with nature and with myself, allowing time for instropection and to process feelings and emotions that I often ignore or repress. I now feel more grounded and whole, and more aware about my reactions to life circumstances so I can choose from a calmer and clearer state of mind.
This time in silence and in deep contact with nature, accompanied by beautiful souls, and feeling supported at all times by Georgina and the safe environment that she masterfully creates, has been highly restorative and nourishing. Also, the food was delicious!”
Rest to Rise Retreat January 2024
It's time to prioritise what really matters and create the conditions for your Soul's light to shine.
LISTEN TO LIFE
The answers are already there. You just have to ask the right questions and be available to listen.
Logistics & Registration
Next dates:
20-22 September 2024
CHECK-IN: Friday, between 15h30 & 16h00
Start: Friday at 16h30
End: Sunday at 15h30
The Venue
Our 'home' is a small intimate and cosy retreat venue on the edge of the forest, with lots of loving and magical touches, simple living, beautiful garden and stunning views. We have a purpose-built wooden Shala to gather and practice. There are 2 rooms with 2 beds, and 1 room with 4 beds, 1 single with a large bed and 1 triangle house in the garden. A beautiful light-filled dining area, 1 communal cosy space, 1 large shared bathroom for the group, and an indoor and outdoor toilet. Our meals are lovingly prepared by our hosts Mirjam and Sam, who welcome and care for us with such warm hearts, devotion and inspired creativity.
Price
🌷 Retreat Facilitation: CHF 300 per person
* EARLYBIRD (16 August) - CHF 250
🌷 Lodging, Food & Materials, per person for 2 nights full board :
- Four-bed room : CHF 335
(based on 4 sharing / 1 bedroom available) - Twin-bed room: CHF 355
(based on 2 sharing / 2 bedrooms available) - Single room (2 available) - CHF 415
Maximum 10 places available.
Payment in 2 instalments - CHF 300 on registration (or 250 earlybird) and the remainder 10 days before the weekend.
What's included:
- All coordination, facilitation, guided practices, and accompaniment from Georgina in a small intimate group.
- A personal mentoring meeting during the weekend if desired.
- Accommodation, tastefully designed with love, high quality, eco-friendly textiles.
- A bright and magical purpose-built Shala, with wood stove.
- Equipment for Restorative Yoga & Supplies for Mandala Art.
- Delicious, vegetarian, high vibrational, conscious food during the retreat.
- The house has gardens with stunning views over the landscape and Alps, and the forest right behind us.
Not included: Transport. We'll arrange car sharing or pick up from the local train station.
Your Guide ...
Georgina Laiya Peard
Georgina is a gifted and experienced body-heart-soul whisperer and priestess of sacred space. She is a certified Advanced Restorative Yoga Teacher, and Teacher for the Stages of Menopause, as well as an experienced massage therapist and Circle facilitator. She has been running group retreats internationally for 14 years, and Rest to Rise is her signature work since 2012!
Driven by deep sensitivity and a compassionate heart, Georgina creates experiences for men and women to feel a deepening sense of safety, connection, belonging, love and freedom in their bodies, in relationships, in community, and on the Earth. After a previous 15-year career in international environment and nature conservation, Georgina has been offering private sessions, retreats and group experiences to support personal and collective transformation since 2010. She is passionate about supporting women connect with their sacred womanhood and cyclical wisdom. Read more here.
