Welcome to Novel Expressions
EmpowerHer Retreats!
If you're a woman seeking community, alignment and an opportunity to nurture your mind, body,
then you've come to the right place.!
We invite you to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and holistic
well-being in a personal empowerment retreat meets indulgent girls slumber party!
retreat calendar
WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE at each retreat
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Engaging Presentations: Dive deep into topics that matter most to you! Topics change with each retreat all cultivating a growth ....
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Various Healing Modalities: Experience various the healing power of laughter yoga, sound or nature healing yoga reduces stress and strengthens the immune system.
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One on One time: Sign up for individual with our amazing facilitators
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Explore strategies for nurturing mental and physical wellness: stress management, mindfulness practices, nutrition, exercise, and self-care rituals.
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Nature Bath: Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature with our refreshing nature bath experience, designed to uplift your spirits and soothe your soul.
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Pampering Pedicure: Treat your feet to some much-needed TLC with a luxurious pedicure session, leaving you feeling pampered and revitalized
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Delectable Meals: Indulge in delicious, nourishing meals lovingly prepared to delight your taste buds and fuel your body.
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Discover Novel Accountability Partnerships(NAP's) it is as yummy as it sounds!
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Q&A Panel: Engage with our presenters on topics you feel are holding you back from living your bliss!
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Connection and Community: Forge meaningful connections with fellow attendees in an intimate, authentic and supportive environment,
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Much more!
typical schedule
Thursday
Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Embracing Vulnerability and Intention
5:30 pm Appetizers and Welcome
Blot and Blab - Get to Know You
7:00 pm Dinner
Presentation: The Power of Vulnerability
Creative Expression: Mixing Intention & Art
9:30 pm River Writing
friday
Nurturing Your Well-Being: Practical Tips for Physical, Mental, Financial and Emotional Health
Meditation
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am Laughter Yoga
Presentation: Techniques for Cultivating Mental Resilience
Presentation: Personal Finance Essentials
1:00 pm Lunch
Activity: Physical Wellness: Movement and Rest
Presentation: Mindful Living: Incorporating Self-Care Practices into Daily Routine
3:00 pm Pedicures; One on One time with Facilitators; Tapping Technique; Energy Assessment Tool; Free Time;
7:00 pm Dinner
8:00 pm Q and A Session & Dessert
saturday
Cultivating Inner Strength:
Tools to Live and Love with Purpose
Meditation
Energy Assessment
9:00 am Breakfast
9:30 am Presentation: The Growth Mindset: Embracing Lifelong Learning
11:00 am Presentation: Financial Wellness in Business: Strategies for Success
12:30 pm Lunch
Activity: Nature Bath
Expectations and Takeaways
3:30 pm Presentation: Cultivating Healthy Relationships with yourself and others through the lens of LifeSync
typical Presentation Topics
Movement and rest
Explore practical strategies to reduce stress and enhance vitality in your daily life. Discover rejuvenating techniques to energize your body and release tension, even amidst a busy workday. From simple desk exercises to mindful movement practices, and learning to listen to you body, you'll learn how to nurture your well-being and find moments of peace and rejuvenation throughout your day.
the power of being vulnerable
Let's dive into the profound exploration of vulnerability and its transformative potential. Discover how embracing vulnerability can deepen connections, foster authenticity, fuel personal growth and impact on our lives and relationships in a profound way. Learn how vulnerability is the foundation to connection and community in mental health, and building supportive resources that uplift and sustain you.
Financial essentials - personal and business
Gain valuable insights and practical tips tailored to help you take control of your financial health and build a secure future and improve your relationship with money. From simple tracking and budgeting basics to savvy debt repayment and saving strategies, it's time to empower yourself with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive financially.
creating a healthy relationship with yourself
Through guided exercises and experiential practices, you'll learn how to honor your energy levels and synchronize your internal rhythms as you tap into your innate wisdom, and live a life of greater balance, vitality, and fulfillment. Self-Compassion: Embrace the practice of self-compassion as a powerful tool for nurturing kindness and acceptance towards yourself, fostering resilience and well-being.
techniques for cultivating mental resilience
Gain insights into setting and maintaining healthy boundaries in your relationships and life, empowering you to live in alignment with your core values, prioritize self-care and protect your mental well-being. You will learn techniques to identify and regulate your emotions, engage stress trigger responses, fostering greater emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
mindful living practices
Immerse yourself in mindfulness exercises designed to cultivate present-moment awareness and promote inner peace and clarity. Explore practical techniques to bring mindful practices into your everyday life. This will cultivate self-awareness, empathy, and resilience, enhancing your relationships and empower you to navigate life's challenges with grace and clarity. Identify simple, personalized tools that work for you.
Facilitators
HEATHER HIGGINS
Heather's journey into entrepreneurship and business began at age 5 peddling pollywogs to kids in her neighborhood until teaching them how to catch their own! If it is worth knowing - it is worth sharing! Novel Expressions, her current endeavor gives her the opportunity to live her bliss by creating an indulgent, safe space where women build supportive relationships, prosper their unique gifts and talents, and create a sustainable, authentic life. Building on her generous, intuitive nature, she has learned to embrace openness and vulnerability as a superpower.
As the world focuses on perfectionism, Heather invites you to embrace vulnerability as a pathway to authenticity and connection. Through heartfelt storytelling and empowering exercises, this weekend she will guide you on a journey of self-discovery and courage, empowering you to show up for yourself in all areas of your life. You will walk away with actionable tools to develop intentional focus as a catalyst for personal and professional growth. You will learn to synchronize your internal rhythms to tap into your innate wisdom, and live a life of greater balance, vitality, and fulfillment.
Quick to laugh and creative as hell, Amanda is a woman with a plan! Needing a viable work life balance and financial freedom for her family, she founded In Perfect Balance Bookkeeping, in 2022 to combine her love of accounting, organization, and helping businesses succeed. She has built a sustainable, profitable company without sacrificing her personal wellness and is focused on inspiring women business owners to do the same. From cash flow management systems for scaling companies to teaching new entrepreneurs how to create solid financial foundations in their businesses, Amanda empowers those who work with her to thrive.
This weekend, Amanda will share her knowledge and personal experience on financial wellbeing and how taking control of your financial health can positively impact your wellness as a whole. You will learn personal finance essentials and leave with actionable tips and tricks to help you financially flourish as well as having. Business owners will leave the retreat with a structured plan to prioritize profit in your business and begin PAYING YOURSELF for the work you do, no matter what stage your business is in.
MayreAnn emulates grace and grit. She is deeply passionate about working with people who struggle with trauma, mental health challenges and addiction. She has a Psychology degree and a Masters in Mental Health Counseling. She is a National Board-Certified Counselor (NCC). But it is MayreAnn's compassionate nature, non-judgmental attitude and innate abilities that set her apart as she invites and challenges us to become a better version of yourself.
MayreAnn understands firsthand the challenges and stresses facing women - marriage - raising children- divorce - dating and remarriage, as well as coping with loss, work stress, depression, anxiety and life traumas. With MayreAnn's guidance and evidence-based approach, this weekend we will learn how to navigate life's ups and downs with grace and resilience. Take away practical tools to enhance your mental well-being, cultivate inner resilience as well as tips to identify and regulate your emotions, as you build greater emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
At Soul-full Sanctuary, you'll find a safe and nurturing space where you can unwind, connect with like-minded women, and embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Through engaging wellness presentations, experiential workshops, and soul-nourishing experiences, you'll gain practical tools to navigate life's challenges with grace and resilience. Whether you're seeking stress relief, improving your financial health and or
simply a sense of connection and community, our retreat offers a holistic approach to wellness
that honors your mind, body, and spirit.
We invite you to give yourself permission to prioritize your well-being and join us at
Soul-full Sanctuary, where tools, practical strategies and transformation awaits.