Join us for the Fall Wellness Retreat to Unplug, Decompress and Take Care of You!
You deserve a weekend that is all about you! A weekend to really take care of you. To nurture yourself and fill up your cup. To make yourself a priority. Take a much deserved retreat so you can return home feeling refreshed and peaceful AND READY TO LIVE a more joyful and balanced life.
Imagine a weekend getaway to replenish your body, relax your mind and heal your soul. A retreat to unplug from your day-to-day routines. An opportunity to decompress from stress that’s been building up for ages. Imagine a weekend getaway that includes time to heal yourself inside and out.
WHAT IF…
…YOU COULD release bad habits and limiting beliefs and create a self-care practice that is sustainable even through the chaos and transitions life throws your way?
…YOU COULD experience gentle, healing yoga practices that strengthen your body and allow for the release of physical and emotional tension stored up from past trauma and the current demands of life?
…YOU COULD participate in a structured practice of meditation and reflection so you can truly quiet the mind, check in with yourself, and reconnect with what’s important to you and what you want in your life?
YOU CAN!
The fall is the PERFECT time to start or recommit to healthy habits and self-care so you’ll be ready for the chaos of the holiday season. But you have to plan ahead. Commit to yourself now. Make time to take care of you.
Each day there will be experiences that explore new terrain and allow you to affirm the life you want, expand your horizons of self-care and find the edges of your comfort zone leading to even greater personal growth.
You will have the opportunity to experience therapeutic techniques to help transform your beliefs about yourself and your life so you can move forward with love and confidence providing expanded healing.
There will be plenty of time for you to explore on your own or to connect with others through sharing and meaningful conversations allowing you to make real and lasting connections with other people, a critical component of a healthy and balanced life.
““Everything was fantastic! This entire experience was awesome and meaningful! I loved every minute of the retreat.””
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Retreat Includes
3 days and 2 nights all-inclusive lodging at the beautiful and peaceful retreat center in Winter Park, FL
6 delicious meals catered by the center
Daily yoga classes promoting greater physical health
Daily guided meditations to help you quiet the mind and find deeper relaxation
Workshops that incorporate the philosophy of yoga and therapeutic tools for a deeper study of self
Daily free time allowing you to relax, connect with others, and take care of your own personal needs
The retreat is being held at a spiritual development center which means it is rich in spirit and energy. It is nestled in more than 200 acres of beautiful land surrounded by Lake Howell. The 90 acres of developed land are beautiful and include a water front dock. There a few unique locations on the property that we will get to utilize including a prayer labyrinth, walking paths, a fire pit, and also a peaceful chapel facing the woods.
Are you ready for an adventure within, to release and let go, and to discover the best version of yourself on this peaceful wellness retreat?
““What I loved most about this retreat was that it helped me to get back into my yoga and meditation and most importantly, reminded me to practice self-love.””
Retreat Itinerary (subject to change)
Friday
4pm Arrive and check in
4:30-6pm Introductions and orientation
6-7:30pm Dinner
7:30-9pm Yoga & Meditation to Unplug & Decompress - Light yoga postures and a guided healing meditation to help you experience deep relaxation.
Saturday
6:30-8am Gentle Yoga Practice and Meditation
8-10am Breakfast and Personal time
10-12pm Create a Morning Ritual – Explore a variety of self-care practices so you can build a morning ritual to start each and everyday with purpose and intention.
12-2 pm Lunch and Personal time – Mindful Eating Practice
2-4pm Release, Leg Go & Transform – Experience a therapeutic technique to identify and release limiting beliefs about yourself and transform them into positive, loving, healing beliefs.
4-4:30pm – Yoga Nidra
4:30-5:30pm Creating Your Altar - Have the opportunity to create your own personal altar to support your spiritual practice.
5:30-7:30pm Dinner and Personal time
7:30-9pm Fire Releasing Circle – A ceremony to release and let go.
Sunday
6:30-8am Gentle Yoga Practice and Meditation
8-10am Breakfast and personal time
10-11:30pm Strengthen Your Personal Energy – Learn about the chakras as a tool for understanding yourself so you can target personal growth.
11:30-12:30pm Action Plan for Self-Care – Finalize and solidify your personal self-care plan to take home with you for sustainable self-care.
12:30-2pm Lunch and Personal Time
2-3:30pm – Wrap Up
Here's what participants have said about past retreats.
"This weekend connected me to a group of amazing women I had never met before. I couldn't believe how comfortable I felt with them almost immediately."
"Krista is extremely knowledgeable about what she teaches. I have the utmost appreciation for the loving atmosphere and safe space she created at this retreat. I am grateful for everything she did."
“I appreciated the camaraderie, the time to go within, the flexibility of teachers, and the caring everyone showed each other.”
“Obviously a lot of thought and preparation went into this retreat and I really appreciate the teacher's efforts."
“It was a very positive, joyful, and peaceful experience.”
“I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it all. Kudos for making it different every time!!! I didn’t think it could get any better but it was.”
“Many thanks for an outstanding deliverance of service. There’s not much of a way to improve perfection.“
“This retreat happened at a pivotal time for me. Life changing. I felt safe to share. That for me was the most important aspect of this retreat.”
“I found most meaningful the connections between all the women and the joy of the yoga practices. I really appreciate the differences in the years I’ve attended. This year was even better than the last and I would never have thought it could be better and more enlightening! I look forward to this so much and can’t wait until next year!"
General Registration Is Now Closed
(contact Krista directly if you still want to participate)
The available rooms for this retreat are luxurious hotel style rooms with either single or double occupancy with each room having it’s own private bathroom.
SPACE IS LIMITED - ONLY 16 ROOMS AVAILABLE
don’t wait! Sign up now!
““This retreat is by far the most inclusive, the most relaxing, and has the highest quality of services for the most value.””
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Room Options & Rates
Double Occupancy Private Room with Ensuite
With this option you will share this room with another retreat participant. Room is available with 2 queen beds.
This is the best option for couples, friends, or family members that would enjoy sharing a room together.
Regular Registration Rate - $1499
Single Occupancy Private Room with Ensuite
With this option you have a private bedroom and bathroom all to yourself.
Regular Registration Rate - $1799
Refund policy: Full refunds given before August 18th (6 weeks before retreat). After August 18th and before September 22nd refunds will be issued less $250 (within 2-6 weeks before retreat). No refunds can be issued after September 22nd (within 2 weeks before retreat).
““This weekend retreat getaway was well worth the money and I plan to come back again and again.””
Retreat Hosts
KRISTA OAKES, E-RYT
Krista is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) who has taught classes and workshops to thousands of people throughout Florida and the East Coast for nearly two decades. Her approach integrates the Kripalu Yoga style of teaching compassion, integrated with the mindfulness of meditation, and the awareness of nutrition, blended with personal training and lifestyle coaching. Krista specializes in working with beginners and teaching gentler yoga classes where the focus is on safety, proper body alignment, mindfulness and learning to trust yourself.
Attention Yoga Teachers: I am E-RYT 200 certified with Yoga Alliance. Yoga Teachers can receive 17 contact hours for taking this course. Please let me know prior to the event if you would like to receive the CEU's.
Special Guest Presenter
WENDY CRANE, LMFT
Wendy is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Florida who has worked with individuals, couples, and families for more than 20 years. She entered private practice in 2003 and founded Sol Flower Wellness in 2012. She is an advanced clinical hypnotherapist and studied hypnotherapy, psychodrama, and breathwork with the Wellness Institute in Issaquah, Washington from 2009-2016. Beyond counseling, she pursued certification as a Kripalu Yoga Teacher and completed a 200-hour teacher training in 2012. These experiences give her a unique ability to understand the mind, body, spirit connection within the context of mental health and inspired her to create a holistic approach that combines counseling, hypnotherapy, and the principles and practices of yoga and meditation.
Click here to read a story about my personal experience at a retreat with Wendy over 8 years ago when I was going through my divorce.
Special Guest Live Musician
KARL WILLIAM MIRANDA
Karl William Miranda has been a self-taught musician most of his life. He fluently plays the Native American Flute, several percussion instruments, as well the Australian Didgeridoo, and keyboards. He combines environmental nature sounds and indigenous instruments to create an ambiance that promotes a suitable space for numerous physical and meditative activities.
“There is no medicine more therapeutic than the sounds found in nature. They have the incredible ability to ground us, and uplift our spirit”.
While living in New York City, Karl William began studying Shamanism in 1998. He used his love for music to connect with his studies by learning to play indigenous instruments corresponding to the various Shamanic cultures. In the year 2000, he had made the decision to move down towards Florida in hopes of broadened his Shamanic studies, and musical passion.
Karl William is currently in the studio recording his music. It is his hope that the music he creates will inspire creativity and self expression within others.
Here’s a sampling of what you can expect at the retreat. This is a video of Krista and Karl creating an awesome Beach Yoga experience in June of 2023.
Check out the video below to listen at some of Karl William’s past music.
Click here to read a story about my personal full circle story with Karl. You’ll even get to see videos of Karl at my studio over 11 years ago.