Register for the rooted return retreat

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The rooted return

A 3-day experience to slow down, reconnect, and embody what you’ve been remembering.

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you're invited 

This summer, we’ve been remembering....
  • That you are more than your diagnosis.
  • That healing is more than the physical.
  • That there are parts of you that deserve to be seen, heard, felt, and nourished.

But remembering is only the beginning. The Rooted Return is an invitation to experience & embody what you've been remembering.

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The Rooted Return is a 3-day immersive experience for the Ground & Root community.

Whether you've been walking alongside this work for years or have simply felt drawn to it along the way, you are welcome here.

You don't need to have everything figured out or be in a particular place in your healing.

You don't even need to know exactly what you're looking for.

You simply need to feel the invitation.

A desire for more space, more connection, more time to listen inward.

come as you are...

What we’ll experience together

Over 3 days, we’ll move through 4 simple threads:

this isn't another thing to learn

There is already so much information.

The Rooted Return is about stepping away from all of that for a moment.

Out of the pace of everyday life. Out of the constant doing. 
Out of the need to figure it all out.

And into a space where you can simply be.

Be in your body. Be in nature. Be with others who understand.
Be with yourself.

And experience this work in a way that goes beyond words... where remembering becomes embodiment.

the journey

Exhale. Feel. Shift.

  • Grounding + gentle movement
  • Breakfast together
  • Morning Session
  • Lunch together
  • Free time
  • Guided Forest Bathing
  • Dinner together
  • Music, movement, laughter & lightness

day 2: explore & experience

  • Arrival + grounding
  • Opening Circle
  • Gentle movement in nature
  • Nourishing dinner together
  • Evening sound meditation + quiet integration

day 1: arrive & soften

  • Grounding + gentle movement
  • Breakfast together
  • Morning Session
  • Closing Circle + anchoring intentions
  • Lunch together
  • Free time to enjoy the center or wellness services
  • Departure when ready

day 3: Integrate & Return

Time together in a small, intimate group—sharing, being seen, and being with people who understand that healing is more than the physical.

connection

Music, movement, laughter, nature, and moments of lightness—because feeling alive is part of the journey, too.

joy

Space to rest, nourish your body, slow down, and allow what you've been learning and experiencing to actually land.

integration

Gentle, supported opportunities to explore, release, and begin transforming your relationship with what you've been through.

alchemy

What you may carry home

A deeper connection to your body.
A greater sense of trust in yourself.
A feeling of being supported and less alone.
More space to breathe and listen inward.
A renewed relationship with joy.
A more embodied relationship with your healing and your life.
There's no pressure to leave with all the answers. The intention is simply to leave feeling more connected to yourself.

The details

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reserve my place

Location: Mount Madonna Center, California

Dates: October 14-16, 2026

Group Size: Limited to 15

Retreat Tuition: $1,111
  • Room and travel are not included.
  • A link to reserve your room will be provided after registration. Room rates range from approximately $350–$850 for two nights. 
  • Cancellations made at least 30 days before the start date of your reservation are fully refundable.

a personal invitation

Love, Dionne

Please check your email for more details.

Thank you!

I've been wanting to create this space for us for quite some time.

Because there are things we can talk about and things we can only really experience together.

There is something different about stepping away from your everyday life.

Walking through the trees. Sharing a meal. Moving your body. Laughing. Resting.

Being surrounded by people who don't need you to explain.

This is your invitation to pause. To breathe. To reconnect.

If you feel that quiet pull, trust it.

Don’t Miss Your Chance

the rooted return

reserve my place

The summer was about remembering. Now, we gather to embody.

And then we return to our lives, more rooted in ourselves, more connected to one another, and more ready to live what we know. Join us!

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