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August 13-16 | Bitterroot Valley, MOntanaA Soft Place
to Land:
A weekend of rest, ritual, and reconnection
Daily Yoga and Movement
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Sunset Sound Baths
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Herb Workshops
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Crafts
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Guided Hikes
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Breath Work
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River Swims
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Daily Yoga and Movement 〰️ Sunset Sound Baths 〰️ Herb Workshops 〰️ Crafts 〰️ Guided Hikes 〰️ Breath Work 〰️ River Swims 〰️
A Soft Place to Land is a weekend retreat for women seeking rest, reconnection, and gentle community in the midst of a busy and uncertain world.
Over three magical nights and days together we will slow down, immerse ourselves in nature, move our bodies through yoga and dance, experience sound and earth-centered practices, create with our hands, share nourishing meals, and so much more!
This gathering is an invitation to fill your cup, whether that means attending every single offering or giving yourself some much needed space. We believe strongly that nature is the ultimate healer, and the incredible mountains of the Bitterroot Valley attest to this.
Come exactly as you are, leave a little more resourced.
Retreat at a Glance:
3 nights in a cozy mountaintop lodge
Nourishing, chef-prepared meals using local produce
Daily yoga and sound journeys
Guided hikes, river swims, and other Earth-based practices
Creative workshops and crafts
Rituals and sustaining practices to carry home
Sauna, mountaintop hot tub, and so much land to rest and play
Opportunities to connect with other like-minded women as well as space for solo experiences and reflection
Sample Itinerary
- Settling in to the space/explorinG- Snacks- opening ceremony with sound, breath, gentle movement- Yummy dinner- Night time hot tub/sauna/connect/sleepDay 1: ArrivalDAY 2:- morning yoga- breakfast- craft workshop- free time- lunch- forest walking meditation- River swim- dinner- sunset sound bathDAY 3:- sunrise hike- morning yoga- breakfast- herbalism workshop- dance- lunch- free time- afternoon yoga and meditation- dinner- evening sound bath and bonfireDay 4: DEPARTURE- morning river swim- yoga- breakfast- closing ceremonyThe official itinerary will be shared with participants prior to the gathering, with lots of room for some extra magic :)
Place
The retreat will be hosted at a beautiful lodge two thousand feet above the Bitterroot Valley of Montana. It is located on 140 acres of open forest land and wildflower fields with spectacular panoramic views. With a stunning outdoor yoga deck, sauna, hot tub with mountain views, access to amazing hiking trails, and so much more, it is the perfect place for whatever rest or play you are seeking. The Lodge is a twenty-minute drive to Hamilton, the Bitterroot Valley's largest town, making it the perfect remote escape while retaining access to anything you may need. Think: rustic but comfortable, outdoor-indoor living.
The Bitterroot Valley (named after the bitterroot plant- a vital food source in the nutrient-rich region) is the ancestral homeland of the Salish people, the original stewards who tended these sacred mountains for over 12,000 years. Our intention for being with this land is to tread lightly and pour back into it with our loving energy and deep gratitude. As a tangible offering of this intention, 10% of every ticket sold will be redistributed to Friends of the Children- Flathead Nation, an indigenous led organization that partners with tribal community leaders to connect youth and families to their culture and heritage.
Visit https://friendswesternmt.org/flathead-nation-2 to learn more
Pricing Transparency
When dreaming of this offering, making it as financially accessible as possible was and remains of upmost priority. We believe that everyone deserves this time to rest in community and nature, and we know that taking any potential time off/traveling can still act as major barriers. In our hopes to ease as much financial load as possible, we have taken a break-even approach where the ticket cost is the exact cost we are paying to make it happen. our intention is to create a beautiful experience for everyone involved, not make a profit.we are Offering one fully-funded scholarship spot. If you feel called to join but finances are a barrier, we invite you to apply by emailing us directly. We know your time and resources are precious, and we are deeply honored by your consideration to share them with us. We hope this gratitude and care shows up in every detail and pours out far and wide beyond our time together. Available
ROOms
All pricing includes 3 farm-to-table meals a day, accomodation for three nights, all offerings and activities, use of yoga mats and other necessary props, all amenities, some extra goodies, airport transportation etc.
TWIN BED
$575 – $650Our most accessible option. Located in two smaller shared rooms and a shared loft room. (Please specify preference if desired).
FULL BED
$600 – $675Located in two smaller shared rooms and a shared loft room. (Please specify preference if desired).
QUEEN BED
SOLD OUTLocated in a smaller shared room with dreamy mountain views. Ideal for those who prefer a bit more space.
Our pricing operates on a sliding scale to support financial accessibility. Payment plans available.
• The lower end of the scale is intended for those with tighter financial circumstances.
• The middle reflects the true cost of the retreat.
• Choosing the higher end helps support community accessibility and future offerings.
Choose whatever feels right for you. We are so incredibly thankful for you and your choice to join us for this magical weekend!
Frequently Asked Questions
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This retreat is designed as a women-centered space and is open to all women, including trans women, and nonbinary folks who feel aligned with this gathering.
Participants of all yoga levels and ages are welcome, from beginners to advanced practitioners. We are experienced in guiding individuals of varying experience levels, ensuring that everyone gets the support they need.
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The total cost includes your stay at the lodge, all activities offered, three nutritious & delicious chef-prepared meals a day/snacks, access to all amenities and planned activities, some fun surprises, and transportation to/from Missoula International Airport. Not included is any potential necessary flights/transportation outside of the scheduled times.
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Our main priority when pricing is to keep this retreat as accessible as possible. It is designed to break even- It averages out to $120/night per person (increasing slightly depending on bed size), and $200 total for food/per person.
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A $150 deposit is required to secure your spot. Remaining payments can be divided by 3 or 4 months (depending on when you sign up), with the full amount paid by August 1st.
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While it depends on where you are coming from, we recommend flying into Missoula International Airport (MSO), as it is the closest commercial airport to town. We will have two cars on site to pick participants up from the airport and for any transport needed offsite.
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We will send out a suggested packing list prior to the retreat, but we recommend mostly active, comfortable clothing for moving and resting. We should have spectacular weather, warm and sunny.
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We understand that things happen, and we never want to add any more stress or pressure. The deposit is nonrefundable, but we will honor the remaining refund for a cancellation within 14 days of the start date. For emergency situations, please contact us!
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email at connect@sanctuaryofbeings. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
We are a pair of best friends who haven’t stopped sharing adventures near and far after meeting in East Africa when we were 18. One of these adventures happened to take us through the stunning terrain and wild spirit of Montana, where we both have continued to feel called to in our own ways. The awe-inspiring mountains, incredible fresh water swims, and bright pink 9 pm sunsets make it impossible to forget.
We always dreamed of creating something special together, and when Maytal met the owner of the lodge during her own adventure hiking the PCT, it felt like the aligned, Universe-supported nudge we needed.
We remain connected by our curious spirits, playful and intuitive approaches to life, resiliency and pursuit of healing, shared tendencies to get lost in foreign countries, passion for sharing what we have come to know with others, and the love of a hot yummy meal at the end of a hot yummy day. We value a deep conversation as much as a full-blown belly laugh, and we expect to have plenty of both during this gathering.
Meet your Facilitators
Hi, I’m MD!
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The healing power of sound has carried me through the peaks and valleys of my life, remaining as my most precious, direct contact to the ~source~, and I am so honored to share this practice with you. My intention is to bring people back in connection with their bodies, each other, the earth and beyond in the midst of deeply harmful systems that are designed to disconnect. I strive to balance the heavy with the humorous, holding tightly to the sentiment that expanding our joy and pleasure (especially as women) is one of the most sacred and radical things we can do. Let’s have some fun. :)
Hi, I’m Maytal!
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I remember being a little kid at my first yoga class. I was 10 and right next to my mom. Mat by mat. Breath by breath. Together. Over the last 17 years, my yogic practice has grown like a tree - rooting down and reaching out. My practice and teaching style are focused on stillness - grounded in the reality that the world is fast. Our yoga mat gives us space to slow down, to breathe, to close our eyes, and to quiet the noise around us. This practice and this movement is sacred and rooted in reverence. I can't wait to settle into the Bitterroot valley with all of you and land in the softness of community, sisterhood, movement, sound, and earth all while embracing the silliness of our tiny little lives.
This retreat has been a dream for years - each of you are making so many of our dreams come true. Thank you, thank you, thank you <3