Sacred Women's Gathering ~ Cycles and Seasons through Womanhood

4 Day Women's Retreat

What to Expect?

Looking to connect with like minded women in a beautiful location in nature in North Queensland? This may be the immersion experience you’re yearning for.

This gathering is unlike any you may have previously seen or experienced. It will be a collective cooperative event, Birthed by Katrina Lanigan (from Matriarch Medicine- homeopath, herbalist, womb specialist and massage therapist) and her team of healers and practitioners to nourish and guide you on this journey to reconnect with your body, mind and soul

Our four day immersion is an opportunity for like minded women to gather to:

💖 Pause from everyday life and tune into their wisdom, intuition and creative flow.

💖 To awaken, remember and rebirth our own divine presence that is spiraling deep within our soul.

💖 To be playful, to be seen and held within the safety of nature and other divine sisters

💖 To weave your own magic into life once more to spark our own inspiration and creativity

💖 To bring this newfound magic into our everyday life

💖Immerse and enjoy sacred beautiful natural wonder of Butterfly Valley, with a running creek, waterfall and swimming waterhole with private access to our retreat participants

Over the 4 days of the scheduled event you will have the opportunity to be immersed in the following activities:

Group Guided Walk/Swim (connect with the elements through meditation/reiki/mindfulness) in nature connecting with the elements OPTIONAL, all fitness levels catered to. Mitra will take her sound healing bowls along for the walk and you can enjoy sound healing nature and after your walk.
Reflexology with Connie Hardy, 20+ years experience
Reiki Healing with Katie Saint Clair from the Kindness Kommunity.
Sound Healing with Mitra from Pyramids of Sound - in nature, in the creek @ the homestead!
Massage/womb healing session with Katrina Lanigan from Matriarch Medicine
Meet and Greet 11am Friday
Welcoming circle ceremony
Enjoy ceremonial cacao around the fire in a sacred Women's ceremony
2 Group workshops - Theme - Cycles and Seasons
Celebration Circle by the fire - Movement and Fun (music request taken by DJ Katrina)
Activations and upgrades
Closing ceremony
All morning teas provided
Tea and Coffee provided
Shared nutritious meals
4 days and 3 nights accommodation included
A special welcome gift for all participants
and more!

Participants Requirements

Commit to 3 nights 4 days @ the retreat venue
Pay $250 non refundable deposit upon booking direct to nominated bank account. Commit to paying total amount by 22nd August 2024. Payment plans are available.
Find your own transport to and from the venue on 5 Mile Ck near Cardwell, North QLD
Participate in all the organised workshops, ceremonies and activities
Bring cash to pay practitioners for any items you might like to purchase that are available for example herbal teas, orgonites, crystal necklaces, liquid crystal drops and more, there will be little to no internet/phone connection for bank transfers.
Volunteer to help out set up/clean up for one - two meals
All participants will need to bring their own breakfast for the 3 mornings.
Prepare a nutritious vegetarian lunch and dinner to share with the group. Speak to Emma about your plans so we can coordinate the meal plans.
Bring any extra drinks or food you might like to consume outside the planned shared group meals. The closest supermarket is Cardwell, 12km north

Draft Schedule

FRIDAY

11AM Arrive at Butterfly Valley

Light lunch

Round 1 of Sacred sessions with Practitioners

Shared Dinner

Welcoming ceremony/ Fire Circle

SATURDAY

7:30AM Group Intention Setting/Connection

Breakfast

Round 2 of Sacred sessions with Practitioners

Morning tea (optional)

Shared Lunch

Work Shop 1 - Cycles and Seasons Part 1

Shared Dinner

Evening Fire Circle - Sacred Cacao Ceremony

SUNDAY

7:30AM Group Intention Setting for the day

Breakfast

Round 3 of Sacred sessions with Practitioners

Morning tea (optional)

Shared Lunch

Workshop 2 - Cycles and Seasons Part 2

Shared Dinner

Evening Fire Circle - Movement/Celebrate

MONDAY

7:30AM Group Intention Setting for the day

Breakfast

Round 4 of Sacred sessions with Practitioners

Morning tea (Optional)

Lunch

Closing Ceremony/Circle

2:30pm Depart Butterfly Valley

Options during Free Time:

Walk to Waterfall connect with Waters of Our being and Waters of Our Planet ( provided she is running)

Walk to Eagles Nest

Explore the many walking tracks around the property

Swim in the creek and water holes on the property

Own quiet time to read/meditate/connect with self/journal/sleep/relax/refresh/reflect

Check out venue here

https://www.butterflyvalley.com.au/

https://www.facebook.com/butterflyvalleyqld

Upon booking I agree to Terms and Conditions below

Retreat Terms and Conditions

Thank you for your interest in our retreat! The retreat is subject to the following terms and conditions.
1. Terms of agreement(a) By booking and attending a retreat with Katrina Lanigan, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions.(b) The term ‘Katrina' or 'us' or 'we' refers to the owner(s) of the company and it's teachers. The term 'you' or 'I' refers to the student or guest or user or viewer of our website and/or services. The terms 'retreat' or 'program' or 'holiday' refers to all aspects of the services on offer, to include, but not be limited to, the classes, accommodation and activities.

2. Booking procedure(a) On making a booking with us, each person accepts the terms of these booking conditions.(b) On submitting your booking form, we will contact you to accept your booking and issue a request for payment of the deposit with payment instructions. Your place is not confirmed until the full payment has been received. If the balance price of your retreat is not paid in time, we reserve the right to cancel your retreat and retain your deposit. 2(c), all payments are non-refundable. This includes deposit, remaining and full payments. A refund will only be issued if the retreat is fully booked and someone else can fill your space. A refund in this case is minus a cancellation charge of $50. Any monies owed in this case will be paid to you one month after the retreat end date. We reserve the right to increase the price of the retreat before you submit your booking. Any change in price will be advertised to you before you book the retreat. We reserve the right to reduce the price of the retreat or run special offers at any time. Once you have made your booking and paid your deposit these price changes will not apply to you.
Optional trips and treatments booked locally are not our responsibility and are at your own risk and cost.

3. Cancellation policy(a) As stated in section 2(c) all payments are non-refundable. For this reason we strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance to cover you in the event of any need to cancel at the last minute.(b) Once the retreat has commenced, no refund or part refund or unused portion of your retreat will be repaid in the event of cancellation by you.(c) In the very unlikely event that the retreat is cancelled by either party, there will be no refund or compensation available from us for your flight costs, transfers and other associated costs.(d) We reserve the right in any circumstances to cancel the retreat, in which case we will offer a refund in full of all monies paid (unless the reason for cancellation is force majeure, see clause 3(e)).(e) Compensation will not be paid if we are forced to cancel or in any way change your holiday due to war, threat of war, invasion, riot, civil war, strike, rebellion, revolution, industrial dispute, terrorist activity, infectious disease/ epidemic, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, adverse weather conditions, technical or maintenance problems with transport, or other circumstances which amount to force majeure. (f) We reserve the right to charge a cancellation fee of $30 if a guest decides to cancel a retreat for any reason.(g) It is not possible at any stage to transfer your booking to another retreat or service.

4. Changes to retreat(a) It is very unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your retreat, but arrangements are made many months in advance and changes may have to be made. We reserve the right to, within reason, change any information advertised at any time, to include, but not be limited to, dates, times, timetable, location, accommodation, yoga teachers, healers, massage therapists and prices. We will advise you of any changes at the earliest possible date and aim to keep disruption to a minimum.

5. Surcharges(a) Unless stated otherwise, transportation costs to include, but not be limited to, flights, transfers and taxis, are not included in the price of the retreat. Prices of these are shown as an estimate only and we will not be liable for any differences to what was originally estimated.

6. Insurance and health(a) It is the guest's responsibility to inform the teacher of any injury/medical conditions when booking and before the start of every session. It is advisable that you consult a doctor or physician before attending the retreat to ensure you are sufficiently fit and healthy to undertake any classes and any other activity that has been arranged.(b) If you experience any injury or discomfort during any activity organised for you, you must stop immediately and advise the teacher(s) accordingly.(c) Should you be pregnant or are planning to be pregnant at the time of the retreat, please contact us to discuss before booking.(d) We recommend all guests take up full travel insurance to cover medical expenses and personal belongings, and should cover the type of physical exercise that will be undertaken. We hold no responsibility for illness, injury, death or loss or damage to personal belongings at any time (as per the liability waiver in section

7), nor will any compensation be issued in such case.(e) We reserve the right to stop your participation in any activity, at any time, if we conclude that you are physically, mentally or emotionally unable to do so.7. Liability waiver(a) It is a requirement of anyone attending a retreat and/or classes with Katrina Lanigan to accept and abide by the following release of liability: 'I understand that, while the utmost care is taken, neither the individual teachers Katrina Lanigan nor the venue will be liable for any damage or injury resulting from my practice or use of the retreat centre, nor any loss or damage to personal belongings. I understand that classes may be physically strenuous, however unlikely (depending on your fitness level) and I voluntarily participate in them with the knowledge that there is risk of personal injury, property loss or death. I recognise that it is my responsibility to notify the teacher of any illness or injury before the start of every yoga session and I will not perform any posture to the extent of strain or pain. I will notify the teacher before every class should I not want to be physically adjusted. I agree that neither I, my heirs, assigns or legal representatives will sue or make any other claims of any kind whatsoever against Katrina Lanigan, her teachers or members for any injury, property loss, or wrongful death, whether caused by negligence or otherwise.'(b) The release of liability statement applies to the duration of the retreat and every yoga session or activity you participate in, whether in a group or private setting. If this statement is not accepted, your booking will be terminated and any monies paid in advance will not be refunded.

8. Alcohol / drugs policy(a) Guests should not practise yoga, meditation or healing sessions under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or both, and doing so will result in immediate dismissal from the session, retreat, or both, with no refund being issued.

9. Right to refuse(a) We reserve the right to dismiss or refuse entry to any session or the retreat at any time at the teacher's discretion with no refund being issued, in the event of breach of any of these terms and conditions, or disruptive behaviour.

10. Privacy policy(a) We will not pass on your information to any third party or organisation outside of Katrina Lanigan (other than to the venue if required), without your permission. We respect your privacy.(b) We will use your details to inform you of updates about the retreat, and any future events. You can unsubscribe at any time by selecting the unsubscribe button at the bottom of the email.

11. If travelling internationally passport and visa requirements(a) You are responsible for ensuring that you have a valid passport with sufficient expiry date remaining and any necessary visas or required inoculations or other health requirements.

12. Complaints (a) If you have a problem during your retreat, please inform a member of our team immediately, who will endeavour to put things right. If your complaint cannot be resolved locally, you must advise us in writing on your return. Please note that we cannot guarantee the proportion of male/female in any group, nor be responsible for the individual behaviour of any group member or other guest on your retreat. However most retreats are designed for women, occasionally some men may attend.

Sacred Women's Gathering ~ Cycles and Seasons September 2024