SHED & SURRENDER
Nov 6 - 8th in Catskills, NY
2.5 hours north of NYC
You deserve a life of expansion and alignment.
But all the baggage you’ve been carrying – from your childhood, old relationships, past jobs, and past lives – is weighing you down. It’s blocking your life force and – it’s blocking your blessings.
This November it’s time to finally – Let That Shit Go.
And we are here to lovingly guide you as you shed those old layers, surrender old stories, and make space for the wisdom, magic, and confidence that is yours to claim!
Shed & Surrender is an intimate, three-day alchemy retreat in the wild, wild Catskills for women who are ready to close old chapters, release labels that no longer fit, compassionately heal old wounds, and arrive at the new year lighter, clearer, and more rooted in who they’re becoming.
Through deep work – potent group coaching, somatic movement, transformational breathwork, burn ceremonies, and ancestral ritual – you will transmute what’s been blocking your aligned path for far too long.
Through the power of community – you will witness your struggles mirrored in others, expand your heart through shared grief release, and tap into the immense strength that arrives when you link arms with other brave women on similar journeys.
This is for you if you...
- Are carrying a TON of energetic weight from the past year (decade?) that you are ready to release – and your body knows it.
- You know you’re at the precipice of a HUGE BREAKTHROUGH – but feeling scared about fully saying yes to it.
- You’re FINALLY ready to release an identity, a relationship, a chapter, or a version of yourself that’s no longer aligned.
- You want a somatic, embodied container – because transformation can’t happen just by talking about it.
- You’re craving depth, real ritual, and community that goes beyond surface-level connection.
- You want to mark the threshold between this year and the next with actual intention (and before the insanity of the holidays creep up).
- You keep saying “I need a full reset” – but you mean it this time
- You feel your own spiritual powers expanding and want expert support to help you tap into them fully.
- Your current circle feels more surface-level and you’re craving a community of women who are ready to go deep with you.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
AN INTIMATE GROUP
You’ll get tons of individual, tailored attention and time to share/unpack. You’ll know everyone’s name, Astrological Big Three, and entire life story by the end of the weekend. Many women leave with life-long friends.
The women who say yes to our retreats are leaders, executives, founders, creatives, mothers, authors & healers – all way more down-to-earth than their “resumes” would imply. We attract women who give a lot to others but don’t always have folks who can pour back into them so they find themselves burnt out or drained... Sound familiar?
GOURMET CHEF PREPARED MEALS
Vilda Gonzalez is a chef, recipe developer, and writer whose work spans private dinners, retreat cooking, recipe development for brands, teaching classes, and advocating for more sustainable local food systems.
She believes food can be both indulgent and nourishing, and her mission is to rewire our collective relationship to eating well through seasonality, sensuality, and storytelling.
MIND-BODY WISDOM
All weekend you’ll be learning and *experiencing* the most potent practices for healing and recentering – mind, body, spirit.
From sound to breath practice, to movement and more… You’ll not only leave feeling refreshed, but also have several new “tools in your toolkit” to work with when you get home. All while being immersed in the serene mountains of the Catskills.
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DEEPLY INTENTIONAL DAYS
Deep work interwoven with lightness, play, and genuine rest. You won’t be “on” the whole time. There are long lunches, free afternoons, and mornings with nothing “required” but coffee and sky.
By the time Sunday closing circle ends, most people report feeling: physically lighter, emotionally clearer, deeply seen, and increasingly optimistic about what’s possible for them.
Every attendee leaves with pages of notes – and deep insights that could never be translated into words… Spiritual Transformation is often like that :).
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Room Options
King Bed
Private bathroom
Single $2,200 per person
Double (shared bed) $1,500 per person
Queen Bed
Private bathroom
Single $2,000 per person
Double (shared bed) $1,300 per person
Full Beds
Shared bathroom
Single (shared room) $1,600 per person
Full Bed
Private bathroom
Single $1,800 per person
Queen Bed
Private bathroom
Single $2,000 per person
Double (shared bed) $1,300 per person
King Bed
Private bathroom
Single $2,200 per person
Double (shared bed) $1,500 per person
King Bed
Private bathroom
Single $2,200 per person
Double (shared bed) $1,500 per person
King Bed
Private bathroom
Single $2,200 per person
Double (shared bed) $1,500 per person
Kindly note that all retreat bookings are non-refundable. However, if you’re unable to attend and we’re able to fill your spot, we’ll be happy to issue you a refund.
Want to set up a payment installment plan, book with a friend, or have other questions?
Contact emilia@becoming-collective.com.
FAQ's
Do I need any prior experience with somatic work or retreats?
Not at all. The practices we use are accessible regardless of background. If you have a human body and you’ve been carrying stress in it, you’re the right fit.
What’s the vibe – is this woo-woo or entrepreneur focused?
Honestly, both – in the best way. Amanda is a somatic practitioner with clinical training and an executive coaching background. The women who attend generally come from a more corporate or entrepreneurial background, but the work we do together is spiritually rooted. Come with your questions about Raising your Series A or healing your inner child. Truly – it’s all part of the same journey :).
I’m coming alone. Will that feel weird?
Most people come alone. The container is specifically designed to move people quickly past surface-level small talk and Amanda & Emilia are extremely intentional about making everyone feel comfy and welcome. By the end of the first night, you’ll feel like you’ve known these women for years.
What should I bring?
Comfortable layers, something to journal in (tbd on if we’ll get journals again), an open mind, and a ritual object that feels meaningful to you. A full packing list will be sent after booking, closer to the date of the retreat..
Is there a payment plan?
Yes! If you need to spread payments into 2, 3 or 4 installments, please email Emilia, emilia@becoming-collective.com, so that she can get you set up with a unique payment link.
What’s the cancellation policy?
Due to the nature of retreat sales, bookings are final. However if you need to cancel your retreat spot prior to October 12, email us and we will do our best to rebook your spot and refund you in full!
How do I get there?
Venue address and transport details to be added once venue is confirmed. The home is situated in the Western Catskills, approximately 2.5 hours NW of NYC. We intentionally chose a venue deep in nature so the closest airport (Albany) is 70 miles away. We will do our best to help you coordinate carpools from your home or the airport if you are flying in. .
Still not sure if this is for you?
Schedule a free vibe-check call here.
If you truly want to make 2027 a year of magic & uplevels – you must first release the weight of the past.
Come Shed & Surrender with us. Spots are limited – but one has YOUR name on it!
