re:connect

RETREATS FOR WOMEN

We are collectively exhausted…from living in a society based on extraction where the more we take/earn/amas, the more validated and rewarded we are. This definition of ‘success’ is not only hurting the planet, but it has created a huge wound inside of us as we have become so disconnected from who we really are and what we feel safe to express. This, in turn, has led to an epidemic of stress, anxiety, burnout and dis-ease, impacting not only our emotional wellbeing, but also our physical health.

it is becoming more and more clear that we as women need a different approach, one that allows us to connect with our feminine energy, use our intuition and creativity and acquire a new understanding and language that can help us represent ourselves from a place of authenticity instead of "leaning in" and trying to fit in the system that was never designed for us. 

“all the women. in me. are tired.

-Nayyirah Waheed

…of expectations, of constant pressure, of trying to keep it all together without burning out?

…of ‘leaning in’ but then being told “you are too much” (while deep down, you still feel you’re not enough)?

…of putting your needs last, of never measuring up, of feeling like you’re on your own?

…of leading purely from your mind rather than your heart?

…of climbing the career ladder to find success, only to realize you’ve lost yourself along the way?

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Are you tired…

If you’ve answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then we want you to know something…..

It doesn’t have to be that way.

It’s time we come home to ourselves.

re:connect is a curated, intimate journey of healing and reconnecting to the feminine within ourselves and each other, created by women for women.

It’s a safe space in which we can learn to just be, with no pressure, expectations, or need to impress anyone. …an opportunity to take a step back, catch our breath and spend time in the company of an intimate group of wonderful women who are on similar paths to us to heal, connect, play, create, support and inspire each other.

It’s a voyage of self discovery… where we explore what happens when we leave our busy, structured routines to create room for ourselves, reconnect with our intuition and creativity, find our own voice, remember our forgotten dreams and step into who we were always meant to be.

It’s a micro-environment of communal care, where we can feel part of a community that lifts each other, thus lifting the world.

re:connect is for you if:

  • you are an executive inside an organization & want to learn how to lead from your heart, not just your mind

  • you are an entrepreneur balancing your business/investors/family, struggling to find time for yourself

  • you’re navigating a big transition in either your work or personal life and are looking for clarity

  • you have a creative project you always wanted to launch and could benefit from inspiration & support

  • you feel overwhelmed and want to feel more grounded & nurtured

  • you want to be part of a community of like-minded women who can support you on your journey

We know first-hand that it’s not easy to take time out for ourselves; however, it’s only when we give ourselves permission to prioritize our own wellbeing and truly connect with our feminine power, our inner truth, that we can be the parents, leaders, friends and partners we aspire to be.

“I left feeling a lot stronger than when I had arrived, with new tools for a more balanced lifestyle in my daily life.”
-Cecilia (re:connect Fall 2022)

Walk toward the things that light you up, and gracefully walk away from anything that doesn’t.

-To Be Magnetic

What you get out of attending a re:connect experience:

  • Create deeper connections by feeling safe to be full seen and speak your truth…your authentic voice

  • Shift perspectives by letting go of stories that no longer serve you

  • Rediscover your creativity through writing, painting, and cooking

  • Learn to stay present though meditation, breath work and yoga practices

  • Tap into your intuition by learning to listen to your body’s intelligence

  • Feel a sense of belonging with a community of like-minded women who will support you on your journey

  • Tools & techniques to help you stay grounded through challenges and in times of uncertainty

  • Time with yourself to journal, read, write and just get to know your true essence and remember your dreams

  • Feel empowered as you reconnect with your feminine energy and wisdom

Please note: Although this is a group experience, and there will be plenty of opportunity to connect with your female peers on a deeper level, we will also make time and space just for you…whether you want to engage in 1:1 coaching sessions, book a massage, or just take some time for yourself to walk, meditate, read or nap.

For those of you who would like to continue your re:connect journey after the retreat, we offer continuous 1:1 coaching as well as the opportunity to join our re:connect community where we will continue to share and learn from each other.

“…a beautiful soul-filled experience, well-curated with amazing women and experiences, totally regenerative.”
-Nicole (re:connect Fall 2022)

Your Guides

Kim Arazi

Sonja Kresojevic

Through our different career paths spanning 25 years and numerous countries - Kim coming from the experience design, creative, innovation and start-up worlds and Sonja from corporate innovation & consulting - we met in London, both having arrived at the realization that one of the main causes of stress, anxiety, burnout and dis-ease experienced by so many women (ourselves included) is the disconnection from our feminine energy - our true essence. In other words, operating in patriarchal-run systems, where we are rewarded for ‘hustling’ and exhibiting masculine qualities, has caused us to suppress our feminine traits, resulting in us becoming out of alignment with who we really are.

re:connect was born out of our personal transformative experiences, reconnection to our own feminine energy and commitment to bring balance, harmony, creativity and joy back into our lives and the lives of women everywhere.

Each retreat is a different adventure as we respond to what is happening in our lives and the lives of women in our community. It starts with choosing a particular theme which then leads to the curation of the journey, including the selection of trusted practitioners who have something special to offer. 

Although our role is to hold a safe container for you, each retreat is also an opportunity for us all to heal and learn from each other.

Experience re:connect in different formats

Retreats

re:connect retreats take place twice a year - in the Fall and the Spring - in beautiful locations (such as the countryside in Portugal and France) They are normally 4-5 days long and can take a maximum of 16 women.

One-day Workshops

For those women who are unable to get away for a few days, we offer one-day workshops (close to major cities) where we use somatic practices and creative activities to help you reconnect to your true, authentic self.

Breakfasts

If you’re looking to get a flavour of what re:connect is all about, we host breakfast gatherings (in major cities) where we focus on a specific topic that relates to our overall philosophy (e.g. The Importance of Sleep)

**Aside from our programmed events, we are happy to create a bespoke experience for your organization.