Ripples of Light Retreat
From Dreaming the vision, to Becoming the vision of a better world
Wednesday, June 10th through Sunday, June 14th 2026
Includes 4 nights stay on a beautiful, creekside retreat property and healthy meals.
The intention for this event is to create a collective amplification for attendees to embody their soul essence in their daily lives, thus becoming like a ripple of light, uplifting the consciousness of our changing world. The voice of our late and dear friend Renee whispers a reminder that it is time to shift from "holding a vision of peace", to "becoming the vision of peace". Thus, your attendance is an affirmation towards becoming the living embodiment of your soul purpose.
With years of knowledge in creating sacred containers, we understand that intentions, and the conscious actions in which they inform, are everything. In the case of this retreat, the underlying intention forms the foundation upon which the sacred container can be formed and realized. It will light a flame, carry a resonance and support you in aligning you with your soul purpose, as you then go out into the world and spread light within your sphere of influence.
special offerings
additional activities will be added in the coming weeks.
Justin will be guiding a drum and sacred song ceremony to bring deep honor and acknowledgment of your soul's journey. This is a ceremony of remembrance of the wisdom you hold within, as you are the embodiment of sacred practice in our modern world.
Melissa will be guiding a workshop on the theme of living well as an intuitive, based on the teachings of Renee Rowe. Through discussion, reflection and guided practices, we will explore ways to embrace our spiritual gifts with clarity and confidence.
A day of self guidance and spaciousness
Photo Credit: Dennis kamberg
After considering last year’s guest feedback, we’ve decided to add an additional day to the retreat for this year. This extra day (Saturday, 6/13) will be a self-guided day for you to choose what is best for you. Whether it is integration time in solitude with nature, community relaxation time at the swimming hole or a decision to self-explore off site, you’ll have the ability and spaciousness to personalize this day according to your needs.
Retreat Activities Include:
Guided workshops and other activities led by our gifted members will be announced in the coming weeks.
Sacred practice and ceremony
Silent time and meditation in nature
Shared meals in a community environment
Self-guided free time
Access to private creekside swimming hole and abundant outdoor areas on property
Ripples of Light Retreat Includes:
4 night accommodation on the Hestia property from Wednesday 6/10 (arrive as early as 4pm) through Sunday 6/14, departing Sunday by 11:30am.
11 Healthy meals (vegan and gluten-free options available) starting from dinner Wednesday to breakfast Sunday.
Accommodations:
Lodging includes multiple yurts of various sizes and several glampsite tents. Yurts vary in occupancy depending on size - generally 2 to 3 people. Glamping tents can have 1 or 2 beds (solo or double occupancy). If you have a buddy (or buddies) you’d like to roommate with, let us know. Organizers can also provide support in finding a roommate or roommates, just let us know what your sleeping preference is.
Food:
We will be sharing communal meals for the weekend. Each participant will be asked to join a 2- person cooking team and will be responsible for planning and cooking one meal during the retreat weekend.
Prior to the retreat, we will share a spreadsheet for partners (buddies) to sign up and name the specific meal they will be preparing. Meals will be adjusted to meet all dietary needs. We will have access to cooking stoves and all the cooking pots needed for meal preparation. Hestia provides places, cups, bowls and utensils. We ask that participants bring their own snacks if you would like to eat between the main meals.
Meal/kitchen clean-up will be a shared responsibility among the group. A clean-up crew schedule will be shared so you’ll know in advance which meals you are scheduled to support with clean-up.
hestia and sacred intent
Photo Credit: Hestia
We will be returning once again to Hestia, a beautiful retreat space in the shadow of Mt. Eddy that has been dedicated to sacred land stewardship and honoring the natural world. Situated on land with a clean mountain creek and natural setting, this property has deeply supported our group containers over the years and is known for its therapeutic and relaxing qualities.
For more information about Hestia and the visionary work of Belinda and Peter, visit their website at
Great care and intention is brought into each stage of planning, which is what we believe makes for such a profound retreat container year after year. The organizers for this specific event are acting from a space of sacred service and thus are not paid money. In exchange, their attendance is complimentary. As currency flows from attendee, to organizers, to Hestia; or even as you make food purchases for the event, we invite you to pause and set an intention to infuse the energetic exchange with gratitude and abundance, as it is released and flows into the greater world spreading sacred intent.
FLEXIBLE PRICING
Basic Cost: $520 (plus sharing the purchase and planning of one community meal for 16 people)
This contribution covers:
4 nights of accommodation
11 shared meals
Retreat facilitation and space-holding, including complimentary attendance for organizers, offered in exchange for their time, care, and coordination. Please note, the retreat organizers are bringing this event together as an act of sacred service and are not getting paid.
Behind-the-scenes costs involved in bringing the retreat together
Ripple of Light Sponsor: $580 (plus sharing the purchase and planning of one community meal for 16 people)
This contribution covers:
All expenses listed in the basic cost, plus funding towards scholarships and a special retreat fund for security deposits and other unforeseen expenses that make our retreats possible.
Partial Scholarship Available: Please do reach out if you are interested in receiving a partial scholarship in order to help cover your expenses.
Payment
Retreat Deposit: $200 to confirm attendance.
You may also pay in full as your deposit.
Please pay the minimum $200 deposit by April 5th, 2026 to confirm your attendance to the retreat. Any remaining balance is due May 24th, 2026.
Cancellations: We’re honored to reserve your spot. We also understand that unforeseen circumstances may warrant a cancellation. Cancellations would be considered, acting in reasonable and good faith and we ask the same in return. If you need to cancel, please contact us as soon as possible. Depending on the situation and timing, we’d like to find someone to fill your spot.
To pay your deposit, or pay in full in order to confirm your attendance, click on the PayPal or Venmo link below. If neither of these options work for you, please reach out to Justin.
If this is your first time attending one of our retreats, please reach out to an organizer prior to reserving your spot.
Contact
We're delighted to hear that you're considering joining us!
If there are any questions you have regarding the Ripples of Light Retreat, please reach out.
Justin Spyres
Email: spyresj@gmail.com
Phone: 530-559-1015
Melissa Cara
Email: melissacara@gmail.com
Phone: 415-525-6161