Re-Plant & Re-Member
rooted
Ancestral Wisdom
&
the Living Body
A Spring Equinox Retreat for Women Seeking Greater Rootedness, Connection, and Meaning
A rare opportunity to step away from daily demands and enter a carefully curated experience of ancestral wisdom, embodied practice, community, and relationship with the living world.
March 19-21, 2027 • Seven Oaks Retreat Center • Madison, Virginia
Small cohort. Limited spaces. Meals and lodging included.
Why this retreat exists
There are seasons in life when what once helped us thrive is no longer what we need most.
After years of caring, leading, adapting, and moving forward, many women find themselves longing for something deeper: more space, more meaning, more connection, and a stronger sense of rootedness.
This retreat offers an opportunity to pause, listen, and reconnect with what matters most.
What we will explore
The Body as Memory, Wisdom, Presence, and Return
Many women become skilled at meeting expectations while losing touch with their own rhythms and inner knowing.
Through embodied awareness, rest, reflection, and gentle practice, we will explore what it means to reconnect with the wisdom already living within you.
Roots, Ancestral Wisdom, Cultural MEMORY & Belonging
The stories, traditions, values, and experiences that shape us continue to live within us, even when life carries us far from familiar ground.
Together, we will explore ancestry, cultural memory, and belonging as resources for greater meaning, continuity, and rootedness.
NATURE, SACRED RECIPROCITY AND RELATIONSHIP
Nature is more than a place we visit. It is a relationship that can offer perspective, grounding, and connection.
Through ecopsychology, seasonal wisdom, and time outdoors, we will explore sacred reciprocity and our place within the wider web of life.
In Her Own Words
A retreat cannot be fully explained. It must be experienced
Hear past participants reflect on what became possible when they stepped away from the demands of everyday life and into a space for reflection, connection, and renewal.
What makes this
different
Many retreats focus on becoming someone new.
This retreat explores a different possibility:
What if the path forward is not becoming someone else, but deepening your relationship with who you already are?
Drawing from ancestral wisdom, embodied practice, ecopsychology, meaningful conversation, and relationship with Nature, this experience is designed to support reflection, renewal, and lasting integration.
is this retreat for you?
may be for you if:
- You desire more depth, meaning, and connection in this season of life.
- You are seeking a more intentional relationship with yourself, your roots, and the natural world.
- You value growth through reflection, experience, and community.
- You are drawn to wisdom that engages both body and mind.
- You are looking for an intimate, thoughtfully designed retreat rather than a large wellness event.
WHAT YOU MAY TAKE WITH YOU
✔️ Greater clarity about what matters most in this season of life.
✔️ A renewed relationship with yourself and your body.
✔️Meaningful connections with other women.
✔️ Practices that support ongoing reflection and integration.
✔️ A stronger sense of rootedness
Meet Your Facilitator
Lorena
Saavedra
Smith
An ecopsychologist, author, educator, speaker, and creator of the Re-Planting framework.
Born and raised in Perú and now living in the United States, her work explores rootedness, ancestry, ecological relationship, and what it means to thrive without losing connection to what matters most.
Over the past twenty years, Lorena has guided intimate retreat experiences in the United States and abroad, creating spaces where ancestral wisdom, embodied awareness, ecological relationship, and personal reflection can come together in meaningful ways.
Drawing from ecopsychology, Andean ecological philosophy, somatic awareness, and decades of facilitation experience, she creates experiences that invite meaningful reflection, connection, and renewal.
retreat details & investment
Led by Lorena Saavedra Smith
Over 20 years designing and facilitating retreats, workshops, and immersive learning experiences in the U.S. and internationally.
Date: March 19–21, 2027
Location: Seven Oaks Retreat Center, Madison, Virginia
What's Included:
- All retreat sessions and teachings
- Guided practices & retreat materials
- Lodging accommodations
- Meals throughout the retreat
- Opportunities for reflection, connection, and integration
Investment
$788
Only 3 spaces are available at this early bird rate.
Shared Room:
- $788 early bird
Regular rate: $1,108
Single Room:
- $1,058 early bird
Regular price: $1,388
Single rooms are limited. To request a single room, please contact me directly.
To receive an additional 3% off when paying by bank transfer, contact me before completing your payment.
$788
Only 3 spaces are available at this early bird rate.
FAQ
Do I need to speak Spanish fluently?
No. This is a Spanish-first and bilingual-accessible retreat. Spanish will be centered as part of the cultural and relational container, and English will be available as an access bridge.
Is this therapy?
No. This retreat is not a substitute for therapy or mental health treatment. It is a guided retreat experience rooted in ecopsychology, somatic awareness, ancestral wisdom, reflection, and Nature-based practice.
Can I come alone?
Yes. Many women come to retreats alone. The container is designed to support connection, reflection, and shared presence.
What is included?
Your retreat experience, meals, lodging according to your room selection, guided sessions, reflection time, and participation in the small cohort.
What is the room situation?
There are shared room and single room options, with pricing based on your selection.
What is the refund policy?
The deposit is non-refundable. Additional refund details will be shared at registration.
Who is this retreat not for?
This retreat is not for someone looking for a casual escape, a large wellness event, or a passive experience. It is for women ready for depth, presence, and a culturally grounded container.
If this retreat is calling you
Perhaps what you need is not another strategy, another goal, or another thing to accomplish.
Perhaps what you need is space.
Space to listen.
Space to reconnect.
Space to remember what matters most.
We would be honored to welcome you.