Porcelain + Ash Mindful Living Day Retreat

This year’s retreat is all about honoring and celebrating the beautiful soul within. Each of us will be bringing a special guest—someone close to our hearts: our inner child. I’m so excited to guide you on a journey back to those parts of ourselves that are free, full of wonder, and ready for adventure. At the same time, we’ll take moments to offer healing and support to the places where our inner child needs it most. Together, we’ll nurture and embrace the wholeness of who we are.

This will be fun, and healing and hopefully open you to connecting with that part of yourself that needs a bit of TLC.

THE RETREAT:

October 12th, 2024

10 am

$250

Included:

Snacks and Water

4 course chef prepared lunch

Yoga class

Meditation class

Mindful Living exercises

Porcelain + Ash Toolbox to help you move through the retreat with mindfulness

Porcelain + Ash Fire Ceremony

To reserve your space: Venmo

https://venmo.com/u/Lisa-Washington-41

Some of the itinerary for the retreat. We will have a free surprises as well.

For those of you who have never attended my day or overnight retreats here is a bit of inspiration:

I am beyond excited for this fall’s Porcelain + Ash Mindful Living Retreat, but before I dive into the details, let me share the heart and meaning behind the name.

The inspiration came during our first retreat at Happi Farm, as I was planning the menu. I wanted everything to feel precious, special, and intentional—just like the experience my guests would have. That’s why I chose porcelain plates. Not only are they beautiful and fitting for an outdoor retreat on a farm, since they come from clay, but they’re also made by enduring extreme heat to become stronger and denser. Just like us, when life puts us through the fire, we emerge more resilient than we realize.

That’s where “Ash” comes in. When we face life’s flames, we have a powerful opportunity—to let our old stories, past traumas, insecurities, and the things that hold us back burn away. What remains are the ashes. But I believe that all of life, even the ashes, serves our highest good.

At the retreat, we honor this transformation through the Porcelain and Ash Meditation Ceremony. Together, we meditate on our old stories, releasing them into the flames, and then, with the ashes, we symbolically create new stories using a paintbrush and canvas—we now have ones we choose to carry forward. It’s the most beautiful part of the retreat for me. To witness the discovery, release, and freedom in each soul is truly miraculous.

I can’t wait to share this transformative experience with you.

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About Me

Hi, I am Lisa. I am learning every day how to love up on this beautiful gift of living, cherishing each moment as it comes. Especially because at 38 I was dying, and now I am 55 years old, I have gained a deeper appreciation for life’s simple pleasures. I’m married to my wonderful husband of 30 years, who not only supports me through thick and thin but has also selflessly served as my kidney donor, a true testament to his love and commitment. Together, we have raised two incredible kids, aged 38 and 25, and I delight in watching them thrive. Our family has expanded beautifully with two grandkids who fill our lives with joy, a lovely daughter-in-law who has seamlessly joined our family, and a grand fur baby who adds warmth to our home. Here you will find life, food, and how I set the table with love for myself, my friends, and my family, creating cherished memories around meals that go beyond nourishment. I hope it inspires you to love up on your life a bit more and encourage you to surround your table with love, laughter, and the people you hold dear. We get one go at this precious journey, so let’s make it something deliciously beautiful, savoring each bite along the way. Thanks for stopping by; your presence adds to the warmth of this shared experience.

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