an intimate
therapeutic & spiritual women’s retreat
nestled on 100,000 sq meters of natural reserve in Mallorca, Spain
combining artmaking, creative writing/ journaling, mindfulness, and movement, all while leaving plenty of room (physically and energetically) for connection to nature, to self, and to others
September 2024
When I first began my journey as a practicing therapist,
I knew that I wanted to create a service based on these
3 pillars:
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Creative
Using art as a means of expression for the body, the heart, & mind— even the soul.
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Conscious
Exercising a deeper curiosity of the Self in a way that’s honest & compassionate.
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Connection
Cultivating a sincere, rooted relationship with the Self so that individuals can feel more secure in who they are, allowing for greater willingness & opportunity for opening themselves to others.
Since then, I have had the pleasure and the privilege of getting to know so many inspiring people… most of whom are women.
Today, I can say that I have a rich circle of women that I’ve worked to cultivate over the last several years, and I’m grateful for every one of them— their unique gifts, light, and perspectives continue to serve me in ways that I couldn’t have imagined. They help to provide me with the two things in life I hold most dear— freedom & connection.
Initially, these maybe seem to be opposing values, but I’ve come to find how, for myself, just how intrinsically linked they are.
I believe that for a personal connection to be truly intimate & sincere, we have to first get real with ourselves, call our own bluffs, and take accountability. Ultimately, I think of it as an expression of self-love— when you can say, “Yes, this is me. Here are the aspects of myself I am more inclined to share… and over there? Yeah, that’s my baggage, and I’m working on it. I’m evolving and forever a work in progress.”
When we are willing to show up as ourselves, authentically, we set ourselves free. We also liberate others by setting the stage, implicitly reminding them that they can do the same.
That’s the magic sauce.
Wanna know what turns up the flavor? …Being SO unwavering in who you are that you actually become magnetic to where those that can become trusted allies & hold space for you through all your seasons of life actually do. They find you.
I’m able to hold such gratitude for the close connections in my life today largely because I really struggled to find mi gente.
All throughout my teens and early twenties, I felt as though my life was one extremely long science experiment with waaayyyy too many trials and just enough “errors” for me to be left feeling like I didn’t know who I was or who I was trying to be. I often felt isolated— not only from others but from myself. In the midst of this, I battled with severe depression and anxiety that eventually reared its head in the form of disordered eating patterns.
I felt starved in so many ways.
I was disconnected from myself— my body, my emotions, who I was and who I came here to be. I had isolated myself from not only my essence but from the world around me, even the connections that were truly loving & supportive.
So…this is my personal invitation to you:
It is a delicious opportunity for you to have a soul-enriching, juicy, & captivating experience to remember for years to come.
It’s time to ignite your appetite & feed your soul.
This retreat is a means of supporting a small few of the inspiring females I know (and have yet to know) who may be currently experiencing or who have had a similar experience to my own.
The Hungry Goddess Retreat is a way in which I get to share myself in a slightly different, new way…
I love to travel.
I love the spontaneity of being in a foreign place with an open agenda.
I love being reminded of the warmth of the human spirit, especially those of strangers.
I love the thrill and sense of accomplishment that comes with doing a simple task like catching the right bus at the right stop at the right time when you’re so outside of your element (and any satellite signal) that you have to rely on yourself and, often, the courtesy of others.
I even love that delirious, giddy exhaustion of knowing that I just flew on three planes, took one bus, a train, and a taxi to finally collapse at my destination.
I love having an experience that contrasts what’s familiar, offering me clarity around what it is that I appreciate & admire most for myself in my own life. So that, when I get home, I can take inspired action to cultivate more magic.
Traveling is simply one of the ways that I am able to access feelings of abundance. Generally, traveling for me feels freeing & expansive— like a smiling blue horizon.
And I want to share this experience with you.
The Hungry Goddess Retreat may be for you if any of the following resonate:
You feel disconnected from yourself and/ or others
You’ve been left feeling as though you, in your fullness, are “too much” (i.e. your emotions are an “inconvenience”) or as though you’re not enough
You feel as though you must dampen your light/ passions/ emotions to avoid ridicule or exclusion from others
You’re tired of feeling stuck, as if you’re lacking purpose or passion in your life
You’ve felt “shut down” or “numb”, unsure of how to regain your spark or a sense of momentum
You recognize that consistently tending to what others want for you in your life has left you filling largely unfulfilled
and/ or
You recognize that consistently isolating yourself from others has largely left you feeling unfulfilled in certain areas of your life
You’re curious to have a thoughtful, intentional experience with a supportive, inclusive group of like-minded women
You’re feeling the itch to take yourself out of your routine, tending to your own needs, and reignite a sense of fun, play, & adventure
My intention with the Hungry Goddess Retreat is for you to move towards:
-Reclaiming a sense of self
-To gain a sense of empowerment to begin cultivating a life that is more aligned with who you are, authentically
-For you to be reminded of your unique capabilities & strengths
-To encourage you to thoughtfully begin making decisions that are deeply nourishing so that you may start to show up more fully for yourself. (And, in turn, show up with greater presence for your loved ones and your community.)
-To have FUN and become reacquainted with a sense of awe & childlike wonder
-For you to actually feel that you ARE the abundant, powerful goddess that I believe you to be
After the full, 5-day retreat, you will return home feeling more in touch with your worth.
You will feel greater deservingness of what it is that you ultimately desire so that you may begin to move through the world with greater ease and less force, owning your personal power in a way that respects you and others.
You will experience what it is like to be held in a supportive, encouraging group of women.
While the Hungry Goddess Retreat is inspired by the women I know personally and have come to know professionally, the concept & intention with this retreat started as what is known as the Hungry Goddess Workshop, a 7-week long creative workshop series.
And at the end of that workshop?
Everyone decided they wanted to stay in-touch with their fellow goddesses.
There was true comradery & compassion for one another.
Each individual served as a mirror for their fellow group members, allowing for participants to feel seen & heard in a way that validated their experience.
Now, for logistics…
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Hungry Goddess Retreat:
an intimate therapeutic & spiritual women’s retreat that combines:
artmaking, creative writing/ journaling, mindfulness, and movement, leaving plenty of room (physically and energetically) for connection to nature, to self, and to others
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September 13th — September 19th
(Note: the 13th and 19th are reserved as travel days. The first official day of the 5-day retreat begins Saturday morning, September 14th.)
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The island of Mallorca, Spain.
More specifically, tucked away on 100,000 sq meters of nature reserve to roam & explore, with the ocean just a short drive away.
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Myself, Lexi D’Ambrosio (artist & registered art therapist), as facilitator of a supportive, inclusive group of women.
Please note that this retreat is open only to 7 participants (guests) total.
As, for the how…
I ask that anyone interested in learning more about the Hungry Goddess Retreat review and complete the form below.
By filling out the form below, you are requesting a day and time to speak with me, personally, prior to putting any money down towards booking your retreat slot.
Due to the nature of a retreat, it’s of utmost importance to me that the space IS a safe one, meaning that individuals are supported and held within the group and feel greater ease & comfort as participants learn from one another. Maintaining confidentiality, for example, is expected and exercised within a group setting such as this one.
Please be aware that this is a complimentary, informal meeting for us to discuss whether the 5-day Hungry Goddess Retreat might be a good fit for you and your needs.
Meetings may last up to an hour, so please try to request a day and time where you feel you will be able to talk freely, away from most distractions.
Please note that space is limited to 7 participants maximum.
Hungry Goddess Retreat Bundles
As a special bonus, and in an effort to highlight the intentions of the retreat for its members, included in both packages is the opportunity to participate in a new professional, artistic offering—
the Pantera di la luce Portrait Service.
Experience what it’s like to be witnessed and valued by another as you’re a cooperative, creative component in the process of having an image of yourself rendered in oil.
This specific offering refers to the “Piccolo” Package Deal where you will receive a hand-painted portrait in oil on stretched 10” x 12” canvas. Each painting is completed with premium oil paints and sealed with a satin varnish to protect it from fading, dust, & spills for years to come.
This is a $1,200.00 value completely free with either bundle chosen to register for the Hungry Goddess Retreat.
Those who register via 1 single payment of $1,998.00 will also have the option to choose which portrait service they’d like to participate in:
Pantera di la luce
OR
Salt of the Earth Portraits
This means having the opportunity to share and celebrate the connection had with a deceased loved one, cherishing them and the love you shared in the form of a hand-painted, 10” x 12” portrait.
Click below to learn more about these unique offerings.
Take the first step in getting back to your juicest, fullest self.
Start your voyage here…
Interested in learning more about the Hungry Goddess Retreat?
I invite you to fill out the form below so that we may be in touch shortly.
I look forward to hearing from you!
