Women’s Retreats

A letter from Rachel: 

The Divine Feminine in all humankind loves to make things better and loves to beautify that which is around us. We like to create solutions. We like to share and learn from each other. We are persistent at fostering growth and prosperity in those we love. Our Divine Feminine is powered by an undeniable connection to source. Awareness and protection of this part of ourselves allows a primal force of love to move though us.

The archetypes of the Divine Feminine reside within us all. There is the Goddess, Queen Mother, Priestess, Warrioress, Lover and Wise Woman.

The Goddess connects to Source. She nurtures and cares for the young, sick, elderly and vulnerable. She sees the Divine in all of life and her passion is the catalyst that leads to creation. She is inspiring with dynamic energy that is born of intuitive wisdom of our Unity. She whispers in your ear that we don’t have to worry but simply surrender to the flow.

The Queen Mother is exquisite in her authority. She knows when to be strong and when to be gentle. She nurtures those in her care to self-sufficiency. She creates a stability and calm through the chaos and teaches us how to find it in ourselves. She’s caring, calm and persistent.

The Priestess is an intuitive lifeforce that connects the material realm to the unconscious realm of spirit. She reminds us where we came from, why we are here and who we have been. She can access our ancient records when we get too involved in the physical world, so we remember the simple truths of incarnation. She holds the knowledge of infinity and imparts her wisdom to truth seekers. She remains connected to source and a facilitator for those who cannot see the whole picture. She’s a medium who communicates with eternal magic that runs through all of life. She helps us learn to transmit the poisons of the physical world and detach a bit from the conditioned values that keep us unsatisfied. She downloads the big picture and broadcasts it across the mundane. 

The Warrioress is fierce and direct. She slices through veils of self-deception and stands firm in her truth. What she’s fighting for cuts to the root of all that plagues us, so we may be of service to ourselves. She is a brave protector of the ultimate truth of Awareness, she holds dear to her heart. She is a fierce servant of the good in all. She’s fought many battles and has grown compassion for her allies and her losses. She knows her work must be done. She has the courage to confront her own inner weaknesses and love her wounds. Experience has made her strong and she’s loyal to the greater good. 

The Divine Feminine is a Lover. She is transmutes an image of sexuality has been forced upon her by the patriarchy with simple labels of virgin or whore. She doesn’t care because she’s playfully and sensually who she is, with absolutely no shame. She will dance naked in the fields and not pay any mind to what they will call her. She’s a muse, moved by beauty and a joyous interpretation of the environment around her. She dances like no one is watching. She honors her urge to bond and unite in the physical realm. Her sensuality is enticing. Her expression of love on a physical level is everything intoxication wishes it could be. Primal passion erupts from her core and flows through her limbs and out through her eyes. She honors the senses, with no hesitation or guilt for her pleasure. She knows what she deserves and she’s happy to have it all.

She is a Wise Woman, a saint, a shaman a holistic healer. Intuitive wisdom outpours in her every movement from the depths of her being. She sees the interworkings of each situation. She knows all things have their place and time. She reminds us to hold the vision and trust the process of our lives. She holds the vision for our tribe. She believes in our potential, while forgiving emotionally tainted judgment. She doesn’t judge us yet always reminds us of who we truly are. She gives us direction and wise counsel. She observes and she monitors, carefully picking her battles. She knows how to compromise; she is humble and she supports the unity of the tribe. 

This is a little Ode I wrote about what being a woman means to me. It is a great honor to run these retreats and I believe they have the power to change not only our own lives, but raise the energetic frequency of the collective consciousness. I look forward to getting to know you ladies in the wild of Cambodia and having a truly transformative experience. 

With love, 

Rachel Riggio

Author of Be Your Own Guide & The Power in Being Kind