A Women's Weekend Retreat to Ignite Your Inner Muse

July 25 - July 28, 2024

Mendocino, California

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Calling all dreamers, rebels, magic makers, extroverts, introverts, mothers, and lovers  this is your invitation to replenish your soul and live from a place of abundance and joy.

The Enchantment Retreat is the place where women inspire and delight their creative spirit.

Your Invitation

Picture yourself on a summer escape nestled beneath the towering redwoods, under a starlit sky. Here, you're free to let your hair down, tune into your inner spirit, and connect with other remarkable women in an environment ripe for creative exploration and deep soulful rejuvenation.

Immerse yourself in guided experiences and workshops designed to expand your energy, awaken your inner muse & creative intelligence, and embody your unapologetic highest self. 

This retreat serves as your sacred sanctuary, set within the enchanting embrace of nature — a spacious oasis to nourish your soul and surrender into the art of relaxation. You’ll leave empowered to move through the world with overflowing inspiration. 

Enjoy all this and more with an extraordinary circle of women who are devoted to manifesting their highest expression.

 
YES, I'M IN

The Setting

Spirit Camp, Mendocino, California

Nestled within the magical redwoods of the Mendocino coast in California, Spirit Camp serves as both sanctuary and playground. It is a place where natural beauty meets intentional design. This is the ideal setting for a gathering of like-hearted women seeking inspiration and transformation.

The land is spacious. The cabins are cozy. The ancient redwoods invite depth. The gardens inspire presence. The meadows spark play. 

Enjoy space for deep care; relax in the sauna, cherish quiet mornings with a cup of coffee, explore trails through the redwoods on the property, and gather for heartwarming fireside chats under the stars. Surrounded by serene landscapes, this land invites you to release and to rediscover the joy in being fully present.

Join us in this enchanted playground, where every moment is an opportunity to nourish your soul and ignite your spirit. Come as you are, try something new, let go, and play like a kid again.

Step into a world where inspiration flows as freely as the wind, and your spirit dances to the rhythm of nature's symphony.

This is more than a retreat — it's a movement towards embracing the full spectrum of your creativity and the richness of your inner world.

Included in Your Package

4 Days & 3 Nights of Enchanting Accommodation

Immerse yourself in the splendor of Spirit Camp, a newly renovated retreat venue with beautifully designed cabins and cozy beds. Private and shared cabins are available with quality linens, cotton sheets, and space heaters. The spacious 27-acre property includes meadows and picnic gardens filled with flowers, hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Enjoy access to the beautiful land, with a mile-long hiking trail on site, an on-site sauna, as well as Pacific Coast beaches and more hiking trails just minutes away from the property.

Guided Experiences & Workshops

Embark on a transformational journey with Catherine, Ezlyn, and Alexia, your guides through this rich tapestry of holistic practices designed to deepen your connection with your creative spirit and inspire and ignite your inner muse.

Our carefully curated program promises both variety and depth, featuring:

  • Embodiment Experiences that tap into your sensuality and rejuvenate your body
  • Intuitive Art-Making Explorations that awaken your inner child spirit
  • Guided Visualization Journeys that connect you with your biggest vision & truest dreams  
  • Sacred Nature Walks on trails that connect you to your inner nature
  • Kundalini Yoga that clears stuck energy channels in your body
  • Gene Keys & Human Design Insights that uncover your natural talents, gifts, and unique energetic blueprint

Full Body Nourishment

Delight in organic meals, snacks, and a variety of beverages prepared with love and intention. All meals will be provided from dinner Thursday evening through brunch on Sunday, made by an Ayurvedic chef. Your nourishment will be crafted to feed your body, delight your senses, and energize your creative journey from morning till night.

A Space to Lean Back and Receive

The Enchantment Retreat extends the rare invitation to relax deeply and receive full support. This is your time to focus on self-care and rejuvenation, in the company of like-hearted women. Here, in this nurturing environment, you're encouraged to fill your own cup, embracing well-being and creative spirit.

Our program will commence at 6pm on Thursday, July 25th and finish by 11am on Sunday, July 28th.

TAKE ME THERE

Introducing Your Guides

 Alexia Usgaard

Alexia is a Feminine Leadership Consultant and the Co-Founder & CEO of The Modern Empress. Alexia graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Integrative Biology. She has over a decade of experience in conscious business, self-leadership, ritual mastery, creativity development, lifestyle design, and stress resilience. Her work has spanned from Silicon Valley to Southeast Asia and Africa, and includes working with leading entrepreneurs, business leaders, corporate professionals, influencers, & billionaire CEOs.  Alexia’s magic is in revealing the full potential of women’s sovereign success in business, leadership and their everyday lives. Her unique methodologies, transformational programs, and practical Gene Keys transmissions support women with embodying their inner Empress & leading with abundance in all areas of their life. 

Alexia's Inner Muse Delights: Deep and Meaningful Conversations, Dancing, Puppy Cuddles, Smelling Fresh Flowers, and the Gene Keys.

@alexia_usgaard

www.alexiausgaard.com

 Catherine Pao

Catherine is a holistic leadership coach & creativity mentor who guides others in awakening their creative intelligence. Her magic blends creative play & intuitive wisdom with no-nonsense, direct, and practical structure in her leadership training, group coaching, and 1:1 coaching offerings. She's coached founders, leaders, and teams from Google, Meta, Pinterest, Twitter, Nextdoor, Rippling, Github, and various other startups. She is devoted to helping ambitious creative spirits experience life as effortlessly abundant and thriving by marrying their intellectual intelligence with their creative intelligence. Formerly, Catherine led digital marketing and product teams at Blue Apron, Digital Ocean, Fab.com, and Microsoft. She's a certified professional Co-Active Coach and Yoga Instructor (RYT-300). She has a Comp. Sci Eng & Marketing Degree from UPENN.

Catherine's Inner Muse Delights: Creating Collage Mandalas, Curating Spotify Playlists, 5Rhythms Dancing, and Creative Process Explorations.

@catherinepao

www.catherinepao.com

Ezlyn Olivia Barends

Ezlyn is an Intuitive Business Coach and Luxe Energy Healer to high-performing female leaders around the world. An international MBA graduate with former sales leadership and business development roles at Microsoft and Amazon Web Services, she is now a co-founder at The Modern Empress, where she supports women to do the inner alchemy to create a rich lifestyle of holistic empowerment, impact, wellbeing and abundance. As a modern mystic, Ezlyn is passionate about the intersections where ancient wisdom & modern science meet. She is a a Master NLP and Reiki Practitioner and is trained in a range of various energy healing modalities. Ezlyn has been widely recognised for her innovative leadership approach through accolades such as FastCompany SA’s Top Creative People in Business and Mercedes Benz 21 Icons.

Ezlyn's Inner Muse Delights: Facilitating Magical Luxe Energy Healings, Ocean Dips, Spa Days, and Gene Keys Alchemy.

@ezlynolivia 

www.ezlynolivia.com

Introducing Your Guides

 

Alexia Usgaard

Alexia is a Feminine Leadership Consultant and the Founder & CEO of The Modern Empress. Alexia graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Integrative Biology. She has over a decade of experience in conscious business, self-leadership, ritual mastery, creativity development, lifestyle design, and stress resilience. Her work has spanned from Silicon Valley to Southeast Asia, and Africa, and includes working with leading entrepreneurs, business leaders, corporate professionals, influencers, & billionaire CEOs.  Alexia’s magic is in revealing the full potential of women’s sovereign success in business, leadership and their everyday lives. Her unique methodologies & transformational programs focus on supporting women to embody their inner Empress & lead with abundance in all areas of their life.

Alexia's Inner Muse Delights: Deep and Meaningful Conversations, Dancing, Puppy Cuddles, Smelling Fresh Flowers, and the Gene Keys.

@alexia_usgaard

www.alexiausgaard.com

 

Catherine Pao

Catherine is a holistic leadership coach & creativity mentor who guides others in awakening their creative intelligence. Her magic blends creative play & intuitive wisdom with no-nonsense, direct, and practical structure in her leadership training, group coaching, and 1:1 coaching offerings. She's coached founders, leaders, and teams from Google, Meta, Pinterest, Twitter, Nextdoor, Rippling, Github, and various other startups. She is devoted to helping ambitious creative spirits experience life as effortlessly abundant and thriving by marrying their intellectual intelligence with their creative intelligence. Formerly, Catherine led digital marketing and product teams at Blue Apron, Digital Ocean, Fab.com, and Microsoft. She's a certified professional Co-Active Coach and Yoga Instructor (RYT-300). She has a Comp. Sci Eng & Marketing Degree from UPENN.

Catherine's Inner Muse Delights: Creating Collage Mandalas, Curating Spotify Playlists, 5Rhythms Dancing, and Creative Process Explorations.

@catherinepao

www.catherinepao.com

 

Ezlyn Olivia Barends

Ezlyn is a Soul Mastery Coach and Luxe Energy Healer to high-performing female leaders around the world. In 2011, Ezlyn started the DreamGirls Academy, a national movement that empowered hundreds of young women in South Africa through educational initiatives and mentorship programmes. She is now a co-creator at The Modern Empress, a personal development and lifestyle design company committed to supporting women on their self-leadership journeys so that they create a rich lifestyle of holistic empowerment, abundance, impact & wellbeing. In addition to being an international MBA graduate, Ezlyn is certified in a wide range of energy healing modalities. She has been widely recognized for her innovative approach to leadership, through accolades such as FastCompany SA’s Top Creative People in Business and Mercedes Benz 21 Icons.

Ezlyn's Inner Muse Delights: Facilitating Magical Luxe Energy Healings, Ocean Dips, Spa Days, and Gene Keys Alchemy.

@ezlynolivia 

www.ezlynolivia.com

Choose Your Retreat Package

Each cabin features oakwood floors, redwood furnishings, and is equipped with high-quality linens, soft cotton sheets, and space heaters for your comfort. Please note, cabins do not have attached bathrooms. Instead, guests have access to newly renovated communal bathrooms — complete with ample sinks, toilets, and hot showers — just a short 1-2 minute walk away.

Shared Room

Share a beautifully appointed cabin with a cozy bed (single or queen-sized). It's the perfect choice for making new friends and deepening connections. 

Packages starting at $1,250

Private Room

Opt for a private cabin with a single or queen-sized bed, offering the perfect sanctuary for reflection and solitude.

Packages starting at $1,425

A comprehensive list of accommodation and pricing options can be found on our application page below.

A $500 non-refundable deposit will secure your spot.

 
RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW

Enter the playground where your creativity thrives and your highest self shines.

 
LET'S PLAY