Women’s half-day retreat: Shift into Autumn

About this event

Between the Seasons: Honoring the Shift into Autumn
A Shamanic Half-Day Retreat for Women

As we approach the Autumn Equinox on September 22nd, we begin the sacred transition from Summer into Autumn, from Yang to Yin, from outward expression to inward reflection.

To honor this seasonal turning point on the Wheel of the Year, you are warmly invited to the first edition of Between the Seasons, a soulful, half-day retreat for women, rooted in nature, stillness, and deep inner connection.

Together, we’ll explore themes of slowing down, letting go, rebalancing, and preparing for the inward spiral of the darker months. This is a space to pause, listen, and realign, with the Earth and with your own inner rhythm.

This moment between the seasons holds a quiet kind of magic, a chance to root more deeply before the world begins to shift again.

What to expect on this day:
𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠
- Opening & Welcome
- Cacao ceremony and gentle movement to arrive in your body
- Shamanic journey 1: meet your Spirit Animal
- Shamanic journey 2: harvest season
- Time outside in nature
- Returning & short sharing
- Break: tea & snacks

𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧
- Breathwork and sound healing for deep release
- Journaling and creative expression
- Closing with optional sharing and closing ritual

✨ Come as you are, and leave feeling nourished, rebalanced, and gently realigned with your path.

Location
De Meditatietuin, a tranquil garden sanctuary in the heart of Amsterdam’s lush Amstelpark. We’ll spend time both indoors and outdoors among the trees.🌳 (demeditatietuin.nl)

What to bring
Please wear warm, comfortable clothing that allows you to move and rest with ease. As we will be outside part of the time, dress accordingly. Bring a journal, a pen, and anything that helps you feel grounded.

Practical info
Time: 09:30–13:30 (walk-in from 09:15)
Place: De Meditatietuin, Amsterdam
Price: €85 (includes homemade herbal tea & seasonal snacks)
Language: English, but Dutch spoken if needed.
Small group: Max. 8 women

Your spot is confirmed once payment is received. Refunds are not possible, but your ticket may be transferred to another woman if you’re no longer able to attend.

This gathering is open to women only and is held in an intimate, sacred space.

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Soil & Blooming Retreats: Transformational Seasonal Retreats in the Netherlands (soilandbloomingretreats.com)
Reconnect with your inner rhythm and the natural cycles through soulful, nature-based retreats. Based in the Netherlands, Soil & Blooming offers one-day and multi-day seasonal retreats guided by the feminine way of living — rooted in practices like shamanism, breathwork, astrology, sound healing, herbalism, embodiment, and creative expression.
🌿 Ground into your essence, align with the seasons, and bloom in your own time.

About Ella
Ella Giljam is a certified coach, shamanic practitioner, and breathwork guide. She began working with astrology in 2019 and added sound healing to her practice in the past year. Ella is a lifelong student and approaches her work with humility, curiosity, and care. Her sessions are interactive, intuitive, and grounded, always with space to honor what you truly need. (ellagiljam.com)

📩 If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.