Friday, June 19th - Sunday, June 21st 2026
A Ceremonial Grief & Remembrance Retreat
A Sacred Women’s Healing Retreat in Arizona
Meet the Facilitators
This retreat is guided by three women who each bring a unique lens of healing, ceremony, and spiritual care.
Together, we hold a multidimensional container that honors the emotional, energetic, and spiritual layers of grief and transformation. Our work weaves together Indigenous-guided ceremony, subconscious integration, energy healing, and sound to support women through some of life’s most tender and meaningful transitions.
Each of us walks a different path of service, yet we share a deep commitment to creating spaces where women can feel safe to be witnessed, supported, and held with compassion and respect.
Throughout the retreat, we will guide you through practices designed to help you process grief, release what no longer serves you, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and return to a deeper sense of wholeness.
We are honored to walk alongside you in this sacred work.
Kelly Saindon
Licensed Spiritual Practitioner & Master Clinical Social Worker
End of life Doula, Funeral Celebrant/Memorial Officiant, Death Educator/Public Speaker, Spiritual Leader/Guide, Bereavement & Grief Support
Kelly is devoted to supporting others through grief, spiritual care, and life’s most tender transitions. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, and is a licensed Spiritual Practitioner. Since 1997, she has worked in psychiatric and nursing care settings, providing compassionate support and creating safe spaces for individuals navigating difficult emotional and life experiences.
Kelly’s path has also been shaped by profound personal and spiritual experiences, including participation in Native American ceremonial traditions, two near-death experiences, and being present during the passing of loved ones. The sudden loss of her twin sister in 2022 ultimately led her to establish her practice, Achieving Eloheh, LLC, where she offers spiritual and grief support.
Through her work, Kelly walks alongside individuals and families with deep empathy, dignity, and respect, holding sacred space for healing, connection, and wholeness.
Victoria richardson
Certified PSYCH-K Facilitator
Emotion Code + Body Code Practitioner
Human Design Guide + Neruospiritual Practitioner
Co-Founder of the Coherence Collective Monthly Women's Circles + Retreats
Victoria Richardson is a Neurospiritual Practitioner who bridges science and spirit to help women navigate the emotional and subconscious landscapes of grief, uncertainty, and identity transformation.
Through her work, Victoria supports women in moving through life’s threshold moments — the seasons when something old is ending and a new version of the self is emerging. By blending nervous system regulation, subconscious reprogramming, sound healing, and intuitive energy work, she creates deeply restorative spaces where women can process emotion, release inherited patterns, and reconnect with their inner wisdom.
Victoria hosts monthly women’s circles through The Coherence Collective, where women gather in community for reflection, emotional integration, and spiritual connection. She also facilitates healing retreats and ceremonial experiences, including the Closing of the Bones ceremony, which supports women in releasing past identities and integrating major life transitions.
Her sound journeys work to clear emotional density and restore inner harmony. Each experience becomes a sacred remembering — where the nervous system softens, the heart opens, and the body becomes a vessel for peace, clarity, and expansion.
Caitlin Strempel
Certified Plant Medicine Guide
Reiki Practitioner + Energy Healer
Co-Founder of the Coherence Collective Monthly Women's Circles + Retreats
Caitlin is an intuitive energy healer, certified Reiki practitioner, and plant medicine guide who supports individuals in releasing old emotional patterns and reconnecting with their innate capacity to heal.
Her work blends Reiki, Tao breathwork, chakra balancing, and crystal energy practices to help regulate the nervous system, clear energetic blockages, and support deep emotional integration. Caitlin brings a calm, grounded presence to the healing space, gently guiding individuals through processes of release, embodiment, and reconnection with their inner power.
Through her own personal healing journey, Caitlin experienced profound transformation after navigating deep-rooted shame, grief, hormonal imbalance, and physical symptoms that traditional approaches had not resolved. These experiences ultimately led her to explore holistic and plant-based healing practices that address the root of emotional and energetic imbalance.
Within the Coherence Collective, Caitlin serves as an anchoring presence in the circle, helping each woman feel seen, supported, and safe to explore the deeper layers of healing and personal evolution. Her work is rooted in the belief that when individuals reconnect with their bodies, breath, and inner wisdom, they can access profound transformation and wholeness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Optional Overnight Ceremony
In many ceremonial traditions, healing continues beyond daylight hours.
For those who feel called, we will invite participants to sleep together in the ceremonial space on Saturday night.
This is completely voluntary.
Options include:
⇨ Sleeping in the ceremonial room (beds provided)
⇨ Bringing your own mattress into the space
⇨ Sleeping in a private/shared bedroom
There is no hierarchy in this choice.
Kelly will continue holding sacred space overnight, offering quiet prayer and gentle ceremonial presence for those who desire additional healing support.
Your nervous system leads.
Your consent matters.
Your comfort is honored.
The Communal Element
Each woman is invited to bring food to share.
We will prepare and eat together in reverence.
Shared nourishment is part of the medicine.
Payment Options
We offer two payment options for the retreat:
• Pay in full at the time of registration
• 50% deposit to reserve your space, with the remaining balance due four weeks later
The total investment for the retreat is $1,111.
How do I complete my payment?
After you submit the registration form, you will receive an email with Zelle payment instructions to complete your registration.
Your space in the retreat is secured once payment is received.
Because this is an intimate container limited to nine women, spaces are confirmed on a first-paid basis.
What if I choose the 50% deposit?
If you select the deposit option:
• A 50% deposit ($555.50) is required to reserve your space.
• The deposit is non-refundable due to the limited capacity of the retreat.
• The remaining balance of $555.50 will be due four weeks after your deposit.
You will receive a reminder email when the remaining balance is due.
How do I know my spot is secured?
Once your payment has been received, you will receive a confirmation email securing your place in the retreat.
Can I get a refund if I can’t attend?
Due to the intimate nature of this retreat and the limited number of spaces available, deposits are non-refundable.
If you have already paid in full and are unable to attend, please contact us as soon as possible and we will do our best to support a transfer of your spot if appropriate.
Is this retreat affiliated with a specific tribe or religion?
This retreat is ceremonially guided by Kelly, a member of the Cherokee tribe who has trained for 13 years within Lakota spiritual traditions in grief and trauma ceremony.
The ceremonial elements are rooted in Indigenous spiritual reverence and prayer. This is not a religious conversion space, nor is it dogmatic. Women of all backgrounds are welcome, provided they enter with respect for the traditions guiding the ceremonial container.
Do I have to participate in every ceremony or ritual?
No.
This is a consent-based and trauma-informed space. You will never be required to share, speak, or participate beyond what feels safe and aligned for your nervous system.
You are always welcome to witness quietly.
Your sovereignty is honored.
What is the optional overnight ceremonial space?
On Saturday night, women are invited (not required) to sleep together in the ceremonial space.
This is completely voluntary.
You may choose to:
Sleep in the ceremonial room (beds available)
Bring your own mattress into the space
Sleep in a shared or private bedroom
There is no hierarchy in this choice.
Kelly will continue holding sacred space overnight and may offer quiet prayer or gentle support for those who desire it.
Your comfort and safety come first.
Is this therapy?
No.
This retreat is not therapy, nor does it replace mental health treatment.
We will be working with grief and trauma in a ceremonial and somatic way, including subconscious reprogramming, energy healing, and sound integration. If you are currently experiencing acute psychological distress or are in crisis, this retreat may not be appropriate at this time.
If you are unsure, please reach out privately before registering.
What kind of grief is this for?
Grief is not limited to death.
Women attend with grief related to:
⇨ Loss of identity
⇨ Relationship endings
⇨ Divorce
⇨ Miscarriage
⇨ Motherhood transitions
⇨ Lost dreams
⇨ Ancestral trauma
⇨ Emotional neglect
⇨ Spiritual disconnection
You do not need a dramatic story to attend. If something feels unresolved in your body, that is enough.
What about meals?
This is a communal retreat.
Each participant is invited to bring food to share. We will coordinate dietary needs ahead of time to ensure everyone feels nourished and safe.
Preparing and sharing food together is part of the communal healing experience.
Will I have my own room?
Space is limited to 9 women.
Some rooms will be shared. Women who register first will receive first choice of room selection.
If you require private sleeping space for medical or trauma-related reasons, please reach out prior to registration so we can discuss availability.
Is what I share confidential?
Yes.
All participants agree to confidentiality. What is shared in ceremony stays in ceremony.
This includes personal stories, emotional expression, and spiritual experiences.
Safety and privacy are foundational to this container.
What is the investment and payment policy?
The investment is $1,111.
To reserve your space:
50% deposit ($555.50) secures your spot
Remaining balance is due prior to the retreat
Due to the intimate nature of this container and limited capacity, deposits are non-refundable but transferable to another woman if needed.
What should I bring?
You will receive a detailed preparation guide upon registration, including:
⇨ Comfortable clothing
⇨ Journal + pen
⇨ Water bottle
⇨ A personal sacred object (optional)
⇨ Bedding, if you prefer your own
⇨ Food contribution
⇨ Any necessary medications
We will provide ceremonial supplies.
Is this culturally respectful?
Yes.
The ceremonial elements are guided and led by Kelly, who carries her own lineage and training. This retreat is held in reverence, not appropriation.
Participants are invited to enter with humility, openness, and respect for the traditions being honored.
How do I know if I’m ready?
You may be ready if:
⇨ You feel steady enough to process emotion.
⇨ You desire depth over distraction.
⇨ You feel called rather than pressured.
⇨ You are willing to be witnessed.
If you are unsure, trust your body. You are welcome to reach out and ask questions before committing.
⚠️ Contraindications & Important Considerations
This retreat is a sacred ceremonial healing container, not a replacement for medical or psychological treatment.
Because we will be working with grief, trauma, and subconscious material, this retreat may not be appropriate for individuals who are currently experiencing:
⇨ Active suicidal ideation
⇨ Severe untreated PTSD
⇨ Psychosis or dissociative disorders
⇨ Bipolar disorder in an unmanaged manic phase
⇨ Current substance dependency or withdrawal
⇨ Acute psychiatric crisis
⇨ Recent hospitalization for mental health stabilization
If you are currently under the care of a licensed therapist or psychiatrist, we encourage you to consult with them before attending.
Emotional Readiness
This retreat is designed for women who:
⇨ Feel stable in their daily functioning
⇨ Have some capacity for emotional regulation
⇨ Are not currently in acute crisis
⇨ Feel grounded enough to process layered emotions
While deep emotions may arise, this container is not designed for emergency psychological intervention.
If you are unsure whether this space is appropriate for you, please reach out privately before registering. We are happy to have a confidential conversation.
Physical & Nervous System Considerations
Because this retreat includes:
⇨ Extended ceremonial sitting
⇨ Emotional processing
⇨ Sound immersion
⇨ Shared sleeping options
Please inform us if you have:
⇨ Medical conditions requiring accommodation
⇨ Sound sensitivity
⇨ Mobility limitations
⇨ Severe sleep disorders
⇨ Trauma related to shared sleeping spaces
We will do our best to support reasonable accommodations when possible.
Personal Responsibility
By registering, participants acknowledge:
⇨ They are responsible for their own physical and emotional well-being.
⇨ They will seek outside support if needed.
⇨ They understand this retreat is spiritual and ceremonial in nature and does not constitute therapy, medical care, or psychological treatment.
Still have questions?
Email Kelly: [email protected]
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