I offer Self-Exploration and Self-Care retreats to my female clients. It is a way to have an immersive experience of inner observation and sharing of your experiences with others. The retreat offers a safe and nourishing environment, where all your basic physical needs are met, so you can completely evaluate and enhance your emotional self-care. You are invited to participate in guided exercises while being encouraged to, “go only as fast as the slowest parts of you feel safe to go.” We make sure to sprinkle lots of down time throughout the weekend so you can walk on the beach, sit in the sun, or take a nap. You will leave feeling restored, having a strengthened relationship with your own spirit, a hightened capacity for responding to yourself when in need, and the gratifying experience of belonging and being seen.
Enjoy A Luxury Home At The Beach
We rent a luxurious home on the Oregon Coast, offering a range of privacy and accommodation options. Shared rooms are made available so costs are affordable for all who want to participate. My assistant, Karin, makes delicious food and sets up the house to be full of beauty and comfort.
Is This Retreat Right For You?
—If you need to take a break from your day to day living to get some perspective…
—If you want a weekend where you don’t make a meal, clear a table, or wash a dish,…
—If you want to be around a group of wonderful growth-focused women…
—If you are interested in a deep dive into your own self-care…
THEN this retreat is for you.
Please reach out to talk to me about the next retreat if it sounds like it would be just right for you.
What a Retreat Can Look Like For You
- The house is made beautiful in anticipation of your arrival.
- You show up to a fabulous beach house and kick off your shoes.
- Karin greets you and shows you your room.
- You’ll meet the other participants and begin to bond over food and sharing.
- You’ll enjoy scrumptious meals, lovingly prepared by Karin.
- I will invite you to participate in exercises, writing, and artistic/crafty projects.
- You will be given opportunities to share and connect with others.
- You will sleep and dream and rest.
- You will be fed and nourished all weekend – inside and out!
- You’ll end the weekend with a deeper knowledge of your strengths, skills, and potential.
- You’ll leave with new connections and a deep sense of belonging.
What Past Retreat Participants Have Said
I loved this retreat! I’ve been going to Elsbeth’s retreats for the past three years and they get better and better. Elsbeth and Karin fine tune each year to make a unique and impactful experience. As daunting as it may seem, or as much courage as it might take, you WILL come away with a deeper connection with yourself and others.
Adrienne M, Participant 2019
Being at the retreat guided me in accessing the deep, long-held beliefs that prevented me from properly caring for myself. It opened my eyes to the many ways that my life will benefit from my own inner wisdom, which I am now able to access. It opened the door to a joy that I did not know was within me.
GA, Participant 2018
The weekend retreat is a rare opportunity to step away from our daily lives and focus deeply on our inner selves. It is not always easy, but I felt safe and cared for emotionally and, of course, physically, in a beautiful house, with excellent meals and so many thoughtful amenities provided. For me, it’s been a rich and touching growth experience.
TD, Participant 2018 and 2017
I love this retreat, this year and last. It was indeed restorative yet encouraged me to work deeply. I feel I made shifts and moved closer to the woman I aspire to be. Thank you.
Participant 2018 & 2017
This has helped me better understand that all the masks and suitcases (metaphorically) I carry with me, compromise my authenticity. I would recommend those who have lost sight of self, lost sight of passions, that this time, give the time to reengage with YOU! You are amazing, come find that out again, with Elsbeth! Continue to bring Karin with you. Her balance and quiet care taking was a soft place to be.
JI, Participant 2016
Elsbeth is a skilled curator of restoration and care and a brilliant teacher and educator. She brought a vibrant, grounded energy and solid toolkit of therapeutic interventions that left my soul and spirit refreshed and my mind enriched. I highly recommend her Self-Care & Restoration retreats.
TL, Participant 2016