A Day-Long Retreat with Dr. Jessica Sweet
Sunday, January 18 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
In the deep quiet of winter and at the threshold of a new year, we gather to rest, restore, and remember the waters within.
Reweaving the Womb: Return to the Waters is a ceremonial, day-long retreat designed for women and/or womb-holders who are ready to replenish Yin, nourish their creative essence, and begin the new year from a grounded and regenerative place.
Through movement, bodywork, herbal ritual, and artistic expression, we honor the Water element—the kidneys, womb, and creative flow—as guides for renewal and vitality in the year to come.
Led by Dr. Jessica Sweet, this experience weaves Qigong, somatic practice, herbal medicine, self-moxa, watercolor exploration, and embodied astrology into a restorative field of remembrance.
Together, we’ll explore the elemental and astrological themes of 2026, both Western and Chinese, so our New Moon intentions extend beyond this moment and root deeply into the year ahead.
You will be witnessed. You will be nourished.
Retreat Schedule
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Lunch provided from 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Morning Session | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Arrival & Opening Circle
Arrive to warm tea and quiet grounding. We’ll open the day in circle, set intentions at the altar, and drop into collective stillness aligned with the first New Moon of the year.
Water Qigong & Kidney Grounding
Gentle, wave-like movements and breath to awaken Kidney Qi, center energy in the pelvis, and invite presence into the body.
Womb Massage & Water Element Practice
A guided self-abdominal massage and fascia-release sequence reconnecting you to your pelvic bowl and kidney energy. Learn how warmth, breath, and touch tonify Yin and replenish life force.
Herbal Foot Soak Ritual
Soften into rest with a warm soak of your choosing—featuring several herbal recipes designed to strengthen Yin and Kidney Qi for resilience through the winter. Each blend invites you to slow down, receive warmth, and root into the wisdom of the Water element.
Lunch Break | 1:00 – 2:00 PM
A nourishing lunch will be provided.
Afternoon Session | 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Astrology & 2026 Intention Setting
Weaving together Western Zodiac and Chinese astrology to help you attune to the elemental and planetary themes of the year ahead. We’ll plant seeds for renewal in alignment with the New Moon and the energy of the year to come.
Watercolor & Journaling Exploration
Guided prompts support emotional flow, intuitive creativity, and insight.
Self-Moxa for Warmth & Integration
Learn gentle, self-applied moxibustion to warm the womb and kidneys, ground energy, and strengthen Qi. Excellent for the winter months, this ancient practice supports deep restoration, vitality, and emotional steadiness.
Guided Visualization & Closing Circle
A New Moon rest ritual—journey into the cave of still waters to replenish essence. We close in reflection and gratitude, sealing intentions for the year ahead and carrying forward a felt sense of renewal.
What to Bring
A small item for the altar (optional but meaningful)
Journal + pen
Water bottle + layers for comfort
Yoga mat &/or blanket
Extra cushion if desired for floor sitting (backjack provided)
An open heart and willingness to be seen
Who This Is For
If you’re longing to begin the year differently, not by pushing forward, but by sinking deeper, this day is for you.
Come rest in community, warm your body, and remember the wisdom that moves beneath the surface of doing.
Together, we’ll welcome the year ahead not with urgency, but with replenishment, creativity, and a renewed sense of rhythm within the waters of your own body.
This retreat is open to women &/or womb-holders ages 13+. You do not need prior experience with ritual, movement, or anatomy -only the desire to reconnect with your body and creative essence.
What You'll Walk Away With
Renewed connection to your womb, kidneys, and creative flow
Herbal and somatic tools for Yin nourishment and warmth
An understanding of the 2026 astrological themes
Watercolor reflection piece + journal insights
A deeper feeling of calm, vitality, and restoration
The sacred gift of being witnessed in community
Benefits of This Retreat
Nervous system regulation through Yin-tonifying practices
Grounding in the Water element and New Moon energy
Renewal and creative clarity for the year ahead
Ritual, rest, and art as medicine
Community, reflection, and embodied nourishment
Limited to 12 participants to preserve the intimate, contemplative tone of this New Moon day. $222 Early Bird | $255 General Admission (Lunch provided)
Circle Support Ticket $125
This reduced-rate ticket is for one participant who will assist with light support throughout the retreat — helping with setup, transitions, and capturing a few candid photos during the day. You’ll also be a full participant in the retreat experience, woven into the circle with care. Please contact us if you're interested.