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Rituals for Transformation with Christiana Schelfhout

April 20, 2025

Begin your year with a multi-modality immersion thoughtfully designed to guide you through a transformational shift from one’s past, present and future self. It is both an effective catalyst for transformation and a supportive practice for those experiencing life transitions. Rituals for Transformation is a deep-dive into your inner worlds. This process is facilitated through ceremonial arts, somatic movement, collective sharing, journaling, meditation, and therapeutic sounds.

Offered in three parts, this work is for those who are open to acknowledging unhelpful patterns, courageous self expression, and connecting with like-minded people.

MEET YOUR HOST

Christiana Schelfhout is an international practitioner of healing arts, facilitating opportunities for creative self-expression and connection to the animate world. She is the founder of Animate Healing, a platform featuring grounded healing modalities, resources and inspiration, and Alchemy of Clarity, a ceremonial psilocybin retreat in the heart of Portugal. The roots of Christiana’s work are planted in herbalism, spiritual communion, and expression. Her gifts developed through training in theater, classical yoga/tantra, herbalism & women’s health, sound therapies, energetic somatics, and traditional healing immersions through the ceremonial arts. Christiana currently lives between Portugal and the Hayulima Spiritual Sanctuary in Mindo, Ecuador where she supports the ceremonial healing work of her community.

WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • Four group activations designed and led by Christiana Schelfhout
  • Seasonal lunch in our Main Barn dining room featuring plant-forward cuisine as well as à la carte food & beverage options
  • $250 Wellness Credit towards spa or healing arts treatments of your choice in the award-winning spa at Shou Sugi Ban House
  • Communal Hydrotherapy & Thermal Suite Access featuring three outdoor contrasting plunge pools, a warm infrared sauna, dry sauna, eucalyptus steam room, experience shower, and ice fountain
  • Access to all of the property amenities during your free time including the Main Barn Lounge with gas fireplace, reading library, and curated retail shop; Meditation Hall; Movement Pavilion; and Outdoor Fire Circle
  • Optional overnight accommodations in one of the 12 private guest studios for one to two people, featuring a king or queen bed, luxurious soaking tub, modern gas fireplace, organic amenities, signature herbal teas, and nightly seasonal bath soak
  • Complimentary on-site parking and use of EV chargers for personal vehicles
RETREAT ITINERARY

9:45am Arrival & Check-in

10:00 – 11:00am Welcome Ceremony: Sacred Sound Journey with Meridian Bodywork

11:15am – 12:30pm Personal Reflection Time: Spa and/or Healing Arts Treatments; private sessions with Christiana Schelfhout also available to add-on

12:30 – 1:45pm Group Activation: Rituals of Transformation, Past

2:00 – 3:00pm Seasonal Lunch

3:15 – 4:30pm Group Activation: Rituals of Transformation, Present

4:45 – 6:00pm Personal Reflection Time: Spa and/or Healing Arts Treatments; private sessions with Christiana Schelfhout also available to add-on

6:15 – 7:30pm Group Activation: Rituals of Transformation, Future

7:45pm Check-out & Departure (for day guests)

FEATURED PROGRAMS

Welcome Ceremony: Sacred Sound Journey with Meridian Bodywork

An immersive, multi-sensory experience performed in a sacred space, weaving together vibrational frequencies from tuning forks, gongs and Himalayan and crystal bowls. This experience is paired with gentle, hands-on Thai Bodywork on the feet, hands, and shoulders to improve the flow of energy through the Meridian pathways within the body. Together these practices help restore balance within the mind and body.

Group Activations: Rituals for Transformation (Past, Present, Future)

A multi-modality immersion into one’s past, present and future self. It is both an effective catalyst for transformation and a supportive practice for those experiencing life transitions. Rituals for Transformation is a deep-dive into your inner worlds. This process is facilitated through ceremonial arts, somatic movement, collective sharing, journaling, meditation, and therapeutic sounds.

Offered in three parts, this work is for those who are open to acknowledging unhelpful patterns, courageous self expression, and connecting with like-minded people:

     Past: Descending into the Past, Energetic Clearing, and Harvesting Wisdom

     Present: Sensory Activation, Integrating Wisdom, and Collective Sharing

     Future: Dreaming the Future, Creating the Path, and Amplifying the Prayer

PROPERTY AMENITIES

Main Barn
Lounge with gas fireplace, reading library, and curated retail shop
Demonstration kitchen offering daily meals and à la carte food & beverage options
Meditation Hall for daily movement classes

Saltwater Swimming Pool
Featuring chaise lounges, complimentary natural sunscreen, and poolside food and beverage service

Movement Pavilion
Open access use of the indoor-outdoor fitness center

Outdoor Fire Circle

Outdoor Rooftop Solarium Deck

Cherry Orchard

Transporation & Parking
We offer complimentary arrival and departure transportation in a House Tesla, within a five-mile radius of the property. In addition, we have complimentary on-site parking and use of EV chargers for personal vehicles.

Local transportation in a House Tesla is subject to availability and fee. See all local destinations by clicking here.

PRICING FOR DAY GUESTS

$835 per person for the full-day program

Taxes and gratuities are not reflected in the package price and will be applied at the time of check-out. Food & beverage options not noted on the list of inclusions, such as wine and à la carte food items, are not included in the package price and may be added at a supplemental cost. 

Any additional items, including spa & healing arts services not covered by the wellness credit, will be added and applied at the time of check-out.

*Optional overnight stays available upon request to enhance your visit; $425 single occupancy, $275 per person for double occupancy, per night. Overnight retreat amenities can be viewed here.

POLICES

All day guest and overnight reservations require a 50% deposit at the time of booking, with the remaining balance payable by credit card at check-out. Deposits are fully refundable if cancellation is made 72 hours prior to the event start date. 

Taxes and gratuities are not reflected in the package price and will be applied at the time of check-out. Food & beverage options not noted on the list of inclusions, such as wine and à la carte food and beverage items are not included in the package price and may be added at a supplemental cost. Any additional items, including spa & healing arts services not covered by the package credit, will be added and applied at the time of check-out.

Please note that the Spa and Wellness credit may only be used towards spa or healing arts services, cannot be applied to other associated costs of the retreat, and if not used will be forfeited. Services are subject to availability at time of booking.

Shou Sugi Ban House reserves the right to modify this policy at any time.


April 20, 2025

All-inclusive program for day guests; overnight stay may be added

Embark on a transformative full-day retreat with Christiana Schelfhout to help you enter into the next phase of your journey. This process is facilitated through ceremonial arts, somatic movement, collective sharing, journaling, meditation, and therapeutic sounds to help forge a new path and set an intention to change. This is a powerful experience designed for those who are ready to explore their truths, illuminate their shadows, and move forward with clarity.