Do you feel…

• Like it’s been over a year of surviving and helping others cope? .
• Hungry for more ease, connection and a deep feeling of expansion after a year of holding it together?
• Like you just need a break so that you can reconnect to YOU & fill your own cup?

Come experience…

• The joy and relief of deeply coming home to yourself
• The vibrancy of feeling nourished
• And, the total pleasure of Island living on Captiva Island (off the coast of Florida)

Well hello there…

We may or may not have met before, but I think we might know why you’re here.  

You’re one of those remarkable women (even though you don’t always believe it!) who is great at taking care of everyone else in your life.  

You’re smart. You’re capable. You’ve been SO there for others this year. You love your family, your friends. You have a nice life.  

But somewhere, somehow (a pandemic maybe?!?!) the “you” inside of you got a little lost along the way.  

And there’s a hunger, a craving inside of you…  

• maybe it’s for a feeling of ease or vitality or deep rest in your body and your mind, freedom from your stress, a sense of nourishment, physically and mentally…  
• maybe it’s something you can name…like a deeper sense of purpose or confidence or more connection in your relationships…  
• or maybe it’s something a little more vague…a sense of wanting to come “home” to yourself, to your life…to listen to the whispers of your heart + soul…  

Whatever it is you’re craving, you have a sneaking suspicion that you’re side-stepping something you need at a core level, something you deeply need and desire…  :

To everyone else, you look like you’ve got it all figured out. But in your heart, in your soul, in your quiet moments, when you’re not in your “on-mode,” when you’re not avoiding your own deep needs, you feel the longing, you feel the exhaustion, you feel the ache.

I totally get it. (Oh, boy, do I get it)  

And I’ve GOT you.  

WELCOME TO The Receiving Retreat: A seven day Sanctuary in Paradise.

A BEAUTIFUL HOME AWAY FROM HOME:

7 nights accommodation at our private retreat center on Captiva Island, Florida (an exclusive Island connected to Sanibel Island). 

Join us in this peaceful, restful, soulful place where you can deeply relax, restore and dream.   

Fall asleep to the sound of the rippling bay water outside your window and wake up to the sunrise and the chirping of birds.

Our Sanctuary Space consists of a main house with 5 bedrooms and a guest house with 2 bedrooms. We have a beautifully appointed, luxurious and comfortable space for 10 women. There are 4 private rooms and 3 shared rooms. Many of them have private balcony access and all of most of them have private bathrooms adjoining the bedrooms. The Sanctuary has an open, inside-outside feel that invites deep ease and release. 

Our property is spacious, has special quiet spots as well as phenomenal spaces for us to gather as a group.

Plus we have our own screened in pool and hot tub! You’ll never want to leave, but we will, because we’ll be able to get onto the water (in a kayak or paddleboard) right from our own dock and walk to the ocean for sunset in 5 minutes.  The town is a 15 min bike ride away and I have some special excursions planned!

Another special detail is that the only eagle’s nest on Captiva is on our property! There’s also an osprey nest on our property as well

TRAVEL TO AND FROM YOUR PRIVATE PARADISE 

You will be picked up at the airport in Fort Myers.

We’ve got bikes for you to get to town and if you want to travel on the water, we’ve even got a couple of paddle-boards and kayaks.

DELICIOUS FOOD:

A vibrant, delicious breakfast will be available every morning! You can eat looking out at the water or by the pool.  

4 Lunches and 5 Dinners are included. We’re leaving time and space for you to explore the local cuisine.

We’ll also get creative in the kitchen together and take advantage of the incredible local produce and fish. 

DAILY MOVEMENT:

Every day we’ll deepen our exploration of Body-Current Movement. It’s a practice that invites you into a connected, positive and fluid relationship with your body. This is a time to develop your body-listening and deep intuition. You can participate in this practice no matter what size or fitness level you are.  

And then of course there’s always walking along the expansive beach, paddleboarding or kayaking in the bay directly in front of the house, or relaxing by the pool – yes, that counts!

THE FUN STUFF (PLAY, EXPLORE, DISCOVER)

Take a 15 minute bike ride, or a 5-minute car ride and you’ll be in the wonderful little Captiva town center where there are quaint restaurants and shops

Or take a slightly longer jaunt into Sanibel – the next Island over – and explore more fabulous stores, delicious restaurants and their amazing farmer’s market! 

During our retreat, I’ll be treating you to several excursions as a group that will enhance your learning and connection; and also have free time to explore on your own (we’ll help you figure out what’s available and when, once you register). 

WORKSHOP SESSIONS:

Every day will include a workshop session so that we can deepen our experience of receiving, tending to our own sacred center while at the same time expanding into more of who we are and what we truly want in our lives.  These will be led by Nina.

CHILLAX TIME:

Chill-out + Relax = Chillax! We all need time to just BE.  We’ll make sure that there’s space to have mellow supportive connection or alone time – whatever feels best. 

AUTHENTICITY:

This is a time to let go of the “roles” you play in your life and step into the depths of who you are, what is present and meaningful for you, so you can emerge feeling more like yourself than ever before. 

Your feeling of freedom, of purpose, and of self-connection comes from being fully and wholly YOU, and we are here to support that. 

I have the great fortune of attracting women who prioritize authenticity, depth and inner joy, so we can pretty much guarantee that you’ll be surrounded by other women who are ready to be real as well! 

SUPPORT & ATTENTION

I’m here to support you in whatever it is you WANT to create. 

Because we are gathering a small circle of women (10 max), you will be seen, heard, and deeply attended to. You’ll receive powerful coaching, mentoring and connection, and emerge with a feeling of trust, compassion, intimacy and play that will fill you up and open you to truly knowing yourself better. 

I’m Nina Manolson, and for over 30 years I’ve been helping women come home to themselves.

I started leading retreats and making safe space for women to receive themselves when I lived and worked at The Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health from 1990-95.

My mission in this one precious life is to support women in feeling truly at peace in their own body.

A big part of this process of body-peace is allowing ourselves to relax and release. We need space to to be held, to be taken care of, to step out of the constant giving and into the power of RECEIVING.

I adore supporting women in receiving fully. Whether it’s receiving time and space for the themselves (like a retreat) or receiving their own wondrous body-wisdom, or receiving the full pleasure of a bite of food.

I also write Body-Poems as a way of expanding the conversation we have with and about our bodies.

I’ve been visiting the Sanibel/Captiva Islands for 30 years and am so excited to invite you into the magic that is there.

Want credentials?

I have my Masters in Counseling Psychology, I’m a Nationally Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, a Psychology of Eating Teacher, Body-Trust®  & Body-Peace™ Coach.

Q: Where do I fly into?  

A: You’ll fly into Fort Myers. To make sure you arrive in time for our private group shuttle, plan to arrive by 4pm.  

On the final day of the retreat, make sure that your flight leaves after 12 pm from Fort Myers, to give you enough time to get to the airport from Captiva.  Check out time from our retreat center is 10am.

Q: What about Covid safety?  

A: Safety of all kinds is the foundation for us all to be able to truly relax, release and receive. 

This year has been a true challenge for us when it comes to feeling safe in our own bodies. I am always upfront about all group agreements, including this one – regarding covid vaccines.

A requirement to participate in the retreat is that you have had your Covid vaccine protocol by the time we meet on April 2nd. 

You will need to take an antigen Covid test before coming to the retreat.

With the agreement that we have all been vaccinated, I will not be wearing a mask. You are welcome to wear a mask or not, depending on your own level of comfort.  I want everyone to feel like they are safe as we can be during our time together.

We will be on a secluded Island and will be limiting our contact with the outside world. We’ll be retreating❣️

Q: What’s your cancellation policy?  

A: If you cancel 4 months before (Jan 2nd)  you’ll receive a full refund except for the $500 non-refundable deposit
If you cancel 3 months before (Feb 28) you’ll receive 1/2 of the complete payment.
After Feb 28th there is no refund – even for reasons related to Covid.

Q: This looks amazing! But…

(insert your “obstacle” here: how can I leave my kids?; it’s expensive! Now isn’t a good time).  

Essentially: When will you be doing this again? Do you have a payment plan? And how do I deal with my anxiety about leaving my kids/work/life/to-do list? 

A: I KNOW how hard it is to say “yes” to investing – time and money – in yourself. 

I KNOW that this IS a significant investment of both.  

I believe you are worth BOTH. 

And the truth is: There will ALWAYS be something that makes “YOU-time” challenging. 

It may ALWAYS be hard to invest in yourself (who ME? Deserve a time OUT? We say a resounding “YES!”).  

I am not sure when we will be doing this retreat again. 

To make it easier to say yes, we do offer payment plans (a $500 non-refundable deposit secures your spot, and we are happy to work with you on a plan that works with your budget – just reach out directly to me  Nina(at)NinaManolson.com

Q: Will I fit in? 

A: I’m committed to ensuring every single person feels comfortable and included. If you come with an open heart and a willingness to learn, we can pretty much guarantee that you’ll leave with a new squad of bffs.  

The workshop will include a variety of activities, from coaching to teaching to gentle movement to more active movement + adventurous options. 

We embrace diversity in all ways: race, age, sexual orientation and ability (but no men allowed, sorry guys).

Q: How is the day structured? Will there be any free time or is it all-group, all-the-time?  

We’ve posted a sample day above, and while each day may be slightly different, we make sure to include free time each day. During this time, you’ll have the choice to do whatever you want (and if you’re not sure what that is, we’ve got plenty of ideas!)  

Q: I’m still a solid “maybe”… 

A: PLEASE reach out to me! 

I will help you figure out if this retreat is a good match for you, and help you figure out the logistics, if that’s a concern. We don’t want you to miss out on this incredible experience IF it’s the right fit for you. Email  Nina – Nina(at)NinaManolson.com