Reconnect and Heal: A Sacred Family Experience

You’ll feel confident knowing your family is guided by the experts in the field as you embark on a transformative journey into nature with your family, delving into the profound work of healing and strengthening family bonds. In the tranquil beauty of Durango, CO., Willder Sage offers a unique opportunity for families to come together and engage in the sacred practice of familial peace work.

During this enriching 3-day, 2-night retreat, families will partake in specially curated, nature-connected practices and therapeutic sessions aimed at creating a safe space for emotional exploration and healing. Facilitated communication coaching sessions, alongside nature-immersed activities, provide an avenue for members to delve into suppressed emotions and foster deep attunement. Family retreats include 2 hours of online coaching prior to the retreat to prepare your family for the experience, 10 hours of family coaching provided by Michael Sullivan, MA, NCC and highly qualified support staff on the retreat, as well as 2 online follow up sessions to support your integration process.

Yoga

Music and Movement

Set against the backdrop of rustic settings, Willder Sage ensures that all needs are catered to, with custom-prepared meals and facilitated mind-body practices such as yoga, meditation, music, and movement. These moments of relaxation and introspection between group sessions allow each family member to deepen their emotional and spiritual journey. We guide families through this intentional and supportive process, where healing, understanding, and growth await amidst the serene embrace of nature.

These dynamic family retreats offer the space for families to decompress, uncover and voice family dynamics, and establish new patterns and ways of interacting that bring healing, support, and greater connection.

The Roots of Trauma

Family, generational, and societal traumas can make seeing happy people in happy families feel isolating and bring up love wounds—times when we needed love but got something else. These wounds can surface unexpectedly, triggering overreactions. Healing requires tender care, awareness, emotional regulation skills and the reframing of thoughts and behaviors.

Effective Communication

In a world full of misunderstandings and conflicts, relationships suffer and individuals become isolated and in declining health. The Wilder Sage coaching program aims to empower you with essential skills to cultivate healthy communication, bridging the gap by equipping individuals with tools to navigate conflicts and understand different perspectives.

Grief and Loss

Experiencing a loss can be unexpected or gradual and affects our minds, hearts, and nervous systems. Willder Sage understands these challenges and can help you and your family navigate this time, balancing grieving with honoring and celebrating your ongoing lives together. We offer support to process the loss in small steps, transforming this grief into a path towards transformation. If you're struggling with loss, Willder Sage is here to help and provide a gentle space for healing.

Willder Sage also offers family support for ongoing care as needed. Please see the family sessions offerings page for more information on these sessions.

“The Wilderness Retreat was the most spiritual event of my life.”

-52 year old man recovering from a brain injury