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A Creative Women’s Retreat
March 20 - March 25, 2026
Ojai, California
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I N I T I A T E A N E W S E A S O N
A magical, mystical, visionary group of creative women is gathering in Ojai — the sacred Chumash land known as the Valley of the Moon — to celebrate the Spring Equinox and welcome a new season of creation.
The Equinox is a turning point, a moment of pause as we honor the natural harmony between day and night, and the full spectrum of life, death, and rebirth.
In 2026, a time of expansion, expression, and creative momentum begins, after many years of descending and journeying through the underworld.
Personally and collectively, it’s time to release our grip on the past, reclaim the alchemical gold of all we’ve lived and learned so far, and turn toward the light.
It’s time to focus your creative brilliance, clarify your intentions, and breathe new life into your gifts, expressions, and artistry.
This is a moment to say YES to what enlivens, awakens, and expands you as we celebrate the first light of a new dawn.
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T H E R E T R E A T E X P E R I E N C E
This retreat is a sanctuary of natural beauty, spaciousness, inspiration, imagination, and nourishment.
It’s a place to replenish, vision, create, receive, and bloom.
You’ll have space to connect with yourself, the land, the Divine, and the group.
You’ll receive individualized support in developing your writing, book outline, or creative projects.
You’ll have uninterrupted, unstructured time to write, create, and express.
And you’ll nurture your body, heart, and spirit in the process.
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O U R V I L L A I N T H E V A L L E Y O F T H E M O O N
We will spend 6 days and 5 nights at a luxury resort-style villa designed for relaxation and rejuvenation.
The property spans 12 acres and offers 360-degree views of Ojai’s natural beauty and the surrounding Topatopa Mountains.
The 5,100 sq. ft. private villa features expansive verandas, panoramic mountain views, a gourmet kitchen, two living rooms, a luxe dining area, a 12-foot movie screen, and a chic indoor-outdoor fireplace lounge.
The amenities include a stunning infinity pool and hot tub, a state-of-the-art cold plunge and redwood sauna, an outdoor copper bathtub beneath the oak trees, a serene koi pond, an outdoor fire pit, a 1/2-acre front lawn, and a giant yoga dome studio.
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W H A T I S I N C L U D E D
☼ Villa accommodations: 6 days + 5 nights in a private luxury villa in Ojai, CA
☼ Private chef: homemade, organic, seasonal meals
☼ Ceremonial elixirs: organic hand-picked teas from around the world, ceremonial Kakao, botanical elixirs
☼ 1 : 1 creative guidance: with Kristina to receive personal creative direction and feedback on your work
☼ 1 : 1 transformational healing session: with Erin Yee, a local Chinese medicine doctor + quantum healer
☼ On-site spa day: redwood sauna, cold plunge, infinity pool and hot tub, outdoor copper bathtub, guided movement, nature walks, poolside lounging
☼ Spring Equinox fire ceremony: alchemical intention-setting ritual to open sacred space
☼ 2 group connection calls: Introduction + Intentions (before the retreat), and Closing Ceremony + Integration (post-retreat)
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A C C O M M O D A T I O N S +
P R I C I N G
The all-inclusive investment includes everything listed above.
Flights and airport transfers are not included.
There are three accommodation options:
☼ TIER 1 - MAIN VILLA - private bedroom + private bathroom (3 rooms)
king bed - booked
king bed - booked
queen bed - available ($6,500)
☼ TIER 1 - STARLIGHT DOME HOUSE - private bedroom + private bathroom (1 room)
queen bed - booked
☼ TIER 1 - TINY HOUSE COTTAGE - private bedroom + private bathroom (1 room)
queen bed - booked
☼☼ TIER 2 - MAIN VILLA - private bedroom + shared bathroom (1 room)
king bed - booked
☼☼☼ TIER 3 - MAIN VILLA - shared bedroom + shared bathroom (1 room, 4 bunkbeds)
twin bunkbed - available ($4,000)
twin bunkbed - available ($4,000)
twin bunkbed - available ($4,000)
twin bunkbed - available ($4,000)
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O U R T I M E T O G E T H E R
Our itinerary will be
s p a c i o u s.
Spaciousness creates the conditions for the inner feminine to bloom and share its radiance without pressure, obligation, or expectation.
This retreat is designed to allow the wisdom of your body, heart, and spirit to guide your creations and expressions.
Our gathering will balance group activities with time for creativity. There will be space for both connection and personal contemplation.
This is a dedicated, focused space for your writing, visioning, and creations, with no expectations or guidelines for how you use this time.
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B E C O M E A N I N I T I A T E
You’ll have the option to receive a Rising Star Initiation + Practitioner Training (please click the hyperlink for more info).
The Rising Star initiation connects you to the living wisdom stream of a master seed lineage. As part of the initiation, you’ll learn how to facilitate a Rising Star healing — a Source-to-Source energy transmission.
One Rising Star healing lasts 21 days, and this transformational modality has had a profound effect on my life and many others.
The initiation is a separate investment, and it is NOT required as part of the retreat.
It will be a half-day training (about 4 hours) from morning to early afternoon on the final day of the retreat.
For those opting out, this will be free time to integrate, write, relax at the villa, or take an adventure into town.
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A NOTE FROM KRISTINA MARIE
This gathering of magical, creative, inspirational women is a sacred reunion.
If you’re reading this, you’re a current or former client or collaborator, a sister of the rose, a mission ally, or part of my soul fractal line (Team 44!).
You’ve been personally invited by me, or this invitation has been shared by someone I know, love, and trust.
I look forward to welcoming you, serving you, connecting with you, and blessing your creations.