Friday, July 24, 2026 through Sunday, July 26, 2026
Silver Lake, New York
Early Bird pricing and extended payment plans are available until 2/15/26. Regular price for a shared room is $1,000.
Cancelation and Refund Policy:
This is a non-refundable purchase. If you cannot attend the retreat, you can transfer your spot to another person.
If I need to cancel for any reason, you will receive a full refund.
I've done a lot of work in sobriety and in therapy, but I've struggled to truly embrace certain ideas of healing in both my head AND heart. The Unleash Retreat helped me to get to the latter, thanks to the combination of Melinda's trauma-informed therapy background, the sacred, spiritual space of Temple, and being with other women looking to heal and grow in their own lives. It helped me to rediscover and celebrate the strength, confidence, and connection to the unseen that's always been within me.
~ Megan Ross, 2024 Retreat Participant
The word Queen gets thrown around a lot these days.
Let’s talk about what it really means to be in your Queen era.
You may have heard of the triple goddess - maiden, mother, crone. There is another stage between mother and crone - queen. This is the time in a woman’s life when she is moving out of the intense years of mothering young children (or mothering other people/ projects if you do not have children) but is not yet in her elder years.
It’s the time of perimenopause/ menopause when many women find themselves inside of changing bodies, shifting roles, and a whole lot of rage. It’s also the time of reclaiming our power and owning our wisdom. It’s a massive identity shift for many women that comes with layers of uncertainty, grief, and a longing for community.
This time in life is an invitation to rise - to step more fully into your power, sovereignty, and responsibility.
The Unleash Retreat is an initiation into your Queen era.
Together we will honor and release the patterns that are keeping us stuck and small.
Together we will explore our authentic power and what it means to be a sovereign woman.
Together we will each get clear on our unique role in building a world that is grounded in love and safety for all beings.
No one is coming to save you, love. You are the one you’ve been waiting for.
The world is in desperate need of sacred women who have awakened to their power. Will you answer the call?
“I gained clarity and peace. I learned that it is ok to have my own dreams and to focus on myself. I am allowed to slow down and honor my own needs, trust my intuition, chase my dreams, and allow the magic and light within me to shine!”
Your investment includes:
Lakeside Accommodations:
The retreat will take place at Asbury Retreat Center on Silver Lake in New York State. We will be staying in The Manor. All rooms have two or three twin beds and a bathroom. There will be no more than two people in a room, unless you have a special request for a room for three. Please note, there is no air conditioning in the building. All rooms have a ceiling fan and floor fan. The location offers beautiful views of lake, including sunsets (my favorite!). There is ample outdoor space for relaxing, as well as a porch with rocking chairs, a labyrinth, and a deck at the water’s edge. We will also have access to kayaks for exploring the lake (weather dependent). All photos below are from previous retreats.
Also included:
All Meals and Snacks:
All meals will be provided by the retreat center. I will also provide snacks and beverages. Dietary restrictions and preferences will be honored. Please note this is a sober retreat.
A Weekend of Sacred Feminine Self-Care Programming:
My intention is to create a weekend filled with transformation, relaxation, and connection. The Unleash Retreat is an initiation into your Queen era. We will be doing a lot of inner work during our time together. I balance the deep soul work we do during our Sacred Feminine Temple Ceremonies with time for rest and relaxation (see the tentative agenda below for details).
A Custom Goody Bag:
As you may know, I love a beautiful goody bag! Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted with a bag full of supplies to support your creative and spiritual practices throughout the retreat weekend and beyond.
A Private Telegram Group and Integration Call:
We will gather in a private Telegram group for connection and support before and after the retreat. The group opens on 7/13/26. We will also meet on Zoom on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 11am ET for an Integration Call. This allows us to reconnect after the retreat and continue to support one another.
“My biggest transformation was the amount of bullshit I was able to let go of. The stories I created and carried to define me. I was able to unburden and remove layers that were no longer serving me. Removing armor that I no longer needed. I am so grateful for you, Melinda! I hope you realize the difference you are making in this world. ”
Tentative Retreat Agenda:
Friday:
3:00pm Arrival
3:30pm Opening Circle
5:30pm Dinner
6:30pm Temple Ceremony
Saturday:
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am Body Language with Christina
10:00am Temple Ceremony
12:15pm Lunch
4:00pm Breathwork Ceremony
5:30pm Dinner
6:30pm Dance Party
Sunday:
8:00am Breakfast
9:30am Temple Ceremony
11:00am Closing Circle
12:15pm Lunch
1:30pm Departure
A note: this weekend is for YOU. Every single thing listed in the agenda is optional. ❤️
“I left with a clear head and a sense of calm, which I hadn’t experienced in forever…
I am so happy I treated myself to this soul-filling weekend and even more grateful for YOU creating this life-changing space for us. Melinda, you are truly magic!”
~ Anonymous, 2022 Retreat Participant
A weekend just for you.
To release what’s been keeping you stuck and small.
To reconnect with your power and honor yourself as a sovereign woman.
To gain clarity around your unique role in creating a world grounded in love.
To fill your own cup with rest and relaxation.
To spend time with soul sisters and be witnessed in your truth.
I arrived feeling truly depleted. I was longing for reprieve and companionship. When I left the retreat, I felt energized (actually euphoric), and like I had met wonderful people I can call sisters and allies!
~ Ceaton Falgiano, 2024 Retreat Participant
Meet Your Retreat Guide:
Hi, I’m Melinda!
I’m living proof that there is freedom inside of letting go of the fantasy that someone else is coming to save you. I know that everything you’re seeking is already inside of you, just waiting for you to recognize it. I’m ready to initiate you into your Queen era so that you can reclaim your power and fully own your wisdom.
Our world is in desperate need of healing. The Earth is crying out for the Sacred Feminine. I know exactly why I am here - to help sensitive, spiritual women step into the women they were always meant to be - and I am firmly committed to my role in building a new world grounded in love. I can help you remember who you really are and why you’re here too.
That’s why I’ve created the Unleash Retreat.
Because I’m here to help as many women as possible liberate themselves from patriarchal conditioning, step into their sovereignty, and reclaim their unique wisdom that our world so desperately needs right now.
I am a priestess trained in the Rosa Mystica and 13 Moon Mystery School lineages. I formerly worked as a therapist, yoga teacher, and wellness studio owner. I am also a trained breathwork practitioner and the author of two books about mindfulness and self-care, My Sacred Pause and Badass Self-Care. As a priestess, my work centers around Sacred Feminine ceremony.
I love hosting retreats! They are one of my favorite ways to work with women because we can transform so much in a weekend away from our usual surroundings and responsibilities. I can’t wait to gather with you for an amazing weekend of expansion, relaxation, and connection!
“My biggest transformation was the amount of bullshit I was able to let go of. The stories I created and carried to define me. I was able to unburden and remove layers that were no longer serving me.”
“I gained a sense of belonging. Everyone was so welcoming, it felt safe in a crowd of strangers. I learned that most of us are searching for similar things. I really enjoyed how you guided us into meditation and looking inward. You made everything seem safe. I felt nurtured.”
~ Anonymous, 2023 Retreat Participant
“I left with a renewed sense of purpose in myself and where I want to go in my life. I came in feeling so down despite being happy, if that makes sense, and feeling certain dreams were not meant for me. You said, ‘You get to live your full and juicy life’ and it had such an impact on me. I feel joyful again and I feel like my dreams are important because they matter to me.”
If you’re ready to step into your Queen era, come j
oin us for the Unleash Retreat!
Friday, July 24, 2026 - Sunday, July 26, 2026
Silver Lake, NY (about an hour from Buffalo)
Early Bird pricing and extended payment plans are available until 2/15/26. Regular price for a shared room is $1,000.
Cancelation and Refund Policy:
This is a non-refundable purchase. If you cannot attend the retreat, you can transfer your spot to another person.
If I need to cancel for any reason, you will receive a full refund.
“I feel like the stuff that I was able to lose was so powerful! I lost resentments that I have been holding onto; I lost some fear of vulnerability. I was able to unpack heavy emotional baggage that I have been carrying for years. I also gained lots of new soul sisters and a relationship with my inner child and knowing. I gained new perspectives and this powerful sense of inner strength and peace.”
~ Christina, 2023 Retreat Participant
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Sacred Feminine Temple Ceremony?
A Sacred Feminine Temple Ceremony is a soul-level gathering of women. I think of it as a women’s circle with the power turned all the way up!
The path of the Sacred Feminine is a remembrance of what we’ve always known, deep down inside - that we are worthy and whole, just as we are; that we are powerful and magical beings; that love is the way forward.
During Ceremony, I use the ancient technologies of the Sacred Feminine (working with archetypal faces of the goddess and utilizing specific practices to help women connect with their soul-selves) to help you create a potent and direct connection with the wisdom of your soul.
What do I need to bring?
After you register, you will receive a detailed email about our time together, including a suggested packing list.
What if I register and then can’t come?
This is a non-refundable purchase. If you cannot attend the retreat, you can transfer your spot to someone else.