What Happens at a Women’s Spiritual Retreat

A First-Timer’s Guide to Recharge the Soul

If you’re a woman in your 40s or 50s feeling the quiet (or not-so-quiet) pull of change — perimenopause, empty nest syndrome, divorce, career shifts, or simply a deep desire to rediscover your purpose — a women’s spiritual retreat might be calling your name.

And if you’ve never attended one before, you may be wondering:

  • Is it all yoga and meditation?

  • Will I feel out of place?

  • Is it worth traveling internationally for?

  • What actually happens at a women’s retreat?

At Recharge the Soul, we specialize in transformational international women’s retreats designed specifically for women navigating midlife transitions. Our retreats in Tuscany, Bali, Sayulita, Sedona, Mount Shasta, and beyond are intentionally curated for deep healing, personal reinvention, and soul alignment.

Here’s what really happens — and why it may be exactly what you’ve been searching for.

Why Midlife Women Are Choosing Spiritual Retreats

Midlife is powerful — but it can also feel disorienting.

Hormones fluctuate.

Children grow up.

Careers evolve.

Relationships shift.

Your identity starts asking for an upgrade.

Many women arrive at our retreats saying:

  • “I don’t even recognize myself anymore.”

  • “I’ve taken care of everyone else — now I need something for me.”

  • “I feel successful on paper… but disconnected inside.”

A women’s wellness retreat for healing and transformation offers something you can’t get from a spa weekend or vacation. It’s a sacred container for emotional reset, hormone balance support, spiritual reconnection, and deep sisterhood.

Research supports what we witness firsthand:

  • Breathwork and meditation lower cortisol

  • Gentle movement improves mood and energy

  • Group support reduces anxiety and depression

  • Nature immersion boosts mental clarity

But beyond science… there is magic.

At Recharge the Soul, we blend:

✨ Life coaching

✨ Energy work

✨ Gentle yoga & nervous system reset

✨ Journaling & mindset transformation

✨ Manifestation tools

✨ Sacred ceremonies

✨ Soul sisterhood

This is not a fluffy getaway.

It’s a portal into your next chapter.

What to Expect at a Recharge the Soul Women’s Retreat

While every destination has its own unique flavor, the heart of our spiritual retreat for women over 40 follows a powerful, proven structure.

Day 1: Arrival & Soul Connection

From the moment you arrive at your villa or retreat center, you’ll feel it — the exhale.

You check in, settle into your shared or private room, and meet women who — within hours — won’t feel like strangers.

We open with:

  • Intention-setting circle

  • Icebreakers that go deeper than small talk

  • A nourishing shared dinner

  • Gentle yoga or yoga nidra

  • Breathwork and grounding meditation

By the end of the first night, walls begin to soften.

Many women say, “I already feel lighter.”

Days 2–3: Deep Inner Work & Breakthroughs

This is where transformation accelerates.

Morning Rituals (Our Signature “Miracle Mornings”)

  • Gentle yoga flow (accessible for all levels)

  • Breathwork to regulate the nervous system

  • Gratitude practice

  • Guided journaling prompts

  • Affirmations for self-love and confidence

We focus on practices specifically supportive for women navigating perimenopause, emotional burnout, or life reinvention.

Midday: Adventure + Nature Healing

Depending on location, you may experience:

  • Hiking in Sedona’s red rocks

  • Beach walks in Sayulita

  • Ocean views in Bali

  • Tuscan countryside immersion

  • Energy vortex exploration in Mount Shasta

Nature amplifies your healing.

Core Workshops

Our transformational workshops include:

The Soul Process

Uncover your purpose, release limiting beliefs, and design your next chapter.

Trust Your Gut

Rebuild intuition and learn how to make aligned midlife decisions.

Chakra & Energy Alignment

Support emotional and hormonal harmony.

Burning Bowl Ceremony

A powerful ritual to release old stories, toxic relationships, resentment, and fear.

Evenings often include:

  • Sound baths

  • Sunset sisterhood circles

  • Guided meditation

  • Sacred closing rituals

And yes… there is free time. Optional massages. Quiet reflection.

It’s balanced. It’s intentional. It’s deeply nurturing.

Final Day: Integration & Closure

We don’t just “end” the retreat.

We anchor it.

You’ll experience:

  • Energizing movement

  • Final reflection circles

  • Integration coaching

  • Commitment-setting for life at home

  • A closing ceremony (often including our sacred bracelet ceremony)

Women leave with:

  • A clear vision

  • A renewed sense of identity

  • Daily spiritual practices

  • Ongoing sisterhood connections

  • Practical tools to sustain momentum

What Makes a Recharge the Soul Retreat Different?

There are many women’s retreats.

Here’s what makes ours unique:

1️⃣ Midlife-Focused Support

We understand perimenopause, emotional shifts, reinvention, and identity evolution.

2️⃣ Coaching + Spirituality

You don’t just relax — you grow.

3️⃣ International Luxury Locations

Healing in Tuscany hits differently than journaling at your kitchen table.

4️⃣ Deep Sisterhood

The bonds formed are often lifelong.

5️⃣ Gentle & Inclusive

No advanced yoga required. No spiritual experience required. Just an open heart.

Benefits You Can’t Get From a Solo Vacation

A vacation helps you escape.

A women’s transformation retreat helps you evolve.

Our guests report:

  • Increased self-confidence

  • Reduced anxiety

  • Better emotional regulation

  • Clearer purpose

  • Stronger intuition

  • Renewed joy

  • Improved hormone-related mood swings

And perhaps most importantly:

They remember who they are.

First-Timer Tips: How to Prepare

If you’re considering your first women’s spiritual retreat, here’s how to prepare:

1. Set Intentions

Journal: What am I ready to release? What am I calling in?

2. Pack Light but Smart

Yoga clothes, layers, journal, pen, reusable water bottle.

3. Release Expectations

Come open. The magic unfolds naturally.

4. Plan Integration Time After

Give yourself space to reflect when you return home.

Is a Women’s Spiritual Retreat Worth the Investment?

If you feel the nudge, the answer is usually yes.

When women say,

“I don’t know why I’m so drawn to this…”

That’s often intuition speaking.

A retreat is not an expense.

It’s an investment in:

  • Emotional health

  • Spiritual clarity

  • Hormonal balance

  • Confidence

  • The next chapter of your life

And that return?

It compounds.

Your Soul Might Be Calling

If you’ve been feeling:

  • Tired but wired

  • Successful but unfulfilled

  • Craving deeper connection

  • Ready to release what no longer serves you

  • Curious about who you’re becoming next

This may be your invitation.

Recharge the Soul retreats are designed for women ready to reset, rediscover, and rise.

✨ Explore upcoming international women’s retreats

✨ Learn more about Lorri Ann Code’s transformational approach

✨ Say yes to your next chapter

Visit rechargethesoul.com to see current destinations and reserve your spot.

Because this isn’t just a retreat.

It’s your permission to begin again. 🦋

In light and love,

Lorri Ann Code

916-300-8576

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