Awaken to loveÂ
Awaken your capacity to receive
Join us this June in the sacred beauty of Mt. Shasta for a rejuvenating retreat where your spirit will be nourished, your heart will be uplifted, and your connection to self and others will deepen.
This transformative experience is designed for women who long to embrace the art of receiving—love, abundance, and support—while reconnecting with their authentic essence. Guided by Joy Taylor and held by the majestic power of Mt. Shasta, you’ll journey alongside a circle of kindred souls, creating a sanctuary of sisterhood, self-exploration, and sacred connection.
Through inspired workshops, soul-nourishing practices, and quiet communion with nature, this retreat invites you to align with your inner truth, honor your worthiness, and open fully to the flow of life.
We gather June 6–8, 2025, for three unforgettable days of connection, discovery, and renewal.
Morning to evening sessions will include heart-opening practices, intuitive guidance, and time to rejuvenate in the healing embrace of nature.
This retreat is for any woman ready to ...
Enter a haven of renewal, self-love, and profound connection. Surrounded by a circle of supportive women and the wisdom of nature, you’ll gently open your heart to receive life’s gifts and rediscover the vibrant, radiant essence of who you truly are.
 AWWA Embody is for you when ...
- You feel inspired to deepen your ability to show up with love and truth in your relationshipsÂ
- You sense more passion inside you, wanting to be unleashed
- You yearn to connect more fully to your being and your body
- Your heartfelt desire for new levels of spiritual partnership is pulsing, and asking you to honor it
Join us at the base of Mt. Shasta for clarity and renewal. Walk barefoot in the pines, sing around the fire, wade in alpine lakes, eat nourishing meals, sit by the creek, lay in the grass, and connect with Mother Earth.
We all need time to unplug, be honest with ourselves, play, and be inspired! And to be witnessed in all of it by a genuinely nourishing sacred community makes it even more powerful!Â
Take a break from shoulds, to-do lists, and responsibilities. This is a time for exploration, connection, and Self-nurturing—and you truly deserve it.
JOIN USWhat can you expect?
Renewal!
You’ll find joy in playful moments, healing in tender explorations, and clarity through revelatory journaling. With the magic of sisterhood as our foundation, we’ll share stories, laughter, and tears, creating a sanctuary for transformation and peace.
Together, we’ll open to life’s gifts, celebrate our unique journeys, and leave with hearts full of gratitude and love.
JOIN USSoften, and allow the abundance of life to flow
Receiving is an act of trust, surrender, and courage. It invites us to slow down, soften, and truly allow the abundance of life to flow through us. Yet, the art of receiving begins within—by turning inward to meet the parts of ourselves that are often hidden, tender, or yearning for acknowledgment.
When we lovingly embrace these parts, we free ourselves from the grip of old patterns and unconscious reactions. We begin to respond to life with clarity, grace, and intention. In this space of alignment, we awaken to a sense of wholeness and connection that transforms not just how we live, but how we love and create.
In the sacred container of A Woman’s Way of Awakening: Receive, we share this profound journey. Together, we practice deep self-honoring, authentic sharing, and joyful exploration, guided by the wisdom of our hearts and the collective energy of sisterhood. Through the simple yet profound act of receiving, we allow life’s gifts—love, vitality, peace, and connection—to flow in and expand.
“I am so glad and grateful I said yes to A Woman’s Way of Awakening Retreat. It is a life-altering experience that was done in the most divinely feminine way.” - Lesa Michel
JOIN US IN MT. SHASTA
What You’ll Experience:
Replenish and Renew Your Energy
Step into practices that nurture and revitalize your inner being, releasing tension and creating space for deep balance and harmony in your mind and body.
Open to the Flow of Abundance
Discover how to embrace life’s gifts with grace and ease by attuning to your natural capacity to receive. Cultivate openness and allow yourself to be nourished by the energy of love and connection.
Reconnect with Your Feminine Essence
Awaken the sacred power within you by honoring your feminine energy and integrating it with a supportive masculine presence. Experience the dynamic flow that fuels creativity, intuition, and joy.
Deepen Your Intuitive Wisdom
Learn to trust the quiet, guiding voice within. Enhance your ability to listen to your inner truth and act from a place of clarity, alignment, and soulful knowing.
Rediscover Joy and Vitality
Through gentle movement, embodied practices, and self-care rituals, reclaim the aliveness that comes from connecting with your body and spirit as sacred vessels of life and pleasure.
This retreat is an invitation to relax into the art of receiving—to let go of striving and step into the fullness of life as it naturally unfolds. Supported by the beauty of nature and a circle of soulful women, you’ll leave feeling replenished, inspired, and deeply rooted in your authentic self.
JOIN US...an exceptional mentor
“With over thirty years of experience in professional development and personal growth, Joy is an exceptional mentor and educator who blends spiritual work with embodiment tools and practical application to help individuals master their focus, energy, and vibration to create a life they love.”
- Sage Howard, Embodiment and Intimacy Coach
I am a soul-inspired life and leadership mentor and the author of INSPIRED. My passion is empowering people to contribute to a better world through spiritual embodiment and inspired action.
I love facilitating A Women’s Way of Awakening programs and Creators Circles for Visionary Women, where I weave decades of experience as a licensed massage therapist, certified Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner, ordained priestess, student of tantra, and certified yoga instructor.
Mt. Shasta has been my home since 1998, and I continue to revel in the region's beauty. I enjoy playing guitar, cooking, outdoor adventures, and doing anything with my beloved partner, Gavin. My dream is for all women to experience deep, honest, and uplifting love with themselves and a partner 'beyond their wildest dreams.'
The Way to Authenticity:
Explore Your AwakeningÂ
Embrace your personal soul map and honor the innate wisdom and intuition that guides you. Lovingly discover self-honesty and cultivate authenticity within. Open and receive your unique ways to freedom.Â
Speak Your Honest TruthÂ
Exercise your courage to speak with clarity and compassion. We’ll explore the power of transparent communication as the cornerstone of authentic relationships, recognizing the beauty and strength in vulnerability.
Love Your Body
By understanding the physiological and biochemical aspects of your body, you gain insight into how biology influences emotions, desires, sexuality, and interactions with others. Rejuvenate through movement and flow.
Enjoy Deep Soul-Care
Self-intimacy through nurturing the soul is the essential first step for experiencing intimacy with others. Through various practices such as gentle yoga, journaling, vocal expression, and self-reflection, you'll cultivate inner honoring as a state of consciousness.
Harmonize Your Energy Â
Explore your energy anatomy with embodiment practices and guided visualizations. Learn to navigate the balance and alignment of your body centers and auric field and how this impacts your relationships and well-being which includes sensual and sexual satisfaction.
Adventure in NatureÂ
Connect, play, and commune with Mt. Shasta's powerful healing lands and waters. Tap into nature's profound wisdom and higher frequencies to regulate your nervous system, ground your spiritual life, and fully remember your true nature as part of a greater whole.
Sponsored By Conscious Dating Network
We are thrilled to partner with Conscious Dating Network to spread the word about A Women's Way of Awakening Retreat in Mt. Shasta. Jill Crosby, the founder/owner of Conscious Dating Network, is committed to offering the best dating sites—and opportunities like this—for mindful singles to grow together, open their hearts, and expand the expression of their love. She knows that these in-person retreats are one of the most effective ways to empower her members and provide the necessary skills, minds, and heart-sets to manifest their life partners! We welcome women of all sexual orientations to this event. This is for women who are seeking a partner, as well as, women who are in relationship.
Join us for this intimate weekend. We'll offer a nourishing flow of receiving for women called to love.
Space is limited to the first 14 participants. After that, a waiting list will be created.Â
Early Bird Pay In Full
$595
If paid by March 31st. April 1st onward paid in full price is $650.
RegisterEarly Bird Payment Plan
$298 x 2
Second $298 payment to be auto charged one month later for a total of $596.
RegisterIncluded in the price:
- Friday dinner, Saturday lunch & dinner, and Sunday lunch
- Tea, organic coffee, herbal elixirs, and healthy snacks
- Guided embodiment and wellness practices
- Sacred ceremonies, sound circles, and initiations
- Facilitated learning and workshop experiencesÂ
- Spacious, private times in beautiful nature locationsÂ
- Amazing curated, uplifting music
You also receive integration support:Â
- One post-retreat online group session (90-minutes)
- BONUS: Clear the Way to Live Your Intuitive Life online self-study course by JoyÂ
Not included:
- Lodging and breakfasts
Another Opportunity Awaits –
If you’re drawn to the transformative journey of AWWA Receive, you may also find inspiration in AWWA Embody, our September retreat. While Receive focuses on the art of allowing and opening to life’s blessings, Embody invites you to ground deeply in your body’s wisdom, balancing your inner energies and embracing radiant vitality. Each retreat is unique, yet they harmonize beautifully, offering a continuous path of awakening and self-discovery.
Learn More About AWWA-Embody, September 11-14Flow of the Weekend
Friday, June 6, 2025, 2:00 - 8:00 pm
We welcome you on the grounds at 2:00, allowing you time to explore the creek and feel oriented to our sacred space. We’ll gather in a circle for our opening starting at 2:30. The afternoon will include an orientation of the weekend, interactive group sharing, and a nature-inspired practice. In the evening enjoy a delicious catered dinner and move your beautiful body under the waxing crescent moon. This is a beautiful time of connection with nature and self along with getting acquainted with the group.
Saturday, June 7, 2025, 10:00 am - 9:00 pmÂ
Sip herbal tea or organic coffee while mingling on the patio or by the creek. We’ll start with a light movement/soul embodiment process followed by focused, intimate group activities, sharing, and learning. We’ll have a catered lunch and then all participants will have spacious time for private walking, reflection and journaling at a nourishing location in nature of their choice. There will be a dinner break where you can enjoy one of the local restaurants or create a shared potluck, and then we’ll gather for our prayer-fire circle.
Sunday, June 8, 2025, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Arrive early for tea and mingling before our sacred movement/body awareness. All participants will then have some additional spacious time for walks, exploration, and revelation in a nature location of their choice in the majestic Mt. Shasta area. Upon our return, a catered lunch will be provided, followed by a rich afternoon full of in-depth self-discovery, sharing, and activities. We will end the retreat with a cacao ceremony and closing celebration to anchor the abundant treasure everyone has received throughout the retreat.
Follow your heart and ...
Find Greater Clarity WithinÂ
By identifying your core desired feelings and optimal internal state, you empower yourself to make conscious choices that support your deepest aspirations and lead to loving and fulfilling relationships. Get clear as you align with your pulse - your passion song.Â
Align with Intention and PrayerÂ
Harnessing the power of pure intention and prayer, align your desires with Divine Intelligence. Tune into and develop a relationship with your spirit guides, signs, and synchronicities, inviting love and truth through all your relations.
Understand the Language of Your Emotions
Embracing the full spectrum of your emotions, you recognize them as valuable messengers that guide you toward greater self-awareness and emotional awareness. Learn what your emotions are trying to tell you. Discover new ways to express and integrate your feelings.
I discovered parts of me that are now awakened, are guiding me to a life of greater purpose
“From the moment I stepped through the doorway of Joy’s home, I felt changed, welcomed, encouraged, and loved - as if I could discover and celebrate parts of me that had been waiting to be found. I can honestly say my time with Joy changed my life. Without any sense of expectation or pressure, I felt a deep and real desire to live my best self - to eat well, move deliberately and explore the gorgeous surroundings. Mostly, I discovered parts of me that now awakened, are guiding me to a life of greater purpose, ease, and fulfillment.”
- Janet Farnsworth, Author, Creator of The B.O.D.Y. Method. www.janetfarnsworth.com
Our Sacred
Meeting Space
Enjoy our sanctuary home at The Center for Soul-Inspired Living, which offers us a large patio for outdoor eating and relaxing, a ceremonial fire circle, a big lawn surrounded by majestic trees to dance, play, and sunbathe, a kitchen for teas and snacks, and community spaces to hang out together! Lodging is offsite.
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