Magic for now

October 30 - November 2, 2024

a RETREAT
for grounding
in chaotic times

with
erihapeti mcpherson

In these unprecedented times, we need to pause and turn toward one another.

This retreat is your sanctuary for self-reflection and soul-nurturing. We're diving deep into ancient indigenous rituals that will ground you like roots to the earth. These practices aren't just history - they're powerful tools for managing yourself in our chaotic world.

You'll learn rituals that connect you to the wisdom of the ages, helping you find stillness in the storm. We're talking about spiritual technologies that have supported humans for millennia, now adapted for your modern life. This is about exploring profound self-management techniques that will center you, align you with your purpose, and help you navigate life's challenges with grace.

Remember, when you're grounded, you can weather any storm. When you're in touch with yourself, you can change the world. This is your time to explore, reflect, and transform. Join us in the desert, where the vast landscape mirrors the expansiveness within you.

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YOUR GUIDE

Erihapeti McPherson

Kāi Tahu me Kāti Māmoe, Kōtimana

Erihapeti McPherson, a Māori healer and artist from Aotearoa, New Zealand, will serve as our guide to this special 3 day retreat. As a kaitiaki tohorā (keeper of whales), carver and the Death Walker of her rōhe (community), she brings a lifetime of practical rituals.

Her offerings come from her wairua (spirit) with the aim of making our interconnectedness and the world a tūrangawaewae (firm standing place).

Her art practice spans more than three decades and she has exhibited nationally and internationally. She is currently specializing in intricate works on paper and sacred jewelry, where she draws inspiration from her Māori heritage and spiritual traditions. Discover more at ERI.NZ

YOUR FACILITATOR

MEG BUZZI

American, Italian; resides on ceded land of Tongva, Chumash

Meg Buzzi, MFA, CPCC, PCC is a designer, writer and leadership coach who facilitates dynamic, creative approaches to help organizations and people thrive and stay aligned.

Informed by over 20 years of leading retreats as well as business transformation and engagement projects, she hosts events that reconnect people and teams to their core purpose and values. Her collaborative approach ensures her clients have fun while also achieving impressive results, from innovation awards to new product launches with S&P Global companies.

She lives in Los Angeles with a large, unruly dog. www.fixchr.com

What’s included

  • Learn Indigenous techniques that center you and align you with your purpose

  • A 1-on-1 healing session with Erihapeti

  • 3 nights luxury accommodation in Joshua Tree, CA, which includes sauna, ice plunge, and pool

  • Daily yoga and somatic practices

  • Nourish with delicious, healthy homemade meals and snacks

  • Find meaningful connections & inspiration

  • A drug and alcohol-free retreat

What’s Your responsibility

  • Transportation to and from the venue

  • Travel insurance

GET A TASTE OF THE SCHEDULe

  • Arriving any time after 3pm, you will make your way to the multicolor Mojave desert, set down your bags, and settle in. The air here is sweet and quiet. Have a cooling cocktail, a dip in the pool, a moment to arrive and relax. After a delicious meal together, we will open in ceremony to arrive as a group and set intentions for our time together.

  • Begin your day with a nourishing yoga session. After breakfast, Eri will talk about spiritual hygiene-- ways to mitigate self betrayal in our day to day life. There will be free time for solo activities and 1-1 sessions with Eri. After lunch, we will journey in group hypnosis, followed by ritual necklace making. Aside from our dinner, our evening will be open and spacious and might include dance parties, swimming and pillow forts.

  • After morning yoga and breakfast, join Eri for a lively group discussion on thriving in times of transition. After the morning session, we will do a journaling exercise and then have some open time for walks and time for 1-1 session with Eri. After lunch, we will come back together in the afternoon session to do rope weaving, intention setting, and practicing some of the tools and techniques we’ve learned together.

  • Morning yoga, breakfast.

    We will meet in closing circle at the opening of the day, to express wishes and gratitude. You have time for a swim and a final opportunity to have a 1-1 with Eri in person. Our theme for this day is integration and re-entering. Going back to our lives transformed, with new tools in our pockets.

kōrero (testimonials)

This retreat made me nicer! In the days following my return to real life, I felt happier, more empathetic, more patient, and more eager to listen to other people.

I think it was a combo of the cool ladies and that clean desert air, but I felt great.

- Elaine T.

I am longing to be back in that space of self-improvement and introspection.

The weekend was filled with: sun, warmth, laughter, windmills, crafts, talismans, blanket forts, disco balls, connections… I fell head-over-heels in adoration of all of you.

- Stephanie E.

Whenua (land)

Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park.

A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in this high desert land, sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain.

Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the wonder of this vast wilderness in southern California.

Tortoises, coyote, big horned sheep, chuckwallas, wild hares, and many other animals call this place home.

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