ancient awakening redwoods retreat
October 30–November 4, 2026
Willits, California • Women’s Retreat
Ancient Awakenings Redwoods Retreat
A women-only retreat and the first gathering
in Courtney Keiser’s four-part Ancient Awakening Series, beginning
with Samhain — six days in the Redwoods learning to work with nature, confront your shadows,
deepen your intuition, and come into fuller alignment
with your own magik.
The redwoods have a way of bringing you back to yourself.
Ancient Awakening is an immersive seasonal retreat series for women who want to deepen their relationship with nature, confront the shadows that keep them stuck, and strengthen their connection to their own intuition and magik.
The first gathering begins at Samhain, a season traditionally associated with endings, transition, and the space between what was and what comes next.
Over six days in the redwoods, you’ll step away from everyday noise and into a guided experience of shadow work, ritual, nature-based practice, nervous system support, intuitive development, and connection with other women.
This is not about becoming someone new. It’s about uncovering what has been there all along.
Rooms from $1,000
Reserve your spot today with $1005 nights • all meals included • intimate group • payment plans available
About This Retreat
Ancient Awakening: Samhain is a six-day, women-only retreat in the redwoods for women who feel called to deepen their relationship with nature, explore the path of the nature witch, and confront the shadows that keep them disconnected from their intuition, power, and magik.
Through Courtney’s Advanced Shadow Work Method©, nervous system practices, ritual, intuitive development, Earth-based spirituality, and time immersed in nature, you’ll explore the parts of yourself that are ready to be seen, released, reclaimed, and integrated.
This is deep inner work, but it is also about connection — with yourself, with the natural world, and with a small community of women moving through the experience alongside you.
This retreat may be for you if you…
feel drawn to witchcraft, Earth-based spirituality, or a deeper relationship with nature
want to strengthen your intuition and trust yourself more fully
know there are patterns, fears, or old stories you are ready to confront
are curious about shadow work and want to explore it in a guided, supportive setting
feel like you are entering a season of change, release, or reinvention
crave meaningful connection with other women
want more than a relaxing wellness retreat — you want an experience that asks you to go deeper
You do not need to identify as a witch, have prior spiritual training, or have experience with shadow work to attend.
Curiosity, openness, and a willingness to look honestly at yourself are enough.
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C h o o s e Y o u r A c c o m m o d a t i o n s
Reserve your spot today with just $100 down.
Your retreat price includes five nights of accommodations, all retreat programming, and meals. The remaining balance can be split into 5–6 monthly payments, making it easier to say yes now and pay over time.
$100 today. The rest over time.
Former Trauma Therapist • Shadow Work Practitioner • Author • Reiki Master
Courtney Keiser brings more than a decade of experience in mental health, psychotherapy, trauma-informed care, and personal transformation to her work.
After years of working as a trauma-informed psychotherapist, Courtney stepped away from traditional therapy in 2022 to expand her approach beyond the clinical setting. Her work now brings together psychology, shadow work, nervous system regulation, intuitive development, ritual, and Earth-based spirituality.
She is the creator and author of The Advanced Shadow Work Method© and has trained as a Reiki Master, sound healer, herbalist, crystal healer, and High Priestess through a year-long Priestess Mystery School initiation.
Courtney’s work is rooted in helping women look honestly at the patterns, conditioning, and shadows that keep them disconnected from themselves — while creating enough safety, grounding, and support to actually move through what they uncover.
The Ancient Awakening Series grew from Courtney’s own relationship with the redwoods and her desire to bring women into a deeper relationship with nature, their intuition, and their own magik.
Her approach is deep, direct, intuitive, and grounded in the belief that meaningful transformation comes not from becoming someone else, but from learning to recognize and trust who you already are.
Meet YOUR HOST
T E S T I M O N I A L S
“Courtney helped me get through one of the hardest times in my life. She created such a safe place, gave me so much support, and most importantly taught me how to do these things for myself. She reminded me of my own power.” — Megan
“I love Courtney! She has such a beautiful energy, and goes above and beyond to help me with my healing journey. We do a lot of shadow work, and it has helped me show myself more love and compassion, and heal past wounds.”
-Amanda
“Courtney has guided me in ways that I didn't even realize I needed. When seemingly surface-level challenges have come up in my life, she has helped me dive deep and uncover the pain that's living beneath the surface. She has helped me sit with my shadows, show them love and compassion, and listen to them in order to heal them.” — Kaitlyn
FAQ
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Absolutely. Many guests attend solo, and the retreat is intentionally designed to create connection within a small group of women.
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Your price includes five nights of accommodations, all Ancient Awakening: Samhain programming, three meals daily, snacks and refreshments, and access to the private retreat property.
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This retreat is designed for women who want to dive deeper, are spiritually curious, and deeply feeling women seeking healing, who want to remember their ancient power and purpose, and experience not only nervous system support in nature from the trees, but experience them in a new way beyond what can be explained. No prior experience with shadow work, meditation, or holistic practices is required.
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Because of the intimate nature of the retreat and advance planning involved, booking are non-refundable. Please review full retreat terms prior to booking.
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Absolutely. We’ll do our best to accommodate dietary needs and allergies with advance notice. Please include in your application and we will reach out to you for further deets!
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Just $100 is due today to reserve your spot. The remaining balance can be split into 5–6 monthly payments.
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No. Samhain is the first retreat in the four-part Ancient Awakening Series, but you can attend this retreat on its own.
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No. You do not need prior experience with witchcraft, shadow work, meditation, or spiritual practice. Curiosity, openness, and a willingness to participate are enough.
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Yes. You are encouraged to honor your own needs and boundaries throughout the retreat.
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You’ll receive confirmation of your reservation along with next steps, payment-plan information, and additional travel and retreat details as the date approaches.