DIVINE DESTINATIONS
Mythology Retreats & Workshops
In mythic narratives, understanding one’s motivations and desires becomes a transformative journey of self-discovery, akin to heroes confronting their inner landscape. Like Odysseus navigating between Scylla and Charybdis or Gilgamesh seeking immortality, such understanding reveals that our deepest drives are often complex labyrinths – shaped by personal wounds, societal conditioning, and archetypal patterns that transcend individual experience. The mythic quest suggests that true self-knowledge is not about resolving these motivations into neat categories, but about embracing their dynamic, sometimes contradictory nature, recognizing them as powerful energies that propel personal transformation and collective meaning-making.
DIVINE DISCOVERIES
Malta Retreat
I’m excited to announce I’ll be hosting my first international retreat in several years on the beautiful Mediterranean island of Malta, with an optional add-on to Athens.
During this women’s-only retreat, our areas of exploration will use myth, ritual, and yoga to come to a deeper understanding of ourselves and what it means to be embodied as a woman in today’s culture. Malta provides a particularly rich backdrop for such an exploration, as it is the home to temples to the Goddess that are among the oldest religious sites in the world.
I’ll be joined by medical doctor and yoga teacher Patti Shelton, and together we will share our areas of expertise to guide your moments of transformation and discovery, of body, psyche, and spirit.
JOIN US AS WE EXPLORE MALTA
The Details
We’ll begin each day with discussions of the influence and power of different archetypal goddesses in our lives today; and plans several rituals to be conducted over the course of the week, including a moon goddess ritual and her signature fire labyrinth ritual when we will meet the goddess of the labyrinth, and confront and befriend the monster within.
Each participant will be guided through an individual exploration of their influential archetypes, that will tell us stories about the past and present, as well as providing guidance for the future. This exercise is similar in nature to a Tarot reading but provides an even deeper path into each person’s story, with the added benefit of providing greater clarity than is possible with a tarot reading. She will also lead a guided meditation for each person, to facilitate a meeting with the goddess of your choosing. In previous retreats, our guests have shared that these two experiences have been among the most powerful. Don’t miss it!
Patti will lead daily yoga classes that will move both body and spirit and will connect each person with their own divine feminine by moving those archetypal energies through the body.
The group will be staying in a private villa on the coast of Malta, with a private swimming pool, beautiful ocean views, and an outdoor deck for our yoga classes. Meals will be mostly catered at the villa, with a few culinary excursions planned to allow us to fully enjoy the unique and delicious cuisine of Malta. Malta has been a crossroads of Mediterranean culture since humans were able to cross the sea, and their food reflects that. An evening cooking class on Maltese cuisine is also planned.
This will be a transformative and life-deepening experience like no other and is available from no one else in the world. Coming soon and spaces are filling ahead of the official announcement, so contact Allison to reserve your spot today. Early bird registration will be available and announced very soon!
DISCOVERIES
Planned excursions include the World Heritage Sites of the Megalithic Temples of Hagar Qim, Mnajdra, and Tarxien, the City of Valletta, and the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum.
DIVE IN
Optional scuba diving and snorkeling excursion with Patti, as Malta is one of the best places in the Mediterranean for scuba diving and she is a passionate diver.
EXPERIENCING MALTA
There will also be plenty of time for shopping, sunbathing, exploring Malta’s ancient villages, and swimming in the azure crystalline waters of the Mediterranean.
THE BEST OF THE REGION
This retreat will be carefully timed to give us the best weather while we are on Malta, so we should be able to enjoy the brilliant sunshine by day and star-studded skies at night.
DISCOVER
What Lies Ahead For You On Your Path
Each of us walks a path as unique as the stars, yet guided by the same eternal wisdom that has illuminated human journeys for millennia. Whether you’re facing a moment of decision, seeking deeper purpose, or feeling called to transformation, the ancient myths hold mirrors to your experience and maps for your future. Together, we’ll discover which sacred stories resonate with your current chapter, revealing insights about your challenges, celebrating your victories, and helping you step confidently toward the next phase of your hero’s journey.