Motherbird Retreat
Part of our mission at Nest+Bowl has been to create sacred spaces to nourish mothers. We have done so year after year through Motherbird Retreat.
We’ve had over 200 women and families served through these immersive mother-centered retreats.
What we need in these modern times is sacred spaces to gather and remember our communal ways, where we circle, sing, feast, laugh, cry, and connect with our hearts, the Earth, and each other.
Every mama needs this!!!
Back by popular request, our annual retreat is carefully crafted with mother circles, rituals, songs, movement practices, immersion in nature, private healing sessions and Ayurvedic meals.
We also encourage you to bring your child(ren) with you, as we’ll have onsite childcare available.
See you there, Mama.
graphic art by Mikenzi Jones @kenzistudioco
Imagine this…
You arrive on beautiful land and are greeted by a group of intergenerational women with aligned intentions and open hearts.
You find your seat upon the soft earth surrounded by a full spectrum of mothers, children, elders, and teens. Together we remember our connection to our bodies, each other and the Great Mother.
You’re offered organic Ayurvedic meals, prepared with love and designed to nourish you.
You flow into an afternoon of circling, sharing, mama-friendly yoga, receiving a healing session, and the time and space to soak in our cedar hot tub, journal and drop in deeper with yourself.
You deepen your connection to sisterhood through song circle and ritual, in sacred alliance with water and fire.
The evening wraps up in gratitude and celebration, with an ecstatic dance under the stars where we share the joy of being alive!
Calling all the Motherbirds… we welcome you back to the deep well of your own heart.
You deserve this!
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WHAT our motherbirds ARE SAYING…
“Motherbird was such a magical space to be seen, heard and connect with mama's all living in a similar season of life. I was amazed at how quickly I could drop in after a non-stop work week and so much being "on" in life. What a powerful gift to allow a space for mama's to drop in and be with their experience, and to find so much love and kinship in others. This retreat was truly powerful beyond words - I've already signed up for the next one!”
-Abbi Miller
“This retreat was a welcoming into the village. A re-membering of what it feels like to sit with the sisterhood in joy, grief, vulnerability and compassion.”
-Ashley Salfelder
“Kate + Priya and the whole Nest + Bowl team can nourish you from top to bottom // inside and out. They do so through dance, song, delicious foods, warm teas, big hugs, and genuine smiles. I had no idea the healing that happens when maiden + mother + crone gather together. I am so grateful to have witnessed and been a part of such a gathering. Thank you all.”
-Erin Watson
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Sacred Community
We’re calling in YOU, the wild women, healers, dreamers, devotees of Spirit and the MOTHERS at any stage in the journey. If you’re preparing to conceive, pregnant, a seasoned mom of 5, or a grandmother, this is for YOU. We’re also inviting the aunties, teens, and lovers of mothers (who aren’t biological mamas). We’re learning how to create intergenerational village.
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Ayurvedic Meals
Your day pass includes: 3 wholesome organic meals prepared by Ayurvedic chefs. Each meal will include V/GF options with ingredients being sourced from local organic farms. Herbal teas, snacks and raw chocolates available throughout the day. Overnight pass includes tea and a hearty breakfast.
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Devotional Offerings
Your day and life will be nourished by potent opportunities to deepen in prayer, play, and communion with your own heart. We’ll have women’s circles, a Song Carriers circle, yoga, self inquiry practices, a living Earth altar, 6 unique healers to offer you their loving care, and evening ecstatic dance.
YOur RETREAT HOSTS
Priya Walton & Kate West, founders of Nest + Bowl, are the visionaries behind this retreat. They’re devoted to creating sacred spaces for mothers to explore their inner landscapes. Motherbird is a dream come true and an answer to their community’s request for more opportunities to gather, grieve, remember our connection to the more than human world, and praise this sacred path of motherhood…together.
FAQs
What about childcare?
While we will have onsite childcare, and you are ultimately responsible for your child’s well-being and welfare.
We are practicing village-style tending to the children, so also please ask your sisters for the support you need. There will be many “aunties” with open arms to help you.
We have child ticket add on for $35 per child. This will go towards our amazing childcare team, snacks, activities and child-centered meals.
Children in arms are welcome at all circles.
Who is this retreat for?
No matter where you are along the path to motherhood (whether you’re just thinking about conceiving, just had your babe, have been mothering for decades, or you’re somewhere within this spectrum), you’re welcome here. We also invite teens, grandmothers, or those who aren’t biological mothers but love the Mother. We believe a healthy village has women from all walks of life.
What if I need a scholarship or financial support to attend?
We’re offering a limited number of worktrade positions and partial scholarships. If you need financial assistance to attend, please email us at: hello@nestandbowl.com and tell us more about yourself and your situation.
What if I’m new to devotional practices?
This is a perfect place to begin your journey. All are welcome no matter your experience with any spiritual practices. Our intention is that this retreat inspires and supports the deepening of your relationship with all of life. We are happy to connect with you no matter where you are on your journey.
What’s your wellness policy?
We ask that you arrive only if you are healthy and have no signs of illness. You’re responsible for your own wellbeing at the retreat.
You are responsible for your own well being at the retreat.
Sometimes doing this deeper work can bring up unhealed or past traumas. We are not equipped or responsible to do the personalized 1:1 trauma work during this retreat, so ask that you assess whether you’re in the mental space to be present or not.
What’s your refund policy?
The full balance of your ticket needs to be paid 10 days prior to the event. In the case of a last minute change in schedule or need to cancel, your ticket is eligible for a refund (minus $20 processing fee) up to 10 days before the event.
We will not be able to transfer tickets to future events or offer a refund if you are unable to attend.
You are welcome to transfer your ticket to another mama if you cannot attend personally.
We’ll sing, dance, pray, praise, feast, soak and steep in sisterhood & the beauty of nature.
Be nourished and come alive…together.
Connect with us
We love hearing from you! Let us know if you have any questions about the retreat or if you’re on the fence and need some questions answered to join us.
Curious our scholarship position?
Drop us a note and we will be in touch soon.