The Courageous Path Retreat:

An Empowerment Journey for Women Leading Change in Divisive Times

July 1-5, 2025 | Drala Mountain Center, Colorado

Take refuge with fierce-hearted women and nurture your divine feminine spirit. Reclaim your body and mind, nourish your heart, and learn mindfulness-based practices so you can skillfully engage in the personal and collective healing work that is so deeply needed now.

Immerse yourself in mindfulness, somatic healing practices, nature awareness, dreamwork, ceremony, and the profound nourishment of a supportive community, all within the breathtaking expanse of the Colorado mountains.

This retreat is for you if:

  • You are a leader, healer, educator, or activist holding space for others in a time of great uncertainty.

  • You feel the weight of systemic collapse, growing demands, and the struggle of sustaining your energy.

  • You are ready to transform frustration, grief, and overwhelm into empowered action.

  • You long for a space of restoration where your nervous system can exhale, your body can release, and your spirit can reconnect to the deeper wisdom within.

Welcome, Courageous One.
The work you do is vital. I see you. I honor you. And I invite you to step into this sacred container where you don’t have to hold it all alone.

What You’ll Experience:

  • Nervous System Nourishment – Trauma-sensitive practices to regulate, restore, and build inner resilience.

  • Somatic & Embodiment Practices – Gentle movement, breathwork, and creative exercises to process and transform stored tension.

  • Sacred Ritual & Ceremony – Honoring personal and collective grief, rage, and hope through intention and presence.

  • Deep Connection – Time to share, listen, and receive support within a circle of like-minded women.

  • Time in Nature – Guided meditations, silent walks, and contemplative practices rooted in the wisdom of the land.

Why This Work Matters
Navigating our world today requires both courage and care. Holding space for transformation—whether in families, workplaces, or movements—can be depleting if we are not also taking time to step away from the madness and tend to ourselves. This retreat is not about pushing harder or doing more. It is about creating a space where your body, mind, and spirit can realign, so you can continue your work from a place of strength, clarity, and deep inner knowing.

Meet Your Guide: Dr. Cynthia Garner
Empowerment coach, trauma-sensitive mindfulness trainer, and author of Fierce Boundaries, Dr. Cynthia Garner brings decades of experience in bodymind healing, mindfulness-based interventions, and systemic well-being. A survivor of narcissistic abuse and a single mother, Cynthia understands the weight of navigating personal and systemic challenges while continuing to lead and care for others. Her work is rooted in both personal experience and professional expertise, offering compassionate guidance for those seeking transformation.

Reserve Your Spot
Space is limited to 18 participants.

✨ This retreat is designed for those ready to reclaim their energy, deepen their presence, and walk their path with greater clarity, agency, and courage. Give yourself the gift of refuge. You are powerful. You are worthy of care. You deserve a space where you, too, are nourished and held. ✨

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Do I need prior experience with mindfulness, therapy, or somatic practices?

No previous experience is necessary! This retreat is open to beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Everything will be guided with care and within a week of registering, you’ll be provided with access to complimentary course materials and recorded sessions to help you prepare if you choose.

Is this a training?

Sort of, but not really. This retreat is not an intensive training but rather a refuge for deepening into present-moment awareness and embodied action. While you will gain practical tools, this space is about nourishing your nervous system, restoring your energy, and learning how to move through the world with greater clarity and ease. You will be encouraged to keep yourself in choice and to practice radical self-care in a way that supports presence, compassion, awareness, and rest.

How is this retreat trauma-sensitive?

This retreat is facilitated by a survivor of complex relational trauma, former educator, and somatic psychotherapist. Cynthia teaches secular mindfulness-based interventions and has a vast toolkit for working with trauma-impacted populations, a deep understanding of how emotional violence impacts the nervous system, and practical skills to gently invite individual and collective healing. All practices are intentionally designed to be accessible, choice-based, and deeply attuned to the needs of a traumatized nervous system. There is no forced sharing, no pushing past your capacity, and no expectation to ‘fix’ anything or be anything other than who you are. You are encouraged to engage at your own pace.

Nestled high in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Drala Mountain Center is situated on 600 acres of native forests, gentle meadows and sweeping valleys at 8,000 feet in Northern Colorado. 

Why is an intake call part of the enrollment process?

A 15-20 minute intake call allows Cynthia to connect and ensure this retreat is the right fit for you and personally address any concerns or questions you might have. If you are currently experiencing high levels of distress, we may recommend additional support or coaching before attending.

This Retreat May Not Be Suitable If:

  • You are in an active depressive episode or navigating untreated acute trauma or crisis.

  • You are currently experiencing substance addiction or severe emotional instability.

  • You feel unready for mindfulness-based group work.

  • If this retreat is not the right fit at this time, you are encouraged to work with a mental health professional to build a foundation of support before engaging in this deep work.

What are the accommodation options?

Drala has spectacular accommodations to suit a variety of budgets and needs. You will book your tent, dorm, shared cabin, or private room directly with Drala Mountain Center after registration. A link to reserve and purchase your lodging will be provided once your deposit has been received. Nourishing meals provided.

What is the cost, and do you offer payment plans?

The investment for this retreat covers all programming and meals. Lodging is booked separately. Payment plans are available. If during our intake call it is decided that this retreat is not the right fit for one of the above reasons, your deposit will be immediately refunded or re-allocated toward a coaching package. Once your intake and registration has been completed, deposits are non-refundable.

  • Cost: $1,450 plus cost of lodging (ranging from $369-$566 for 4 nights). A non-refundable deposit of $500 reserves your spot. Payment plans are available upon request. Register and pay in full by March 15 for a $200 discount. Payment in full is due May 30 for all participants. Program fees cover all sessions and materials, including advance access to live online sessions and course modules and a 20% discount on coaching packages.

  • Payment options: You can send the $500 deposit via Venmo to @Cynthia-Garner, or mail a personal check to Cynthia Garner, PO Box 335, Lyons, CO. 80540. Credit card payment options are also available upon request and include an additional processing fee. Your registration will not be confirmed until your deposit is received.

  • Dates: July 1-5, 2025. We will start together at 5 pm on the 1st and the complete together at 12 pm on the 5th. Please plan your travel accordingly.

  • Location: Drala Mountain Center, Colorado. For driving/travel information, click here to visit the Drala website. This page is full of resources including a ride sharing board where you can coordinate transportation with other travelers.

How do I register?

Click here to enroll and for instructions to pay your deposit and secure your spot. Once both your registration and deposit have been received, you will:

  • ✨ Schedule your intake call directly with Cynthia

  • ✨ Get a link to arrange lodging with Drala Mountain Center

  • ✨ Receive your coaching discount and access to free course materials

This is not just a retreat—it is an investment in yourself.

You do not have to choose between caring deeply and protecting your energy. There is a way to show up fully without burning yourself to the ground.

This is your invitation to return to yourself, to find your center, and to wield your presence with wisdom.

We would love to welcome you home to yourself and nurture your activist work during these uncertain and crucial times.