05/18/2026
Part 1 of 3
Preface to our guests: please check your email for our 2 week IRC integration follow up email. ❤️
And just like that, the fires smolder and another unique fingerprint has etched itself onto the land.
We as landowners would like to take some time to recognize this collective we have had this great opportunity to work with over the last two years—Breathe Free Prosperity and their vast network of facilitators, as well as some of our internal partners.
Before we begin, we would like to pay tribute to our media team, Stevie AbstractOasis, for her beautiful flyer work throughout this series, as well as stuckintimephoto for ever so carefully capturing these special moments whenever energy allowed. Every year is a new adventure with you two that we are so grateful for. Thank you for transmitting what goes on here into something meaningfully introspective for our community.
To our host mrandersonsapothecary, thank you for bringing your best; for teaching us, and allowing a space where we can both be students of life together. Thank you for believing in our people and giving them a sanctuary where they can believe in themselves. And thank you for holding our friendship and vulnerabilities in a safe, cared-for place in your heart. We greatly look forward to our future together with you.
Thank you to the powerhouse HQ who forged what was once a small private gathering into a large, activity-dense public retreat. Mindy Jackson, this event would have been nothing without your consistent vigilance in making sure every guest felt cared for, informed, and accounted for. The late nights, the check-ins, the endless moving pieces behind the scenes—you carried so much of the invisible work that keeps something like this from falling apart. Please know how deeply we value that.
van_glam/Laura, your attention to detail left no stone unturned in shaping this beautiful and incredibly challenging schedule into something people could actually flow through and experience. Through every pivot and pressure point, you remained steady, thoughtful, and committed. Thank you for trusting us enough to take this leap together and for helping bring structure to a vision that at times felt bigger than all of us.
Elias—our man with a plan. Thank you for showing up with both passion and purpose. From educating our community on sustainability to helping completely transform how we approach waste on the land, your impact reached far beyond logistics. Can you believe we only had ONE garbage bag of actual trash by the end?! That speaks volumes about the intention you brought into this space. Thank you, Eli. 🥲
To our production and entertainment including xotic_pasta and his immersive entertainment lineup, vizawave on the ballin’ audiovisual setup, and the magnificent Seth Spahr + Higher Frequency Illusions crew—you all continuously deliver an impeccable experience, and watching you mold together felt not only magical, but natural and right. Thank you to ALL of the gifted musical talents that blessed our stage including Deaglan Welsh, Jimmy Wilson, KoalaTea Time, toogoodmusicofficial, and Xotic Pasta himself. And to all of our amazing drummers, sound bath facilitators jessicacicada, Zoe Leggett, and Christina Marie, as well as our impromptu jam with arielstrike_ & liveinth3moment. 🧡
Next, to some more of the backbones that carried us from last year into another great year—the_actualized_alien, joshua_fireheart, and Alex / narniaescapes… my friends, thank you. There are some people who quietly anchor an entire environment simply by the energy they bring into it, and the three of you did exactly that. Whether it was holding space for exhausted guests, stepping in wherever needed without hesitation, sharing difficult truths with compassion, or offering your many different gifts to the community—you helped create the feeling that people were safe here. Seen here. Supported here. We know how much of yourselves you pour into others, and we hope you know how deeply it was felt this weekend.
That brings us next to our cacao facilitator, Jenn Hoyer of atiye_rejuvenation, as well as an honorable mention for jennarosewild, who had to assist carrying a new soul earth-side. Thank you both for the care and intention you brought into this gathering.
Jenn H, you truly embodied warmth this weekend. Whether guiding ceremony, sharing your knowledge of cacao, or simply making sure people had something warm in their hands during the cold and rainy moments—you carried such a nurturing and calming presence throughout the event. You helped create so many small moments of comfort and connection for people, and we are deeply grateful for the energy you poured into this space.
To our international facilitators that traveled far and wide with a couple bumps and bruises along the way, dijkstrarenate and Kaatje Delbaen—ladies, how do we repay you for the tender love you packed up to share with us all? We hope that you enjoyed your time here in America as much as we enjoyed the both of you and your individual wisdom, expertise, and playful energies. We look forward to crossing paths again.
MMMM, onto the FOOD. We would like to give a huge shout out to the wonderful Christina who oversaw everything from the stone soup to allergies, diets, and everything in between. We could not have envisioned a more seamless turnout with our very first stone soup, Christina. It was such a beautiful experience to witness us all coming together to create something so nourishing and communal, and it would not have been possible without your leadership and skill behind spoon.
And to our catering service by Susan of fatsquirrel_pa—thank you. Every single meal felt thoughtful, comforting, and made with genuine care. From the presentation to the flavor to the way you navigated different dietary needs, it was clear how much pride and heart you put into your work. Feeding a retreat of this size is no small task, especially in unpredictable outdoor conditions, and yet every meal felt grounding and nourishing in exactly the way people needed. We appreciate you more than you know.
To Tea Leaf Readings in the Valley, thank you so much for the incredible amount of planning, patience, and creativity that went into the ice candle workshop. Watching people gather around that space with curiosity and excitement was such a beautiful thing to witness. You have a gift not only for creating beautiful things, but for helping others feel capable of creating them too. The candles turned out absolutely stunning, and your presence added such a special layer of artistry and wonder to the weekend.
To our mixologists who held it down at the elixir bar—Jess, Joe, and Jae—thank you for creating one of the coziest and most magnetic spaces of the entire weekend. People naturally gathered there not just for the drinks, but for the atmosphere you created around it. Between the kava, blue lotus, cacao, shilajit, yerba, and all of the care put into every interaction, the elixir bar became its own little heartbeat within the experience. You all brought such playfulness and intention into that space, and it truly tied the entire environment together.
Thank you to our Reiki practitioner, William of Heal All Life Reiki. William, your calming presence and genuine care brought such a restorative energy into the weekend. What stood out most was the amount of patient and intentional time you gave to each individual who came through your space—never rushing people, always making them feel fully seen, heard, and cared for in the moment. We heard so much beautiful feedback from guests who left your sessions feeling lighter, grounded, and emotionally renewed. Thank you for sharing your gifts so wholeheartedly with this community.
We would also like to give a heartfelt honorable mention to our lovely ladies of violetsvibesmassage. Although the weather and tent complications forced an early departure, we still want to acknowledge the tremendous amount of preparation, energy, and care that went into bringing your space to life in the first place. We know how much work happens long before guests ever arrive, and we truly appreciate the effort and heart you invested into being part of this gathering. We look forward to bringing your space back full glory next year under better weather conditions. For anyone who would still like to redeem their vouchers, please refer to the emails we’ll be sending out regarding scheduling. 💜
To our ecstatic dance facilitator, mariagetto—Maria, you are so fun hehe. Your high spirit and liveliness are truly contagious. Thank you for breaking us out of our shells and helping reconnect so many people with embodiment and the inner child. We cannot wait to have you back—not only for dance, but simply your presence. Best of luck in your bioscience studies. We cannot wait to see where it takes you. Thank you for being such a joyful addition to this family.
To our yoga instructors—thank you deeply, Yoga With Haily and syncopatedcaterpillars, for joining us to guide everyone back into their bodies throughout the weekend. Haily, your Yin Yoga at the women’s gathering created such a needed exhale during some emotionally deep work, while Zoie’s Sunday morning sun salutations (in the sun 🌞) and integration work gave people a gentle and grounding way to reconnect before returning home. You both brought such sincerity, calmness, and care into your sessions, and we know many people walked away feeling more centered because of it.
And to our speakers—Marissa, Joshua, and nurse practitioner Kristin Clemens—thank you for offering your perspectives and expertise to this community. What makes these talks so impactful is not simply education, but the conversations and reflections they spark afterward between people. You each brought topics that challenged people to think deeper, look inward, and connect more honestly with one another. Thank you for helping create not just entertainment for the weekend, but meaningful dialogue that people will continue carrying with them beyond it.
We would also like to make honorable mention of Hunter Structural Integration, brandondougherty4, Seth Spahr, and justin_secovnie. The amount of support each of you poured into this event showed up in countless ways—many of which happened quietly in the background when something simply needed handled. From helping guests feel welcome, to jumping into projects without being asked twice, to sharing your own knowledge and presence with the community, you each became part of the thread holding this weekend together. We heard so much beautiful feedback about every one of you, and none of it surprised us. Thank you for showing up wholeheartedly for this space and the people within it.
And lastly, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all of our sponsors, donors, contributors, and supporters who believed in this vision enough to help bring it to life live.in.ultimate.reality, keystoneculturesco, dtcareofficial, Atiye Rejuvenation, Higher Frequency Illusions, Hunter Structural Integration, Joshua Fireheart, and Violet’s Vibes Massage & Collective Healing LLC. Events like this are never built by one person or even one team—they are built by communities of people willing to pour their resources, trust, encouragement, and energy into something bigger than themselves. Your support helped create a space for healing, connection, education, creativity, movement, laughter, and genuine human togetherness. Thank you for helping make this gathering possible and for investing in a community-centered vision that continues to grow stronger.
For one brief moment in time, a field in the woods became its own little universe thanks to you all. We are left feeling emotional, inspired—a bit tired—but already missing it all. We truly look forward to continuing to nurture this movement we are all breathing oxygen into. Keep fanning the coals.
Much love. ❤️🔥
