Sacred Earth Healing Retreat | Ritual, Nature + Healing in Wisconsin

Sacred Earth Healing Retreat | Wisconsin

Step away from the noise of daily life and return to a slower rhythm.
A weekend retreat of nature immersion, cleansing rituals, healing ceremonies by the fire, and nervous system healing inspired by traditional practices from Ecuador.

September 11-13

Modern life moves quickly. Many people carry constant stress in their bodies—racing thoughts, tight shoulders, restless sleep, and a nervous system that rarely feels fully at ease. Even when we try to slow down, it can be difficult to truly reset.

These weekend retreats offers a space to step out of that rhythm and reconnect with a slower, more natural way of being.

Inspired by my years living and working in Ecuador alongside traditional healers, this retreat draws on the wisdom of earth-based healing practices that have been used for generations to restore balance to the mind, body, and spirit.

Over the course of the weekend, we will gather in nature to explore practices that calm the nervous system and support deep energetic cleansing. Through ritual, movement, meditation, and time outdoors, you will be guided through experiences designed to help release stress and reconnect with your natural state of clarity and grounding.

With a small group of just 5–6 participants, the retreat is designed to be deeply personal, supportive, and restorative.

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What You Will Experience:

Throughout the weekend you will be guided through a variety of healing practices inspired by earth-based traditions.

Limpia Cleansing Ritual

Traditional plant cleansing ceremonies used in the Andes and Amazon to clear heavy energy and restore balance.

Plant Bath Ritual

A deeply restorative ritual using aromatic plants to cleanse and renew the body and spirit.

Cacao Ceremony

Open the heart and cultivate connection through a ceremonial cacao ritual around the fire

Tobacco Prayer Ceremony

A traditional ceremonial practice used in many South American healing traditions for purification, prayer, and spiritual connection. Participation with tobacco is optional.

Nervous System Healing Workshops

Learn practical tools to calm the nervous system, release stored tension, and return to a state of balance.

Guided Meditations, Breath Exercises and Movement

Gentle practices designed to help the body relax, cultivate inner peace, and strengthen intuition.

Nature Immersion

Walk in forests, breathe fresh air, and reconnect with the healing rhythm of the natural world.

I'm ready for this!

Kirsten

"Never in my life have I felt so held in a ceremony than I did with Katie. Soo intuitive, so kind and caring, I truly felt like she was really actually blessing me with her words, actions, touch, and space holding. It was like a kind of mothering in a way that I’ve needed my entire life.
The songs, the changing up of instruments, the fire keeping; so so so beautiful. Forever grateful.
I deeply needed this.
And the scenery; the way Ecuador and all its animals hold you is nothing like I’ve ever experienced in my life. So beautiful so grateful🙏"

Rosalin

"Katie was incredibly hospitable, patient, attentive and kind. Im not sure I knew what “holding space” really looked like before her example. I am grateful for my time with her. Her expertise added value to my life. Her patience and complete lack of judgement was like nothing I had experienced in a very long time. I was not sure what to expect from a plant medicine retreat, but I am glad I participated and I hope to participate again one day, when the need comes. For now, I have a clearer path. Thank you Katie. Your work is important."

Abi

"Wow. Year after year I come back to work with Katie and Miguel for their sacred plant medicine retreats and ceremonies. Everytime I feel so taken care of, protected, and nurtured in their healing space. If you are considering experimenting with sacred plant medicines, feeling a deep sense of trust and guidance with your shamans, their traditions, and medicine is the foundation for the soul expanding connections and insights you will receive from a ceremony with Allpa Mama Healing. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world-- for holding healing space with respect, reverence, unity and unconditional Love."

Remember- your life is sacred

The flow (3 days)

Friday — Arrival and Opening

3:00 - 4:00 pm
Arrival and settling in
Tea and light snacks

4:00 – 5:00 pm
Opening Circle
Introductions, intentions, overview of the weekend

5:30 – 7:30 pm
Tobacco + Fire Ceremony
Cleansing, purification, and intention setting around the fire with Grandfather Tobacco, the most sacred of all medicines. We will take Tobacco by drinking it and "hape" or "shingar" which is either Tobacco powdered or in liquid form taken up the nose. These are traditional Ecuadorian practices very common in Amazonian and Andean healing ceremonies, used to cleanse mind, body and spirit, bring strength to the person, and connect with the spiritual world, and inner guidance. It is completely optional to take the Tobacco. You may also simply offer the Tobacco to the fire if you prefer not to ingest it. Tobacco is not psychoactive, but you might purge via vomit, crying, shaking, etc. You might feel nauseaus or uncomfortable during the process. It helps us to release heavy emotions, energies and pains we are carrying, and leave feeling clearer and lighter.

7:30 pm
Dinner + rest until bed

Saturday — Cleansing and Renewal

7:00 – 8:00 am
Gentle Morning Movement and Meditation

8:30 – 9:30 am
Breakfast

10:00 – 11:30 am
Workshop: Calming the Nervous System
Tools for calming the body and releasing stored stress, overwhelm, anxiety

11:30 – 12:30 pm
Nature Immersion
Silent forest walk and grounding practices

1:00 – 2:00 pm
Lunch

2:30 – 4:00 pm
Limpia Cleansing + Plant Bath ritual - These are traditional practices for cleansing energy. They can help with physical pains and issues, creating more peace in your mind, lightness and clarity. It involves prayer, certain herbs, songs, and tools like candles and stones.

4:00 – 5:00 pm
Rest / journaling / time in nature

5:30 – 6:30 pm
Dinner

7:00 – 9:00 pm
Cacao Ceremony for heart healing, connecting with Earth + inner joy, around the fire

Sunday — Integration and Closing

7:00 - 8:00 am
Morning Meditation and Breathwork

8:30 – 9:30 am
Breakfast

10:00 – 11:00 am
Workshop: Connecting with our Inner Guidance

11:00 – 12:00 pm
Integration Circle
Reflection and tools to take home

12:00 pm
Closing and departures

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Your Facilitator

Katie has spent the past 7 years living in Ecuador, where she has studied alongside traditional healers and supported plant medicine ceremonies and retreats. Through this work she developed a deep connection to traditional cleansing rituals, prayer, and nature-based healing practices. She now shares these teachings through retreats and ceremonies that help people reconnect with themselves and restore balance in body, mind, and spirit.

Who This Retreat Is For

This retreat may be a good fit for you if:

• You feel overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck in a constant state of business and want to reset and recharge your batteries

• You feel called to reconnect with nature and slow down from the pace of daily life

• You are curious about traditional healing practices such as cleansing rituals, plant baths, and ceremony

• You want space to reflect, release emotional tension, and gain clarity in your life

• You value meaningful experiences in small, supportive groups rather than large retreats

• You are open to exploring practices that support healing of the mind, body, and spirit

What You’ll Leave With

By the end of the retreat, many participants leave feeling:

• A calmer, more balanced nervous system and a deeper sense of relaxation in the body

• Practical tools to regulate stress and support emotional well-being in everyday life

• A deeper connection with nature and the healing power of slowing down

• A renewed sense of clarity, intention, and direction

• Experience with traditional cleansing rituals such as limpias, plant baths, and ceremonial practices

• A sense of grounding, connection, and support from sharing the experience with others

Most importantly, you will leave with the experience of what it feels like to truly slow down, reconnect with yourself, and return to daily life feeling more grounded and clear.

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How to sign up:

1. First, fill out an application.

2. If you like, we can also have a quick call to answer your questions and make sure the energy is right for everyone and that this is a good retreat for you.

3. Then, you can choose one of the payment options below to confirm your spot!

Flexible Payment Plans Available
We want this sacred experience to be accessible. You’re welcome to pay in multiple parts.

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Shared room

$500

Includes all healing work, meals and accomodations

Shared room

Private room

$600

Includes all healing work, meals and accomodations

3 private rooms available