These days, it can feel like the upheaval never stops—on levels from personal to global. Which makes it more important than ever to carve out intentional space to pause, to process, and to remember who you are beneath it all.

A Sacred Pause is one of those spaces.

Held annually at Hope Springs since 2010, this retreat has become a sanctuary for women of all ages and life stages—a place to lay down the burdens you’ve been carrying, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and be held in the safety of a supportive circle.

Over five spacious days, we move through a gently facilitated arc of reflection, release, visioning, and renewal—supported by SoulCollage®, ritual, journaling, time in nature, and rest. There’s no pressure to perform, fix, or be anything other than who you are.

This retreat is deeply restorative and powerfully transformative—not because you push yourself, but because you finally have the space to let go.

You’ll resurface feeling renewed and transformed—ready to return to your life with greater clarity, a lighter spirit, and a deeper sense of yourself.

Limited to just 15 women, most in private rooms, this retreat tends to fill early. If something in you feels the pull, listen to that. It may be exactly the pause your soul has been asking for.

Early bird discount until July 24 ~ learn more and register here!

Facilitator:

Julie Henderson is a creative depth facilitator, retreat guide, and longtime steward of soulful spaces for women in transition. With over 15 years of experience, she brings a rare combination of grounded presence, creative process, and deep respect for each woman’s inner wisdom.

Julie is the founder of A Sacred Pause, a 5-day annual retreat that has been held at Hope Springs since 2010. Through her mentoring work and The Sacred Pause Sanctuary, a private online community for women, she supports women exploring self-compassion, conscious aging, and personal evolution. Her work is rooted in the belief that through creativity, ritual, and compassionate reflection, we can shed what no longer serves us and reconnect with what’s most true.

Her approach draws from her training as a Creative Depth Coach™, SoulCollage® Facilitator, and Sacred Journey™ Process Guide, as well as ongoing studies in trauma-informed modalities, Internal Family Systems, and somatic work. She holds a BA in Psychology and a Master’s in Human Development & Family Studies, with a focus on adult development, aging, and women’s health.

Early bird discount until July 24 ~ learn more and register here!