A weekend retreat for women…
July 31-August 2, 2026
Join us for this special weekend of healing and empowerment
The Gradual Domestication of Women
Most women were not overtly caged.
We were gently trained.
Trained to:
Be agreeable.
Be attractive but not too sexual.
Be ambitious but not threatening.
Be nurturing but not needy.
Be strong but never angry.
Be everything for everyone and call it love.
The domestication of women rarely looks violent.
It looks polite. It looks productive. It looks praised.
Over time, we learn to override:
Our hunger.
Our no.
Our desire.
Our anger.
Our rest.
Our wild knowing.
We become highly functional. Responsible. Dependable. Exhausted.
We are rewarded for self-abandonment.
We are applauded for endurance.
And slowly, almost invisibly, we lose contact with:
Our instinct.
Our bodies.
Our erotic aliveness.
Our voice.
Our unapologetic truth.
Join Christie and Meghan
Your rewilding guides.
“Wild woman are an unexplainable spark of life. They ooze freedom and seek awareness, they belong to nobody but themselves yet give a piece of who they are to everyone they meet.
If you have met one, hold on to her, she’ll allow you into her chaos but she’ll also show you her magic.
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“Practice listening to your intuition, your inner voice; ask questions; be curious; see what you see; hear what you hear; and then act upon what you know to be true. These intuitive powers were given to your soul at birth.”
What’s Included:
This immersive retreat experience includes all playshops and group gatherings with Christie and any special guests. There is private and shared lodging options. Nourishing meals carefully prepared for you and in coordination with your dietary needs. A pre- and post-retreat group call. Private one-on-one time with Christie as requested. There will be two stand up paddle board excursions (weather permitting) during the retreat, daily yoga/meditation.
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We begin our journey together with a pre-retreat Welcome Call.
Friday, arrive beginning at 4pm. Opening circle and intention setting begins at 6pm. We will have shared time together Friday night. Saturday will be a combination of circle time, movement, play, free time to relax or walk around Lake Wazeecha, enjoy the hot tub and meet one-on-one with Christie. On Sunday, we will take all of the transformations and healing and learn how to integrate that into your life everyday. Sunday ends in the afternoon.
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Are any of these true for you?
Chronic overgiving.
Burnout disguised as competence.
A body that feels numb or tight.
Resentment you don’t want to admit.
Sexual disconnection.
Fear of taking up space.
The quiet grief of “Is this it?”
You may look successful on the outside while feeling caged on the inside.
Rewilding is not about rejecting your life.
It’s about reclaiming the parts of you that were muted in order to survive and succeed. -
In addition to the welcome call and the deep supportive container of the retreat, there will be a post-retreat debrief call for everyone. And, if you want to take things even deeper there are post-retreat options to work with Christie
“We lower our worth by cropping pieces just to fit a puzzle.”
About your retreat leaders
About Christie Bemis
Christie Bemis is a seasoned psychotherapist, sex educator, relationship coach, and author with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and couples unlock deeper connections and embrace their true potential. Known for her direct yet compassionate approach, Christie blends a vast knowledge base with a relatable style, making her a trusted expert in mental health, intimacy, and personal empowerment.
As a sought-after speaker and podcast guest, Christie shares her insights on topics ranging from relationships and sexual health to self-empowerment. She also hosts the Ignite Your Life with Christie Bemis podcast, where she connects with listeners across multiple platforms.
Christie is trained in the Somatica® Method for building intimacy and relationships and is a certified Level 1 provider of John Gottman's relationship work. Additionally, she is a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Practitioner and is currently advancing her training with Terry Real in Relational Life Therapy to become a certified practitioner.
In 2010, Christie founded Hot Pink YOUniversity to empower women to live lives filled with passion, purpose, and play. She continues to operate under this brand, offering transformative experiences for women. In 2018, she launched Bemis Psychotherapy and Consulting, where she works with women, men, and couples in all relationship configurations to reignite their passions and create more fulfilling lives. In addition, Christie was the Director of Professional Education and Outreach for Back to the Body: Sensuous Retreats for Women. Through this work, she focused on expanding people’s understanding of sexological bodywork as a source for healing, expanding one’s understanding of their arousal and erotic expression.
You can explore her NEW assessment for couples, SPARCS© as well as her coaching services, book, wisdom cards, and other offerings at www.christiebemis.com.
