Wellness Retreats
The Resonant Self:
A Weekend Retreat of Somatic Awareness, Astrology & Sound Healing
January 23–25, 2026 | Seven Oaks Retreat Center, Madison, VA
Step away from the noise of daily life and into a weekend of reconnection and renewal.
The Resonant Self is a deeply immersive retreat designed to guide you back to your inner rhythm through the integrated practices of somatic awareness, archetypal astrology, and sound healing. Held in January, this retreat offers a powerful opportunity to set the energetic tone for 2026 and explore the themes shaping the year ahead.
Together, your hosts Karen Loving and Cara Cutro weave a weekend of gentle self-exploration, nourishing meals, and intuitive embodiment—set within the serene natural landscape of Seven Oaks Retreat Center in Madison, Virginia.
What to Expect
- Evening sound baths to ground and harmonize the nervous system
- Moving practices to deepen insights and reflection
- Astrology-based embodiment work- exploring archetypes through the lens of your birth chart
- Experience creative body awareness for centering and grounding
- Astrology teachings to offer cosmic context and personal insight
- Space to rest, reflect, and reconnect with yourself
- A closing integration circle to carry the experience forward
You'll also have unstructured time to rest, journal, nap, or walk the land (weather permitting). While January may be chilly, the surrounding forest and quiet atmosphere offer a powerful container for introspection and retreat.
Accommodations + Pricing
All rooms are simple, cozy, and located in shared retreat lodges. All meals are ovo-lacto vegetarian, with gluten-free and vegan options available by request. Meals, snacks, and beverages are included.
Room Types
Shared Sanctuary $725
Shared Room + Shared Bath
Private Sanctuary $775
Private Room + Shared Bath
If you’re not ready to pay in full, you may reserve your space with a $300 non-refundable deposit. Deposits will be accepted until October 31. The remaining balance will be due by December 10, 2025. We will invoice you for the remaining balance.
Please note: Seven Oaks operates under a cooperative service model. This means guests are asked to tidy up after meals and strip their own linens before departure. This is not a hotel experience- there is no waitstaff or housekeeping service. We believe this adds to the communal, grounded, and intentional nature of the space.
Retreat Schedule (Subject to Flow)
-Check-in: Friday, January 23 at 3:00 PM
-Light snacks followed by a welcome dinner, group opening, and sound bath
- Saturday: A full day of somatic and astrological exploration, ritual, and rest
- Sunday: Morning integration + lunch before departure at 3:00 PM, January 25
Important Policies
-All payments are non-refundable.
However, if you cannot attend, you may transfer your payment to a future retreat.
- No refunds will be issued under any circumstance. Thank you for understanding the boundaries we’ve set to protect the integrity of this offering.
Ready to Join Us?
Spots are limited, and we expect this retreat to fill up quickly. Secure your space and prepare to meet your resonant self!
Reiki 2 Retreat:
Where energy meets intuition
February 19–22, 2026
Briar Patch Inn | Middleburg, VA
A skill-building immersion for Reiki practitioners ready to expand their awareness, sharpen their intuition, and deepen their energy work.
Join us for a soul-nourishing Reiki 2 retreat nestled in the quiet beauty of Virginia's countryside. This immersive weekend blends formal Reiki Level 2 training with the grounding wisdom of nature, sound healing, community, plant medicine, and more. We’ll deepen our connection to Spirit, expand our intuitive capacity, and reconnect to our magic.
This retreat will be lovingly guided by Cara Cutro, founder of Abracadabra Massage & Wellness, Reiki Master Teacher, clinical herbalist, and intuitive practitioner. With well over a decade of experience in the healing arts, Cara has created this retreat as a space for deep transformation- where Reiki practice is not only refined, but woven into a meaningful relationship with intuition, plant wisdom, and energetic boundaries.
What to Expect
This immersive retreat experience blends traditional Reiki Level 2 training with soul-nourishing practices to deepen your confidence, clarity, and intuition as a practitioner. Over the course of three days, you will:
-Receive the Reiki Level 2 attunement and symbols
-Learn distance healing techniques and how to confidently send Reiki across space and time
-Strengthen your intuitive abilities through guided practice and supportive feedback
-Explore energetic boundaries and protection techniques for empathic practitioners
-Discover how to incorporate crystals and herbal medicine into your Reiki sessions
-Drop into ceremony each evening with sound baths and reflective ritual
-Enjoy nourishing meals, connection with nature, and space to integrate
Accommodations + Pricing
Our retreat will be held at the charming Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast Inn, nestled just outside Middleburg, VA. Participants will book their rooms directly with the inn, choosing from the following options (prices include tax and a hot plated breakfast each morning):
Private Room + Bath: $228 per night
Shared Room + Bath: $142.50 per night
To reserve your room, please contact Dan at 703-327-5911 or email info@briarpatchbandb.com.
You can explore the property at briarpatchbandb.com
Please note: Lodging is paid separately and not included in the retreat tuition.
Retreat Tuition
The cost of the Reiki Level 2 Retreat is $1200 per person (lodging not included). Your tuition includes:
-Reiki Level 2 Certification Training, building on foundational practices and expanding into symbols, distance healing, and practitioner ethics
-Guided Rituals + Sound Bath Ceremonies on both Friday and Saturday evenings
-Energetic Boundary Techniques to support resilience and clarity in your healing practice
-Incorporating Crystals + Plant Medicine into Reiki: hands-on exploration of how to weave supportive tools into your sessions
-Reiki Healing Circle Activities for deepened practice and community connection
-Hot lunch each day, plus two snacks and coffee/tea breaks
Space is limited to maintain a focused and intimate experience.
Payment plans available- text Cara at 540-878-7085 to set something up.
Retreat Schedule
Subject to gentle shifts as the weekend unfolds
We’ll begin Thursday evening with a welcoming circle and intention-setting ritual to open the space.
Friday and Saturday are dedicated to Reiki Level 2 teachings and practice, along with sessions on crystal and plant energetics, intuitive development, sound bath ceremonies, and energy boundary techniques.
On Sunday, we’ll complete our final attunements, integrate the weekend’s work, and close our time together with a grounding circle.
Expect a rhythm of deep learning, nourishing meals, spacious rest, and community connection throughout the weekend.
Important Policies
-All payments are non-refundable.
However, if you cannot attend, you may transfer your payment to a future retreat.
- No refunds will be issued under any circumstance. Thank you for understanding the boundaries we’ve set to protect the integrity of this offering.
Ready to Join Us?
Spots are limited—secure your place today and take the next step on your Reiki journey.