November 12-16, 2026
Wild& Sacred
Four nights on the cliffs between Cambria and Big Sur.
The Pacific. The ceremony. The women. The land.
Maybe you don't know exactly why you're here.
Just following a nudge.
And the feeling that it's time.
Space to exhale. A slower morning. Salty air. Conversations that can only happen when you're completely at ease.
You've spent years showing up for everyone else. Holding it together. Doing what needs to be done.
Maybe you're ready for a few days where absolutely nothing is required of you.
Just breathe.
Listen inward.
And remember what it feels like to be you.
Come home
to your wild self.
This is a return to the truest part of you, the one who experiences transformation through ease, grace, and joy, through belonging and trust and heartfelt connection.
There's a signal you heard. That's why you're here.
Sacred spaces have been the heartbeat of my path. Sitting in circles over the years, exploring metaphysics, relationships, boundaries, and the alchemy of true connection, has shaped who I am. Those moments, and the women in them, keep me grounded and open.
You can feel it before anyone speaks. Someone exhales. Someone starts laughing or crying, a truth finally finding its way through her body. Those are the moments I created this retreat around.
But the power of a retreat isn't found in the circle itself. It's in being honest. About who you are, what you want, and what truly matters. And then having the courage to create a life from there. That's the heart of a Soul Essence retreat.
After the magic we shared in Sedona, Ojai, and Austin, and with my return to the California coast, it was clear the next chapter needed to be closer to home. Slower. More time just being with each other, less time talking about it.
This is an invitation back to the woman beneath the roles.
Beneath everything you’ve been carrying.
Beneath the version of you that's always managing something.
Welcome to Soul Essence: Wild & Sacred.
Come fully alive.
Dramatic cliffs. Cathedral Pines. The kind of beauty that literally takes your breath away.
This coast has a way of slowing you down without trying. You stop checking your phone. You start noticing things again. Spacious. Quiet in the right way. A few days where you can hear it clearly.
"Michelle has this way of not only holding sacred space but also being fully immersed, a dualistic bridge that opens up other dimensions that wouldn't otherwise be accessible."
Corinna H.
Imagine waking to the sound of the Pacific.
Organic coffee in hand as the morning fog lifts from the cliffs.
Unhurried conversations with women who feel instantly familiar.
Long exhale after long exhale.
A sacred journey where walls begin to come down.
Laughter echoing across the coastline.
Music. Dancing. Open hearts.
The kind of connection that reminds you how deeply you're meant to belong.
This isn't about escaping your life.
It's about returning to it with a fuller heart.
Four nights. One remembering.
The Opening Fire
A welcome dinner as the sun sets over the Pacific. A fire ceremony on the cliffs. The container opens.
Into the Wild
Embodiment practice as the day wakes. The coast north to Ragged Point for lunch at the edge of the continent. That evening, a Sacred Journey — singing, movement, and the kind of nervous system reset only possible when women feel truly safe.
The Deep Work
The land does what the land does. Rest deeply. Time for optional massage and restorative care, with plenty of spaciousness for whatever needs to integrate. A ceremonial dinner as the sun goes down.
The Devotion Ceremony
Moonstone Beach. White dresses. Some things can't be described. Only lived.
Carry It Home
One last breakfast. Long hugs. You leave different than you arrived.
The schedule is just the container. The magic of what's actually inside it is the real reason women keep coming back. The laughing. The belonging. Hearts opening. The aliveness that's been waiting to come back online.
* Schedule honors the highest joy and most aligned flow of the group.
Held with presence, discernment, and love.
Michelle Sorro
A guide in Embodied Leadership and Practical Mysticism for nearly a decade, certified in trauma-informed practice, somatics, and attachment science. She’s been leading immersive retreats since 2022 and is the founder of Sacred Space Stewardship, a certification program dedicated to raising the standard of retreat facilitation worldwide.
She’s the one who’ll stay in the room with you, no matter what comes up, so you never have to hold it alone.
Our Local Chef
Every meal crafted from scratch using the finest local and seasonal ingredients. Organic, farm-to-table, and made with the same intention we bring to everything else.
To Be Revealed
Some of the most powerful moments are the ones you didn’t see coming. Practitioners and guides will be woven in to meet what the group is ready for. Trust the unfolding.
