Women's Evolution
A weekend retreat for women
October 17th-19th, 2025!
Women desire connection with other women for a myriad of reasons...
To begin to fill your cup involves your own wisdom and is especially potent when that wisdom is reflected within a community of women that are dedicated to personal and professional growth for themselves.
There is a growing consciousness, an evolution if you will, of women remembering who they are and what they need in ways they never have had time and space to before...
Come join us, Women Who Are Up To Something and a community of women who are ready to rest, restore and allow for space and time to regenerate themselves. It's time for YOU to focus on your beautiful amazing Self. Time for us all to slow down, move our bodies, gather resources and play. To breathe deep and take in the present moment without urgency or feeling rushed.
We have created such a space for you, the evolving woman
Discover what elicits JOY within you... Feel into what energizes and excites you... what inspires you and gets your vitality up.
Gather new tools and practices for longevity, sustainability and resilience for everyday, and in the face of challenges.
Let other women serve as your reminder to look within to recover your deep wisdom and grace, to share vulnerably and to allow yourself to thrive in celebration and in the face of overwhelm and challenges.
Come connect, be inspired, build new friendships and find your playfulness in the peace and calm of the redwoods!
Release old habits, fears and beliefs that do not support your thriving!
In the company of other women we will all:
-Get to feel more comfortable in our bodies and expressing ourselves.
-Acknowledge our amazing qualities and unique gifts being affirmed by other women.
-Transform the heaviness and heartache of setbacks, challenges, overwhelm and anxiousness that have come from the past.
We have a circle of amazing women each year. See the article written about our team last year HERE
Women's Evolution 2025 will feature presentations on:
Taking an inward journey in receiving your soul’s inspiration.
A vision walk to tap into your deep intuitive wisdom.
How to use breathwork for transformation and healing.
Learn more about your inner strengths and how best to use them.
The power of listening.
Using nutrition and building body strength as an expression of Self-Love and empowerment.
And much more!
Choose what classes you want to attend throughout the weekend.
Massage and other services and magical goodies will be available for purchase to guide, support and encourage more grace and self care throughout the weekend*.
Delicious vegetarian meals and snacks will be served from Friday evening dinner to Sunday lunch. Your accommodations are part of the extraordinary settings with a gorgeous view from the hilltop at the Mount Madonna Center where we will all be together, having meals, enjoying the beautiful grounds of the Center, circling up as women and attending your chosen presentations. There are trails through the trees, a temple and fountain dedicated to Hanuman, a book store and cafe, all available for you to explore and rejuvenate yourself within. All included in your registration.
*Personal services and a variety of products will be available for purchase in addition.
Presentations to chose from are taught by women passionate about giving YOU resources, treasured tools and practices that they have dedicated their lives to because they know clearly, what makes a difference for women's healing, growth and evolution.
It's time girl.*
We look forward to sharing the weekend with you!
$849 shared accommodations
$1209 single room
*This event is multi-generational and gender fluid for any woman who identifies as such, of all ages (min age 12 years).
Come as you are, this is not about showing up perfect nor having to perform or be something that does not fit your authentic self expression .
The weekend includes an abundance of classes to be presented by these incredible women. You can browse and choose what you'd like to experience, explore and learn more about... enjoy!
You are invited to follow up with presenters as they all offer professional services and events beyond our time together. Every woman offering her gifts is inspired to contribute to YOUR evolution for better health, fulfillment and joy!
Silvia Austerlic, intercultural educator, facilitator and consultant, founder of Senti-pensante Connections
Jennifer Young has been working in the field of human development for over 35 years. She is skilled in business development, team building, training, public speaking, coaching, and event planning and management. She loves to bring women together in community and to help them see themselves
as the Superheroes they are, by teaching them how to tap into their Inner Strengths so they can thrive and live more fulfilled lives.
Inner Strengths
Get ready for an interactive workshop that will change how you approach your life at home and
at work. Together, we will learn how activating your strengths, instead of worrying about your
perceived shortcomings, will allow you to live a more fulfilled and meaningful life!
In this workshop, we will:
1. Take an assessment to identify your inner character strengths
2. Explore the meanings of your strengths
3. Learn how to begin activating these strengths for growth in all areas of your life
4. Flip the script on “weaknesses”
This workshop will change how you approach your life, both personally and professionally. The
outcome is like unleashing your superpowers!
Janet Janssen is a Life in Business & Speaker Coach who believes that the greatest business tools we have today are the ones no technology can replicate: our voice, presence, and human magic.
With decades of experience in leadership development, public speaking, and personal empowerment coaching, Janet teaches entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders how to connect, communicate, and lead with authenticity and confidence.
An advocate for human connection in a digital world, she brings a lively, down-to-earth approach to her workshops, blending practical tools with inspiring insights that remind audiences of their innate power.
Janet is the creator of the Power Play Purpose framework, a Toastmasters International award-winning speaker, and a long-time columnist and workshop leader within her local business community. Her mission is simple: to help others unleash their inner superpowers and lead with purpose, play, and pride. Janet is also trained in NLP (Neurolinguistics), EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), and Hypnotherapy. again! janetjanssen.com [email protected]
The Power of Human Magic: Mastering Connection in an AI World
In a world rapidly shaped by AI and technology, human connection is more vital than ever, especially for women entrepreneurs, leaders, and changemakers.
This practical, inspiring workshop will equip you with actionable tools to network authentically, communicate with presence, and lead with your most powerful assets: your voice, intuition, and expressive energy — superpowers no AI avatar can replicate.
In this session, you will learn:
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Why in-person connection is more valuable today than ever before.
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How your voice, your presence, and your human magic are your greatest business tools.
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How to reframe concerns about AI into pride in your uniquely human advantages.
Key Topics We’ll Explore:
The 5 Human Advantages Over AI:
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Voice Tonality
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Facial Micro-Expressions
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Gut Feelings and Intuition
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Energy Exchange
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Real-Time Empathy
Together, we'll validate some of the tension we feel around AI, and reignite pride in the irreplaceable magic of human connection.
Networking Superpowers:
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The Power of the First Impression
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The Power of Story Snapshots
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The Power of Presence
Closing Activity:
We'll conclude by creating your personalized Human Magic Challenge — a call to action to strengthen your connection skills beyond the workshop.
Handouts will be provided, along with a special offer for those who stay for the entire session.
Sarah Elena Rosso is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Founder at Best You By Sarah Elena LLC. Personal trainer and professional body builder.
Nutrition and building body strength for more confidence, empowerment and Self love.
Kai Chope's background is in Holistic Bodywork, Essential Oils, Flower and Gem Essences, and Western Feng Shui. I study nature intelligences. How they help us in
Physical, Emotional, Mental, and Spiritual ways. I live in a Redwood Forest in the Santa Cruz Mountains. I am humbled daily by the ways of mountain top living. I
study dance and singing. I make natural products. I keep learning new ways to be a daughter of Mother Earth to feel at home in my body and where I live.
Singing, Movement, and Meditation
Vocally expressing your soul, moving out stagnancy/opening to your soul, inward journey in receiving your soul’s inspiration. "Come play and be witnessed in community”.
Bernadine Rosso-Galarneau is an ontological and shamanic guide in Santa Cruz County. She hosts women’s retreats, offers transformational programs and sessions to support individuals. She has conducted hundreds in groups for deeply connective events since 1993. She is the founder of Women's Evolution weekend retreat and one of the authors included in Her Coronation, a collection of sacred stories of initiation and spiritual sovereignty.
Her Vision is to support the evolution of women as they lead the way for positive change and to plant seeds for higher consciousness and to create extraordinary collaborations with those in the world doing the same.
Art as a healing practice.
Chrissy is a dedicated massage therapist, breathwork/sound medicine practitioner, and somatic coach. She takes a holistic approach that nurtures the WHOLE being, embracing the philosophy that true healing encompasses body, mind, and spirit. Chrissy is passionate about guiding individuals to reconnect with their inner selves and discover effective tools for managing stress, depression and self-esteem issues. Her gentle but powerful methods encourage individuals of all ages to slow down, tune into their body’s wisdom, and cultivate greater awareness. She is most at home in nature and her greatest joy is her grandchildren.
Using breathwork for Transformation and healing
Immerse yourself in the soothing world of sound medicine! Her sessions include guided meditation followed by an exquisite sound bath, slowing down your brain waves, giving your mind, body, and spirit a unique opportunity to relax and integrate healing. All with the gentle power of vibrations.
Benefits include:
1. Induce a deep meditative state
2. Balance and align the chakras
3. Release tension and promote relaxation
4. Reduce stress and anxiety
5. Improve focus and clarity
6. Enhance emotional well-being
7. Support the body's natural healing processes
It’s time to tune in, bliss out, and let the good vibes roll! Group Soundbath will take place on Saturday evening. Individual sessions will be available as well!
Enjoy a wonderful massage as a part of your full retreat experience. We are delighted to have a wonderfully skilled, caring Massage Therapist who is available throughout the weekend!
Prices for Massage:
75 min for $170
90 min for $200
Catherine Calmels is a licensed massage therapist that has been specializing in therapeutic pressure point therapy since 2013. In 2017 she traveled to Chiang Mai, Thailand and became certified in Thai massage.
She incorporates Western and Eastern styles into her own technique. She helps her clients recover from past injuries to get range of motion back into their bodies.
Her intention is that clients feel a positive and definite difference from when they first walked in.
Registration opens May 1st, 2025!
We are excited to have you join us for this amazing weekend!
