SPIRIT FLAME:

Awakening the Retreat Leader Within

September 26-28, 2025

The Gift House, Reedville Virginia

Step into your calling as a sacred space holder.

Join us at the stunning, riverfront Gift House Retreat Center for a 3-day immersive retreat—the foundational experience in our 3-part Retreat Leader Certification Program. Whether you're new to facilitating or ready to deepen your craft, this Level 1 training is designed to help you embody confidence, clarity, and sacred responsibility as a retreat leader.

Led by seasoned sacred space holders, Writing Fire and The Trinity Collective, you'll receive powerful spiritual and practical tools to bring your retreat vision to life.

What You’ll Experience:

  • Clarity & Confidence: Align with your soul’s purpose as a retreat facilitator

  • Practical Skills: Learn foundational logistics, pricing strategies, and space-holding tools

  • Sacred Community: Connect with a circle of visionary leaders committed to healing & transformation

Upon completion, you'll receive your Level 1 Certification and be on the path to becoming a vetted Gift House Sacred Space Holder/Retreat Facilitator, eligible for:

✔️ Discounted access to the Gift House Retreat Center

✔️ Early booking opportunities

✔️ Exclusive facilitator perks

What’s Included:

  • Expert training & sacred experiential learning

  • Beautiful printed workbook + planning tools

  • Follow-up virtual group coaching/training

  • 2 delicious dinners & 2 nourishing lunches from local caterers

Limited lodging is available – contact Tonya@mbsfood.com for Gift House available at an additional cost or local accommodation options with partnering or local properties.

About the Facilitators:

Writing Fire – Founded by award-winning author, energy worker, and retreat host Valley Haggard, Writing Fire offers sacred spaces for creative healing. Known for fostering raw, real, and magical experiences, Valley weaves together vulnerability, creativity, and community care in every circle and retreat she leads.

The Trinity Collective™ – A powerful alliance between:

  • WakeUp Now™ (Empress Lolita Thomas) – Master Transformation & Clarity Coaching/Mentoring

  • Mind Body & Soul Food™ (Rev. Tonya Parker) – Healing Arts & Restorative Practices

  • Ankh Ministries™ (Rev. Anim Bey) – Spiritual Development & Creative Expression

Together, they offer spiritually aligned, inclusive, and deeply transformational retreats. As a synergistic system, they also support facilitators behind the scenes with planning, logistics, marketing, and post-retreat care.

About Gift House:

Located on 28 sacred acres in Virginia’s Northern Neck, Gift House is a modern sanctuary surrounded by water, wildlife, and wonder. Watch dolphins dance, kayak the river, stroll through wooded trails, or soak in unforgettable sunsets. This peaceful vortex is stewarded with love and intention by Lucy Fox, Regina Brayboy, and Shey Khandro.

Ready to Answer the Call?

Let this Fall Equinox mark your initiation. Join us. Take the first step to get certified. Lead with confidence, clarity, and soul.

Cost of $222 will cover the deposit only. Expect a follow-up email with further information and instructions for payment arrangements for the complete cost of $888 for this Level 1 Certification. Levels 2 and 3 will be at later dates with separate financial investment. Partial Scholarships may be available on a limited basis.