NOURISH: Autumn Retreat
Sun, Oct 11
|Portland
Full day retreat for women who value the benefits of self-care and community. Nourish your body, mind, and soul!
Time & Location
Oct 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Portland, NE Simpson St & NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211, USA
About the Event
Welcome to NOURISH: Autumn Retreat for Women
Are you a woman who leads a full life and values the deep benefits of self-care and community? You are invited to steep in a whole day of nourishment for your body, mind, and soul, whilst sharing an intimate group experience of sisterhood and heart-centered connection. You will be supported to show up just as you are, tend to your inner landscape, and replenish your cup —so that you can go back out into the world with a renewed sense of energy to be the bright soul that you are and do the awesome things you do.
Thanks to a beautiful success with our first NOURISH Retreat last October, we are delighted to offer four luscious events in 2026 —that's one for every season!
In this Autumn session, we will harvest the fruits of our labor, take stock, and do the sacred work of letting go.
In our time together, you will be guided through:
~ Embodiment practices to slow down and inhabit your body more fully
~ Authentic Movement as a way to witness and be witnessed in compassion, presence, and non-judgment
~ Group Intuitive Readings with Dana for clarity, insight, and healing
~ Multi-instrumental sound bath to reset your nervous system and access a deeper state of calm & peace
~ Opening & closing circles offering ritual, connection, and a container for the retreat experience
You will also be fed a nourishing lunch, and have access to the beautiful sauna space and cold plunge during free time.
Retreat Space:
Our setting is in a gorgeous private studio in Concordia with beautiful architecture, art, gardens, patio, & sauna —the perfect place to align with the energy of Fall, right in the heart of Northeast Portland. This truly is a unique opportunity to get to host our NOURISH Retreats here - if you've been, you know what we mean! It is quite exquisite. To maintain privacy, exact address will be given upon registration.
Program Schedule (subject to minor changes):
10:00am - 10:15am: Arrival & mingling
10:15am - 11:00am: Opening circle
11:00am - 12:30pm: Embodiment & Authentic Movement practices
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Lunch
2:00pm - 4:00pm: Intuitive Reading Circles / Sauna / Rest
4:00pm - 5:30pm: Sound bath
5:30pm - 6:00pm: Closing circle & goodbyes
Are you feeling the call?
If you're ready for a well-deserved respite this Autumn to renew your body and spirit, and be surrounded in the warm company of sisterhood, this is for you! Each retreat will be capped to ensure an intimate group setting, so if you feel a YES inside, make sure to sign up now. And while you're at it, consider coming to two, three, or all four retreats, and receive our special package prices. Attending multiple NOURISH Day Retreats is a powerful way to commit to your ongoing well-being and align with the unique energy of each season. The more you attend, the greater the savings.
Ticket price inaccessible? Reach out to dana@danahersh.com to share where you're at and discuss options.
About your Retreat Facilitator:
Dana Hersh is a passionate teacher, facilitator, and intuitive healer offering doorways into inner wisdom. She combines her natural gifts of clairvoyance, training in various healing modalities, musicianship, and leadership to help people on the path of awakening gain clarity, release blocks, and align with their authentic path. Read more about Dana here.
Testimonials from NOURISH Women's Day Retreat:
Holding space and creating unique, deeply soulful events are Dana's specialties. This was a magical day! —Kathleen Krushas
Thank you for holding such a wonderful day of nourishment in this beautiful studio. So much good energy, kindness and rejuvenation. Your energy and kindness is what almays makes me want to come back to another workshop of yours. Thank you! —Momo Wagner
The entire experience was soothing, supportive, and it was safe to be authentically me. The environment, the practices, the readings, and sound bath were all exquisite! Thank you! —Jessica Lords
What a wonderful way to reset and connect to myself after the most difficult week. Thank you for your wisdom, softness, openness, and nurturing, Dana. —Valerie Stewart
This was a day of truly allowing myself to be nourished by the care of community in being together. The practices and food all gave me sustenance to fill my soul. Dana's insight provides a comforting space for all. —Susan Gorry
FAQ & Details:
Embodiment Practice
This will be a simple exploration of arriving in the space, landing in your body and breath, and following your inner impulse to move.
Authentic Movement
Authentic Movement is a form of expressive arts therapy in which individuals discover a movement pathway that offers a bridge between the conscious and the unconscious. This practice explores the relationship between a mover and a witness, being seen and seeing. The mover has their eyes closed and listens inwardly until finding a movement that arises from a natural impulse, following the thread wherever it takes them. The witness brings a receptive quality of clear attention and space holding for the mover, offering presence, curiosity and non-judgment. Cultivation of this practice fosters a perception of self and other that evokes deep respect and empathy. (Reference: Authentic Movement Institute)
For purposes of this retreat, we will likely have multiple movers and witnesses occurring simultaeneously, and we will close with a harvest, i.e. sharing of what was witnessed and experienced.
Group Intuitive Readings
Intuitive Readings offer a high-level perspective into what you are currently navigating, with insight around personal dynamics, challenges, gifts and opportunities for growth. Dana reads the energy field and tunes into her channels of guidance to relay messages that support you on your path of awakening.
In a Group Intuitive Reading, Dana will offer mini individual readings to those who wish to participate. The messages shared are for each specific person, and they may also resonate with others in the circle. It is an opportunity to receive a small dose of focused guidance and witness each other in a space of curiosity, respect and support.
For purposes of this retreat, we will break out in two smaller groups and have two rounds of readings to create a further sense of intimacy and have more time per person.
Sound Bath
In this juicy 90 minute sound bath, you will have the opportunity to be fully immersed in vibrational sound and go on a journey of inner connection, guided by tones and melodies from the gong, singing bowls, harmonium, flutes, voice, and original songwriting. We'll end with some time for reflection, journaling, and sharing.
Yoga mats will be provided. Please bring a blanket, pillow, or any other props you need to be comfortable for an extended time on the ground.
Lunch
Lunch will be a nourishing and delicious home-cooked meal of soups, salads and bread, with gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, and animal protein options. Tea and yummy snacks will also be provided. In your registration form you will be asked for your meal preference and any dietary restrictions or allergies. We will do our best to accommodate, and reach out if there is any further communication needed.
Sauna & Cold Plunge
Sauna is clothing optional, and you are welcome to wear a swim suit if that is more comfortable for you. Towels will not be supplied, so please bring your own! Everyone will be asked to rinse off before getting in the cold plunge.
Special Rates
If you sign up for 2 or more NOURISH retreats at the same time, you will receive a special discount. The more you sign up for, the higher the discount! See NOURISH Packages in the tickets section.
If you are a founding participant (attended the first NOURISH retreat in October 2025) you will receive a discounted rate of $40 per event! Use discount code FoundingParticipant at check out.
Send an email to dana@fieldofcolors.com with any questions.
What will the other NOURISH Retreats be like?
In the Winter session, we'll harness the inward moving energy of the season for rest, restoration and insight.
In the Spring session, we'll tap into the energy of potential and plant new seeds for future wishes and creations.
In the Summer session, we'll embrace expansiveness, inspired action, and celebrate the abundance in our lives.
WHAT TO BRING:
Any props you'd like to feel extra cozy for the sound bath (yoga mats and some blankets & pillows provided)
Comfortable clothing & layers for varying temperatures (we will be inside & outside, weather permitting)
Water bottle
Journal or notebook & pen
Towel(s) for the sauna, and swimsuit if desired (clothing optional)
Your curiosity and an open mind!
A sneak peak of what's in store...
Tickets
NOURISH Single Event
1 ticket to NOURISH: Autumn Day Retreat for Women
$295.00
NOURISH 2 Pack
Purchase tickets to TWO events and save $60! Choose from the following dates: 1/11, 4/26, 7/26, 10/11.
$530.00
NOURISH 3 Pack
Purchase tickets to THREE events and save $120! Choose from the following dates: 1/11, 4/26, 7/26, 10/11.
$765.00
NOURISH 4 Pack
Purchase tickets to all FOUR events (on 1/11, 4/26, 7/26, and 10/11) and save $240!
$940.00
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