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What does it mean for you to Stand in Sacredness?

This autumn time of year brings about so many beautiful gifts and emotions in letting go, releasing, preparing to go deep into the winter and become anew.

Brene Brown speaks to this beautifully in her writings that we will bring into this weekend of exploration, reflection and intentional living in the present moment. I am taking one of my favorite passages below and walking you through these thoughts.

​Join us wherever you are at on the journey. You can go as deep as you like, the pace is yours. We couldn't have found a more beautiful location set in on the river down a secluded road in the heart of the Asheville mountains. 

''I think midlife is when the universe gently places her hands upon your shoulders, pulls you close, and whispers in your ear: I’m not screwing around. It’s time. All of this pretending and performing – these coping mechanisms that you’ve developed to protect yourself from feeling inadequate and getting hurt – has to go. Your armor is preventing you from growing into your gifts. I understand that you needed these protections when you were small. I understand that you believed your armor could help you secure all of the things you needed to feel worthy of love and belonging, but you’re still searching and you’re more lost than ever. Time is growing short. There are unexplored adventures ahead of you. You can’t live the rest of your life worried about what other people think. You were born worthy of love and belonging. Courage and daring are coursing through you. You were made to live and love with your whole heart. It’s time to show up and be seen.’  Brené Brown

Your Guides

Andrea Kanelopoulos

Founder & Executive Director of Anam Nostos House, Andrea brings all of her gifts as an Author, Motivational Speaker and Retreat Leader into this amazing diverse and unique format bringing women together on the journey of wellness, self discovery and intentional living. Her vision is to bring many gifted presenters together alongside her offering exciting and diverse modalities to walk with you through the weekend and wellness journey forward!

Heather Dotterweich

Heather has been with Anam Nostos House from the beginning coming to us from Bristol Yoga, though she has a solid following on her own. Her most admirable gift is the ability to walk with every person who comes before her on the journey they are in at that precise moment. You need not ever be proficient in Yoga to feel welcomed and comfortable with Heather's style and practice. She meets people where they are at and that is a true gift to our retreats!

Carolyn Koesters

Carolyn is joining us for the first time from WORD CATCHING out of Abingdon, Va. She has been using her gifts and certification in journaling for nearly two decades helping people develop tools for deeper self-reflection and personal growth. We are excited to see how she will walk with you to make journaling joyful, deep, fun, magical, and healing alongside this wonderful weekend!