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Where Bonds Are Reborn
Reweaving the Sacred Threads of Sisterhood
~ August 21-23, 2026 ~
Winfield, Alberta
There is a quiet tension many women carry...
You feel it in the way you hold yourself with other women.
What you say. What you don't say. How you adjust... just enough to fit in. You feel the subtle judgement in the actions you take, you hear the sarcasm they speak. You witness the moments in your body where something feels off but no one names it.
Maybe you've experienced friendships that ended in ways you never fully understood. Ones that still impact you years later. Moments that felt like betrayal. Like being let down by someone you trusted. You sensed the jealousy, the comparison and even witnessed the rivalry behind the scenes. Feeling like you had to measure up or to prove your worth. Or no matter what you did, you heard the words spoken behind your back.
It start to feeling unsafe to fully be yourself. Like you couldn't speak freely without being judged. Like you never quite fit in no matter how much you tried. No matter what you said, it was never enough.
And yet... you still long for it... real connection!
The kind where you can laugh freely. Where conversations feel easy. Where you don't have to sendond -huess what you said after.
Where you can just BE. Without wearing a mask, without proving your worth, without holding back parts of yourself you feel people aren't ready to see or hear.
This retreat is that space
Where Bonds Are Reborn is a space to explore and soften the patterns that have shaped your relationships with sisterhood and with yourself.
This is a space to be real, to be vulnerable and to be held without judgement. A place to remember what if feels like to connect without overthinking it. To laugh, to share, to be in moments that feel natural and easy. You don't have to dim your light here. You don't have to make yourself smaller to belong.
Nothing needs to be hidden. All parts of you are welcome. Even the ones you've been scared to show or even felt unsure how to share. This is a space to be fully seen, it you choose to.
This is a space we get to play together, feel together, connect and create the most beautiful bonds of sisterhood. Are you ready to play?
What we begin to shift
Not by fixing yourself but by noticing what you've been carrying:
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The fear of being judged before being understood
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The instinct to stay small, guarded or careful
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The patterns of people-pleasing or over-giving
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The difficulty trusting other women and fully opening up
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The ways past experiences still shape how you show up no
And slowly as you begin to notice where this lives in your body, you start to see the threads that have been holding it in place. And instead of pushing it away, you begin to understand it, feel what it is connected to and soften what's being held there.
And from that place your voice begins to come forward naturally. You allow yourself to be seen without holding back. Connections start to feel easier and more real. You begin to feel like yourself again, not just on your own, but in the presence of other women. Supported, at ease and able to enjoy being there.
What to Expect:
Throughout our time together, you'll be gently guided through experiences that invite you out of your head and into your heart, softening the walls built from past woulds and opening to connection once more.
Our days will be shaped by:
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Trust-building practices and shared experiences designed to gently rebuild safety, openness, and connection within sisterhood
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Womb connection ceremonies to reconnect you to your inner wisdom, soften old wounds, and restore a sense of safety within your body
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Heart-opening circles and honest conversations where you are seen, heard, and witnessed without judgment
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Playful activities to be free in our bodies
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Quiet integration time, nature, and rest, allowing space for everything to land and be felt
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Shared meals, laughter, and sisterhood
Everything is invitational.
Who This Retreat is For
This retreat is for you if…
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You’ve felt the ache of friendships with women falling apart, and you’re ready to gently open your heart again.
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You’ve experienced betrayal, comparison, or being left out and are ready to move through the hurt with compassion.
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You find yourself holding back or filtering who you are around other women
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You've experienced judgement, jealousy, or disconnection in female spaces
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You struggle to trust, open, or fell fully safe in sisterhood
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You find yourself guarded, yet deeply craving connection that feels real and mutual
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You’ve felt the weight of competition or comparison, and want something more supportive and honest
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You notice patterns of people-pleasing, over-giving or difficulty holding boundaries and are ready to be held and receive the love that you always give to others.
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You’ve stayed quiet when you had something real to say and you’re ready to use your voice in a different way
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You long to feel confident, expressed, and at ease in your body
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You desire to be seen, held, and witnessed by women who meet you with openness, not judgment.
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You’re ready to rebuild trust in sisterhood, within yourself and with others, and remember what it feels like to truly belong.
Choose from shared sisterhood or solo suites.
See below for what's included in your retreat experience.
Early bird pricing on until May 15.
Lodge Rooms
Solo queen room or share your bed with a sister.
Solo Bed: $849 (Early-bird Pricing: $649)
Shared Bed: $699 (Early-bird Pricing: $499)
2 Suites Available.
Solo queen bed in shared living space as the two rooms above. This is not a fully private space as it is in the living room, you will have your own private bed, discounted price due to none private space.
Solo Pull-Out Bed: $649 (Early-bird Pricing: $449)
1 spot available.
Glamping Tents
Blue Moon or Star Gazer: Share a tent with a sister each with your own single bed. (2 beds per tent)
$699 per bed (Early-bird $499)
Chickadee Tent: 1 double bed and 2 cot beds, up to 4 people. The cot beds are a lower price point as due to not being a full mattress.
Solo Double Bed: $849 (Early-bird pricing: $649)
Shared Double Bed: $699 (Early-brid pricing: $499)
Solo Cot Bed: $649 (Early-bird pricing: $449) 2 Spots available.
Deposits paid by credit card with a 4% charge or through e-transfer to carlafayjans@gmail.com (and save the 4% processing fee).
Your Hosts
Carla and Rebecca met for the very first time on a retreat. By a twist of fate (or perhaps divine orchestration), they were paired together in the same room… and even shared a bed. They soon discovered they were traveling to some of the same festivals that summer, and later reconnected in person in Saskatchewan, where they met Brittany.
Brittany participated in Carla’s water ceremony and had photos taken by Rebecca. The three of them hung out as much as possible during the festival and became instant friends.
For the past two summers, they’ve been traveling together as soul sisters and festival companions bringing their magic and connection wherever they go. Their deep sisterhood was born through retreats and women’s festivals, where they experienced firsthand the power of true connection.
Retreats have always been places of transformation for them, spaces where the heart can open, where they can fully be themselves, and where they’ve each done their own healing around sisterhood wounds, held in circle together. They all had separate dreams of creating their own retreats, but knew that bringing their magic together would be even more potent. And so, their retreat journey began.
This is only the beginning. ✨
Payments can be made through e-transfer to carlafayjans@gmail.com or paid through credit card through the links above. This retreat is non-refundable, however can be transfered to another sister with at least 48 hours notice.
If you’ve been feeling the pull, trust that this may be your moment to say yes, not from urgency, but from inner readiness.
Payment plans available upon request, please reach out to carlafayjans@gmail.com to discuss options.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Where is the retreat?
This retreat is held at Hidden Springs Retreat is located in Winfield, Alberta (approximately 1 hour from Edmonton.) The property is located on Range Road 32, 6.5 km east of Winfield, and 24 km west of The Village at Pigeon Lake.
What's included?
Your retreat experience includes:
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All guided sessions and ceremonies
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Sisterhood circles and connection practices
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Womb connection ceremony
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Creative elements
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2 nights accommodation
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All nourishing meals
What if I have food allergies?
Please reach out to us directly if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions. We’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.
Can I come solo?
Yes, many women come on their own. And if you’re feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness about that… you’re not alone in that either. This space is intentionally created so you don’t have to already know anyone to feel like you belong. Rebecca, Brittany and Carla all met at retreats and festivals when they went solo and created the most beautiful soul sisters from those experiences.
What should I bring?
We are located on a 160 acre property so will be outdoors for many activities. Bring comfortable clothing, optional yoga in the morning, layers for indoor/outdoor time, a journal, yoga mat, cushion to sit on, anything to help you feel grounded and supported, sunscreen and bug repellent.
"If you are looking for personal growth in your life and ways to figure out who you really are and how you can be true to yourself, look no further. This retreat has all of that and way more. I highly recommend Carla and her friends to help lead and guide you into yourself."
Lynn L. from Rooted in Renewal Retreat
Cancellation Policy
This retreat is non-refundable. Spots can be transferred to another individual minimum 48 hours before the retreat start.