Sacred Play Autumn Retreat

Saturday October 12th

9am-9pm

in Poway, CA

“Play gives you a way to jumpstart your intentions and dreams into action.”

You are lovingly invited to a day long retreat; A seasonal celebration of the regenerative intelligence flowing through–and uniting–all living beings.

In the spirit of Sacred Play, we will gather and ground.

Wax and weave.

Breathe. Release.

Come closer.

Our day unfolds in the great outdoors, connecting with the energy of earth, air, fire, water, and ether. We’ll explore embodied expression through intentional movement, music, and connection games, while harmonizing our nervous systems with sensory walks, nourishing meals, and heart sharing.

The day will end with a smooth, luscious sound healing to support your integration.

This unique guided journey is open to people of all ages and philosophical backgrounds, with breakout sessions provided for children between whole group integrations.

Please contact Gina Tang at Little Shepherds if you plan to bring your children, to ensure this day of sacred play is a fit for you & your family.

Saturday October 12th from 9a – 9pm in Poway, CA

Note for families: Each elemental (Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Ether) activity includes a supervised optional break-out session for kids in a nearby area. Opening circle, closing circle, and meal times are mixed/multi-generational.

Morning Session at Beeler Oaks:

Welcome, Orienting & Grounding

Earth: Deepening Trust & Connection

Cellular Intentions

Song Circle – Weaving

Children’s break-out: yoga & free-form dance jam

Air: Embodied Authentic Relating Play

Labyrinth walk integration

Heart sharing

Children’s break-out: open mic, crafts, & snacks

Potluck Lunch then —>

Transition to Trinity Peak location

Afternoon & Evening at Trinity Peak:

Fire: Reflect, Release, Transmute

Children’s break-out: fairy garden walk

Water: Somatic prayer & wisdom integration in the pool

Children’s break-out: soil and habitats in the garden; kids join parents in pool toward end of session

Harvest Dinner hosted by Trinity Peak Sanctuary

Ether: Sound healing journey

Children’s breakout: puppet-making

Integration & Closing Circle

Meet your Facilitators

Gina Tang

Gina is a mother, musician, poet, and activist with a background in creative writing, somatic movement, and the “prayerforming” arts. After 18 years of content creation and program development in the wellness industry, she has sharpened her focus around the power of collaborative sound healing to reduce stress and restore mental, emotional, and social balance. With the handpan and tongue drum as her tools of choice, she develops unique community offerings rooted in rhythm and words. Gina also provides educational enrichment to youth through her organization Little Shepherds Nature Lab, with an emphasis on self-expression, eco-literacy, animal husbandry, food justice, and soil health.

Jess

Jess is a dedicated educator integrating co-regulating practices into Montessori communities, guiding children to develop deep emotional awareness and mindfulness. She has created services for neurodiverse children, championing inclusive and diverse environments. As a writer and storyteller, Jess uses nature and animals to teach peace and emotional regulation. She and her wife live in Poway, co-creating a sanctuary for children and families to find deeper meaning in life together.

Nancy Parker

For the past 20 years, Nancy has guided thousands to open their hearts, move through blocks and restore radiant health by integrating essential body wisdom from the physical to the subtle realms. Her refined, playful approach is sure to delight, ignite and inspire you. As the founder of InBody Wisdom, Ecstatic Dance San Diego, and creator of Sacred Play & Primal Play Movement, she weaves ancient wisdom and modern science to deepen connection & restore joyful balance in your body and relationships.