A one-of-a-kind retreat led by 4 sound healing practitioners

Vibrational Shift Retreat

A full vibrational immersion rooted in the wisdom of the four directions and the elements — guiding you through sound, ritual, movement, rest, and community.

More than a getaway, this is a deeply intentional retreat experience designed to help you release what’s been weighing on you, reconnect with yourself, and return home feeling clearer, grounded, and renewed.

Join us Monday, Oct. 26- Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026

This Retreat Was Created for the Woman Ready for More

If you’ve been craving space to breathe, reflect, and truly reconnect… this retreat was created for you.

So many women are moving through life carrying so much — responsibility, emotional labor, pressure, transition, and the quiet ache of needing more space for themselves. 

 

The Vibrational Shift Retreat is an invitation to step out of the noise and into a deeply supportive experience that allows you to slow down, soften, and hear yourself again. This retreat is for the woman who is ready for more than a beautiful trip. If you want an experience that feels meaningful, grounding, expansive; one that helps you release what no longer fits, reconnect with you inner wisdom, and return home with renewed clarity, deeper self-trust, and community around her. THEN, THIS IS FOR YOU.

Rooted in the Four Directions. Guided by the Elements.

The Vibrational Shift Retreat is more than a collection of workshops or wellness experiences. It is a carefully woven journey rooted in the wisdom of the four directions and the grounding presence of the elements. 


 Throughout our time together, we will move through practices and experiences that help us return to what is true. The four directions offer us a sacred framework — inviting reflection, clarity, release, and renewal — while the elements help keep us rooted in the body, in nature, and in the deeper rhythms that hold us all. 

 

With four facilitators guiding this experience, each woman brings her own medicine, perspective, and presence to the retreat. Together, we are creating a container that feels intentional, layered, and deeply supportive — one that invites you to reconnect with yourself, honor where you are, and move forward with greater clarity and trust.

Meet your facilitators

You’ll be guided by four women who each bring depth, care, wisdom, and a distinct energetic presence to this retreat experience.

Johanna Olivas

Founder of Luna Serenity, Johanna creates sacred spaces for women to reconnect with themselves through sound healing, yoga, meditation, ritual, and community. Her work is rooted in helping people come home to themselves — gently, honestly, and in ways that create lasting inner shifts.

Tia, Sweetbay

​Tia Marie Brumsted, LCSW-C, LICSW, NCSSW (she/hers) is the founder and lead practitioner of Sweetbay Mental Health and Consulting, LLC. At Sweetbay, Tia Marie supports individuals and communities to live life with balance, clarity, confidence, and resilience. She has practiced clinical social work for two decades. Tia Marie is passionate about integrative mental health and is certified in mindfulness and meditation teaching, restorative yoga, and sound healing. 

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Jenn, Colored Girls Liberation Lab

Jenn is the founder of Colored Girls Liberation Lab and a consultant, coach, and Sound Alchemist whose work begins where most people are afraid to start — in the dream. Through healing sound, transformative coaching, and liberation-centered design, she guides individuals and communities into deeper wholeness and the futures they were made for.

Bri Alexander

Bri is a certified sound and energy healing practitioner and yoga instructor. Through a blend of holistic modalities including yoga, breath work, sound healing, vibrational therapy, mediation, mindfulness, reiki, aromatherapy and somatic movement - Bri curates experiences that promote deep relaxation, energetic balance, and inner harmony.

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What You'll Experience

This retreat is designed to support your whole self — physical, emotional, energetic, and spiritual.

 

During this experience, you can expect: 

  •  immersive sound healing experiences grounding movement and yoga practices
  • guided ritual and reflection 
  • opportunities for emotional release and inner clarity 
  • meaningful community connection 
  • spacious time for rest and integration 
  • nourishing meals 
  • and a beautifully held retreat environment a retreat flow designed to help you reset, reconnect, and return renewed 

 

You won’t leave with just a few beautiful memories — you’ll leave with a felt experience of what it means to be supported, nourished, and reconnected to yourself.

Got Questions? We've Got Answers!

  • Is this retreat for me if I’m newer to these practices?
    Yes. This retreat is designed to be welcoming and supportive whether you’re newer to sound healing, ritual, and movement or already have an established practice. All yoga, meditation and movement classes will meet you where you are at, everything on this retreat is an invitation.
  • What is included in my retreat investment?
    Your investment includes your accommodations, retreat programming, meals, and the overall curated experience throughout the retreat.
  • Are payment plans available?
    Yes. Payment plan options are available. You can split your payment into monthly installments. There are 3 monthly installments or 6 monthly installment options available. You will make your payment plan selection after your deposit has been received.
  • What will the retreat experience feel like?
    You can expect an experience that feels grounding, restorative, reflective, and deeply intentional — with space for both personal transformation and meaningful connection.
  • Will there be free time?
    Yes. The retreat is designed with flow and spaciousness in mind so that you can fully receive the experience without feeling over-scheduled.
  • Where is the retreat located and how do I get there?
    AKERA is located at 2299 Ulster Heights Rd, Woodbourne, NY 12788 in the Catskill Mountains, 100 miles from NYC. The Catskill Mountains lie in southeastern New York State.

    DRIVING:
    Car parking is complimentary to all visitors. Carpool is suggested whenever possible!

    From Albany and points North:

    Take the New York State Thruway (1-87) South towards New York City
    Take Exit 16, Harriman/US-6 (see below)
    From New York City and Points South:

    Take the New York State Thruway (1-87) North/West to Exit 16, Harriman/US-6. After toll, merge slightly right onto NY-17 West (towards US-6/Harriman) OR Take Palisades Parkway to Exit 18 (US-6) and merge onto NY-17 West
    Travel approximately 30 miles on NY-17 West to Wurtsboro
    Take the US-209 ramp to Wurtsboro/Ellenville
    Turn right to continue onto US-209 North just over 13 miles to Canal St in Ellenville
    Turn left onto Canal St. In a 0.4 mile turn right onto Cape rd.
    Continue onto Cape Rd, which becomes Ulster Heights Rd. for just over 9 miles.
    You will see a sign for AKERA on your left-hand side at 2299 Ulster Heights Rd
    Proceed up the driveway to enter AKERA

    BY AIR:
    Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): about 2 Hour from AKERA
    3 Brewster Road, Newark, NJ 07114
    (973) 961-6000

    LaGuardia Airport (LGA): about 2 Hour from AKERA
    Queens, NY 11371
    (718) 533-3400

    John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): about 2 hours & 20 minutes from AKERA
    Jamaica, NY 11430
    (718) 244-4444

    Albany International Airport (ALB): about 2 Hour from AKERA
    737 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211
    (518) 242-2222

    Westchester County Airport (HPN): about 2 Hours from AKERA
    240 Airport Rd, White Plains, NY 10604
    (914) 995-4860

    Stewart-Newburgh International Airport (SWF): about 1 Hour from AKERA
    1180 1st Street, New Windsor, NY 12553
    (845) 564-2100


    There are several train and bus options.

    Once you arrive by train/bus, you can reach AKERA via Uber or Lyft or by Taxi/Car Service. We have listed the approximate distance from each stop/station to AKERA below.

    BY TRAIN:
    Otisville NJ Transit Station - approximately 45 minutes from AKERA
    NJ Transit Rail
    1 Kelly Hill Rd, Otisville, NY 10963
    (973) 275-5555

    Rhinecliff Amtrak Station (RHI) - approximately one hour from AKERA
    Via Rail Canada or Amtrak
    Hutton St. and Charles St., Rhinecliff, NY 12574
    (800) 872-7245

    Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station (POU) - approximately one hour from AKERA
    Via Rail Canada or Amtrak
    41 Main St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
    (800) 872-7245

    Garrison Station Metro-North Railroad (Hudson Line) - about 1 hour & 25 minutes from AKERA
    Metro North Railroad
    33 Lower Station Rd, Garrison, NY 10524


    BY BUS:
    Monticello Shortline Bus Terminal - approximately 30 minutes from AKERA
    Coach USA from Port Authority
    30 Sturgis Rd, Monticello, NY 12701

    Woodridge bus stop - approximately 15 minute from AKERA
    Several Buses Available: ShortLine Hudson, Greyhound, Trailways
    13 Green Ave, Woodridge, NY 12789


    CHARTER A BUS SERVICE:
    Rolling V Bus Corp.
    (845) 434-0511
    charters@rollingV.com


    TAXI/CAB:
    Once you arrive by train/bus, you can reach AKERA via Uber or Lyft or by Taxi/Car Service.

    Taxi/Car Service from Monticello:
    We Care Taxi
    (845) 295-0900 or (845) 794-5050

    Yellow Cab of Monticello
    (845) 794-4040

    Sureway Taxi
    (845) 794-5050

    Taxi/Car Service from Wurtsboro:
    Busy Bee Transportation
    (845) 888-0888 or (845) 645-2398

    Taxi/Car Service from Poughkeepsie:
    A// Two Sup Taxi Poughkeepsie
    (845) 418-0998

    Moe Red Taxi Services
    (845) 275-7924

    Taxi/Car Service from Kingston:
    Kingston Kabs
    (845) 331-8294

    Taxi/Car Service serving Mid Hudson Valley/Catskills:
    Tonche Transit, Inc.
    (845) 688-7350

    Woodstock Town Car & Phoenicia Transport
    (845) 679-6656

You don’t need to earn your rest. You just need to say yes to it.

The Retreat Space

The Vibrational Shift Retreat will be held at AKERA, a breathtaking retreat property in Woodbourne, New York, set on 123 acres between the Catskill and Shawangunk Mountains. Surrounded by forest, meadows, mountain views, and intentionally designed gathering spaces, it offers the kind of setting that naturally invites you to slow down, soften, and reconnect.
Getting There 
AKERA is located at 2299 Ulster Heights Road in Woodbourne, New York, about 100 miles from New York City. Complimentary parking is available onsite for guests arriving by car. For those traveling from farther away, Stewart-Newburgh International Airport is about an hour away, while Newark and LaGuardia are each about two hours away. There are also train and bus options, with taxi, Uber, or Lyft connections available for the final leg of the trip. You could also add a short line under this like: We’ll share additional travel guidance after booking to help you plan your arrival with ease.

Choose Your Accommodations + Submit Your Deposit 
 Your deposit secures your place at The Vibrational Shift Retreat. At this stage, you’ll submit your deposit only. After your deposit is received, you’ll be guided to a short questionnaire where you can share your preferred room type, let us know who you’d like to room with, and note any dietary restrictions or important details we should know to support your experience. 
 
Because room availability is limited and some accommodations are more limited than others, room selections will be assigned based on availability and the order in which deposits are received. 

 Available Accommodation Types 
  •  Premium Single Occupancy ($1595) Ideal for guests who want more privacy and personal space. (1 Available) SOLD OUT
  • Queen Single Occupancy ($1450) Private Glass dome glamping located right next to Sanctuary House, where the restroom is shared with the guests staying inside of Sanctuary House, less than a 10 second walk away. SOLD OUT
  •  Shared Room with Queen Bed Option ($1275)A more elevated shared accommodation experience with limited availability. 
  • Shared Occupancy Twin Room ($1095) A grounded, comfortable shared option for guests who are open to communal retreat living. Or if you are coming with a friend  


Please note: This page is for deposit submission only. Final room preferences and pairing details will be collected in the post-purchase questionnaire.

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