Exhale. You’re home.
Where women gather, magic unfolds.
There’s a version of you that comes alive in wild, beautiful places — barefoot, laughing, fully seen. Heart Work Retreats gathers women together to adventure through stunning corners of the world, form real connection, and do the soul-deep work of coming home to yourself. Every age. Every story. Just bring an open heart and a playful spirit.
This Is for You If…
Heart Work Retreats are for kind-hearted, open-minded women of all ages who value deep connection, nature, beauty, and self-care.
Every background. Every story. If that sounds like you, you’re already one of us.
Sound Familiar?
So many women arrive at a retreat carrying the same quiet weight. If any of this sounds like you, you’re not alone — and it’s exactly why this work matters.
“I hold space for everyone, and this is something I’m actually doing for me.”
“Retreats are nourishing, and pouring into yourself. It’s like adoring yourself.”
“If I could just create a schedule or hack my schedule so that I could have focused, creative time — and not feel guilty about it…”
These are the common threads so many women mention. Retreats are where we get to name them out loud, together — and start to heal them.
The Experience
- A nourishing blend of beauty, nature, creativity, belonging and sisterhood
- Embrace your soulfulness while being free & frivolous
- Adorn yourself with fabric, flowers and friendship
- Bask in beauty, bare your soul, and leave lighter
- Feel seen and cherished by others
- Touch base with your inner self through curated journaling prompts
- A nourishing blend of beauty, nature, creativity, belonging and sisterhood
- Reignite your creative spark
- There will be frolicking in nature, in dresses — and there will be wardrobe changes
- Foster deep connections through group sharing circles where you unburden yourself and receive the wisdom of the other women
Elements of a Heart Work Retreat
Beauty
Immerse yourself in landscapes that take your breath away — and let them remind you of your own.
Adventure
Barefoot, playful, a little wild — the version of you that shows up when no one’s watching and everyone’s welcome.
Connection
Bask in the company of like-minded women and experience the kind of belonging that doesn’t need explaining.
Inner Work
The quiet, soul-deep work of coming home to yourself — heart work, in the truest sense.
Meet Melody
I’ve spent the last decade living on the road, photographing love stories in some of the most beautiful places on earth — and somewhere along the way, I found a calling I wasn’t looking for: gathering women in those same wild places and watching them come alive and form deep connections.
What Women Are Saying
“Almost everyone would have some anxiety about getting in front of a camera and trying not to look awkward or forced. But Melody is the kind of human that connects with, and disarms people immediately and the kind of photographer that makes others feel relaxed and comfortable in their skin and valued for the beauty they offer. I have never felt more at ease, more artistic or more beautiful than I do when I’m in front of her camera. 10/10 the best photos anyone has ever taken of me.”
— Sarah, Wild Woman Portraits session
Retreats, As They’re Planned
Heart Work Retreats are just getaways — it’s an evolving circle of soulful women gathering to celebrate the seasons of the earth and the chapters of their lives. Retreats get announced here as they’re planned, each one an invitation to adventure, connect, and do inner work together. From half day themed parties to multi-day international adventures, our goal is to keep the retreats accessible for woman who need to exhale in a safe and welcoming place.
Come As You Are
Join the circle to hear about retreats as they’re announced, and be part of our community as it grows.