The live retreat was such a special experience I am having trouble finding words to describe it. The house, the forest, the mountain, the food, everything was perfect, but the experience was more than that. It was communion with nature. It was fellowship with the perfect group of witches at the exact time I needed it. I felt understood, held, and loved the entire time. Any hesitation I had surrounding joining a group of total strangers melted away immediately. I found my people. I also found my confidence as a witch and uncovered depths of magic in me that I was unaware of until the retreat. Although I have had to rejoin the mundane world, I left taking away the magic that myself and my new witch family created together on the mountain, and I’ll carry that magic with me forever.

The bookish witch retreat was a birthday gift for myself.  I thought reading, relaxing, & eating beautiful meals made by someone else was the perfect way to spend my birthday.  It turned out to be way more than I could have imagined.  I was able to speak freely & wholly with like minded people in a way I’ve never been able to do before.  I met the most amazing people & walked away with life long friends.  The shamanic journeys we did every night were amazing, unlike anything I’ve done on my own.  It was an amazing experience, being vulnerable, putting myself out there & being apart of something so special.  Thank you Elena for bringing us together & being such a gifted guide during our nightly journeys.  I will definitely move mountains to attend future retreats

The Bookish Witch Retreat was exactly what I needed at the perfect time. Communing with fellow witches, in a peaceful, loving, welcoming space, was even more healing and inspiring than I imagined it could be. Even though it was supposed to be a weekend to catch up on our witchy books, we ended up sharing our own stories more than reading others. It was the first time I felt truly seen, by people that know what they’re looking at. It was so special to see my reflection in others.  It felt like getting together with old friends that I missed immensely. And now, I’ve made new life long friends. Thank you for this amazing gift, Elena. It definitely will not be my last live retreat!

I didn’t know what to expect when showing up to the retreat, to be honest. I was a bit nervous to be sharing space with people I didn’t know. However, I can say that this experience was life changing. To be in a home with so many like minded people was just so refreshing. I feel that it was the first time I’ve ever been authentically myself around a group of people. Elena was the facilitator of warmth and acceptance and it felt like I was catching up with old friends. Each night there was a guided meditation that was transformative. We shared our knowledge and experiences with each other, it was safe space to do so regardless of our backgrounds and practices. If you’re like me, I sometimes get lost in my day to day, finding it hard to focus on my practice. This retreat was like a reset button, I’m much more successful at working in my practice now and I find that my mental health has improved as a result. If you’re looking to have a truly magical experience, to learn, to grow as a witch, and to make real connections, this is your opportunity.