Constellations For Your Heart: A Deeply Healing Retreat with Cacao

Schedule

Fri, 02 May, 2025 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 04 May, 2025 at 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Saugerties | Saugerties, NY

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Step into a safe space of profound healing & connection with Cacao & Family Constellations, release inherited patterns & open your heart ❤️
About this Event

*There's an early bird special of 15% off automatically applied at checkout until April 2nd.



Step into a safe space of profound healing and connection, releasing inherited patterns and opening your heart to transformation.

Join Masha & Tiger for a transformative weekend retreat in the Hudson Valley, where we will embark on a journey into the heart of your family system and begin to unravel inherited patterns while being held in a safe and nurturing space.



Through the powerful combination of Family Constellations, Ceremonial Cacao and community, you will:
  • Explore how family dynamics shape your life and relationships
  • Release beliefs and stories that hold you back to allow more freedom and authenticity into your life
  • Experience the heart-opening and grounding magic of Ceremonial Cacao as a healing ally
  • Learn how to work with Cacao in a sacred and intentional way
  • Connect with like-minded souls who are also committed to healing and growth

Held in a cozy cottage and set against the serene backdrop of the Esopus River, this retreat offers a sanctuary for inner exploration, spiritual growth, and meaningful connection. Within this safe and supportive container, you’ll have the opportunity to reflect deeply, expand your consciousness, and connect with a like-minded community, all while embracing transformation and renewal.



WHAT TO EXPECT
  • Opening Circle and Fire Ritual where we’ll set intentions for a beautiful weekend of healing and release
  • Intensive Family Constellation Sessions throughout the weekend to reveal hidden family patterns, bring clarity to generational dynamics, and create new pathways for healing
  • Saturday morning Cacao Ritual, where we'll teach you all about Cacao, how to make it and how to work with it
  • Sunday Cacao Ceremony with a sharing circle to close out the weekend
  • An immersive Sound Journey on Saturday night with Jes Allen
  • A cozy serene setting for rest and reflection, quality time to process and ground, and nourishing meals to support your body and soul



Retreat Details

📅 Dates: Friday, May 2 - Sunday, May 4

📍 Location: River Song House | Saugerties, NY


These are your options for joining the retreat (See photos below for more):

  • One King Bed Room (1 person or 2-3 people that know each other includes sharing a King size bed and a futon.)
  • One Queen Bed Room (1 person or 2 people that know each other sharing a Queen size bed)
  • One Full Bed Room (1 or 2 people that know each other)
  • Communal room with 3 twin beds (ideal for a solo person who doesn't mind sharing a room)
  • A few spots to join if you're a local or commuter

Any questions, please email [email protected].



Reserve Your Spot

Spaces are limited to ensure an intimate and personalized experience.

*There's an early bird special of 15% off automatically applied at checkout until April 2nd.



What is Family Constellations

In a Family Constellations workshop, participants typically gather in a group setting with a facilitator. A session begins with a brief conversation between the client and the facilitator. During the conversation, the facilitator seeks to understand the client's intention for the session. For example, if a client is struggling with a particular relationship pattern, the facilitator may ask "What tells you this pattern is playing out?" Or "When did the pattern start?" After getting a picture of how the issue expresses itself in the client's life the facilitator moves on to ask questions that uncover the role these dynamics play in their larger family system.

Once the facilitator has gathered enough information to begin, the facilitator asks the client to choose representatives for the family members or entities that are relevant to the situation.

In a group workshop, this means the client picks people from the group to stand and represent different members of their family. Although the other workshop attendees are often strangers, they can be chosen by the client to stand and temporarily represent their mother, father, sibling, grandparent, significant other, boss at work or the client themselves.

What develops is a 3D representation of the client's view of their family, place of work, or other relevant system they are examining. From the start, externalizing what was previously an internal image begins to draw out insights. Why did the client place their mother so far from their father? Why does the client's representative look like they're in a stand-off with their sibling?

Inevitably, new stories emerge that the client may not have realized were relevant to their intention for the session. As the Constellation progresses, new information continues to come to light while the facilitator guides the representatives and brings in new representatives to test different areas of the client's system. The session typically culminates by finding the configuration that restores order, resources, love, strength and/or gratitude within the client. In fact, it's common for the client to report feeling these new sensations in their body as the session reaches completion.

When you participate as a representative in constellations, your presence offers the valuable opportunity to observe and gain insights from the process for your own life. This work is deep and beautiful. In group Family Constellations, we get to witness the humanity in all of us.


People attend Family Constellations workshops to:

  • Identify unconscious patterns
  • Resolve family issues
  • Heal ancestral wounds
  • Understand family dynamics
  • Grow personally
  • Support career or life transitions
  • Find closure or resolution
  • Seek emotional and spiritual healing

To learn more, visit: www.freemasha.com/family-constellations



"I have been wanting to do family constellations in person for a long time. I knew the experience would be life changing but I thought I would have to travel overseas to experience it.Then it happened, right here in my hometown. A friend told me about Masha’s upcoming event and I registered right away. I was right, live family constellation sessions are life changing and especially when the facilitator is intuitive, caring and so gifted. I continue to attend Masha’s sessions because whether I have my own constellation or participate in someone else’s the transformation is always there. I could keep trying to explain the value of these live sessions but I think the best way to understand them is to attend one, and thanking me later. — Cat



"Attending a Family Constellation workshop was a truly eye-opening experience for me. It shifted my perspective from feeling like things happened to me to understanding that they simply happened—without personal attachment or blame. This workshop provides a unique opportunity to observe family and relational systems from a more objective, bird’s-eye view rather than being confined to your own personal narrative. Through this process, I was able to break free from a cycle I never consciously chose, gaining clarity and empowerment along the way. I highly recommend this experience to anyone ready to challenge their ingrained beliefs about family, relationships, work, and community. It’s an incredible practice that works with energy in a way unlike anything else—truly transformative and powerful. — Ruu



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What is Ceremonial Cacao

Ceremonial Cacao is a powerful plant medicine known for its heart-opening properties and ability to enhance clarity, creativity, and focus. Consumed in ceremonies and/or at home, it facilitates deep emotional healing, self-expression, and connection to your inner guidance. Beyond its spiritual benefits, cacao is also a nutrient-rich superfood, supporting productivity and well-being. When used intentionally, Ceremonial Cacao can bring joy, deepen your self-care practices, and support your personal and spiritual growth. Discover the transformative magic of cacao and its capacity to awaken your heart.

Tiger and Masha are both Keith’s Cacao practitioners, which is a very powerful cacao for deep healing work, and that is the cacao we will be drinking.

To learn more, visit www.freemasha.com/cacao.



“Thank you so much for sharing such an awesome, safe, transformative and loving heart space with a very beautiful community. The Spirit of Cacao brought many miracles and magic! Your facilitation helped everyone to open up in a special, and authentic way. Continue your beautiful work, I look forward to joining you again on your powerful sharing journey!” — Karen



"Cacao Ceremony has literally changed my life. Discovered this mid-summer, and have been on a very incredible self-discovery ever since. It is such a different stimulation, and helps to open the heart, and relax the ribcage, so it is not constantly in protection mode. What amazing, knowledgeable and safe people are Masha and Tiger, being in their presence, with cacao is a hug in itself. Thank you." - Ruu



“First of all, thank you so so much for such a profound experience. I’ve never done cacao with such an intimate group with a guide, like you. I’ve done ayahuasca and mushrooms, I’ve done all that work so many times, and in such a short amount of time I was so open. The cacao opened me up so quickly in ways that I’ve never experienced. As the cacao was being brought around, I already started to feel the energy of the cacao. As I was holding it in my hand, it was vibrating. My whole body and heart was vibrating, and I didn’t drink it yet. I only took a few sips, I drank about half a cup, and I was so open. Being able to move and experience the cacao through movement in that way was amazing and being able to open up and cry like that in front of this group, in ways I haven’t gotten to in so long. It was exactly what I needed with everything im going through in my life. Thank you thank you, there’s not enough words to say it all. It was amazing and amazing is an understatement it was so profound thank you.” — Miriam
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What is Family Constellations

In a Family Constellations workshop, participants typically gather in a group setting with a facilitator. A session begins with a brief conversation between the client and the facilitator. During the conversation, the facilitator seeks to understand the client's intention for the session. For example, if a client is struggling with a particular relationship pattern, the facilitator may ask "What tells you this pattern is playing out?" Or "When did the pattern start?" After getting a picture of how the issue expresses itself in the client's life the facilitator moves on to ask questions that uncover the role these dynamics play in their larger family system.

Once the facilitator has gathered enough information to begin, the facilitator asks the client to choose representatives for the family members or entities that are relevant to the situation.

In a group workshop, this means the client picks people from the group to stand and represent different members of their family. Although the other workshop attendees are often strangers, they can be chosen by the client to stand and temporarily represent their mother, father, sibling, grandparent, significant other, boss at work or the client themselves.

What develops is a 3D representation of the client's view of their family, place of work, or other relevant system they are examining. From the start, externalizing what was previously an internal image begins to draw out insights. Why did the client place their mother so far from their father? Why does the client's representative look like they're in a stand-off with their sibling?

Inevitably, new stories emerge that the client may not have realized were relevant to their intention for the session. As the Constellation progresses, new information continues to come to light while the facilitator guides the representatives and brings in new representatives to test different areas of the client's system. The session typically culminates by finding the configuration that restores order, resources, love, strength and/or gratitude within the client. In fact, it's common for the client to report feeling these new sensations in their body as the session reaches completion.

When you participate as a representative in constellations, your presence offers the valuable opportunity to observe and gain insights from the process for your own life. This work is deep and beautiful. In group Family Constellations, we get to witness the humanity in all of us.


People attend Family Constellations workshops to:

  • Identify unconscious patterns
  • Resolve family issues
  • Heal ancestral wounds
  • Understand family dynamics
  • Grow personally
  • Support career or life transitions
  • Find closure or resolution
  • Seek emotional and spiritual healing

To learn more, visit: www.freemasha.com/family-constellations



"I have been wanting to do family constellations in person for a long time. I knew the experience would be life changing but I thought I would have to travel overseas to experience it.Then it happened, right here in my hometown. A friend told me about Masha’s upcoming event and I registered right away. I was right, live family constellation sessions are life changing and especially when the facilitator is intuitive, caring and so gifted. I continue to attend Masha’s sessions because whether I have my own constellation or participate in someone else’s the transformation is always there. I could keep trying to explain the value of these live sessions but I think the best way to understand them is to attend one, and thanking me later. — Cat



"Attending a Family Constellation workshop was a truly eye-opening experience for me. It shifted my perspective from feeling like things happened to me to understanding that they simply happened—without personal attachment or blame. This workshop provides a unique opportunity to observe family and relational systems from a more objective, bird’s-eye view rather than being confined to your own personal narrative. Through this process, I was able to break free from a cycle I never consciously chose, gaining clarity and empowerment along the way. I highly recommend this experience to anyone ready to challenge their ingrained beliefs about family, relationships, work, and community. It’s an incredible practice that works with energy in a way unlike anything else—truly transformative and powerful. — Ruu



Your Facilitators

Masha Zolotarsky is an intuitive Soul Purpose & Embodiment Coach based in Catskill, NY. After spending two decades in New York City as a successful graphic designer, a heartbreak led her to an unexpected spiritual awakening and a profound life transformation. She is now devoted to empowering others to overcome barriers, embody their truth, and step into alignment with their bigger purpose in the world.

Masha is trained in Focalizing (a somatic healing modality), Family Constellations, Keith’s Cacao, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) and is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Since 2022, she has assisted and co-taught The Focalizing Practitioner Training with The Focalizing Institute.

With a deep commitment to creating safe spaces for healing, Masha weaves together her learnings of shamanism, energy work, embodiment practices, Human Design, astrology, and Family Constellations to support her clients and ceremonies. Her passion lies in bringing people together, and sharing the transformative magic of Cacao and Family Constellations through her workshops and gatherings.

Learn more: www.freemasha.com

Jeffery Tiger is a Psychedelic Guide and Integration Coach, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Somatic Practitioner, Recovery Coach, and Family Constellations Practitioner. Tiger facilitates groups focusing on addiction, trauma, and PTSD. He is also a Keith’s Cacao Practitioner, hosting cacao ceremonies in the New York area alongside his partner, Masha. With over 20 years of experience in psychedelic medicine and recovery, Tiger brings a lighthearted approach to his work, believing that heart-centered healing is where true magic happens.

Together, Masha and Tiger have started Embodied Psychedelic Collective: Partnering with licensed clinicians, Embodied Psychedelic Collective provides at-home ketamine treatments, along with personalized integration coaching, which includes embodiment practices, working with Ceremonial Cacao, and other modalities.

Jessica Allen is the founder of Moonlight Sanctuary in Red Hook, NY, and will be facilitating a delicious sound journey on Saturday night. “I have a lifetime of experience in movement and spiritual practice. I originally entered into the practices of yoga and healing to deepen my relationship with the mysteries of the unseen, to heal a severance in my heartmind and to find a doubtless trust in the unfolding course that is my life. Practices open an understanding of how to listen, live and simply be. Over the course of my life I’ve collected a powerful tool belt of pathways to the divine through somatics, meditation, sound, song, ceremony and beyond. I believe the journey to Self is the journey to truth. I am here to serve that truth. My work is about sharing practices that allow you to listen, vision, restore and support your endlessly unfolding path. It is an honor to serve.”

Learn more about what she's up to here: www.thewayofwildwisdom.com



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King Bed Room

For 1 person or 2-3 people that know each other which includes sharing a King-size bed and a futon. Each person would need to get their own ticket at the Double or Triple Occupancy rate.


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Queen Bed Room

For 1 person or 2 people that know each other, which includes sharing a Queen-size bed. Each person would need to get their own ticket at the Double Occupancy rate.


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Full Bed Room

For 1 person or 2 people that know each other, which includes sharing a Full-size bed.


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Communal Room With 3 Twin Beds

Communal room with 3 twin beds, ideal for a solo person who doesn't mind sharing a room.


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Tiger and Kellie (owner of the cottage) hanging out by the River.


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