Red Tent Retreat

In 1997 the author Anita Diamant wrote a book in which she imagined how women, during the time of the Jewish Patriarchs, gathered together and supported each other. Her book, The Red Tent, so named after the fictional tent where women rested and recovered during their menses and after childbirth, resonated deeply with readers. In the novel, time spent under the red tent was cherished by the female characters. The tent served as a refuge from the demands of their labors and offered a safe space to share both their joys and concerns.

Whether or not there was a literal tent, as Diamant imagined, mattered little. What captured the imaginations of many readers is the wonder of having sacred feminine space: a place where women could speak openly and candidly, and in return, feel a sense of belonging and acceptance.

During the Red Tent Retreat, you are invited to step into sacred space and nourish your wild soul. Each part of the day, down to the last detail, is designed to honor and to cherish the power and beauty of your psyche: the part of you that can traverse both the spiritual and the mundane worlds.

Using the story of The Selkie, we will examine the ways in which we have denied our wild nature as well as identify the ways in which we can restore our soul-home. Some themes we will explore are healing our relationship with our body, becoming more comfortable with communicating our needs, and trusting our intuition.

There will be time for creativity, relaxation, and gentle movement, so please wear clothes that are soft and loose.

If you long for a place where you feel seen and heard…

If you wish to deepen your inner knowing…

If you desire connection with other soulful women…

Then join us on International Women’s Day under The Red Tent at Shakti. We are waiting for you with open arms.

Lunch will be provided. Please let us know if you have any food allergies or sensitivities.

Please bring a water bottle, your journal, and a comfy blanket.

Saturday, March 8, 2025 · 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Female-identifying people only, 18+

13 maximum.

$175, includes lunch

Additional Details:

Registration required. Registration closes 24 hours prior to the event.

The registration fee is non-refundable unless the event is canceled by the facilitator.

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Kim Bushore-Maki is a soul-driven entrepreneur who understands the undeniable urge to create a business and a life filled with meaning and purpose. Her vision of opening a center where people could heal and grow led her to open Shakti in the Mountains in Johnson City, Tennessee: a place where the creative, feminine energy is nurtured and valued.

Kim is a licensed professional counselor and a yoga teacher. She completed the Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy program as well as the Shake Your Soul Yoga Dance program. Kim is very interested in somatic expressive therapy, archetypal psychology, gardening, herbalism, astrology, wisdom traditions, and regenerative economics.

Kim continues to build and to support inclusive, vibrant communities. She spends most of her time mentoring leaders, guiding healing programs, and providing mental health counseling.

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