Be free by Shawna Thibodeau

This was my first experience at a Yoga/Meditation retreat! What an amazing experience. Not only did I meet the most amazing women, I was able to tap(literally) into my own power of healing through yoga, meditation, tapping, sound bathing breath work and journaling. Shawna and Natalie are incredible facilitators and lead a beautiful weekend. The food that was made by Chef Lori was so delicious and healthy. Conversation with like-minded women was powerful and healing. Zen on the Lake was a lovely place to hold a retreat. I look forward to my ongoing journey with new tools in my belt and lots of confidence. Thanks so much for an amazing retreat! The Costa Rica retreat may be in my future!

Just came home from a fall retreat and wow! Highly recommend!! I came across one of Shawna’s ads for her retreats and I knew I had to go. This retreat was exactly what I needed. It was my first retreat and I went on my own so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Shawna and Natalie have great energy and a way of making everyone comfortable. The property was magical-beautiful waterfront, the sound of the water, secluded in the trees. The food from chef Laurie was delicious. Sound healing with Stacey was like nothing I have experienced. I could have done yoga with Natalie all day in that sunroom! The many workshops with Shawna (meditation, breath work, tapping, journaling) were all very insightful and gave me a deeper practice to bring home. The itinerary was well balanced with a lot of content but periods of rest built in just when you need it. Overall a very healing weekend, a chance to rest, reset and move forward with intention and the tools to do it.

The Zen on the River Retreat with Shawna and Abbey was an awakening experience and everything was simply beautiful from the property, to the food that fueled our bodies and the women we shared the experience with. Thank you Shawna and Abbey for sharing your gifts with us.

There are no words that could fully express the incredible experience I had on the April 2023 Taste of Italy retreat. Maybe those of my friends and family as they described me having a sparkle or a glow upon my return. And I have Shawna and Bridget to thank for that. The retreat was perfectly planned, from the beautiful and peaceful location, the wonderful atmosphere of the villa (that felt like home and family almost immediately), to the schedule of healing and energizing yoga, meditation, and breath work, as well as excursions to explore the city of Florence and the coast. I also appreciated having time to bond with the group of amazing women and spend some quiet time alone. Shawna’s retreats are a wonderful investment in your health and well being!

I am so happy I decided to attend Shawna’s Taste of Italy retreat. I had an amazing time! The villa is so beautiful, the staff are genuine and such a pleasure and the food was incredible. But even better, are the women who came to this retreat and showed up fully so we could witness each other and share together. I am forever grateful for Shawna and Bridget - they created a beautiful container of safety and I enjoyed every minute. I cried, I laughed and I sang my heart out at our last dinner together :) Truly a life changing experience ♥️

I highly recommend a retreat by Shawna. The lakehouse, the views, the food, and the activities were all amazing, and the weekend was certainly worth the investment! I loved how Shawnah and Meredith gave different options during activities, so we could personalize according to our own abilities and comfort levels. I don't think I would have signed up for breathwork or sound healing if they weren't wrapped into the retreat with the yoga and meditation I knew I wanted to do, but I really liked both, so I'm glad I had the chance to try them. I hope to do both again! The entire weekend felt amazing, and Shawnah gives great tips on ways of bringing things from the retreat back home again.

When I clicked on “Book Now” for A Taste of Italy retreat with Shawna and Bridget, I had no idea the magnitude this retreat would have on my life, at the retreat and in the future. I was nervous arriving not knowing anyone, however quickly felt safe and supported to share my story. The Villa was the most beautiful setting to focus and learn from Shawna, Bridget and all the women, the tools needed in my toolbelt to live a more peaceful, happy and authentic life. I am forever grateful to have had this experience, and highly recommend it to all.

The Taste of Italy retreat was nothing short of transformative for me. Shawna and Bridget created such a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for us to explore ourselves in an exceptionally beautiful, peaceful setting. The entire week was a perfect balance of yoga, meditation, learning, sightseeing, food, wine, and fun. Under Shawna's guidance, I was able to release some long-held grief and open myself up to joy and gratitude. I would highly recommend this retreat to anyone looking for an inclusive experience full of love.