Explore your body with clarity — in a space built on safety, choice, and respect.
Next AWAKEN Retreat: June 5th-7th, 2026 - Lower Plenty, Melbourne
Walk in curious — walk away embodied & confident.
A consent-led retreat where you set the pace, choose your level of participation, and feel supported every step of the way.
You’ve explored healing, done the practices, read the books…
but when it comes to intimacy, desire, pleasure, or connection, the why behind your experiences can still feel confusing or out of reach.
AWAKEN bridges that gap.
This is not about fixing you.
It’s about understanding your body, your responses, and your desires — so you can meet intimacy with clarity, choice, and confidence.
For less than the cost of a weekend getaway, you’ll gain knowledge and confidence that lasts a lifetime.
You Are Welcome Here — Exactly As You Are
If part of you feels drawn to this space… and another part feels unsure, you are not alone.
You don’t need to be more confident, more healed, more experienced, or “further along.”
You don’t need to know what will happen or how you’ll feel.
You cannot do this wrong.
You will never be pushed beyond your pace.
You are always in choice.
Many women arrive feeling nervous.
Many come alone.
Many wonder if they will fit in.
And gently, together, they discover they do.
This is a trauma-aware, consent-led space where you are supported, respected, and free to participate in the way that feels right for you.
If your body feels even the faintest yes — curiosity is enough.
Why AWAKEN exists
So much of women’s wellness asks you to either:
Stay clinical and disconnected from pleasure or leap into “sacred sexuality” without enough grounding, consent, or safety
AWAKEN bridges both worlds.
This retreat is guided by a facilitator who is:
Clinically trained
Trauma-informed
Deeply embodied
And experienced in the erotic and sacred feminine arts
Nothing here is forced. Everything is invitational.
You choose your pace. You choose your edges. You choose how deeply you participate.
You might be here if…
You’re curious about your sexuality, desire, or pleasure — but don’t want surface-level answers
You’ve done healing work, yet still feel unsure how to apply what you know in real-life intimacy
You want education that honours your body, nervous system, and lived experience
You crave clarity without shame, pressure, or performative “empowerment”
AWAKEN is where curiosity becomes embodied knowing.
You’ll walk in with questions — and leave with:
A deeper understanding of your body and responses
Language for your experiences that brings relief and confidence
The ability to apply insight in real moments, not just in theory
A felt sense of safety, self-trust, and choice in intimacy
This retreat is for you if…
You’re curious about intimacy, embodiment, and conscious sexuality — but want to explore it safely
You want to feel more at home in your body, not more “worked on”
You value autonomy, consent, and emotional maturity
You want knowledge you can actually integrate into your life and relationships
You’re done with surface-level empowerment and ready for grounded depth
You do not need to be confident.
You do not need experience.
You just need willingness.
What you’ll experience
Rather than rigid schedules or performative sharing, AWAKEN offers:
Nervous-system-aware embodiment practices
Conversations that blend education + lived experience
Clear frameworks you can apply beyond the retreat
Spaciousness to feel, sense, and integrate
A container rooted in consent, choice, and self-respect
Women often leave feeling:
More embodied and present
Clearer in their desires and boundaries
Confident in their intimate communication
Reconnected to their own inner authority
Comparable retreats and private education in this field often exceed $3,000–$5,000.
AWAKEN is intentionally priced to make this depth of education accessible.
Here’s what happens when you take the leap: you’ll walk in curious — and walk away embodied, confident, and able to apply real insight to real intimate experiences.
What’s Included in Your AWAKEN Retreat Experience
Sacred Sharing Circle
Start each day in a supportive, trusting circle where you can speak your truth and feel truly seen — leaving you lighter, heard, and deeply connected to other like-minded women.
Safety and Consent
A practical communication class where you’ll learn how to express your boundaries, ask for what you need, and navigate interactions with respect — giving you confidence to explore your body, desires, dating and relationships with ease.
Women’s Pleasure Anatomy
Discover the magic of your own body and awaken a deeper understanding of pleasure — learning not just how your anatomy works, but how it feels to be fully present, connected, and responsive within it.
Embodiment Practices for Pleasure Anatomy
Bring learning out of the mind and into the body through guided embodiment practices that support integration, awareness, and lived experience — allowing pleasure anatomy to be felt, sensed, and embodied.
The Anatomy of Arousal
Learn how your arousal pathways work and how to consciously unlock them — giving you the tools to heighten sensuality, excitement, and self-awareness.
Conscious Erotic Dance Journey
Explore your erotic energy through intentional, guided movement — awakening sensation, aliveness, and flow while learning how to consciously channel erotic energy through your body and into your intimate life.
Pathways to Orgasm
Explore your body’s natural pleasure journey and discover ways to deepen trust, surrender, and responsiveness — leaving you more confident, embodied, and alive in your sexuality.
Accelerators and Breaks
Identify what ignites your desire and what softens it, so you can navigate pleasure with clarity, confidence, and playful curiosity.
Bedroom Communication
Empower yourself to ask for exactly what you want — expressing your desires with authenticity, honesty, and ease, transforming your intimate connections.
Optional Intimate Rituals
You’ll be gently invited into optional, self-led practices designed to deepen self-connection, curiosity, and intimacy with your body. These rituals are held as sacred invitations — offering space for exploration, reverence, and personal discovery, always guided by choice and consent.
Nourishing Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy wholesome, delicious meals designed to fuel your body, mind, and pleasure — keeping you energized and vibrant for every moment of the retreat.
Everything offered is optional.
You are always in choice.
Your boundaries are respected and honoured.
This retreat is designed to support you not only during the weekend, but long after you return home.
Your experience includes:
✨ 2.5-day immersive retreat experience
✨ On-site accommodation in a peaceful, nature-held setting
✨ Nourishing meals & catering to support your body ($250+ value)
✨ 16+ hours of professional education & facilitation
✨ Intimate group experience capped at 16 women for depth & safety
To support your ongoing practice and integration, you will also receive:
🌿 Yoni Egg for continued exploration ($75 value)
🌿 Herbal yoni steaming blend ($30 value)
🌿 Retreat workbook for reflection and integration ($55 value)
🌿 Yoni: An Experimental Guide
🌿 Yoni: An Experimental Guide Journal | 30 Days of Sacred Yoni Rituals
These resources are yours to continue your journey long after the retreat ends.
Women often spend thousands searching for this knowledge — here, you receive it in one supported weekend.
Choose Your Invitation
All tiers include the full AWAKEN retreat experience. Founding Woman includes extra lead-up support.
Founding Woman Rate
$1,199
Available until March 15
- Private FB Group
- Weekly coaching (Mon 7:30–9:00pm)
- Meditations + insights shared
- Early connection with participants
Early Commitment Rate
$1,499
Available until April 15
- Full AWAKEN retreat experience
- Secure your place as the container fills
Standard Investment
$1,799
Until retreat begins or spaces fill
- Full AWAKEN retreat experience
- For women ready to step in fully
Payment plans available at checkout with PayPal “Pay in 4”. Limited places (capped at 16) to maintain safety and depth.
Feeling unsure? That’s completely normal.
Many women arrive feeling curious and a little nervous. You won’t be the only one wondering if this is for you.
At AWAKEN, you are never required to share, participate, or go beyond your comfort. Everything is invitation-based, and your boundaries are always respected.
You don’t need to be “ready.”
You just need to be curious.
This is not a retreat where you fix yourself.
And it’s not a place to perform, overshare, or push past your edges.
AWAKEN is an invitation to come home to your body — safely, slowly, and truthfully.
To listen beneath the noise.
To soften without collapsing.
To feel desire, clarity, confidence, and self-trust rise from the inside out.
You’ll walk in curious and leave embodied, informed, and able to apply real insight to real intimate experiences.
Who This Is For
• You’re self-aware but still confused about desire, orgasm or pleasure
• You want to understand the why behind your experiences
• You value insight, awareness, and learning that you can integrate into real life
• You’re curious about your body and want to understand desire and pleasure more deeply — even if some of this feels new or a little outside your comfort zones
This Is Not For
• Those who aren’t curious or open to exploring embodiment practices
• Women seeking trauma processing or therapy as the primary focus
• Anyone wanting performance-based or goal-driven sexual techniques
• Those looking for quick fixes or purely surface-level experiences
Delicious, Nourishing Meals Included
At AWAKEN, every meal is crafted to nourish your body, delight your taste buds, and support your embodied experience throughout the retreat. Dietary preferences are thoughtfully catered for, ensuring everyone can enjoy every bite.
Day 1 – Saturday 6th June
Morning snack: Spiced banana and walnut muffins, fragrant and wholesome to start your day.
Lunch: A vibrant spread of Persian lamb, chickpea and coriander falafel, kale and quinoa salad, with hummus, tzatziki, and soft pita bread.
Afternoon snack: Crisp, warming ginger biscuits to keep your energy flowing.
Dinner: Satay chicken and a rich yellow vegetable curry served with fragrant coconut rice.
Evening hot drink: Choose your comfort — dandelion chai, turmeric latte, or spiced hot chocolate.
Day 2 – Sunday 7th June
Morning snack: Assorted protein balls, perfect for a nourishing boost.
Lunch: Aromatic Tom Yum soup accompanied by an Asian black rice salad.
Afternoon snack: A beautifully curated grazing board with homemade seed crackers, creamy dips, and marinated vegetables.
Dinner: Hearty lasagne options — classic beef, or pumpkin and ricotta — with a fresh pear and walnut salad to finish the weekend on a light, vibrant note.
Every meal is designed not just to feed your body, but to support your energy, focus, and enjoyment as you move through the retreat experience.
About the Venue
AWAKEN takes place at Vine and Branches Personal Growth & Education Centre, a long-established retreat venue designed specifically for workshops, education, and embodied learning.
Located in a quiet, natural setting
Comfortable shared accommodation available on site
Indoor spaces designed for group work and reflection
Outdoor areas for integration, journaling, and downtime
The environment is simple, warm, and intentionally non-overstimulating — allowing you to stay present, grounded, and focused throughout the weekend.
Everything about the venue supports the work: privacy, calm, and a sense of being held without pressure.
Next AWAKEN Retreat: June 5th-7th, 2026 - Lower Plenty, Melbourne
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I’ve never attended a sexuality workshop before?
AWAKEN is designed for all women who are curious about understanding their body at a deeper level. Even if this is your first workshop or retreat, you’ll feel welcomed, supported, and free to explore at your own pace. AWAKEN is an educational and embodiment-based experience. While it offers a nurturing and respectful space, it is not a substitute for trauma therapy. Women who are already on their personal growth journey often find this work helps the pieces fall into place in empowering and meaningful ways.
This sounds powerful… but am I ready?
You don’t need to arrive ready. This space is designed for women who feel curious, uncertain, tender, or somewhere in between. Readiness is not a prerequisite — willingness to meet yourself gently is enough.
What if it’s too much?
You are always in choice. Every practice is an invitation, never a requirement. You are encouraged to move at your own pace, rest when needed, and honour your body’s signals at all times.
What if I don’t fit in?
Many women arrive wondering this. The retreat brings together women from different backgrounds, ages, and life experiences who share one common thread: a desire to reconnect with themselves. You don’t need to be a certain type of woman to belong here.
What if I feel exposed?
Your comfort and boundaries are deeply respected. There is no expectation to share more than you wish, and no nudity is required. You are free to participate in ways that feel safe and aligned for you.
What if I can’t afford it?
Choosing yourself can feel like a big step. Payment options are available to support accessibility, and you are invited to consider this as an investment in your wellbeing, self-connection, and future relationships. If cost is a barrier, you are welcome to reach out to explore options.
Do I need to bring anything?
Bring your curiosity, comfortable clothing, a journal and pen, a water bottle, single bed sheet & quilt ( one blanket, pillow and bed quilt is provided), toiletries and breakfast for 2 days. Everything else for the immersive experience will be provided.
Will I have to share personal experiences?
Only if you want to. AWAKEN is about insight and embodiment, not forced disclosure. The space is supportive, and sharing is always optional.
Will I have to get naked?
Absolutely not. This workshop is experiential, not sexual activity.
What if I feel emotional or have a release during the workshop?
This is normal and expected. AWAKEN can bring up deep sensations or realisations. Our trained facilitators provide support to help you integrate whatever arises — safely, respectfully, and at your own pace.
I already know about pleasure and embodiment — will I learn anything new?
Yes. AWAKEN provides clarity and understanding around desire, arousal, and erotic intelligence that is rarely taught. Even seasoned practitioners experience “aha” moments that deepen curiosity, confidence, and excitement.
Will this workshop help me in real-life intimacy or relationships?
Absolutely. AWAKEN teaches practical, applicable tools for both solo and partnered exploration. You’ll learn how to translate the insights you gain into everyday intimacy, communication, and pleasure.
Can I attend if I’m in a relationship or single?
Yes. AWAKEN is for any woman who wants to understand her body better — your relationship status doesn’t matter. The workshop supports solo exploration as much as partnered experiences.
What are the accommodation arrangements?
Accommodation is included in the workshop price and is provided as single-bed, twin-share rooms at the retreat venue. Because sessions may run late into the evening, on-site accommodation ensures you can rest, integrate, and fully participate. Rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you prefer, you are also welcome to book your own off-site accommodation at your own cost. However, this will not reduce the total cost of your retreat price. Participants are free to come and go throughout the weekend.
How many women will be attending?
AWAKEN is intentionally limited to 16 women. This ensures a small, supportive environment where everyone can feel seen, safe, and unhurried, while fully engaging with the workshop and maintaining personal space and choice.
What about meals?
Friday evening: Participants are asked to have dinner before arriving.
Saturday & Sunday breakfast: Participants provide their own breakfast. Full cooking facilities are available on-site.
Saturday & Sunday lunch and dinner: Provided by the workshop team. You’ll leave the weekend feeling nourished, supported, and full of energy.
Why do participants provide their own breakfast?
We ask participants to bring or prepare their own breakfast so everyone can enjoy a start to the day that suits their personal needs and preferences. Some guests may not eat breakfast, while others follow specific routines or dietary requirements.
The retreat kitchen is fully accessible and stocked with a fridge, crockery, cutlery, and saucepans, so you’re welcome to cook, heat, or prepare whatever you like. If you need a blender for smoothies or other recipes, please bring your own. This approach gives you flexibility, autonomy, and comfort, while ensuring your morning starts exactly the way you want it.
Are dietary restrictions, allergies, or sensitivities catered for?
Yes! We want everyone to feel nourished and cared for throughout the retreat. All dietary preferences, allergies, and sensitivities are thoughtfully catered for — just let us know when you register so we can plan meals that meet your needs.
Our kitchen is fully equipped, and meals are designed to be flexible, wholesome, and delicious, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the food without worry.
Is alcohol or drug use permitted during the retreat?
No. To maintain a safe, grounded, and respectful environment for all participants, alcohol and illicit drugs are strictly prohibited on-site and during all retreat activities.
Any participant found consuming alcohol or illicit substances during the retreat will be asked to leave immediately, without refund. This boundary is in place to protect the integrity of the work, the group container, and the well-being of all women attending.
Is this suitable for different body types?
Absolutely! This retreat celebrates all bodies in every shape, size, and stage of life. Our practices are designed to honor your unique body, helping you feel more embodied, confident, and deeply connected to your own pleasure — no matter what your body looks like.
What if I come alone?
Most women come solo, and others bring a friend. Coming solo is a beautiful way to gift yourself this experience. You’ll be warmly welcomed into a supportive, like-minded community of women, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to connect, share, and feel truly seen — all at your own pace. Many attendees say coming alone actually deepens their experience and transformation.
Do I have to pay up front, or can I pay in instalments at checkout?
You have the option to pay in instalments using PayPal’s “Pay in 4” plan — a flexible, interest-free way to spread the cost over time. We recommend checking the payment options at checkout to see what’s available.
Is there a refund policy?
Yes. Cancellations made at least 14 days before the workshop are eligible for a refund minus a small administration fee.
Next AWAKEN Retreat: June 5th-7th, 2026 - Lower Plenty, Melbourne
You are welcome here
You don’t need experience.
You don’t need to feel “ready.”
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
If you’re curious about your body, your desire, and deeper connection — you belong here.
Still deciding? That’s okay.
It’s natural to pause before saying yes to something new — especially when it involves your body, your boundaries, and being seen.
At AWAKEN, you are always in choice.
You can participate, observe, rest, or step back at any time. Your comfort and autonomy are respected in every moment.
You don’t have to feel certain.
A gentle curiosity is more than enough.
Your Facilitator & Support Team
Your retreat will be lovingly held by Jacinta Lee, the creator of Open Hands, Soft Palms and your guide through a weekend of insight, learning, and transformative “aha!” moments. Jacinta is a Sex & Intimacy Consultant, Sexologist, Sex Educator, Love, Sex & Relationship Coach, Registered Nurse, Yoga Teacher, and Author — bringing together both professional training and lived experience. She has walked the journey from disconnection and shame to embodied confidence and erotic clarity, and now supports women in remembering their body’s intelligence, desire, and power.
Jacinta is supported by a wonderful team of women, each bringing their own expertise to hold you in safety, nourishment, and learning throughout the weekend
Samantha Dare, Nurture Babe and Registered Nurse, supporting the space as a gentle guide, emotional support, and orientation mentor to help you feel safe and grounded.
Helen La Fontaine, Nourishment Babe and Gourmet Chef, provides delicious meals designed to nourish your body, calm your nervous system, and support your full participation. www.healthfoodevolution.com.au
Sage Nicola, Conscious Dance and Embodiment Facilitator, supporting the space as a group guide and presence holder, as well as leading movement practices that invite release, embodiment, and connection.
Sue Abdilla, Feminine Embodiment Coach and Facilitator, guides you to connect and attune to your authentic feminine essence while nurturing curiosity, pleasure, and authentic expression https://www.femininefrequency.com.au
Hsiu Fan is our Kronos Babe for the AWAKEN Retreat. She brings her holistic healing presence to AWAKEN, offering therapeutic touch, sound healing, and grounded support to help you feel safe, regulated, and open to deep transformation.