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Soft Summer Reset: A Joy Seeker Day Retreat

A one-day waterfront retreat designed for the woman who is tired of putting herself last and is ready to reconnect with herself again.

August 15th, 2026 | Gulf Breeze, Florida

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Maybe You Recognize Yourself Here...

You're everyone's go-to person, but rarely ask for help yourself.

You keep saying you need a break, but never seem to take one.

You can't remember the last time you had a full day where no one needed anything from you.

You feel guilty spending money, time, or energy on yourself.

You know something needs to change, but you haven't had the space to figure out what.

You've gotten so good at taking care of everyone else that you've lost touch with what you need.

If you're nodding your head right now, this retreat was created with you in mind.

A wooden dock extending into calm water with a small covered seating area that has a swing and drapes, under a partly cloudy sky.
A wooden dock extending into calm water with a small covered seating area that has a swing and drapes, under a partly cloudy sky.

This is Your Reset

This retreat is designed to be a catalyst for change.

A day where:

  • no one needs anything from you

  • nothing is expected of you

  • you don’t have to perform, fix, or hold it all together

Just space to breathe… to soften… to come back to yourself.

Let go of who you’ve had to be and return to who you’ve always been

A return to your authentic “Summer self”

Before the roles.
Before the expectations.
Before you learned to self-abandon.

There is a version of you that feels:

  • free

  • playful

  • expressive

  • fully herself

This day is about reconnecting with her.

Barefoot, sun-warmed, and free— your summer self is waiting.

A Day that Feels like Summer Used To

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Think back to those late summer days from childhood…

When time stretched endlessly.
When you could just be.
When joy felt simple and natural.

This retreat recreates that feeling.

You’ll have space to:

  • sip something refreshing in the sun

  • laugh, move, and play

  • create freely (watercolor, journaling, or your own hobby)

  • rest without guilt

  • float, nap, read, or do nothing at all

No pressure.
No schedule to keep up with.
Just gentle structure and spacious freedom.

The Setting

A peaceful home on the water with…

  • open green space for movement

  • a dock for rest and play

  • cozy spaces to slow down and unwind

  • a firepit for evening ritual and reflection

A space where life naturally slows down.

What You’ll Experience

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Trauma-Informed Yoga, Authentic Expression, Creative Play. Deep Rest.

This day is intentionally designed to support both depth and softness.

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Image promoting a midday relaxation and activity schedule with photos of a dock by a lake, a picnic area with a table and benches, a hammock between palm trees near the beach, and a cozy indoor reading nook with large windows.
A flyer for an afternoon authenticity workshop led by Marisa, a therapist trained in psychodrama, featuring images of a floral arrangement, a person journaling, and a group of people on the beach at sunset.
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  • Silhouettes of two people, one standing and one sitting, on a paddleboard on calm water during a colorful sunset with clouds reflecting on the water.

    What You'll Walk Away With

    You'll notice:

    • You pause and take a breath before reacting.

    • You ask for help without apologizing.

    • You spend time outside because you enjoy it, not because it's productive.

    • You leave space on your calendar for yourself.

    • You stop treating rest like something you have to earn.

    • You start asking, "What do I need?" before asking what everyone else needs.

    And most importantly, you’ll leave with a deeper connection to who you were before the world asked you to be anything else.

Your Retreat Host

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Authenticity Workshop Facilitator

Lauren Soutullo, LMHC, RYT, CCTP

Founder of Embodied Living
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Marisa Mundell, LMHC, RYT

Founder of Creative Process Counseling and Coaching
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Investment

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Soft Summer Reset: A Joy Seekers Retreat
$550.00

A one-day embodied retreat designed to help you step out of burnout and back into yourself. Through movement, rest, play, and guided emotional exploration, you’ll reconnect with your authentic self, release what’s been draining you, and leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more grounded.

What’s included:

  • Full-day immersive retreat experience (8:30 AM – 7:00PM)

  • Morning vinyasa yoga session

  • Afternoon restorative yoga session

  • Guided authenticity workshop (psychodrama-based)

  • Build-your-own açai bowl bar + light snacks and refreshments

  • Catered nourishing shared dinner under the oak trees

  • Free time to rest, play, and explore (kayak, paddleboard, outdoor space, creative activities)

  • Complimentary chair massage by a licensed massage therapist

  • Access to creative stations (watercolor, journaling, coloring)

  • Fire ritual + closing circle

  • Intimate group size (10 participants)

*Early-bird pricing:

Book through May 2026 to save $75!

Book in June 2026 to save $50!

Deposit Now Available: Reserve Your Spot for $150!!

If you're feeling guilty about taking a day for yourself...

Read this:

The women who need this retreat the least are often the women who already know how to prioritize themselves.

The women who need it most are usually the ones trying to talk themselves out of it.

If spending a day resting, playing, and reconnecting with yourself feels uncomfortable...

that might be the clearest sign that you've been carrying too much for too long.

This is your permission to pause.

To step out of the roles you’ve been holding.
To breathe in the summer air.
To remember what it feels like to just be you.

You are allowed to take up space in your own life.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The retreat is held in a private home on the water in Gulf Breeze, Florida (exact location provided upon registration).

  • This retreat is for women who are feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns of self-abandonment.

    For women who are ready for a meaningful reset through rest, movement, play, and reflection.

  • This is not a good fit if you are looking for a purely social experience, high-intensity physical training, or are not open to reflective or emotional work.

  • That’s completely normal. Everything in this retreat is invitational, not required. You will never be asked to share, perform, or disclose anything you’re not comfortable with. You are always in choice.

    Although, expanding your comfort zone may surprise you!

  • Because this is a small, intentionally curated retreat, all bookings are final.

    If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your spot to another participant or apply your payment toward a future retreat experience (when available).

    We understand that life happens, and we will do our best to support flexible solutions when possible.

  • Not at all! Lauren is a trauma-informed yoga teacher. You’ll be invited to move in ways that feel right for your body—there is no “right way” to participate.

    • Comfortable clothing for movement

    • Bathing suit/cover up

    • Beach towel

    • An optional change of clothes for after activities (yoga, kayaking/paddleboarding, etc.)

    • Yoga mat (if you have one)

    • Your favorite water bottle

    • A packed lunch (light snacks and refreshments will be provided)

    • Anything you’d like to read/create with

    • A picture of your childhood self to keep with you

    • A childlike sense of curiosity and wonder!

  • Absolutely! Spaciousness is intentionally built into the day. You will have time for rest, integration, quiet time, swimming, or simply being without structure.

    There will be designated “quiet spaces” where socializing and noise will be discouraged.

  • We’ll provide a build-your-own açaí bowl experience, light snacks throughout the day, and a shared catered dinner prepared with care.

    You’ll be responsible to bring your own lunch. You’re also welcome to bring additional personal snacks if needed.

    Those with allergies/nutritional preferences please be sure to note this on your registration form!

  • Emotions are welcome! This is a soft, spacious, and grounding experience. While emotional insight may arise, the overall tone is supportive rather than intense.

    Both facilitators are trauma-informed and able to support you through grounding and containment if you begin to feel overwhelmed at any point.

Still have questions? We’d love to hear from you and help you decide if this retreat is the right fit!

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