Cultivating Embodied Wisdom:
A Day Retreat
with Lisa Roll & Cindy Novelo
Saturday, June 7
9 a.m. — 6:30 p.m. (CT)
Osage Forest of Peace | Sand Springs, OK
Cradled by the forest, Somatic Wisdom & Renewal day retreat is an invitation for exploring a compassionate relationship with our embodied wisdom…by listening and learning to trust our inner sensations, breath, movement, and imagery.
On this summer’s day, join us for personal discovery and relaxing renewal.
Women’s mindfulness meditation sangha
Thursday, June 19
7-8:15 p.m. (CT)
Online Via Zoom
These gatherings are a beautiful opportunity for women who are interested in mindfulness and/or meditation to walk the path of spiritual awakening together. There will be time to share our experience, to reflect and meditate, and to study texts by respected meditation teachers, followed by discussion and inquiry. We are currently exploring Pema Chodron’s classic work When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times — so perfect for this challenging time in the world!
mindful movement, meditation & sound bath experience
Sunday, June 29
3:30-4:45 p.m. (CT)
Bluestem Yoga | Lawrence, KS
Also 7/27 and 8/31
This sonorous meditative experience brings you into alignment with the radiant wellbeing of your entire being - body, mind and soul. The event begins with gentle mindful movement to release bodily tensions and cultivate somatic awareness combined with guided meditation to bring you into full presence. Then Cindy creates a full 45-minute soundscape using multiple singing bowls, chimes, vocals, and soulfully resonant viola music to offer you a deliciously vibratory experience.
Celebrating Relationship: A Mother-Daughter Women’s Retreat
SUMMER or FALL 2025
Dates TBD
Join me for this special weekend as we celebrate the unique bonds between mothers and daughters. Breathe, Laugh, Love! That’s what we’ll be doing together: breathing together through yoga, laughing as we share stories and engage in special mother/daughter activities (including some fun games!), and loving as we deepen our bonds and understanding of each other through contemplative activities and just spending time together in beautiful sacred space.
This retreat is designed for adults, although mature teens are welcome, too. And yes, step daughter/step-mother, grandmother/granddaughter, godmother/goddaughter, and other unique ‘mothering/daughtering’ pairings are welcome!
Plymouth congregational church women’s retreat
February 27-8, 2026
Sophia Spirituality Center
Atchison, KS
This is a special retreat for the women of Plymouth Congregational Church of Lawrence.
Registration will open January 2026
“I am lighter now, more aware - and have a more acute enjoyment of all I am sensing... Cindy is equal parts wise, kind and encouraging. She will help welcome you into your own heart. ”
““Cindy is sooo warm-hearted! Her classes allow the space to be both profound and supportive but also light and joyful… like a sunny clearing of wildflowers in the middle of a gloomy, dark forest. Very inspiring!” ”
Plymouth Women’s Retreat - What an amazing group of strong, soulful women!
“Ever since taking your meditation course a year ago, I’ve continued with my daily practice. This time of pandemic has brought me to an entirely new appreciation of this work. Who knew it would be so helpful!? Thank you for starting me on this journey!
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Hope in Hard Times Retreat - friendships in the making!
“What an amazing retreat experience! I’m continuing to walk on a cloud. Cindy’s retreats bring so much peace and joy to my life. Her depth of knowledge, experience, and talents are vast! Thank you again for the gifts that you bring the world, Cindy!
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Gratitude: The Gateway to Grace Retreat - Love, laughter - and gratitude!
““Your workshop allowed me a much-needed time to breathe and exhale, to be reminded to slow down and that I matter. I enjoyed every single bit of it!”
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Cover photo by Luna Ellis (Utah Rockies)