Sacred Solstice Retreat
A restorative pause for deep rest, stillness, and letting the year go with ease.
Online | Sunday, December 6
3:00 - 5:30 pm Pacific
With Leslie Ellis
You may already feel it... the energy of the holiday season arriving, the pull of everyone’s plans and expectations, and your own too, adding to the fray. And underneath it all, a part of you wants to slow down... asking for quiet, for space.
That part of you is listening to something real. There is a rhythm moving through the natural world right now... the days growing shorter, the light drawing in, the earth turning toward rest.
You are part of that rhythm. You can tune into it and let it guide you.
Like the earth, your body needs rest too. You do not have to earn it. You can simply create it, with intention... and now is the time. Before the end of year rush begins, you can set the foundation for ease. Rest so deeply that you meet whatever the season holds from the center of yourself, rooted and unhurried.
This Sacred Solstice Retreat is an invitation into that possibility.
As the light wanes and winter’s stillness calls, I invite you into a sacred pause... a space where you are held, nourished, and supported as you let the year come to its close. For many years, first in my studio and then online, I have gathered women at the Solstice, and it remains one of the most loved gatherings of my year. At this threshold, we honor where we have been, release what is ready to be released, and trust the promise of the light that returns.
In the Sacred Solstice Retreat, you will:
Be gently guided into restorative rest, with time to settle in and let your body soften and relax deeply
Turn inward through quiet reflection, journaling, and a guided journey - listening for your own wisdom and for what is ready to be released
Be held in community, nourished by the warmth and light of the season, and leave rested, lighter, and carrying a small glow into the holidays
From the comfort of your own space, I will guide you through each part, so all you have to do is receive.
Sacred Solstice Retreat
Virtual | From wherever you are
Sunday, December 6th
3:00 - 5:30 pm
Join from wherever you are, in the comfort of your own space, for an afternoon of deep rest held within a warm and supportive community. Ahead of the retreat, I will send a list of suggested yoga props along with easy household substitutes, so you can make yourself a comfortable nest with whatever you have. And if life pulls you away, the replay is available through the end of the year.
$47 early bird through November 20 | $57 after
On registration, you’ll receive a welcome via email. It includes Zoom link, and everything else you need, to support you in showing up for the retreat, and for yourself, relaxed and ready to steep in the energy of the day.
Meet Your Guide
Leslie Ellis, C-IAYT, ERYT500
Spiritual Mentor, Certified Yoga Therapist,
Soul-based Coach
Hi! I’m Leslie, and I’m delighted to support you in stepping fully into this sacred time of pause, reflection, and renewal. I have been guiding women in restorative practices for nearly 30 years, weaving together yoga therapy, soul-based coaching, and a deep love for the sacredness of everyday life. Solstice celebrations have always been a part of my rhythm.
I hold space for you to rest and reconnect with your body, your heart, and your inner wisdom. In this retreat, you’ll be invited to slow down, release tension, and remember the stillness and ease that live within you.
Yoga and embodied practices are more than stretches or poses - they’re a way to come home to yourself, honor your soul, and open to the rich possibilities of the year ahead. In this retreat, I’ll guide you through restorative rest and soulful reflection, helping you let the year go with ease and receive the promise of the returning light.
"I loved my training and the retreat with Leslie. Her gentle spirit, experience and wisdom come through and you know that there is much to learn from her."
Veronica G., Beaverton, OR
Teacher Training Graduate and Retreat Participant
"Without these practices,
I don't think I would weather what is going on in the world nearly as well as I do. Anxiety no longer has the impact it once did.”
Melani B., Arvada, CO
Sanctuary Member and Retreat Participant
"Leslie has a depth of training, experience, and understanding that have been of great benefit to me as a student and teacher of yoga. I highly recommend her as a mentor.”
Maddie Adams, Portland, OR
Teacher Training Mentee
"The sense of sacred togetherness was so valuable for me."
Erin S., Portland, OR
Past Retreat Participant