LET GO OF EVERY HOLD THROUGH MUSIC, YOGA, NATURE, AND COMMUNITY….

THE UNTETHERED RETREAT

RELEASE THE STRING

Created for women ready to loosen their grip on old stories and find their way back to themselves.

Sept. 10 - 13, 2026

Manzanita, Oregon

Early Bird Pricing ends May 1st! SAVE $100 when you book now!

HI FRIEND,

Sometimes life asks questions we didn’t plan for.

And sometimes those questions don’t come with clear answers.

They are the kind that shake the ground beneath your feet like an earthquake… and make you question what you thought you wanted, the direction you thought you were going, or even who you thought you were.

In 2017, I found myself in that place.

For me, it looked like watching a very curated version of my life begin to change shape. I had to learn how to stay in relationship with what I love, while slowly loosening the identity, fear, pressure, and old stories wrapped around it.

That process came with questioning the systems I grew up inside of… all of my beliefs, my ideas around success, security, and certainty.

And I’ll be honest… this kind of work isn’t for the faint of heart.

It’s messy. It’s super uncomfortable. And it’s the very hidden, but often gritty work of digging deep and listening for what feels true underneath everything else… and did I mention that it can be very lonely?

But what I’ve learned (very slowly and imperfectly) is that when you walk this path, you don’t have to figure it all out right away… phew.

And thankfully, you don’t have to do it alone.

All that’s really required is learning how to stay open when you don’t know what’s next, and how to keep walking when the path isn’t clear… and also how to trust a deeper part of yourself that lives beyond the fear that’s already carrying you.

When we’re operating from fear, we cling. Letting go is just too scary…

But there’s a moment when you stop gripping so tight… and life begins to feel less like something you’re trying to control, and more like something you’re learning how to move with.

If you’re in that place… questioning, but sensing there’s more freedom available than the story you’ve been living… this retreat is for you.

It’s a place to set down some of the weight, and loosen your grip on what no longer supports your growth, and to open your hands and see what happens when you stop fighting against life and begin moving with it.

To listen, explore, and feel supported…
And to remember who you’ve always been underneath it all.

Luckily, we don’t need to find all the answers.
We just need a safe place to untether, so that they can reveal themselves in their own time.

And I’d love to do that together.

I’m really glad you made it here.
And I’m really excited to release the string with you :)

With so much love,

The Heart of OUR Journey | "Untethered"

WHAT TO EXPECT

MUSIC + MOVEMENT + MEDITATION EXPERIENCES

Music has a way of reaching places that words can’t… not just emotionally, but physically too. Sound is vibration, and the body responds to it whether we’re thinking about it or not. Each morning, we’ll begin with music, mantra, breathwork, and light, intentional movement. This isn’t a fast-paced vinyasa class. The practices draw from kriya, meditation, and subtle movement, which can be physically and energetically challenging at times, but always with the intention of working with the nervous system and subtle body rather than pushing for performance. Live music and mantra create a steady rhythm that helps quiet the mind and bring awareness to what’s been sitting underneath the surface. Movement supports that process by giving the body a chance to release what it’s been holding and distribute new energy through the body. The goal isn’t a workout. It’s to create enough space for clarity to arise naturally, so you can reconnect with what feels true and grounded, and carry that with you when you leave.

LIVE MUSIC + STORYTELLING

An intimate evening of live music and storytelling, where Courtney shares her original songs and the personal stories behind them. This interactive space invites you to journal, reflect, share, and connect as heartfelt melodies and meaningful conversations guide us through themes of release, renewal, and self-discovery. Together, we’ll create a memorable experience of connection and transformation.

WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE

A RADICAL SHIFT IN PERSPECIVE

This is a chance to step away from the noise of daily life for a few days. It’s a long enough pause to see life more clearly. When things slow down, you start to notice what you’ve been holding onto, what’s been running you, and what might be ready to loosen the grip on because you finally have space to listen and the time to sort through it all. Through music, movement, reflection, and rest, perspective shifts in a way that feels very natural not forced.

A DEEPER CONNECTION WITH YOURSELF

This is a space to soften around the stories that have been shaping your life. Most of us are living from old stories without even realizing it… stories about who we’re supposed to be, what success should look like, what feels safe… the list goes on. With lots of care and curiosity, you’ll reconnect with the part of you that is constant, resilient, and maybe even a little more open than you might realize.Questions come up naturally here like Who am I when I let go? Who am I when I stop trying to control the outcome?

And the beauty is that there’s no pressure to figure it all out… just a lot of room to listen and see which ones still feel honest and which ones don’t.

WhERE YOU’LL STAY

MANZANITA, OREGON

WHAT’s INCLUDED

• Double and multi-occupancy accommodations for four days/three nights. If you would prefer a single room, we can arrange that on a first-come, first-serve basis for you at an additional fee.

• Direct beach access and oceanfront view

• Decadent brunch served daily

• Delicious afternoon delights

• Three nourishing dinners

• All beverages, including green juices, coffee, quality teas, sparkling water

• Fresh fruits, nuts, charcuterie boards, chocolates, and other snacks

• Live music performances and original music

• Immersive yoga journeys each morning 

• Sound bath

• Creative self-discovery activities 

• Two Transformative Workshops

• Group Hikes

• Bonfire circles near the beach 

• Hot Tub

• Game Room

• Theatre Room

• A restful weekend full of juicy conversations

• Bonus gifts

WHAT’s not INCLUDED

• Airfare

• Transportation to and from the venue

• Purchases made in town  

• In-town spa services

Retreat Agenda

about YOUR RETREAT host

COURTNEY COLE

YOGI | RECORDING ARTIST | MENTOR

Courtney Cole is a singer-songwriter and recording artist whose music is for people navigating their inner lives. Her songs create space to feel, reflect, and reconnect with parts of ourselves that may have been lost or forgotten along the way. Drawing from her own lived experience, Courtney creates music that meets people where they are and invites a deeper understanding of their own stories.

Weaving her New Orleans roots, years on Nashville stages, and deep study in the Himalayas, Courtney invites listeners to go deeper into her music through The Love Freq, an extension of her work created to explore the emotional and inner layers already present in her songs. After earning her music degree from Belmont University and touring with artists like Miranda Lambert and Kenny Chesney, a deep calling led her to India, where she completed over 500 hours of study and became a certified Sattva Himalayan Yoga Master Teacher. Through her music, immersive sound experiences, and retreats like The Untethered Retreat, Courtney creates spaces to slow down, listen more closely to ourselves, and reconnect with what the music has already been stirring, reminding us that healing isn’t about becoming someone new, but about coming home to who we already are.

about YOUR CHEF

ALAYA WYNDHAM

HOLISTIC CHEF

Making delicious and nourishing food has always been one of Alaya’s favorite pastimes, so it naturally became one of the most fulfilling parts of her work, and a grounding force in her practice. She loves creating spaces where people can relax, enjoy themselves, and feel deeply nourished.

Alaya brings this passion to life in three distinct ways: as a retreat chef, through intimate event catering, and via her meal prep service that delivers healthy, prepared meals to Portland, OR and the North Oregon Coast.

As a functional nutritionist devoted to local food systems, and a true foodie who cares deeply about flavor, Alaya’s cooking is rooted in hyper-local, nutrient-dense ingredients thoughtfully combined to support the unique needs of the people she serves. Her meals are crafted with intention, taking into account the health goals, energetic needs, and context of each client or group.

People often say they can feel the love in her food, and that lights her up, because she truly loves this work.

ALAYA’S WEBSITE | ALAYA’S INSTAGRAM

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