Return to the Waters: A Women’s Retreat for Grief & Reclamation

What happens when we grieve together — not just with our minds, but through the body and voice? What if we could reclaim the parts of ourselves we were taught to abandon — the soft, the wild, the loud, the grieving, the sovereign?

Join us for Return to the Waters, a 3-day intimate women’s retreat held at the sacred grounds of Harbin Hot Springs — where geothermal waters, ancient trees, and the song of the land will hold us as we remember who we truly are.

• Carrying grief — of people, relationships, dreams, or versions of self
• Ready to release shame or trauma stored in the body
• Reclaiming your voice — literally and spiritually
• Longing to be held in sacred sisterhood and deep witnessing
• Seeking rest, ritual, and return to your true self

• Silent waters rituals in Harbin’s sacred hot, cold, and warm pools
• Sacred witnessing of grief, especially around the body and shame
• Voice & breathwork practices to move emotion and reclaim sound
• Singing as medicine to open the body and clear deep grief
• Gentle somatic movement (morning optional sessions)
• Journaling prompts and ritual practices for inner release
• Dyad/ triad sharing circles to build soul-level connection
• Optional nude soaking rituals for those reclaiming comfort in their skin
• Sound healing journey in Harbin’s Events Center (public welcome)
• Optional rest time, garden walks, or 1:1 sessions with Virpal (if capacity allows)

So much grief lives beyond words. Singing — especially toning, humming, and vibrational sound — can move what the mind cannot reach. You’ll be gently guided in opening your vocal channel to soothe, release, and remember.

You do not need to be a “singer” — just willing to explore the resonance of your own truth.

Friday evening – Soft arrival, optional soak, gentle opening circle

Saturday – Waters ritual, grief writing, body & voice reclamation, witnessing circles, evening ritual

Sunday – Final private closing circle, optional public sound healing, departure

A more detailed itinerary will be emailed upon registration.

• Journal + pen
• Comfortable, layered clothing for warm days and cool nights
• Bathing suit (optional as Harbin is clothing optional and most bathe nude)
• Towel, sarong, flip flops or pool shoes
• Water bottle
• A small item for the group altar (e.g. flower, photo, stone)
• Snacks or light meals (Harbin has a café, but bringing personal nourishment is encouraged. Avoid any glass containers as these are not allowed.)
• Eye mask or shawl for sound healing
• Yoga mat or blanket for sitting comfortably in the Yurt
• Any sacred items for your personal practice or rest
• Harbin Hot Springs is substance free, including alcohol

Retreat Fee (includes all programming and shared yurt access):

• $333 – Rooted Supported
• $388 – Aligned Exchange
• $444 – Generous Contribution

This amount includes full retreat access. Harbin entry and lodging are paid separately to Harbin.

Retreat Fee does not include your Harbin entry or private lodging

Camping is included with 24-hour Harbin entry

Harbin Entry Pricing:

• $70/day for 24-hour pass (includes camping)
• $50/day for 6-hour pass

Make a reservation with Harbin in advance to secure entry and optional overnight lodging: https://harbin.org

🔹 Via Eventbrite (recommended for ease & automatic reminders)

🔹 Directly by email (to avoid Eventbrite fees): Email [email protected] with your name, preferred pricing tier, and intention to join. Send full payment via:

• Venmo: @risinglotusreiki
• Zelle: [email protected]

Your space is confirmed once full payment is received. No deposit option available — full commitment is requested.

Limited to 11–13 women for intimacy and depth. You are welcome to invite sisters from your own community or beyond.

• 1:1 mini energy sessions (Reiki, sound, or soul guidance) with Virpal
• Available only if energy allows — sign-ups open during retreat
• Additional cost applies (pricing details will be shared at the retreat)

She is also an intuitive guide, sound practitioner, and sacred spaceholder who weaves together energy healing, ancestral wisdom, mantra, and earth-based practices to support transformation and remembrance.

Through her practice, Rising Lotus Reiki, Virpal empowers individuals on their healing journey back home to themselves — helping them reclaim their voice, embody authenticity, and realign with personal sovereignty and truth. Her work includes 1:1 Reiki sessions (in-person and remote), Reiki trainings, Women’s Circles, Reiki Sound Healings, Medicine Ceremonies, retreats, and workshops.

She integrates the teachings of her ancestors and lineage with modern energy and sound healing modalities, guiding others to connect with their inner voice, awaken ancestral memory, and align with soul purpose. With a heartfelt devotion to community, she is also reconnecting with her harmonium and the sacred devotional practice of Kirtan — honoring her roots while bridging across cultures through healing sound.

Virpal is passionate about supporting women in reclaiming their truth, reconnecting with their wombs, and shedding the layers of ancestral trauma, internalized stories, and unprocessed grief that often live in the body. She honors the womb and voice as powerful creative centers — not only as gateways of life, but as sacred vessels for healing, transformation, and remembrance.

"I created this retreat as a sanctuary for women to come home to their own voices, to release grief held in the body, and to remember that healing can be both tender and powerful. Whether you’re coming solo or with a friend, you’ll be welcomed into a space of sacred sisterhood. May the waters hold you. May your truth rise."

You can reach out directly at [email protected] or visit RisingLotusReiki.com.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Golden Gate Chiropractic, 14820 Camden Avenue, San Jose, United States