The world needs your gifts and your Presence more than ever without distraction or overwhelm. If you're recognizing a need for more intentionally cultivated time and space for yourself so that you can honor the inner pull to more deeply share your gifts as a conscious leader, lightworker, or holder of space for others, then the Universe is inviting you to come home to yourself over five delightful days. The theme for 2026 is being bold about taking inspired new actions based on your calling and purpose in an intimate circle with up to 9 kindred-spirit practitioners, lightworkers, and conscious leaders and creators (or those who aspire to be). Facilitated by shamanic healing practitioner Dr. Michael R. Smith, and set at a gorgeous all-inclusive mountaintop retreat center in Northern California.

Retreat Date(s)

June 22-26, 2026 - There is an optional pre-retreat ceremony on Sunday June 21st designed for 2-3 people. A rate for that is negotiated with Michael, but is in the $800 range if there are 2 or 3 people.

Itinerary

You may be interested in arriving a day early to explore the area on your own, or perhaps visit the city of San Francisco, California, one hour from our gathering place. Others may find that an early flight arrival on Monday, Jun 22, will facilitate your arrival at Spirit House in Woodacre before our ceremony begins at 4 pm. Aim to be at the house no later than 3:15 pm to s:et up your stuff. Mon, June 22, 2026: Arrival at Spirit house Noon-3:00 pm - Begin arrival at Spirit House, our amazing retreat center in Woodacre. 4:00-6:30 pm - Opening workshop 7:00 pm - Dinner 8:00 - 9:00 pm - Opening Ceremony Tues. June 23, 2026 8:00 am - Breakfast 9:00 am - Morning Meditation & gentle stretching (for all bodies) 9:30 am - Morning Heart Circle & Sharing 11:00 am - 5:00 pm - Explore sacred lands, forests & oceans with Spirit Ceremony and creative exercises throughout the day (there will be relatively short hikes to reach our destinations, about 60-90 mins of walking each day). A boxed lunch will be provided; you will take it in your backpack. Whales often appear where we will be visiting. 6:00 pm (approx) - Dinner at the retreat center 7:00 - 8:00 pm - Evening Workshop 8:00 pm - Personal time, outdoor hot tub under the stars, etc. Wed, June 24, 2026 8:00 am - Breakfast 9:00 am - Morning Meditation & gentle stretching with daily intention setting (for all bodies) 9:30 am - Morning Heart Circle & Sharing 11:00 am - 5:00 pm - Explore sacred lands, forests & oceans with Spirit Ceremony and fun, creative exercises throughout the day (there will be relatively short hikes to reach our destinations, about 60-90 mins of walking each day). A boxed lunch will be provided; you will take it in your backpack. 6:00 pm (approx) - Dinner at the retreat center 7:00 pm - Evening ceremony 8:00 pm- Personal time, outdoor hot tub, etc. Thurs. June 25, 2026 8:00 am - Breakfast 9:00 - Morning yoga, stretching & sharing circle 10:00 - 1:00 pm - Workshops to bring inspiration and clarity. 1:00 pm - Closing ceremony Michael can arrange rides to the airport and or where you need to go, if necessary. It is strongly recommended that you spend the night to best integrate the Light we create. 2:00 pm - post-retreat party & celebration (art, music, & creative expression). Friday, June 26, 2026 We need to vacate the house no later than 9 am (firm), but can stay outside on the grounds until 11 am (firm). Michael will offer personal sessions in the morning. If you are staying until the evening, please email him with availability.

What's Included

Come unleash your Spirit with other empaths, conscious leaders, lightworkers, healers - kindred spirits who, like you, are ready to more tangibly honor your inner pull to share your gifts with the world. Joyously come home to yourself as we synergize, collaborate, and receive the Magic that happens when we intentionally amplify each other's connections to Source in the tranquility and stillness of enchanted forests and ocean hideaways. The group synergy from daily spiritual ceremony allows you to receive a sense of clear knowing- and you will receive a grounded dose of momentum, inspiration, and clarity on your life direction, purpose, and next steps to evolve your service, whatever that may be. Even if you have just an idea at this point, this is the retreat that will help you ground that dream into action. With ample sun and a little morning fog, we will walk through lush valleys, forests, and beaches filled with wonder. We will traverse areas that are not only spectacularly beautiful but also carry the energetic echoes and imprints from our indigenous ancestors. You will literally feel their presence as we call them into our ceremony. Here's what's in store: Daily workshops & creative experiences on sacred lands & beaches. Shamanic breathwork Ceremony to bring clarity around your intentions Daily gentle stretching​/​yoga and meditation for all types of bodies. Workshops will ground your dreams into 3D reality. Authentic Native American ceremony & rituals Sound healing & frequency ceremonies Co-facilitated by healing practitioner Corinne Kinczel of Oakland, CA Delicious organic meals included Optional hot tub overlooking a lush valley Our beautiful retreat center, Spirit House, is located in the middle of a beautiful forest at the top of a mountain, and you will feel elevated, uplifted, and inspired as we commune with Spirit and each other in this gorgeous, pristine wonderland. Most of all, you will feel incredibly close to the Divine, and to your true self liberated, free, uninhibited, and closely connected to your ideal self (and to other kindred souls interested in making the spiritual 'tangible.').

What's Not Included

Airfare Shuttles to Spirit House in Woodacre, CA. Travel insurace (strongly recommended).

Food (if applicable)

Gourmet meals that will accomodate your special needs and diet. Our retreat chef will plan meals around your needs. You will be surveyed once you register about your food preferences and needs and allergies, etc.

How to get there (if applicable)

Book your flight to: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, California, USA Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) in Oakland, California, USA You can take an Uber directly from the airport to Spirit House, usually $110-$130 each way (one-hour drive from either airport). Or you can take the Marin airporter shuttle ($35) to San Rafael, which is 30 minutes from Spirit House in Woodacre. From there, you can Uber to Spirit House (recommended) or you can take public transport to Woodacre where Michael Smith will pick you up at the bus stop.

Other Cancellation Policy (refer this if "Other" is chosen in Cancellation & Refund Policy section)

There are no refunds once your registration is booked. However, in the event that you cannot attend the retreat, you can apply your tuition to any of Dr. Michael Smith's other intensive mentoring programs, or his private 3-day Medicine Retreats, also in Woodacre, at his home.

Past Reviews (optional)

🌟HERE IS WHAT PEOPLE HAVE SAID ABOUT OUR RETREATS: "Life-changing doesn't even begin to describe it. What an unbelievable time!" - Kevin Friel "I never had such a truly spiritual experience. I have so much gratitude and emotion overcoming me." - Janine "This retreat was God-sent. I walked into this retreat confused, seeking answers, and walked out reborn and excited. " - Warren Augustin "The retreat was transformative and unlike anything I have ever experienced. Exposure to traditional practices that I would've never had the opportunity to participate in." T. G. "I am still in awe and gratitude for the incredible weekend and the energy your poured into us. Love and transformation continues to ripple." Jennifer "My expectations were far exceeded. Your presence and personality are magnetic. You create safety for the group and each individual, while keeping order and flow! " - Anonymous "Amazing doesn't even come close! I'm still thrumming!" - Linda P.