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About this trip
“In the pursuit of more we overlook the fullness and completeness that are already within us waiting to be discovered.” ― Lynne Twist, The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life
Welcome to an immersive journey with Imaginal Venture's CEO and Founder, Dorothy Spence, and Feminine Leadership Coach, Yogini & Nature Guide, Steph Chee, on the big island of Hawai'i. This is an intimate, all-inclusive 5-night, 6-day retreat experience where the wild northern coast becomes the canvas for your personal and professional development.
In the embrace of this island's diverse nature, we will embark on a transformational exploration guided by Steph and Dorothy, who invite you to detox and clarify your relationship with money, work, worth and value to claim a richer connection to Real Prosperity — an inner wellspring that radiates abundance across all facets of your life.
This is also a rare opportunity to complete a Level 1 Vishoka Meditation course curriculum, a system of technique-driven practices that guide us to the true wealth of the mind – its inherently joyful, light and peaceful state. You will learn time-tested yogic tools to unlock the mind's potential and to remain clear, focused and joyful in all circumstances in life.
Find yourself here with us – slow-flow yoga sessions with the ocean's rhythm as your soundtrack, meditation practices with the island's lush and molten nature, discussions and workshops that unravel the essence of true abundance in your life. This exquisitely curated retreat, set within and supported by the richness of Hawaii's untamed beauty, is designed to lead you into a more joyful relationship with both inner and outer prosperity.
Dive into workshops and group discussions that amplify your understanding of wealth, worth, and value, fostering a transformation from the inside out. Unwind your relationship with commodification, and reveal the lies of scarcity that limit your authenticity and potency as a leader. Island outings and excursions will weave adventure into this journey, providing experiences that mirror the vastness of your potential.
We understand the importance of balance not only within yourself but also with the world around you. Hence, this deeply personal and transformative retreat is intentionally limited to 10 participants, ensuring an intimate setting that minimizes our ecological footprint on the local environment.
Join us for an extraordinary convergence of wisdom, nature, and self-discovery. This is sure to be an illuminating journey toward a more vibrant, prosperous existence!!
Guiding Texts:
• The Soul of Money: Transformaing Your Relationship with Money and Life by Lynne Twist
• Vishoka Meditation: The Yoga of Inner Radiance by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait
Professional Development:
• 16 CEU credit hours through Yoga Alliance
• Certificate of completion for VIshoka Meditation Level 1
• Participants will have the chance to capture their growth and joy through beautiful photography services provided by Gabrielle Rondell, an experienced photographer skilled at honoring authentic moments amidst magical island landscapes
Organizers
Dorothy & Steph have been studying and practicing in the same wisdom tradition together since 2010, sharing a common love for biological systems, neuroscience, yoga and philosophy. Ocean sisters, adventure pals, and joyous flames on the path of fire and light, they love to share in the wonder and beauty of the natural world.
Dorothy Spence
Dorothy is a serial entrepreneur, business advisor, yogi, author, speaker, founder and CEO of Imaginal Ventures in Halifax, NS, Canada. Having started her career with an engineering degree and an MBA, she's known as an analytical Einstein (just with much better hair!) and a keen problem solver. It’s not often she’s seen without her flip chart and colourful array of marker pens, holding brainstorming sessions and ensuring her team are continuously pushing forwards. Whether it’s through new programs, the platform or planning the next TGIF (pandemic dependent), Dorothy is always 5 steps ahead. Yet, through her extensive study and practice of yoga she has also found a deep-rooted interest in human nature and consciousness, resulting in the development of her Conscious Business Operating System (CBOS) and Human Dynamics Asset System (HDAS). She’s an energy alchemist who keeps us aligned and on track, balancing her drive for success with the support and nourishment that comes from spending time with nature, especially when there are dolphins involved!
Steph Chee
Stephanie Chee Barea is a multicultural Feminine Leadership Coach, Yogini & Nature Guide with over 24 years of experience teaching embodied healing practices and creating brave spaces for belonging. Founder of The Rangeley Hideaway, Her Festival and mela.yoga, an award-winning sacred learning space in the SF Bay Area, she offers transformational retreat experiences, workshops and feminine leadership coaching for you to tap into internal wisdom, establish space for spiritual wellness and create flow in your personal and professional ecosystems. Steph lives in the SF Bay Area with her husband, two children and two cats. She loves to stay active through dance, yoga, surfing, hiking, and paddling – always seeking grace, strength and confidence in relationship to nature.
Steph is both a practitioner and educator of the science and philosophy of Tantric Hatha Yoga and an initiate of the Sri Vidya Tradition – a 5,000 year-old living tradition of the Himalayan Masters. As a lifelong learner, she continues to study and stay close to her teachers Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, Jean Mazzei, and Sherri Mitchell Weh'na Ha'mu Kwasset. She published her first mantra album, Igniting Protection, in 2019, and has also been featured on Thrive Global, Omnes.live, WTU Radio, Down East Magazine and The Rangeley Highlander.
Her 1000+ hours of formal training certifications include EYRT-5oo, YCEP, Prenatal Vinyasa, Yoga For Teens, and Vishoka Meditation. Learn more about Steph at her website: www.stephchee.com
Programming Overview:
Workshop Sessions:
• What is Real Prosperity? Detoxifying Our Money Myths
• Shifting Paradigms – Giving and Forgiving
• Outside-in vs. Inside-out Prosperity
• Sufficiency, Abundance & Our Connection to The Natural World
• Your Personal Prosperity Map
• Expectations, Energy & Practices
Yoga & Island Adventures:
• Daily Yoga with Vishoka Meditation & Mantra
• Sacred Sound Bath w/Guided Relaxation
• Kohala Legends & Lore workshop (guided by local host)
• Sunrise at Pololu & Black Sand Beach
• Dolphin & Snorkel Boat Trip (additional cost)
• Nighttime Volcano Visit
• Night snorkel with manta rays
Typical Day:
6:30a: Sunrise Ritual & Chanting
7:00a: Coffee, tea, fruit available
8:00a-9:15a: Yoga & Meditation Session
9:30a: Breakfast
10:30a-12:30p: Workshop Session
12:30p: Lunch
1:00p-6:00p: Personal Time, Rest, Swim/Lounge Poolside, Optional Excursions
6:30p: Dinner & Sunset
7:30p: Personal Time, Debrief. Unwind, Optional Sound Bath w/Guided Relation, Optional Excursions
9:00p: Star Gazing & Sleep
What’s included
- Accommodations5 nights/6 days single or shared accommodations onsite at the retreat center; fresh flowers, Hawaiian robe, organic shampoo/conditioner/lotion, complementary water bottle in room; daily housekeeping
- 3 meals/dayFreshly and locally prepared onsite
- Resort AmenitiesUse of infinity pool, yoga studio, training equipment, private library, theater room; free wifi in public areas
- Resort PropertyUse of a number of walking and hiking trails on 50 acres of private coastal lands including a sacred garden and private cove.
- Daily Workshop SessionsLed by Dorothy
- Journal/WorkbookReal Prosperity journal and custom course workbook
- Daily Yoga & MeditationLed by Steph
- Sacred Sound BathFull-body meditative sound experience w/guided relaxation led by Steph
- Kohala Legends & LoreLocally guided talk and walk to connect with the land (1.5 hrs)
- Nighttime Volcano VisitAfternoon/eve excursion to Volcanoes National Park (half-day)
- Sunrise at PololuEarly AM excursion for sunrise and a black sand beach (2 hrs)
- Personal TimeFree time for self-reflection, rest, integration, pool lounging, local shopping or exploration
- Complimentary ParkingFree overnight parking space onsite
What’s not included
- AirfareBook flights in/out of KOA
- Airport TransferTransportation to/from KOA through rental car or private shuttle (call resort to book); Resort check-in Mar 19 @3PM; check-out Mar 24 @11AM
- Manta Ray Night SnorkelLeave from a white sand beach and swim out to witness manta rays as they feed. Guided by our friends at Manta Ray Advocates. Totally safe – an experience of a lifetime!
- Dolphin View & SnorkelEnjoy an unforgettable reef snorkel and see octopus, sea stars, and turtles with a guide combined with a cruise along the coast to see spinner dolphins!
- Spa TreatmentsOnsite; by appointment
- Laundry ServiceLaundry service available onsite
Available Packages
Beautiful, peaceful, and privately tucked away next to the sacred valley and infinity pool, the yurt hale is perfect for those who prefer a little more solitude and to be closer to nature. Each yurt includes a king bed, sitting area, and bathroom with toilet and sink. There is a separate shower house (shared with other yurt guests) a short walk down the path. No wifi at the yurts but free access to internet at the main lodge.
These spacious suites are located in the main lodge, elegantly decorated with turn-of-the-century-Hawaiian furniture. Each suite has two queen beds, sitting area, and a large bathroom with an oversized soaking tub and separate shower.
*Please email us with any roommate requests.
These spacious suites are located in the main lodge, elegantly decorated with turn-of-the-century-Hawaiian furniture. Each suite has a king bed, sitting area, and a large bathroom with an oversized soaking tub and separate shower.