11th Annual Aromatherapy Retreat
Brave Becoming
The courage to emerge, the wisdom to expand, the support to rise together
You are not here to force your next chapter.
You are here to step into it with courage, trust, and support.
Join us for a sacred retreat experience designed to help you release what no longer fits, reconnect with who you are becoming, and rise into your next season with greater clarity, strength, and soul-deep alignment.
April 29–May 2, 2027
Stronghold Retreat Center • Oregon, Illinois
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Why Brave Becoming?
Because your next season is not asking you to push harder. It is asking you to become more fully yourself.
So many people can feel that something is shifting inside them, and yet they are not always sure how to move with it.
You may feel the call to expand, but also notice the doubts.
You may sense that something new is ready to emerge, but still feel the weight of old patterns, old fears, or old ways of holding yourself back.
That is why this retreat matters.
Brave Becoming is about stepping into the sacred process of growth with courage, compassion, and support. It is about releasing what no longer fits, trusting what is unfolding, and allowing yourself to rise into your next chapter in a way that feels grounded, aligned, and real.
This is not about pressure.
This is not about perfection.
This is about becoming.
What becomes possible when you say yes?
Imagine Leaving Retreat Feeling…
Lighter
As if the weight you have been carrying is no longer yours to hold.
Clearer
With a renewed sense of purpose and a deeper trust in your own inner knowing.
Braver
Ready to move toward what is calling you, even if you do not have every step figured out yet.
More Connected
To yourself, to your gifts, and to the people who remind you that you are not doing this alone.
Expanded
No longer shrinking to fit your old life, but opening to what is possible now.
Supported
Held by a healing environment, meaningful practices, and a circle of people rising alongside you.
This is not about sitting on the sidelines, gathering inspiration, and then returning home unchanged.
Brave Becoming is designed to be lived, felt, and embodied.
Across the retreat, you will experience soulful teaching, meaningful practices, sacred space for reflection, and the kind of connection that helps what is opening inside you become real.
You will be supported through experiences that invite you to slow down, listen deeply, reconnect with yourself, and rise into your next season with greater clarity and courage.
- Soulful sessions and transformational teaching that support emotional, spiritual, and energetic growth
- Hands-on experiences and sacred practices to help you embody what you are learning
- Time for reflection and integration so your insights have space to take root
- Heart-centered connection and community so you feel supported, seen, and strengthened
- Moments of rest, nourishment, and renewal to help you reconnect with what matters most
What others have experienced
The retreat experience in their words
“It’s more than essential oils; it’s a sacred space for growth, connection, and remembering who you are.
I promise that if you come next year, you will be deeply nourished, inspired, and leave with tools, insights, and friendships that stay with you long after the retreat ends.”
— Dorota S
“We laugh, we cry, we play, we sing, we drum, we eat, we walk, we share…
The retreat raises our vibrational frequency and leaves us feeling nourished and connected.”
— Nancy H
Your next step starts here
Choose the retreat experience that fits you best
Whether you want to join us in person, experience the retreat from home, or receive a curated Retreat in a Box, there is a path designed to meet you where you are.
Each option offers a meaningful way to step into Brave Becoming with support, connection, and space for real transformation.
Retreat attendee-only pricing
Choose how you want to experience Brave Becoming
These special rates are available for retreat attendees through Monday night only.
Retreat in a Box
$497
Regular Price: $697
Save $200
A richer at-home retreat experience
Curated retreat supplies shipped to your home
Full retreat participation from wherever you are
A more tangible, sensory at-home experience
Real-time connection to the retreat energy
Lifetime replay access after retreat
Live Stream
$247
Regular Price: $447
Save $200
A meaningful way to join from anywhere
Attend live from the comfort of home
Receive the retreat teachings in real time
Stay connected without travel
Flexible access that fits your season
Lifetime replay access after retreat
Need a little more flexibility?
A more flexible way to join in person
If joining us in person feels like your right next step, but paying in full does not, this payment option can make your yes feel more supportive and doable.
11 monthly payments of $127
Choose the Payment PlanSpecial bonuses when you enroll now
Say yes now and receive extra support for your Brave Becoming journey
These bonuses are designed to help you integrate, deepen, and carry the retreat with you beyond the weekend.
Becoming Brave Integration Bundle
Receive a beautiful collection of post-retreat support tools to help you carry what opens at retreat into everyday life.
Includes a guided meditation, journal prompts, an oils and crystals support guide, and a reflection worksheet for deeper integration.
Post-Retreat Integration Call
Join me for a live integration call to reflect on what opened during retreat, reconnect with your intentions, and support your next steps.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
7 pm ET / 6 pm CT / 5 pm MT / 4 pm PT
Fast-Action Gift
Say yes during the retreat attendee-only special window and receive a custom Brave Becoming keepsake designed to support your journey and help guide the year ahead.
A meaningful reminder of the courage, clarity, and direction you are choosing in this next season.
More reflections from past attendees
Why people come back — and why at-home participation feels so meaningful
“Every year the need for self-care becomes clearer to me.
This year I even took a day before and after the retreat just to be more open to the experience.
Thank you, as always, for the shared knowledge and experiences that bring me back year after year.”
— Christina S
“I did the Retreat in a Box option, and am glad I did. It was great to be able to do the different exercises along with everyone there in person. The camera work, especially the ability to see and hear the in-person participants, was excellent.
I found the teaching and the exercises to be thought-provoking and useful for learning things about myself that will help me down the road. I really appreciated the time and effort that went into making the supply box. I felt the love and healing energy that went into putting it together.”
— Linda L
Your next season is waiting
Choose the path that feels right for your Brave Becoming journey
Whether you are called to join us in person, experience the retreat from home, or step in through Retreat in a Box, there is a place for you here.
This is your invitation to choose the experience that supports your next season of courage, clarity, connection, and becoming.
If you are not sure which option is the best fit, I would be happy to help.
Questions? Reach out anytime.
kate@katebrownhealingessentials.com
Text: 815.252.5155
