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October 12, 2026
1pm-7pm
This Autumn Release retreat centers around the practice of letting go, deep listening, and honoring the cycles of the land and those who have long cared for it. Held on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, this gathering moves with intention, gratitude, and humility as we spend time in the forest reflecting on relationship, reciprocity, and belonging while honoring the original stewards of this land.
Through grounding movement, forest walking, breathwork, storytelling, and seasonal reflection, we explore what it means to release what is no longer needed and to return to what is essential, mutually supportive, and natural
You can expect a grounded, reflective autumn afternoon held in the forest as the season turns toward rest. The air will feel quieter, the light softer, and the day shaped by presence and respect.
We will share herbal teas and seasonal nourishment, move gently through the land, practice accessible yoga, and spend time in reflection and journaling. A shared meal will be offered as we gather in community, followed by a closing fire or circle (weather dependent) centered on gratitude, listening, and release.
In alignment with the spirit of this day, we honor the Indigenous peoples whose ancestral and present-day stewardship of the land makes gatherings like this possible. We hold this awareness with respect and care.
Throughout the day, you’ll experience:
A mindful forest walk in the turning season
Gentle, grounding movement practices
Time for reflection, journaling, and quiet observation
Herbal teas and seasonal shared nourishment
A community meal in shared presence
A closing circle honoring release, gratitude, and reciprocity
You’ll leave with a sense of grounded release and reconnection, along with practices for honoring cycles of change, listening more deeply, and returning to what matters most.
Please bring:
a vessel for water
a journal and a pen
clothing layers (weather dependent)
a yoga mat
a bolster or pillow to sit on
your whole self
In the spirit of community care and accessibility, this retreat is offered on a three-tier sliding scale. Please choose the tier that best reflects your current financial capacity. All participants receive the same experience regardless of the tier selected.
Community Rate: $85
This rate helps cover the basic costs of the retreat and is intended for those who need a more accessible price point in order to attend. If paying the full cost would make it difficult for you to participate, you are warmly invited to select this option.
Support the Event: $110
This tier reflects the true cost of the retreat, supporting the space, materials, facilitators, and preparation that make the day possible. If you are able to pay the full value of the experience, choosing this tier helps sustain future gatherings like this one.
Community Supporter: $135
This tier helps subsidize another participant’s attendance and supports the accessibility of this offering within our community. If you are in a position to contribute a little more, this option helps ensure that others can attend at the community rate.
No matter which tier you choose, you are equally valued and welcomed. Thank you for helping make this gathering a space rooted in generosity, reciprocity, and care.
If cost remains a barrier, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Brittany at brittanyberven@gmail.com. We believe this work should be accessible, and Brittany is open to exploring alternative arrangements. In some cases, a limited number of “sweat equity“ exchanges may be available, where you can volunteer your time or skills in exchange for credit toward porchlight gatherings. Feel free to contact Brittany to discuss what might be possible.
This course is for adults 18+.
Your Instructor
BRITTANY BERVEN
(she/her)
Brittany is a Minnesota native and St. Cloud State alum with a background in accounting, now working at the intersection of holistic psychology, yoga, and community care. She holds a degree in psychology, is a registered yoga instructor (RYT-200), and is a qualified neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota State Supreme Court. Her recent work with the Avon Hills Folk School explored how hands-on learning and outdoor play support confidence, curiosity, and a sense of agency.
Through her organization, True Treatment, she offers physical and mental hygiene(yoga), private education, nature-based childcare, and family and civil mediation. Brittany also co-operates The Porchlight Collective with Megan Sieben, creating space for connection through retreats, talking circles, and practices rooted in indigenous history and women’s wisdom. She believes everyone deserves a life that feels gentle and true to who they are, like they belong. At home, Brittany enjoys gardening, foraging, reading, and crafting; she’s passionate about sharing the magic of plant medicine, community support, and mental wellness.