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August 14, 2026
1pm-7pm
This New Moon retreat centers around the practice of inward listening and quiet renewal. Held just after the darkening of the moon, this gathering invites stillness, reflection, and the soft return to self.
Through gentle movement, forest immersion, breathwork, journaling, and shared presence, we explore what it means to rest in the unseen: to pause, to listen, and to begin again from a place of truth rather than urgency.
You can expect a quiet, grounded afternoon held in the forest with space to slow all the way down. The rhythm of the day is soft and spacious, moving between guided practices and long periods of rest and reflection.
We will share herbal teas, walk slowly through the woods, practice gentle yoga accessible to all bodies, and spend time journaling our creative reflections. A simple shared meal will be offered in the early evening as we gather in lowering light, followed by a closing circle honoring what is ready to be released and what is quietly beginning.
Everything is held with gentleness and care; all experience levels are welcome.
Throughout the day, you’ll experience:
A slow, mindful forest walk
Gentle breath-led movement and grounding yoga
Extended time for journaling and stillness
Herbal teas and simple seasonal nourishment
A shared evening meal in quiet community
A closing circle of reflection and intention
You’ll leave with a clearer sense of inner spaciousness, along with simple practices for listening inward, honoring rest, and beginning again from a grounded place.
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.