ReBirthing the Sacred:
Reawakening the Divine Feminine
March 15-22, 2025
Why is there a global war being waged on the feminine across the world? What are entrenched patriarchal structures so afraid of? Why are we seeing such massive erosion of the momentum we have gained for over 50 years?
Every woman I know is carrying patterns of trauma in their bones. In spite of that we have made so much progress in the past 50 years. But these patterns show up and warp our behavior without conscious thought. The belief that our bodies do not belong to us has led to generations of rape, abuse and slavery. The belief that being smart and clever will get us killed lurks beneath the surface of our subconscious. Even if we have created a magnificent life where these things do not seem relevant, the current war against us is showing us these patterns are still at work and MUST be changed.
Emotional intelligence, ritual, elemental wisdom, birthing, intuition - these are all uniquely feminine qualities that have been co-opted and often used against us. We carry the many wounds of our mothers and grandmothers going back for centuries. They have been waiting for centuries for us to bring this cycle to an end. That time is now.
For the first time in 6000 years, women have the power to choose motherhood or not, to own property, and to have their own resources. For the past 50 years we have also been learning about how to express our divine masculine in balance with our divine feminine; to explore stepping away from traditional feminine roles, and in the end, what is most important as a human species. It is a unique moment in history where we can take our power and dissolve the trauma field of violence and control that has hurt both men and women.
This retreat is designed to help bring an end to the trauma field, and provide practical ways to restore the balance between our own masculine and feminine energies in a the jungles of Mexico. Cost: $1,800 - $2,100 depending on room selection.
March 15: Arrival. There will be 2 van trips from the Cancun to Villa Ataraxia. If you will be arriving later than 4pm we will help you find transportation. You can settle in, swim in the pool, explore the jungle and get to know your surroundings. The evening of the 15th is the 2nd day of the full moon, and we will celebrate with a Cacao ceremony. (You are welcome to come earlier than the 15th and stay later than the 22nd, contact Villa Ataraxia for special rates).
March 16-20: Mornings start at 7am with a yoga class, followed by breakfast. At 9am we’ll meet in the outdoor classroom and work until 1pm. For lunch, you can cook together, order a meal ala carte, or walk to the village for a local lunch. Some afternoons there will be light homework. At 6pm we will meet again for dinner, followed by a healing circle.
March 20, our last day of class, is also Spring Equinox. We’ll end our retreat with an Equinox ritual designed to ground the balance of masculine/feminine into our bodies and hearts.
March 21 we’ll take an optional trip to Isla Holbox to see the flamingos. The cost is NOT included in the retreat. If you would rather not go you can spend the day at the pool, in the village, biking the nature trails or arrange for a trip into Cancun.
March 22 we will have 2 van trips to the airport for departures.
These are some of the things we will be focusing on during our time together:
Harnessing our imaginations for wild, outrageous visions of the future.
Communicating with Nature Intelligences.
Healing the ancestral trauma field.
Identifying our ancestral gifts.
Healing circles each evening.
Exploring our shadow.
Mastering the language of creation.
Building an Astral Temple and creating seals.
Strengthening empathy with boundaries.
Nutritional wisdom from Body’s messages.
Walking the labyrinth.
A Mayan cacao/full moon ceremony first night.
Spring Equinox Ritual final night.
Open to women only.
There will be plenty of time for you to enjoy the beautiful grounds of Villa Ateraxa. I like to schedule my retreats to give everyone afternoons to soak up the sun, swim, write, walk the labyrinth, etc. Our evening healing circles will be a time for magic to accompany our work. We will have writing prompts throughout the week to help us connect to what may still be unbalanced in our genetic line.
Our mothers, our grandmothers, and all those who have passed before us are lined up on the other side, bringing the force of their love and wisdom to help us now. Let’s spend a week with them, sharing our love, our tears, our laughter, and the experience of being in Paradise. We all deserve it!
Deposit of $1,200 is due upon signing. The reminder is due February 15, 2025. Once you’ve paid your deposit, you will get a schedule and what to bring. Contact Cat (cat@emote.ws) for more details
Your retreat hosts:
Paula Bernini Feigal, Founder and Director, Villa Ataraxia Solferino
Paula has a long history of creating sacred space. During her 25 years as a practicing midwife, she had the vision, determination and passion to design and create three nationally accredited free-standing birth centers, as sanctuaries for women and families seeking a holistic model of pregnancy and birth. After retiring from midwifery in 2017, she fell in love with the community of Solferino, Mexico.
During the covid pandemic and following the loss of her dear grandmother and brother, Paula’s immense love, grief and passion was poured into the manifestation of Villa Ataraxia Solferino. This beautiful space is another type of Sanctuary; a comfortable guest oasis for inspiration, healing and transformation, surrounded by the raw, powerful energy of the jungle; A space designed to birth what the world needs.
Cat Thompson is an internationally published author and emotional transformation coach. She has created numerous seminars for businesses and individuals, hosted retreats around the world, and cultivates a thriving private practice empowering individuals. Synthesizing ideas from quantum physics, magic, art, neuroscience, nature intelligence, shamanism and human divinity, Cat has crafted a unique perspective on human evolution. She shares some simple yet profound strategies for how we can shift our future.