EMPOWER HER HALF DAY WELLNESS RETREAT: A Creative Movement Retreat
- Date
- 2024-10-27
- Location
- Santa Monica, CA, USA
- Host
- FemmeProsper Wellness Calendar
About this event
If you’ve been craving a few intentional hours to reset, move, create, and reconnect with yourself, EMPOWER HER HALF DAY WELLNESS RETREAT: A Creative Movement Retreat offers exactly that. Set in Santa Monica on a Sunday morning, this in-person gathering brings together wellness, creative expression, and community in a format that feels spacious enough to breathe, but focused enough to leave you genuinely restored. This is not a passive sit-and-listen kind of event. It’s a chance to step out of routine, be present in your body, and spend meaningful time around people who also value growth, grounding, and real connection. About the Event EMPOWER HER HALF DAY WELLNESS RETREAT is designed as a half-day experience centered on creative movement, wellness, and community. The focus is on helping you slow down, reconnect with yourself, and explore movement not as performance, but as a tool for expression, release, and renewal. Because it’s a retreat rather than a standard meetup, the experience is meant to feel intentional from start to finish. You can expect a more curated rhythm than a typical social gathering, with time dedicated to both personal reflection and shared energy. The event sits at the intersection of arts and culture, wellness, and community connection. That means the atmosphere is likely to appeal to people who want more than just exercise or networking alone. It’s for people who are interested in how movement, creativity, and supportive environments can work together to help you feel more grounded and more alive. Hosted in person in Santa Monica, the retreat also benefits from a setting that naturally supports a fresh start. Showing up physically matters here: being in the room, moving with others, and taking a real break from screens and daily demands is part of the value. What to Expect The half-day format makes this event approachable while still giving enough time to settle in and get something meaningful from it. Rather than rushing through one activity, the structure suggests a more immersive flow where each part of the retreat can build on the next. You can expect the experience to center on creative movement as a core practice. That may mean guided movement, body-based exploration, or expressive activities that help you reconnect with your energy and presence in a way that feels supportive rather than intimidating. Alongside movement, the retreat’s wellness focus points to a broader experience of restoration and intentional care. The community and networking tags also suggest there will be space to engage with others, not just move through the event individually. Likely highlights of the retreat experience include: A grounded opening to help you arrive fully and shift out of your usual pace Creative movement-based experiences that encourage expression, embodiment, and release Moments of reflection that help you notice what you’re feeling and what you want to carry forward Connection with other attendees in a setting that feels more thoughtful than a standard networking event A half-day rhythm that offers depth without requiring a full weekend commitment What makes this especially appealing is the blend of structure and openness. You’re not being asked to come in as an expert, performer, or extrovert. You’re being invited to participate, explore, and be present. Why Attend A lot of events promise inspiration, but what people often need is something more embodied: a chance to actually feel different by the end of the day. This retreat is valuable because it moves beyond ideas and into experience. Through movement, atmosphere, and real-time connection, it creates conditions for you to reset in a more tangible way. If your days have felt crowded, noisy, or overly scheduled, a half-day retreat can offer a rare kind of pause. Not an escape from life, but a way to return to it with more clarity, steadiness, and energy. Even a few hours of intentional space can shift how you feel heading into the rest of your week. There’s also a strong community element here. For many people, wellness feels more sustainable when it’s shared. Being around others who care about creativity, self-development, and supportive connection can be energizing in its own right. You may leave with: A greater sense of presence in your body A mental and emotional reset from your usual routine Fresh creative energy from engaging with movement in a different way New connections with people who share similar values and interests A stronger sense of personal grounding you can carry into daily life This retreat is especially compelling because it respects your time while still offering depth. You don’t need to carve out a full weekend to get something meaningful; you can show up for a Sunday morning and leave having genuinely shifted your state. Practical Details The event takes place in person in Santa Monica, USA, which means you should plan for an on-site experience rather than a virtual or hybrid format. That in-person setting is important to the retreat’s purpose, since movement, atmosphere, and human connection are central to what this event offers. It’s scheduled for Sunday, October 27 at 11:00 AM PDT, making it a strong fit for attendees who want to dedicate part of their weekend to themselves without committing their entire day. A half-day retreat can be easier to say yes to than a full-day event, especially if you’re balancing personal, family, or work responsibilities. A few useful things to keep in mind before attending: Arrive with enough time to settle in so you’re not starting the experience rushed Wear something comfortable for movement so you can participate with ease Come open-minded if creative movement is new to you; curiosity is more important than experience Treat the time as protected space rather than trying to multitask around it If you’ve been looking for a wellness event that feels active, creative, and community-oriented rather than generic, this retreat offers a clear opportunity. It’s a focused Sunday experience for people who want to reconnect with themselves, move with intention, and spend time in a room where that kind of care and presence is the point.
Who should attend
This retreat is for you if you want your wellness time to feel active, expressive, and genuinely restorative rather than routine. - **You want a reset without committing to a full weekend retreat.** A half-day format gives you real space to recharge while still fitting into a busy life. - **You’re drawn to movement as a form of self-expression, not just exercise.** If you’re curious about creative movement, embodiment, or using the body to reconnect with yourself, this will likely resonate. - **You’ve been feeling overstretched, disconnected, or stuck in autopilot.** This is a strong fit if you need intentional time to slow down and shift your energy. - **You value being in community with other growth-minded women.** If connection matters to you, the mix of wellness and networking makes this more engaging than a solo self-care practice. - **You enjoy arts-and-culture-adjacent experiences.** If you’re inspired by creativity, atmosphere, and experiences that feel a little more thoughtful than a standard wellness class, you’ll feel at home here. - **You don’t need to be an expert to show up.** Whether you’re new to this kind of retreat or already prioritize wellness, what matters most is your willingness to participate and be present.