PRIVATE RETREATS

Why would you do a session?

So often we respond to our present life based on past experiences, unconsciously applying coping mechanisms we developed long ago. Without being able to clearly see where and how we’re using these outdated responses, we continue to create the same blocks in relationships, family dynamics, work stresses, and life in general. Our relationship to ourself and divinity are often clouded by old, automatic reactions to life that no longer fit our current contexts, desires and dreams. These patterns and storylines are difficult to see with our conscious day-to-day mind — we just seem to keep to getting in our own way, with no clear path towards lasting change.

Altered-state modalities allow us to step outside of our day-to-day patterning and  view directly the automatic programs we’re running and the results of those programs in our lives. These sessions help us uncover what we are actually working with and see what’s no longer serving us. And the integration sessions that follow help us develop practices and skills to support our findings and re-create the precious life we want to be living.

Each overnight session is customized based on one’s present state, needs, and desires. The session includes an intake consultation before your arrival, a late-night meal afterward, breakfast the following morning followed by a hours-long holistic integration, and a followup call weeks later for continued support as you return to ‘real life’.

For more information, email hello@joytown.co or book an inquiry call here.

Ongoing Support

Every private session includes an hour long preparation call before you arrive, a thorough integration the morning after ceremony, and an hour long integration call 7-14 days post ceremony. However, most people feel they need more ongoing support to actually create the life they want.

These expansive overnight sessions will very quickly show us what stands between us and our joy, but it is still up to us to do the work that is necessary for us to incorporate these learning into our lives in a way that creates lasting change. Most of us have spent our whole life in unconscious survival patterns, so it will take more than one night to create new habits and lifestyle shifts that reflect the person we are becoming.

Doing a series of coaching calls over a 2-3 month period is the very supportive way to learn the skills, strategies and tools you will need to bring lasting change to your everyday life.

Six 60 minute phone or Zoom calls $1200

KIND WORDS

KIND WORDS

  • J.T.

    “I’ve worked with Mel in healing/journey spaces many times over the last few years and I’m deeply grateful for each and every session. She creates a beautiful and safe environment backed with years of training, expertise, and most importantly, real-AF life experience. She meets each person where they are with openness and intention. It’s much easier, in my opinion, to dive into our deeper shadows and find our brighter lights when we know we’re in a safe place devoid of any judgment. Her sparkles, music, ginger tea, and plethora of lovely floor pillows are delightful additions as well.

    This type of work is never easy, but it turns out there can be ease and oftentimes even joy. Feeling the challenging feelings like sorrow and grief is important, but equally so is a little heart opening with love and laughter. I’ve learned through these sessions that when we embrace it all the real transformative healing goes down and it's much less agonizing. Who knew?

    I can’t recommend Mel and her incredible community highly enough. 10/10 will work with her again, in fact it’s already on the books. :)”

  • S.P.M.

    “I entered into this work with Melissa as a depressed and ill person. I initially tried to postpone my participation because I just didn't think I was in "a good head, heart or physical place". My time with her was loving, compassionate, well orchestrated and secure. Every bit of the day was carefully attended to. I was transported to a wonderful world of mystery and sacredness. At no time did I feel unsupported or afraid.

    My transformation was pretty immediate…my depression lifted and my chronic GI issues completely disappeared. It has been almost 2 months since my experience with Melissa and I still feel the joy in my heart and the love that poured into me is still with me. Melissa has the skills to help heal people on a very deep level. I say this with complete assurance and gratitude for her many years of work to perfect her craft.”

  • N.C.

    "Working with Mel has been deeply transformational for my relationship not only to others, but to myself. She has a gift for holding the art of relationship in a way that is both ancient and new, and she brings that wisdom into her 1:1 work as well as through the ritual spaces she holds. I have learned how to approach intimate and business relationships in a more skilled, nuanced, and open-hearted way, and because of our work together, I am able to hold the duality of loving another while also loving myself.

    I have healed, integrated and cultivated new ways of being in my communication skills, listening skills, and in my ability to be with people. The guidance I received from Mel has been a crucial part of my ability to let go of toxic relationship patterns (stemming from my own trauma) and create relationships that are built on authenticity, deep intimacy, maturity, erotic embodiment and unconditional love. I have also cultivated a deep sense of self-love, which is the foundation for all of this outer transformation. Mel’s skill and trauma informed approach to space holding, the ritual and tantric arts, relationship, and life in general are so valuable and transformational. If you have the opportunity to work with her privately or in a group setting, please take it!! Your life will never be the same!"