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A personal gift, creative expression, vegetarian food, healing modality, somatic practice, expressive art experience, ecological awareness activity, a specific professional skill, and/or ...
aMandala Retreats presents
THRIVE:Vibrational Attunement
Calling artists, healers, and community members to participate in somatic healing, expressive arts, and ecological awareneness for vibrational attunement. Together we'll develop a regenerative rhizome so we can thrive.
....a sacred pause by the river to celebrate life, connection, and explore regenerative living through interweaving our gifts...
Hosted by Amanda and Gustavo · Saturday and Sunday September 12-13, 2026 · North Florida
OUR LIVING QUESTION
What does it truly take to thrive?
Connected community, mindful presence, and the healing rhythm of nature.
What becomes possible when we learn to resource our well-being from within, with one another, and with the living environment?
Sacred Reciprocity
The Living Exchange
True community is built on balanced flow. Each attendee is invited to honor their own microcosm of connection by answering two questions to integrate with the group ecosystem.
We are an ecosystem of social, creative, emotional, and economic support.
What would you like to receive?
Authentic witnessing, creative collaboration, healing rest, natural alignment, or encouraging professional connections.
The Flow
Saturday, September 12
An organic journey starting at dawn and carrying us through the evening paddle.
Root & Grounding
Heart & Expression
Expansion & Flow
Breakfast and Breath
Root & Grounding
A gentle soft landing to nourish the body and calm the nervous system.
Circle & Intentions of Vibrational Attunement
Root & Grounding
Guided opening circle with Amanda and Gustavo, featuring a meditation led by Marlon and our paper-based Living Exchange network map.
River Flow Yoga
Root & Grounding
An embodied somatic flow led by Laura (Three Rivers) to align physical structure and breathe with the forest.
Midday Grounding
Root & Grounding
An integration and anchoring process facilitated by Gustavo.
Communal Lunch & Expressive Artistry
Heart & Expression
Gather over shared nourishing dishes. Explore kids' art with Denisse, basket weaving and crystal wrapping with Rae, and creative tie-dye with Jeremiah.
- LATE AFTERNOON
Somatic & Vibrational Bodywork
Heart & Expression
Heal and rejuvenate with on-site donations to local practitioners: singing bowl sound baths with Ruben & Alex, astrology with Sam, chair massage with Doug, Rohini & Mariluz, and Touch of Presence with Amanda.
- Sunset
Dinner & Fire Circle
Expansion & Flow
Share an evening meal in community gratitude, followed by fire arts, live music, and ecstatic dance featuring Jon, Destiny, and Jeremiah.
- Late Night
New Moon River Paddle
Expansion & Flow
A silent, magical glide along the mirror-like living waters under the night sky.
The Economics of Community
An experiment in sustainable regeneration and vibrant living.
The Gift - Free
The Retreat Experience
There is no cost for the Saturday mini-retreat. The space, the river, and the communal gatherings are a gift.
The Exchange - Paid
Overnight Lodging
Securing a bed or camping spot directly sustains the aMandala Retreat center.
The Flow - Donation
Nourishment & Healing
Donations are highly encouraged to cover communal food, the cleaner’s fee, the steward’s time, and directly compensate the bodywork practitioners on site.
Sanctuary Stays
Lodging & stay calculator
Rooms curated to align with the Wu Xing (Five Elements) cycle for energetic balance. Select a room circle and set your number of nights to see the total.
- Choose accommodation
- Select nights
- View total
- Lock in room space
- Complete registration
Join the Flow
Registration & Living Exchange RSVP
Please secure your spot for Saturday. To protect the sanctuary container, please register.
Preparing for the Flow
Shelter
Sleeping bag, tent, and personal bedding (if utilizing rustic camping or shared spaces).
Sustenance
Food and drink to share. We welcome those who wish to help with food preparation and serving.
Connection
Your business cards, flyers, and professional offerings. We are here to develop a regenerative network that supports you economically and socially.
Spirit
Your presence, your curiosity, and a willingness to interweave our community so we can all flourish.
Landing page designed by Mariluz at OCEANANDLIGHT.
