Meet the Hosts: Why We Created This Retreat

Hi, I’m Stacey - yoga teacher, fitness instructor, holistic wellness coach, and retreat creator. I’ve been teaching for years, but nothing lights me up like leading these deeply personal, soul-nourishing retreats. Why? Because they bring together everything I believe in: movement, mindfulness, community, and those deep chats that make you feel like you’ve known someone forever.

When I created Soulful Serenity, I knew I wanted to bring more layers to it - I wanted to get deeper. That’s where Liz comes in. She’s a trauma-informed yoga teacher and personal trainer with a heart of gold and a knack for making you feel instantly at ease. Together, we hold space for every part of you to show up - whether that’s the joyful, messy, tired, or ready-to-grow part.

We created this retreat because we both believe in real connection. We believe in slowing down, in meaningful self-work, in healthy food that actually tastes amazing, and in belly laughs around the dinner table. We believe in the kind of experience that doesn’t just feel good while you’re there - it stays with you long after you unpack your bags.

But more than that, we created this retreat because we know what it’s like to need it ourselves. I’ve been the one craving clarity, crying on the kitchen floor, spinning my wheels and feeling like I lost touch with what I even wanted. Liz has her own story of burnout and healing - of transforming her love of movement into something much deeper. We don’t teach from a pedestal; we teach from experience. We are right there with you on this journey.

We’ve carefully crafted every aspect of the Soulful Serenity experience with love and intention. From the timing of the workshops to the placement of the yoga mats at sunrise, we think about how each element will support your transformation. We want you to feel held - not just physically with cozy rooms and nourishing meals - but emotionally, spiritually, energetically.

One of our favourite moments each retreat is the first dinner. There’s a quiet buzz of anticipation and curiosity in the air. People are unsure, maybe a little nervous. But by night three? We’re sharing stories, swapping playlists, maybe even dancing barefoot under the stars. Something softens. Something shifts. We witness it every single time.

We aren’t just leading a retreat - we’re building a container for people to unfold. For walls to drop. For insights to rise. For joy to bubble up. We’ve cried during closing circles more times than we can count because we’re constantly moved by the courage, vulnerability, and beauty each guest brings.

Hosting this retreat isn’t just something we do. It’s something we love. We pour our hearts into every detail - from curating the playlist to choosing the essential oils to leading that final sunset breathwork. And it’s all in service of helping you remember just how powerful, radiant, and whole you already are.

So if you’re ready to step into that version of you - we’ll be here, arms open, coconuts waiting. Because the truth is, this retreat isn’t just for you. It’s for all of us. We grow together.