Abuse Survivors - Women's Retreat
Abuse Survivors - Women's Retreat
New Mexico, USA
Up to 8 in group
Aug 7 - 11, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- What we do: Invocation Healing Arts offers intuitively crafted, bespoke retreats for individuals and small groups. Each retreat is shaped by the needs of participants and supported with deep preparation and integration for lasting change. Our retreats serve those seeking a quieter, more private path to healing—especially neurodivergent, highly sensitive people, caretakers, and those too depleted to heal in large groups.
- Why we're different: Lived Wisdom: our founder brings training in trauma bodywork, massage for complex medical issues, and her own healing from sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. She blends truth, compassion, and trauma-informed skill to help others deepen their toolkit.
- Custom-Crafted: Each retreat is uniquely designed based on the affinity group with providers experienced in that niche. We provide a robust schedule with programming, alone time, and exercises to complete in the solitude of this beautiful site in the mountains. We keep these group retreats small so that we have flexibility to adapt the unique needs of the group.
- Preparation + Depth + Integration: We work with each retreat participant well in advance to support with the cleansing, and preparation process to prepare for this type of healing work. We support you during your retreat and after. Each participant in our retreats has access to a free bi-weekly integration call, and seasonal community gatherings (in person + remote) to support long term transformations that individuals seek.
- Safe, Sacred Space: We are on acres of private land, held by the healing desert of New Mexico combined with mountains. Sunrise and sunrises are beautiful. There are sweet chickens onsite to wake us for each new day. The land has a beautiful labyrinth where people of all walks of life have meditated and left their fears, hope, and dreams to manifest. We will stay in a yurt in a community space in a glamping set up.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Stella Maris is a multidisciplinary artist, retreat host, and trauma-informed teacher whose work is rooted in resilience, embodiment, and creative awakening. A survivor of domestic violence, childhood trauma, and a life-altering brain injury, her path has been one of profound reconstruction—turning pain into art, insight, and compassionate leadership.
As the founder of Invocation Healing Arts and Invocation Retreats, she guides individuals through deeply supportive private and small-group healing experiences. Her retreats weave somatic movement, creative expression, plant-medicine guidance, ritual, and psychological insight to help clients reconnect with their inner creator and reclaim authorship of their lives. She collaborates movement practitioners, therapists, tradition indigenous healers in her women led team.
She creates spaces where people feel seen, safe, and encouraged to explore their inner terrain. Her teaching is shaped by her background in writing, abstract painting, performance, and cross-cultural life experiences.
As a healer and guide, she is known for her depth, clarity, warmth, and unwavering belief that every person is capable of profound change. Her work invites participants to step out of survival mode, into presence, choice, and embodied self-leadership.
Testimonials From Retreat Alumni:
"I recently had the opportunity to attend an Invocation Healing Retreat, and it was an experience that I will cherish forever. Stella Maris was an amazing facilitator and host. Her compassion and warmth created a welcoming environment that made it easy to feel safe and accepted. As a first responder, I often carry the weight of intense experiences, and this retreat provided the perfect space for me to decompress and heal.”
— Michael, First Responder (Solo 4-day retreat)
“I felt peace today! I had no words. I just smiled.”
— Carol, Mother (Solo 3-day retreat alumni)
"Stella Maris, thank you for supporting me during my epic outdoor journey. I appreciate the puzzle pieces, beautiful pine cones and making sure I was comfortable and safe to be in nature. You have a beautiful soul. Thank you for sharing your story, for teaching me and embracing healing. So much love for you!”
— Rachel, Single Mother (Mountain group retreat alumni)
“I’m so happy we did this with you. It felt like two years of couples therapy, in just one weekend.”
— Anonymous (4-day couple’s retreat alumni)
Details of this retreat
Reclaim this date for healing. During a waning crescent moon phase.
Long after leaving the shame, secrecy, self doubt can linger shaping how you move, breathe, and love.
Are you haunted by the words of your abusers?
Do you live with boundaries you can't enforce?
We Get It Because We Have Too!
So we decided to create this unique retreat for survivors of abuse. Whether you've experienced narcissistic abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse or financial abuse we have crafted this retreat for you!
We'll have community time with other sisters you'll meet here, as well as alone time to process. We'll guide through reclaiming your voice for those who were silenced or not believed when they spoke up. We'll have nature and art play as well as traditional modalities and the latest in trauma release work.
Our guides who have overcome their own abuses you'll be supported in a trauma informed and gentle approach. You'll leave with practical tools and experiences to support you build healthier habits, boundaries, and relationships. We'll have community time with other sisters you'll meet here, as well as alone time to process. We'll guide through exercises to reclaim your voice for those who were silenced or not believed when they spoke up. We'll have nature and art play as well as traditional modalities and the latest in trauma release work.
We only have 8 spots for the entire year. Book early to secure your place in this healing circle!
You deserve safe loving relationships.
You deserve happiness and mental clarity despite what has been done to you.
Testimonials From Retreat Alumni:
"I recently had the opportunity to attend an Invocation Healing Retreat, and it was an experience that I will cherish forever. Stella Maris was an amazing facilitator and host. Her compassion and warmth created a welcoming environment that made it easy to feel safe and accepted. As a first responder, I often carry the weight of intense experiences, and this retreat provided the perfect space for me to decompress and heal.”
— Michael, First Responder (Solo 4-day retreat)
“I felt peace today! I had no words. I just smiled.” — Carol, Mother (Solo 3-day retreat alumni)
"Stella Maris, thank you for supporting me during my epic outdoor journey. I appreciate the puzzle pieces, beautiful pine cones and making sure I was comfortable and safe to be in nature. You have a beautiful soul. Thank you for sharing your story, for teaching me and embracing healing. So much love for you!” — Rachel, Single Mother (Mountain group retreat alumni)
“I’m so happy we did this with you. It felt like two years of couples therapy, in just one weekend.” — Anonymous (4-day couple’s retreat alumni)
Long after leaving the shame, secrecy, self doubt can linger shaping how you move, breathe, and love.
Are you haunted by the words of your abusers?
Do you live with boundaries you can't enforce?
We Get It Because We Have Too!
So we decided to create this unique retreat for survivors of abuse. Whether you've experienced narcissistic abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse or financial abuse we have crafted this retreat for you!
We'll have community time with other sisters you'll meet here, as well as alone time to process. We'll guide through reclaiming your voice for those who were silenced or not believed when they spoke up. We'll have nature and art play as well as traditional modalities and the latest in trauma release work.
Our guides who have overcome their own abuses you'll be supported in a trauma informed and gentle approach. You'll leave with practical tools and experiences to support you build healthier habits, boundaries, and relationships. We'll have community time with other sisters you'll meet here, as well as alone time to process. We'll guide through exercises to reclaim your voice for those who were silenced or not believed when they spoke up. We'll have nature and art play as well as traditional modalities and the latest in trauma release work.
We only have 8 spots for the entire year. Book early to secure your place in this healing circle!
You deserve safe loving relationships.
You deserve happiness and mental clarity despite what has been done to you.
Testimonials From Retreat Alumni:
"I recently had the opportunity to attend an Invocation Healing Retreat, and it was an experience that I will cherish forever. Stella Maris was an amazing facilitator and host. Her compassion and warmth created a welcoming environment that made it easy to feel safe and accepted. As a first responder, I often carry the weight of intense experiences, and this retreat provided the perfect space for me to decompress and heal.”
— Michael, First Responder (Solo 4-day retreat)
“I felt peace today! I had no words. I just smiled.” — Carol, Mother (Solo 3-day retreat alumni)
"Stella Maris, thank you for supporting me during my epic outdoor journey. I appreciate the puzzle pieces, beautiful pine cones and making sure I was comfortable and safe to be in nature. You have a beautiful soul. Thank you for sharing your story, for teaching me and embracing healing. So much love for you!” — Rachel, Single Mother (Mountain group retreat alumni)
“I’m so happy we did this with you. It felt like two years of couples therapy, in just one weekend.” — Anonymous (4-day couple’s retreat alumni)
Schedule
2nd Day Sample Schedule:
Wake up at 7:30, have a light high protein nourshing breakfast.
Participate in optional heat and cold therapy including: Hot tub, Steam Room, Sauna, and Cold Plunges
Tea service
A variety of healing modalities including: guided art play by a working artist, guided journaling prompts to alchemize difficult emotions, somatic movement, fire, hiking.
Evening ends with a nighttime activity to rest and prepare for bed. These offerings are adapted to your preferences and can include activities such as: Yoga Nidra, Reiki, Meditation, Massage, and Mindful bath with herbs and oils.
Wake up at 7:30, have a light high protein nourshing breakfast.
Participate in optional heat and cold therapy including: Hot tub, Steam Room, Sauna, and Cold Plunges
Tea service
A variety of healing modalities including: guided art play by a working artist, guided journaling prompts to alchemize difficult emotions, somatic movement, fire, hiking.
Evening ends with a nighttime activity to rest and prepare for bed. These offerings are adapted to your preferences and can include activities such as: Yoga Nidra, Reiki, Meditation, Massage, and Mindful bath with herbs and oils.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Invocation Retreats, New Mexico, USA
Directions
Nearest airport is Albuquerque International airport. We welcome many guests who flock to New Mexico for healing work from around the country. Our primary venue is a 15 min drive from airport. The venue for our affinity group retreats in the mountain yurt is a 50 min drive from the airport.
Accommodation
Glamping accommodations in a yurt tucked away into the mountain of New Mexico. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets and an onsite labyrinth.
Program Price
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
We offer several retreat options across three venues.
Private 3–4 day retreats for 1–4 people in a quiet, mountain-adjacent BNB designed for healing.
Three affinity-group retreats in 2026, held in a mountain yurt in New Mexico.
A budget-friendly single-day option without lodging or meals—book your own Airbnb nearby and we’ll conduct the work there.
Private 3–4 day retreats for 1–4 people in a quiet, mountain-adjacent BNB designed for healing.
Three affinity-group retreats in 2026, held in a mountain yurt in New Mexico.
A budget-friendly single-day option without lodging or meals—book your own Airbnb nearby and we’ll conduct the work there.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
We offer nourishing high protein meals to support your brain health during such in depth healing work. These meals are prepared by a private chef with healing intentions scratch made.
What's Included
- What's included in our retreats:
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- Guided writing, meditation, and creative art play
- Somatic healing: movement, tapping, yoga, walks in nature
- Fire + Ice therapy: sauna, steam room, cold plunge
- Ancient plant medicine
- Private chef meals + cozy lodging (Included in all retreats, except mini retreats)
- A Southwest desert setting
- Lodging in dopamine designed bnb setting to promote this work. (included in all retreats, except mini retreats)
What's Not Included
- Airfare
- Ground transportation
- to keep mini retreats accessible, chef prepared meals and bnb are not included.
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