This 90-min women’s gathering offers a glimpse into the Sacred Mysteries of Feminine Sexuality through the Shamanic DeArmouring process.
A woman’s body is a living calendar, cycling with the Moon in the sky and the seasons of the Earth - an eternal dance of death, rebirth, and renewal.
Red Owl Women’s Lodge invites women across all cycles of life; mothers, daughters, sisters and grandmothers to celebrate the beauty of being feminine.
Your body, your wisdom, your sacred remembering awaits. Register now and step into the circle of Changing Woman.
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OCTOBER 10 - 19, 2025
Reclaim Your Radiant Untamed Feminine
Do you feel a deep yearning to let go of what you've outgrown?
To dissolve the defenses that block both pain & pleasure.
To liberate your spirit, body, & heart from past wounds, societal expectations, or unspoken shame?
So many of us carry burdens that dim our light, especially when it comes to our inherent sensuality, pleasure, & the sacred power residing within our wombs & yoni's. Perhaps you've felt disconnected from your body, struggled with intimacy, or yearned to unleash a vibrant, authentic expression of your feminine self.
You are not alone. This is a potent moment in time for women to awaken, to heal, & to rise into their true divinity.
To ensure we are a good fit for each other, and to create the most supportive and effective environment, I require a brief, confidential video call with all prospective participants.
This call allows us both to:
Understand your intentions: It's an opportunity for you to share what you hope to gain from the retreat, and to ensure it aligns with this profound shamanic dearmouring journey.
Answer your questions directly: You'll have a chance to ask any questions you may have about the process, the retreat space, and meet me - as I will be the one guiding you through this deep and intimate journey.
This conversation helps us both determine if this unique and intensive experience is the best path for your personal growth at this time.
Only 10 women will take this journey with me, so make sure you connect asap.
Your 'Self'
She leads two annual Retreats in June & October, each with their own unique intent and process.
The Old Ones say that the women will lead the healing among the tribes. Inside them are the powers of love and strength given by the moon and the earth.
We are those women!
We come together in a circle of sisters, finding our boldness and courage from one another as we dive into the mysterious and magickal places of our feminine nature. We are fearless sisters, grandmothers, mothers, daughters, warrior women, wise women and wonderful women leading the way. We honour the essence of our light and our dark, letting go, freeing ourselves up to discover the joy of creation and destruction that resides deep in our core.
We harness the energy of sister moon, grandmother earth, the stars and the suns to understand our way with these energies so our legacy is one of beauty and power.
We connect into the deep and ancient knowing of all those who have come before us and all those that are yet to come. This is the potent healing current of our divine feminine.
Changing Woman 10-day Shamanic DeArmouring
10-19 October 2025
Are you experiencing the draining grip of emotional burnout and overwhelm?
Feeling constantly stressed? Is your nervous system overtaxed and out of sync?
The lingering shadows of unprocessed grief and past trauma weigh heavily on the body, heart, mind, spirit & life force energy.
In a world that seems to prioritize individualism, the yearning for sacred sisterhood and genuine connection is stronger than ever.
Beyond the visible, a deeper disconnect often impacts women's health: the societal repression of the Sacred Feminine – our intuition, softness, sensuality, and natural cyclical rhythms. Lost amidst life's transitions, societal expectations and obligations, many women are finding their creativity suppressed and their voices muted.
This Medicine Journey will hold you in gentleness, ruthless compassion, and unconditional love as you break free of your plates of protection and armour, soften into your inherent womb power and claim the pleasure of embodying your true divinity.
Join us in this alchemical circle as we tap into the current of our divine feminine life-force to heal our sexual wounding & celebrate our sacred bodies as the temple for our spirit. It is through our receptivity that we open the fertile space for the seed of intent to take us into action. When we are shut down because of trauma, pain or a disconnect from our true essence, we cannot relax into being open to receive that which we intend to create.
Over 10 days, you are guided through a rite of passage, releasing that which no longer serves you so you can open up and be a channel for your own pleasure, beauty and magick.
Come and laugh, cry, dance, rest, learn, share, rattle, howl and release your wonderful wild woman...
Travel into the domain of the womb.
Give yourself permission to feel your heart, take the time to listen intimately to your body, be more caring with what you take into you. Ignite the sacred fire of passion and stand in the spirit of your true nature.
We gather to explore ancient shamanic teachings, weave our dreamtime with intent, drop inwards through guided journeys, communicate outwards using creative expression.
We make Medicine, objects of power and manifestation. We journal and draw and discuss and share. We create ceremonies and open portals of greater awareness.
We dance and rest and dedicate our time to being wholly present to the changing woman within
Medicine Wheel Teachings
Gentle yet powerful matriarchal medicine wheel teachings will guide the course of each day. These ancient wheels expand your awareness and understanding of feminine and masculine energy. They speak of the magick and mystery of the Four Faces of the Divine Feminine. These energies have profound relevance to your everyday life. Understanding their nature empowers you to flow with your life rather than going into overwhelm and the responsibility of doing for others.
We use the Sanskrit word, Sat meaning 'true' and Sangha meaning 'community or company' to describe the practice of sitting with the truest company we can keep - the Medicine Wheel. We ask the wheel to guide us into the space of personal inquiry, finding the freedom we need to embody our most natural selves.
Breath is life. Conscious breathwork has been used for thousands of years to access altered states of consciousness and tap into the body's innate wisdom. With breathwork, we initiate you into your divine feminine awakening as you dissolve blocks and traumas lodged in the physical and energetic body.
Our bodies are a temple to be worshipped and adored. Through dance, singing, drumming, making medicine, painting, crafting, etc we channel our creative life force energy. To embody our true nature is to choose pleasure. It is through our desire for pleasure that we create life. This is difficult when our life force energy is repressed and stuck. Freeing up your life force energy is the key to creating your life as a work of art.
The practice of creativity, movement and sound, moves you beyond your shame and self-consciousness to express your naturalness.
For thousands of years. indigenous people have used this sacred ceremony to purify, cleanse, rejuvenate, maintain health and wellbeing on all levels. This Sweat Lodge Ceremony has been handed down from teacher to student through the Twisted Hairs Lineage. It is a priveledge to experience this alchemical womb space as a tool for self-realization and dearmouring.
We move into each day from the presence of our body, mind, spirit and heart. A variety of practices support this inward journey including noble silence, daily housekeeping, ceremony and rest. Time will also be dedicated to the preparation of nourishing, heart infused food.
A somatic process of releasing stuck and unexpressed emotions that lie in your sexual anatomy (your vulva, uterus and ovaries) due to abuse, trauma, boundary issues, body shame, judgements and the need for protection.
Imagine your body as a living landscape — rolling hills, hidden caves, fertile valleys, and ancient forests.
When something painful or overwhelming happens — whether it’s a childhood wound, an adult trauma, societal expectation, or repetitive stress — parts of this inner landscape become tense, blocked, or overgrown.
Your system weaves protective layers: energetic knots, tight muscles, numb patches — a kind of ‘armour’ guarding these places like rocky outcrops or locked gates.
In the moment, this armour protects you. But over time, it limits how freely your landscape flows. It dams the rivers of pleasure, dull the soil’s fertility, and keep parts of you hidden in shadow.
This protective terrain shows up as chronic pain, stiffness, emotional numbness, struggles with intimacy, or feeling cut off from your own authentic expression.
Shamanic De-Armouring is an invitation to walk back through this landscape — gently, courageously — loosening the knots, unlocking the gates, letting the rivers run clear again, so the wildness of your true self can flourish.
Conscious Touch/Pressure Points:
This is not a massage. Sustained, gentle to deep pressure is applied on specific points in the body (similar to trigger point therapy or acupressure). These points are where emotions, tension, and trauma are stored.
Deep, conscious breathing is a fundamental component. It helps to oxygenate the tissues, bypass the conscious mind, regulate the nervous system, and facilitate the release of stagnant energy. You will be guided through specific breathing patterns to intensify sensations, move energy and direct it to breaking the plates.
Whether it's sighing, moaning, laughing, crying, or even screaming, sound is encouraged as its a natural way for the body to release stored energy and emotions. Sound vibrations also unlock frozen energy within the tissues.
Spontaneous or guided movement help the body discharge energy and integrate sensations. This might involve gentle shaking, stretching, or intuitive movements.
A variety of healing techniques may be applied to clear blockages and promote the free flow of life force energy (Chi / Prana / Kundalini / Quodoushka).
As the armour begins to dissolve, it's common to experience a range of physical and emotional sensations, including physical sensations such as tingling, warmth, cold, numbness transforming into sensation, muscle twitching, trembling, or shaking.
Emotional release such as laughter, tears, anger, sadness, fear, or even bliss can surface as suppressed emotions are acknowledged and released. Old memories, images, or insights related to past experiences might arise.
A key aspect of de-armouring is surrendering to the body's innate wisdom. You will be encouraged to stay present with whatever arises, without judgment, and to allow your body to express and release in its own way. The process is led by you, meaning your comfort and agency are always prioritised.
Each session concludes with a period of integration, allowing your body and mind to process the experience. This might involve quiet rest, gentle touch, or a conversation to discuss what arose and how to integrate the insights into your daily life.
THE BENEFITS OF DEARMOURING
The benefits reported from de-armouring are diverse and profound:
Emotional Release: Dissolving suppressed emotions like grief, anger, fear, and shame.
Physical Alleviation: Reducing chronic pain, tension, and stiffness.
Increased Sensitivity and Pleasure: Reclaiming connection to one's body, enhancing sensual and sexual pleasure, and increasing overall aliveness and orgasticness.
Trauma Healing: Releasing stored trauma and old wound patterns, leading to a sense of freedom and empowerment.
Enhanced Self-Expression: Gaining greater confidence in expressing true feelings, desires and unlocking your creativity.
Nervous System Regulation: Supporting the nervous system to become more resilient and tolerant to stress.
Deeper Self-Connection: Fostering a greater connection between heart, body, mind, and soul, leading to a sense of wholeness and authenticity.
Increased Life Force: Feeling more vital, energetic, and alive.
Weaving Willow is a Spirit Wisdom Keeper and apprentice to the Twisted Hairs Lineage
.As an explorer, mother, lover, and powerful space holder, she embodies the Changing Woman Feminine Mysteries of Sacred Sexuality.
A devoted student to the teachings of the Medicine Wheel she dances with the cosmos in the sacred cycle of life, death and rebirth. She is known as a 'spirit doula', a companion, teacher and guide who intuitively knows how to support, listen and challenge others through significant life experiences.
As a Rainbow Warrior, she stands for unity, love, kindness and the restoration of balance on earth.
This sacred land invites you to return to something essential. Simplicity. Elemental connectedness. Stillness.
The parts of ourselves we often lose touch with in the rush of daily life.
In this space, we leave devices behind - a phone-free - screen-free space. Not as a rule, but as a ritual.
By unplugging, we tune into the rhythms of nature, to our own intuition, and to each other.
We become more available to the moment, more present in our bodies, and more connected to the shared field we co-create. Interconnected, we eat together, tend the fire, share stories, sit in silence, and move through each experience as a conscious community. The land holds us as we let go of what is no longer true and remember who we are beneath the noise.
The center offers a spacious open-plan teaching area, a communal kitchen, and indoor bathrooms, along with a rather "magickal" outdoor shower. Accommodation is rustic yet comfortable, with five modest bedrooms that can sleep up to 12 people. One of the most unique aspects of Sacred Journeys is its "DEVICE-FREE ZONE" policy. To encourage a true detox from technology, you won't find televisions, radios, or magazines, and we kindly request that you leave your laptops, tablets, and other technical devices at home. This allows everyone to truly disconnect and be present. It's a communal space where a spirit of mindfulness, mutual care, and consideration is fostered. You're encouraged to make yourself at home while respectfully sharing the space with others. Everyone is asked to help keep the center tidy, organized, and clean, and to be mindful and considerate when using precious resources, such as water and electricity. Beyond the buildings, you'll find lovingly tended medicine gardens, and just beyond that, acres of natural bush teeming with an abundance of bird, plant, and mineral life – perfect for mindful walks and immersing yourself in nature.
Sleeping & dreaming in shared accommodation creates an environment where our individual dreaming spaces can intertwine, often bringing collective insights, heightened awareness, and a deeper sense of connection within the group. It's an opportunity to extend the sacred container of our journey even into the realm of dreams.
This Medicine Journey calls to let all the parts of you emerge. Unearth your True Nature.
Only 10 women will take this journey with me, so make sure you book your call to connect asap.
Food is an integral part of our journey inward. We nourish ourselves with simple, wholesome meals, designed to be comforting and grounding. What makes it even more special is that we'll be preparing these meals together, fostering a sense of community and connection as we share in the creation of our sustenance. This is about being part of the circle. Whether you’re chopping vegetables, stirring a pot of soup, or setting the table, your hands become part of the nourishment we all receive.
For many women, food has been a source of control, confusion, or disconnection. We've been taught to restrict, ignore, or moralize what we eat - turning nourishment into numbers, and meals into guilt. There is a deep remembering that happens in this circle. To nourish ourselves through food is to come home to the body. It is to honor hunger - not just the physical kind, but the hunger for wholeness, for ritual, for rhythm and for pleasure.
When women learn to nourish themselves - truly and intentionally - they step into the kitchen not as laborers, but as medicine makers. Food becomes prayer, not punishment. Cooking becomes ceremony, not chore. Eating becomes an act of self-love, not self-control. We begin to ask, “What does my body need to feel grounded, clear, and alive?” And we learn to listen.
It’s Not About the Rules, It’s About the Relationship. Slowing down enough to taste. Trusting your instincts over outside voices. Honoring cravings as wisdom, not weakness! Choosing foods that support your cycle, energy, and emotions
Nourishment as Feminine Power. When a woman feeds herself well, she becomes well. Not just in her body, but in her spirit. She becomes fuller. Softer. Stronger. She has more to give, because she is not running on empty.
And when women nourish themselves, they nourish the world.
From this place of fullness, we cook with love, gather in joy, and restore the sacred to the everyday.
Changing Woman
October 10 - 19, 2025
Travel into the domain of your womb.
Give yourself permission to feel your heart.
Take the time to listen intimately to your body.
Release the plates of armour keeping you numb to life.
Ignite the sacred fire of passion and stand in the full expression of your true nature.
Open your heart and womb to the unchartered realms of your sacred feminine, the Great Mother Goddess within.
This isn't just a getaway; it's a transformative sanctuary for deep recovery, creative blossoming, and soul revival.
Step away from daily clamour into the rich, quiet embrace of your inner landscape, aligning with nature's cycles and feminine wisdom.
You will gain fresh approaches to self-nurturing, expand your self-understanding, mend emotional hurts, and access your core potency. Through ancient wisdom and powerful rituals, explore your inherent magic, releasing limiting beliefs, constraints, and past wounds, paving the way for profound peace and purpose.
Beyond individual renewal, this expedition sparks ancestral and inter-generational healing and growth.
Engage in unique practices like intuitive teachings, conscious breathing, and expressive arts within a supportive circle of kindred spirits, fostering unforgettable bonds and treasured memories.
Ultimately, this sacred voyage will guide you home – to your true, unarmoured self, ready to embody your joy, grace, and inner power. Only 10 women will take this journey with me, so make sure you book your call to connect with me asap.
Shamanic DeArmouring with me...
PLEASE NOTE:
This Medicine Journey is for women who were born with a womb and a vagina.
This Medicine Journey addresses sexuality, pleasure & your relationship with your body. There will be practices that involve nudity. This is never forced, your personal boundaries are respected at all times and you can say no at any point.
This Medicine Journey is a drug and alcohol-free gathering - this includes plant medicines and any consciousness altering substances. The invitation over our ten days together, is to leave behind as much of your habituated lifestyle as you can & observe what arises from behind your comfort zones.
Everything we need to bring us clarity, freedom, pleasure & to awaken our wisdom is right here, already in the body.
Give yourself permission to switch off & disconnect for 10 days. Complete any unfinished business and do what needs to be done before we begin so you can gift yourSelf full presence to the journey.
You can expect a profound journey of personal transformation and self-discovery. This Medicine Journey offers you a sacred, transformative space for healing, creativity, and soul restoration, guiding you back to your true feminine nature and inner wisdom, far from the noise of daily life.
Our approach is rooted in ancient wisdom, particularly Medicine Wheel Teachings and the guidance of the Grandmothers. We emphasize trusting your intuition and living in awareness, fostering deep healing across your mind, body, heart, and spirit, leading to true self-discovery and evolution.
If you're a woman navigating today's challenges – experiencing burnout, overwhelm, chronic stress, or a disconnection from your true identity – then yes, this is for you. If you yearn for sacred sisterhood, genuine connection, to unlock your creativity, or to heal past traumas, then this is the place for you. But if you're still uncertain, book a free connection call to chat with Weaving Willow directly.
We offer two distinct annual retreats:
* Darkness of Winter Retreat (annually in June): A 3-night immersion for deep nourishment, self-reflection, and embodying your true feminine nature, particularly exploring your "Winter-time womb" wisdom.
* Changing Woman DeArmouring (annually in October): A 10-day intensive designed to help you release what no longer serves, dissolve defenses, heal sexual wounding, and reclaim your inherent womb power and pleasure.
Other than the Shamanic DeArmouring Process, you'll engage in a harmonious blend of practices, including Medicine Wheel Teachings, Guided Shamanic Journeys, Breathwork, Creative Expression, Movement, Sound, Satsang (sitting in true community), powerful Sweat Lodge ceremonies, dedicated Quality Time for self-reflection and rest, and Medicine-making.
Our retreats unfold in a beautiful, natural, and serene setting in the Valley of a Thousand Hills, Hillcrest, within Outer West Durban, South Africa. It's a place designed to support your deep inward journey and reconnection with nature.
You will be held in a strong, safe container with gentle, ruthless compassion and unconditional love. Weaving Willow provides loving guidance, and you'll be supported by a sacred circle of like-minded sisters. Practices are designed to unplug you, reset your nervous system, and allow for your natural unfolding.
Beyond immediate peace and purpose, you'll gain new tools for self-care, deepen your self-awareness, and experience lasting healing. This journey sparks ancestral and inter-generational healing, growth, and evolution. You'll carry home a revitalized sense of vitality and purpose, having created unforgettable bonds and cherished memories with your sacred sisterhood.
You will never be the same after these 10 days, so let's be real...
This journey of healing and awakening your pleasure isn't a walk in the park – it's a vibrant, transformative adventure for the brave and the bold!
To ensure we are a good fit for each other, and to create the most supportive and effective environment, I require a brief, confidential video call with all prospective participants.
This call allows us both to:
Understand your intentions: It's an opportunity for you to share what you hope to gain from the retreat, and to ensure it aligns with this profound shamanic dearmouring journey.
Answer your questions directly: You'll have a chance to ask any questions you may have about the process, the retreat space, and meet me - as I will be the one guiding you through this deep and intimate journey.
This conversation helps us both determine if this unique and intensive experience is the best path for your personal growth at this time.
Only 10 women will take this journey with me, so make sure you connect asap.
Four 50% deposit is non-refundable. This secures your place.
If you need to cancel for any reason, your deposit will be put towards sponsorship placements.
If you cancel and you have paid in full, then 50% will be refunded to you, provided it is done in writing before midnight on August 31st.
No refunds will be issued thereafter (your payment will be put towards sponsorship placements.)
Should this Medicine Journey be cancelled for any reason, your payment will be refunded to you in full.
Getting to Sacred Journeys
Sacred Journeys is nestled in the Valley of a 1000 Hills, approximately 45-60 minutes from King Shaka International Airport (DUR), Durban.
Driving: Specific directions to Sacred Journeys will be provided closer to the retreat date once your booking is confirmed.
Flying In: We highly recommend flying into King Shaka International Airport (DUR), Durban.
Airport Transfers: We can provide you with details for trusted local shuttle services or you can rent a car - available at DUR airport if you prefer personal transport and wish to explore the region. Remember, South Africa drives on the left-hand side of the road. A GPS/Sat-Nav is highly recommended.
Essential Travel Tips
Travel Insurance: We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance that covers flights, accommodation, medical emergencies, and trip cancellations.
Currency: The local currency is the South African Rand (ZAR). ATMs are widely available at the airport and in major towns. Most establishments accept credit cards.
Mobile Connectivity: You can purchase a local SIM card at the airport if you wish to have local mobile data. Wi-Fi is generally available at the airport.
Time Zone: South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is GMT+2.
Visa Requirements: Please check the visa requirements for South Africa well in advance of your travel. Visa policies vary significantly based on your nationality. You can typically find this information on the website of the South African Department of Home Affairs or your nearest South African embassy/consulate.
What to leave behind
Your creature comforts and insecurities. Your habitual patterns & routines. Your social ties and any unfinished business.
We recommend you don't bring any jewelry, perfumes or bras! No make-up, body products, fancy lingerie, soaps or even your toothpaste (that's one of the uses for the coconut oil)! Any body products you may need will be provided for you - made especially for our retreat. The invitation for this retreat is to leave behind as much of your habituated lifestyle as you can & observe what arises from behind your comfort zones. Be gentle with yourself in preparation for this very powerful transformative experience.
Red Owl Retreats are focused on personal growth and holistic well-being. They are not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider for any questions regarding a medical condition. All experiences, ceremonies, and teachings are offered with reverence and respect for ancient traditions, adapted for modern application