725807 Sideroad 22B, Meaford, ON, Canada
Up to 8 in group
May 8 - 11, 2025
About this Retreat

Esther Kalaba M.A, RP
is a registered psychotherapist, art therapist, herbalist, meditation and breathwork program creator @ the People of the Prana, artist, and health & wellness consultant. She has been working in the field of mental health and wellness for the last 25 years with thousands of people from all walks of life. She has worked in different healthcare, education, and community settings and combines her unique experience with Eastern and Western healing traditions.
She specializes working with people with complex trauma and bereavement. Esther combines a unique blend of traditional talk psychotherapy, art therapy, somatic therapy, yoga, and meditation/pranayama (breath-work) practice to her clinical work enabling for a whole person care and working on the psychological, physical, emotional, and spiritual levels.
Marianne Larochelle is a multimedia artist and photographer with over 30 yrs of professional experience .
‘’My photography is about giving life to the mystery, the unseen.For as long as i can remember I have been fascinated by the drama of being a human.Through the study of light and shadows ,fairy tales, mythology, archetypes and the otherworldly exquisite beauty of the dream world, I have spent many years digging through the lost stories of our Humanity. More specifically, I have been diving into the discarded tales of female history. Through this artistic endeavor I have come to see myself as an anthropologist of the woman’s mind. My photography attempts to understand who we are, especially by examining what is happening in the unexplored recesses of the human psyche.’’
She creates everything within the camera, using well-known classic techniques like multiple exposures, long exposures, and light painting to try to capture simultaneous moments in time and unveil mysterious worlds of beauty that lie beneath the surface of conventional representations and wisdom.
Details of this retreat
Celebrate YOU, in all your forms @ Woman is Goddess Retreat.
Embark on an extraordinary month-long experience designed for women in all stages of life seeking to embrace their innate power, wisdom, and beauty. This deeply immersive program combines ancient mythology with modern therapeutic practices to guide you into the heart of your divine essence.
Using the powerful Myth & Magic process, you will select a goddess from any culture or tradition and explore her rich story through guided art therapy, writing, movement, sound, and creative embodying exercises. As you uncover her gifts, you’ll also awaken her unique resonance within yourself, revealing the potent wisdom she has to offer you at this pivotal time of your life.
Your journey begins with three intimate online preparation sessions, where you’ll connect with a small circle of like-minded women, explore your goddess archetype, and lay the foundation for your transformation.
The program culminates in the transformational “WOMAN IS GODDESS” 4-day retreat at the serene SEED Lodge. Here, you will deepen your connection to your goddess through ritual, shamanic practices, and sacred sisterhood. The experience concludes with a shamanic goddess photoshoot, where you will step fully into your goddess self, embodying her essence in stunning, powerful imagery that will forever remind you of the magic you hold within.
This intimate gathering is limited to only 8 women, creating a safe and supportive container for authentic transformation.
Join us and step into your divine power.
The goddess within is calling—are you ready to answer?
Participants have described this journey as profoundly transformational—illuminating hidden aspects of themselves, igniting creative energy, awakening dormant power, and guiding them to rediscover and celebrate their true essence beyond societal expectations.
If you feel a spark of curiosity—or even a twinge of fear—know that this is your invitation. Transformation often begins where courage meets the unknown.
Guided by renowned shamanic photographer Marianne Larochelle and seasoned art therapist and depth psychotherapist Esther Kalaba, this program offers a one-of-a-kind alchemical process through the Myth & Magic method. Together, you’ll reconnect to the goddess archetype within, using the transformative tools of art, storytelling, movement, and photography in a supportive and nurturing space.
This immersive therapeutic experience is designed to help you access your inner wisdom and divine power, no matter your level of artistic experience. All that’s needed is your willingness to explore, play, support others, and open yourself to the beauty of this journey.