Advanced Doula Retreat
Deepen your practice, gain new skills, and nourish your passion for birth. Open to experienced birth doulas, this intimate 3 day retreat with lodging will offer skills workshops, experiential practice of techniques, and guided reflection & discussion of doula work. Between sessions you can enjoy meals provided, socializing--or not, and take time to unwind and enjoy the tranquility of a peaceful retreat center in Shutesbury, Ma.
October 26th, 27th, 28th
2025
Topics covered may include:
- Natural labor invitation/augmentation
- Optimal fetal positioning
- Clearing issues around birth, pain, sexuality & parenthood
- Deepening your touch sensitivity & intuition
- How to create connected and transformative prenatal visits
- Healthy boundaries and meaningful self-care
- Nervous system regulation informed by polyvagal theory
additional topics will be determined by surveyed interests of participants!
Included in price:
- All sessions
- Lodging*
- Dinner day 1 (arrival afternoon), Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner day 2, Breakfast day 3 (retreat ends before mid day)
- Prior to arrival there will be opportunity to share allergies and dietary needs. We will do our best to accommodate for all!
*Shared lodging will host 2-3 people per cabin. Camping is also available (BYO equipment) if you prefer more solitude.
*Tuition is all-inclusive and there is no discount if you choose to stay elsewhere. It is highly recommended that you stay at the retreat center, as the "group container" created lends itself to better connection, timeliness, and depth of discussion. If there is a question of accessibility, please reach out to me to discuss options.
