Seasons Within

Seasons Within is a quarterly retreat series to celebrate the equinox and solstice sponsored by Peace Hill at Avila.

Join us for a day of renewal and deep inner listening as we honor the Spring Equinox—a time of balance, growth, and new beginnings. We will work with the archetype of the Healer, exploring what has heart and meaning through four transformative practices. Each practice will center on one chamber of the four-chambered heart: full, open, clear, and strong.  

Just as the Earth awakens from winter’s stillness, we, too, are called to realign with life-affirming patterns. This seasonal shift invites us to nourish our well-being, strengthen our inner clarity, and expand into spring with purpose. Through mindful movement with sound bowls, silent reflection, and intentional practice, we will cultivate the vitality needed to embrace the season ahead.  

This is an invitation to tend to your own healing as a radical act—for yourself and the world around you.

The spring retreat will be led by Shakira Bethea. With over a decade of experience as a licensed massage and bodywork therapist, Shakira’s deep commitment to embodied living has evolved over time, shaping her brand Rhythmic Bloom.

She guides others on a transformative journey of spiritual and personal growth, helping them reset after grief, depression, and life’s hardships. Through loving honesty and mindful movement, she supports individuals in finding resonance, reclaiming their rhythm, and embracing a life of deeper connection and purpose.

You can learn more about her work at www.rhythmicbloom.com.