HELD Retreat

at Bask Retreat Center

August 7-10, 2026

Rooted in somatic awareness, ritual, nature, ceremony, and community, HELD invites you to tune into your body, your emotions, and your inner wisdom — especially the parts of yourself that long to finally be seen with compassion and understanding.

The intention for this retreat is to nurture and welcome home the parts of you that are yearning to be met with heartfelt care.

-Ignite the freedom of living with E.A.S.E (Embodied Authentic Self-Expression)
-Explore therapeutic and soul-based themes like the inner child, exiled parts, grief and shame
-Be invited into a safe, trauma-informed group experience
-Have a safe environment to practice being your authentic self with others
-Experience and practice being held, witnessed and accepted by others
-Expand your ability to be present with big emotions and learn to self-regulate and ground to create inner safety
-Deepen your connection to yourself on a soul-level
-More connected with a part of you that previously felt unwelcome
-Motivated to continue to nurture a relationship with this part of you
-More confident in your ability to practice safe, vulnerable self-expression
-An increased sense of confidence in your ability to support yourself in life’s more difficult moments (coping with emotional pain, grief, shame, etc)
-A stronger connection with your inner wisdom and guidance
-Increased presence in your everyday life
The retreat pricing varies to acommodate budgets of all sizes. The final ticket price is based upon the room chosen (single rooms versus shared rooms with other participants).
All tickets include the following:
-3 night stay at BASK retreat center
-All meals provided by BASK’s private chef
-Attendance to all HELD retreat workshops, ceremonies and other activities on the BASK property
-Learn how to create a sense of safety in your body using trauma-informed approaches. (Without utilizing trauma-informed modalities and creating safety with your body in a way that is supportive, you can create more distress and trauma for your system).
-Experience (in real time) the healing power of ritual and community, which is necessary for healing relational wounds (emotional pain and traumatic experiences that took place in relationship with another person or a group of people—think experiences with your parents/caregivers, siblings, partners, religious communities, coworkers, bosses, friends, etc)
-Have an opportunity to express and explore embodying your authentic self in a safe space with others. Exploring your authentic self individually and healing in isolation can only go so far—expressing yourself in a community context is necessary to embody confidence in your authentic self-expression. Think of it like practicing being yourself in a safe space!

At the retreat, we want to create a space for you to feel…

Held.
Nourished.
Safe to Release.
Encouraged to Play.
Celebrated in Your Authentic Expression.
Safe in Sisterhood.

The Retreat Space

Buffalo Lodge at BASK Retreat Center

The Buffalo Lodge at Bask Retreat Center:

Located approximately 90 minutes away from Nashville, TN
7 bedrooms, 6.5 baths
2 Living Rooms
Sauna and Cold Plunge

The Bask Property:

Bask is situated on 42 acres—this biodiverse landscape features flowing streams, preserved wetlands and native grasslands
Yoga/Meditation/Sound Studio
Hiking
Tree nets for relaxing, journaling
Creek and swimming holes for nature-based water play!

Retreat Specific Details

Stay at the Buffalo Lodge at Bask Retreat Center
Meals and nourishment provided by Bask’s personal chef
Multiple, Sacred Circles & Ceremony
Ritual practices to support release and integration
Nature & Self-Connection
Group Meditation and Sound Bath Integration

[The specific time schedule for the retreat is not available at this time. If you have any specific questions about the retreat or need clarification, please email Dani at hello@danihickman.com]

Chrysalis Expression Space - Exterior 2.jpg

What Past Retreat Participants are Saying…

I was very hesitant to come to this retreat—as someone who has never done group work, I worried about being in a group of strangers. I was concerned the timing of the retreat may not be the right time, or I wouldn’t arrive in the right headspace. I was fearful of how my own health and mental state would exist in this experience. I have no words to describe how unbelievable and life changing this was. I was supported and taken care of from the moment I expressed interest in the retreat - Dani got on the phone with me and helped me work through my hesitations, supportive of whichever way I decided. The retreat itself was perfect in every way thanks to Dani, Amelia, and Elena. I felt taken care of. I felt like I was on a 5 star vacation. I was seen, heard, witnessed, supported. The schedule flowed beautifully and flexibly from one experience to the next. I feel alive again. This experience was everything for me and I highly recommend any offerings provided by this group of powerful, knowledgable women.

—Former Retreat Participant
An incredible experience. Very enlightening, educational, and soul soothing. The participants and the atmosphere made it a very memorable experience. And I feel as though I have made lifelong friends with everyone there. I already made plans to attend The Sacred Rebel Collective's next retreat, wherever it is. This was one of the most meaningful experiences I’ve ever had in my life. I learned the true definition of sisterhood and unconditional love and support. It was all the more meaningful because it came from women I’d never met before, but who were of a like mind.

—Former Retreat Participant
Expansive, nurturing, gentle, safe, transformative, integrative. I have been to 3 week programs, week long intensives, day long retreats and none compare to this retreat. The nervous system regulation blew me open. I found myself gradually and gently sinking into my body, my self worth, my energy. There was no pressure to have a breakthrough. No pressure to any more than our bodies felt called to do and that permission alone felt incredibly expansive to my parts. My parts felt safe. I felt safe. I came home rooted in myself and the comfort of the support of the earth in a way I haven’t experienced before. Warm, gooey, soft, flow vibes.

—Former Retreat Participant
What I loved most about going on retreat with Dani, Amelia, and Elena is how effortless it was to flow in and out of deep, soul filling sharing to playing and laughing to dancing to crying and everything in between. There’s truly space for it all and it’s incredible what started to happen as I learned to trust the space that they were holding. I started taking risks- I shared parts of myself I had been to afraid to share before. I let myself be louder than I normally am. I let myself cry and be witnessed. I let myself dance and be witnessed. I learned through countless moments; so much healing can happen when we are seen.

-Former Retreat Participant
The retreat was an opportunity for me to show up, bring my whole self, and soak in a truly safe space. Not only that, but I was honored to be present with other women courageously showing up and bringing their full selves. I had the opportunity to practice giving and receiving love (as presence), and to practice embodiment within a community. I felt held, seen, and supported. As said before, this experience lives on in my body as a true game changer. I left with new neural pathways created through connection- inroads to a more whole and integrated self, healthier relationships, and fulfilling life joy.

-Former Retreat Participant

Meet Your Retreat Facilitators

Dani Hickman

LPC-MHSP, Reiki Master, Grief Ritual Leader

Hi, I’m Dani.

I am a fellow traveler on this journey through life. I am committed to living a soul-led life—doing my best to live authentically and with integrity.

I wear many hats in my life—mother, wife, friend, daughter, sister, psychotherapist, teacher, podcaster, entrepreneur.

Professionally, I have over 15 years of experience providing trauma-informed care to clients in a wide variety of settings—private practice, community mental health, coaching and retreats.

I truly feel that it’s an honor to be trusted to walk alongside women on their journeys back home to their most authentic, soul-connected self.

Brindy Bringhurst

Not sure if this retreat is a good fit for you?

Let’s Connect

We would love to connect with you on a connection call to answer any questions you may have about the retreat and tell you more about this experience!

Please fill out the form to schedule an individual call and we’ll be in touch!

[We aim to get back to you in 48 business hours].