HELD Retreat

at Bask Retreat Center

August 7-10, 2026

A thread of grief often lives in the parts of us that haven’t known love—the parts labeled too much, unworthy, or shameful.

When these parts are pushed into the shadow, they can quietly shape how we show up in our relationships, our bodies, and our lives—keeping us from feeling fully expressed and at home in ourselves. You might feel this as over-giving, self-silencing or a quiet disconnection from your own needs and truth.

Gently tending to these parts begins to soften the grief and shame held in the heart—and it’s not something we’re meant to do alone.

HELD is a weekend devoted to this sacred work—a space to slow down, reconnect and be supported as you meet yourself with compassion.

This retreat is for the woman who feels deeply…
who is tired of carrying it all on her own…
who is ready to come home to herself in a more honest, embodied way.

Through somatic practices, ritual, nature, ceremony, and community, you’ll be gently guided into a space where nothing needs to be forced—and every part of you is welcome.

-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
-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!
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

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.

After the retreat, the intention is for you to feel…

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 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]

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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 the Facilitator

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.

Dani Hickman, LPC-MHSP, Reiki Master & Grief Ritual Leader

Your Questions, Answered

We want to create an intimate, safe group experience. Because of this, we are offering space for 12 retreat participants.
In addition to the 12 participants, there will be 1 primary facilitator, 1 support facilitator and a sound integration facilitator at the retreat.
First and foremost, we want all retreat participants to make an embodied decision whether or not the retreat feels like a “yes.”
To support this, there is an option for a free connection call with Dani to answer any questions you might have. A place to explore logistical questions, hesitancies, fears, etc.
If you decide to move forward with the retreat, you will be invited to attend an onboarding call with Dani and a welcome call with retreat participants one week prior to the retreat. The intention for this onboarding process is to begin to create safety within the group container.
All of the retreat activities are an invitation. Please keep in mind, the community aspect of the retreat is what makes this work so potent and transformative. Because of this, we invite participants to be open to participation at the degree that feels most embodied.
A ceremony is held to indicate that something of significance is happening or about to happen. (Think wedding ceremonies, graduation, etc).
Ceremonies signal to the psyche that there is something of significance to be integrated.
Often, ceremonies contain rituals. Ritual practices within the group container are held to activate and support change.
We are inviting in the elements of psyche and soul when we engage in ceremony and ritual.
BNA (Nashville) is the closest airport, about 90 minutes from the retreat center. If you are traveling from out of town we will do our best to coordinate ride share opportunities with other retreat participants.
We want this retreat to feel accessible to your personal budget needs. Dani is more than willing to work with you on creating an individualized payment plan that feels supportive to you.
We do ask for an initial down payment to be made as a commitment to the retreat and to provide clarity on room designation and availability.

Available Rooms

Sold out

Coriander

$250.00

Queen Room

Total price for Single Occupancy $1600

Total Price for Double Occupancy $2000 ($1000 per participant)

Deposit $250

Sold out

Arrow Room

$250.00

Queen Room

Total price for Single Occupancy $1600

Total Price for Double Occupancy $2000 ($1000 per participant)

Deposit $250

Full Moon Room

$250.00

Bedroom with 2 Twin Beds

$1400 per bed

$250 deposit per person

Cowbell Room

$250.00

Bedroom with 2 Twin Beds

$1400 per bed

$250 deposit per person

Monarch Bunk Room

$250.00

Bedroom with 7 twin beds

$1200 per bed

$250 deposit per person

White Lily

$250.00

King Room with private bathroom (located in hallway, but with private use designated for this room)

Total price for Single Occupancy $2000

Total Price for Double Occupancy $2400 ($1200 per participant)

Deposit $250

Sold out

Koi Pond Room

$250.00

Queen Room

Total price for Single Occupancy $1600

Total Price for Double Occupancy $2000 ($1000 per participant)

Deposit $250

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].