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What was the Reber Rock Retreat?

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September 25, 2025

What was the Reber Rock Retreat? 



Another transition was also marked a few weeks ago by our now annual transformational retreat.  Over the last few years we’ve been taking steps towards becoming your trusted source for food AND health.  Health, and sensation based mindset coaching specifically, became a passion over ours following Nathan’s herniated disk and Racey’s Cervical cancer diagnosis a few years ago. (You can read more about my journey healing chronic pain here). 

The 2025 Reber Rock Retreat was transformational! We want to tell you all about it and give you a chance to ask participants questions yourselves.  JOIN US for a call this Tuesday 9/30 at 11:30 EST to explain What Was the Reber Rock Retreat? Simply click this link to join the live call What was the Reber Rock Retreat?

This call is a chance to experience the heart of the Retreat, even if you couldn’t attend in person. Monica and I will share a glimpse of what the retreat felt like—its flow, community, and teachings.  Participants will share directly about their breakthroughs, and you can try out a short embodied practice yourself.

We’ll also share upcoming opportunities to join us (including next year’s retreat), and ways to stay connected. If you’re curious about how our work can support you, this call will give you both inspiration and practical next steps.

Simply click this link to join the live call at 11:30 EST on 9/30 What was the Reber Rock Retreat?

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Grounded to the earth, we find inspiration everywhere.

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We share a table and meals with incredible food.

-Nathan 

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