Through women empowerment retreats and Soul Yes Coaching I walk along side of you as you navigate what's holding you back from living a life filled with your Soul Yeses
More clarity.
What is "Soul Yes" you ask??
What gives you purpose? What excites you? What fills your cup? What simply put...gives you joy, happiness and worth?
These things, my friends, are your Soul Yeses!!
You’ve felt it
— that pull for something more.
More courage.
More purpose.
A renewed sense of direction. Fresh perspectives that inspire curiosity. Deep realization of who you truly are.
LEADING YOU TO NEW ROADS
A state of stress and overwhelm. Searching for clarity in your next steps. Wanting to pursue what lights you up.
MEETING YOU WHERE YOU’RE AT
I don't believe in a one-size fits all approach. Everybody's story is different, the trials and joys you've experienced will alter the way coaching will work for you.
A lifetime of ebbs and flows, learning through loss (a lot of loss) and appreciating stillness eventually led me to coaching through retreats, motivational speaking and individual coaching. I left the field of traditional social work after being in the field for 10 years to find a new and different way to serve myself and others.
I use both my personal and professional experience to guide, support, motivate and shine light on those seeking a newer, better, more authentic path.
I’m Jessica, I can't wait to meet you!
(and how monumentally impossible it seems at times).
I practice what I preach so I know how powerful this work can be
"I already have! Several friends I have in mind to invite next season."
Would you recommend a Retreat by Jessica?
How would you describe Jessica's Retreats?
"Jess takes care of EVERYTHING on her kayak retreats. She cultivates a safe space (both physically and emotionally) to enjoy time in nature and time in community. I can't wait to join her again on the Chippewa!"
Women Empowerment Kayak Retreats
"Jessica’s guided retreats offer a remarkable blend of personal support, joyful connection, meaningful self-reflection, and a sense of being truly valued. Over the course of just two days, I stepped outside my comfort zone, embraced new challenges, and left feeling both proud of my growth and deeply cared for. It was a transformative experience that I would enthusiastically recommend to anyone seeking renewal, empowerment, and genuine connection.
Paula W.
The Breakthrough: A Women’s Retreat for Bold New Beginnings
It’s time to stop holding back and step fully into your next chapter.
You’ve felt it — the pull for something more.
More clarity. More courage. More purpose.
The Breakthrough is a 4-day immersive retreat for women ready to release what’s holding them back and create powerful, lasting change. Whether you’re stepping into a new career, redefining relationships, or reclaiming your personal power, this experience gives you the space, tools, and support to make it happen.
Through transformational workshops, guided reflection, lakeside tranquility, massage, and restorative wellness practices, you’ll reconnect with your strength, vision, and voice.
Leave not just inspired — but ready. Ready to take action, own your power, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Because breakthroughs don’t just happen — you create them.
- Transformative Breakthrough Workshops leading us through the process of New Beginnings while radically loving ourselves, fully realizing we are worthy and setting sustainable action steps
- Two follow up group virtual connection sessions to receive support, guidance, encouragement and accountability to set our New Beginnings into sustainable action
- Massage & reflexology wellness session
- Daily guided meditations
- Lakeside winter wonderland serenity
- Peaceful time to release and reset in a beautiful sauna
- Connection with women on the same journey
- Nutritious, soul fueling meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and refreshments)
- This retreat will pamper your soul while lighting an inner fire you knew was there to launch you into the greatness of your Beautiful New Beginning!
$1767 (shared room)
$2497 (queen solo room)
Included in the Retreat
Investment
About the beautiful retreat location hygge lodge
About Your New Beginning Massage Therapist /Reflexologist
Angela Nelson
LMT | The Rusktic Soul
Angela is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Reflexologist, and AromaTouch Technique Practitioner with over two decades of experience in caregiving, wellness, and holistic support. Before opening The Rusktic Soul, she worked in special education and group homes where she learned the deep power of presence, compassion, and touch.
Angela brings that same nurturing energy to her bodywork, offering massage that calms the nervous system, eases tension, and invites the body back into balance. Having both attended and supported many retreats, she understands how transformative it can be to slow down and receive. Her sessions are gentle, grounding, and deeply restorative .... a chance to exhale and come home to yourself.
Each participant will have the opportunity to schedule an hour with Angela focusing either on massage or reflexology.
Register Now - Be Bold, Be Brave
The Hygge Lodge on Fireside Lake
Women's Empowerment Kayak Retreats
Summer 2026 Dates Coming Soon!!!
Come Grow with Me
A 2 hour gift to yourself: Mindfulness Meets Drrt Therapy
Do you find healing when your hands are in dirt?
Want to share space with an amazing small group of people, experience mindfulness while creating a beautiful plant project at Down to Earth Garden Center?
If you answered yes to any, or all of this, Come Grow with Me!
2-hour session at Down to Earth Garden Center!
The first hour in the private meeting area of Five & Two Cafe - mindfulness, meditation, reflection, laughs, coffee, tea and pastries!
What's not to love so far?!?!
Come Grow with Me 1-3pm
September 19th – The Art of Exploring our Senses
Plant Experience: Herb Planter
October 10th – The Power of Play
Plant Experience: Succulent Pumpkin
November 14th – Filling our Cup with Gratitude
Plant Experience: Succulent Planter Mug
December 12th – The Beauty of Rest
Plant Experience: Bonsai
January 9th – Setting Intentions with Grace
Plant Experience: Terrarium
February 13th – Releasing Expectation
Plant Experience: Kokedama
This an adventure and rustic retreat, although bouchie with the food we will eat, we are tent camping.
Where will we be sleeping
Yes, I will make every attempt to pair folks up that would like to be.
If I have a friend I want to register with, can we get in the same room?
No, all shared rooms have individual twin beds.
If I have a shared room, do I also share a bed?
The Breakthrough:
A Women's Retreat for bold New beginnings
Is the retreat refundable if I need to cancel?
Yes, I will work with you as I know sometimes big life things get in the way.
Women empowerment kayak retreats
Do I need to be an expert kayaker?
Definitely not! For the 2 night Women's Empowerment retreat all experience levels are welcome! For the 4 night adventure retreat some experience is necessary, as you need to know you are able to paddle a longer distance.
