EMPOWER Retreat in Dayton, Oregon -Feb 2nd, 2022-Feb 6th, 2022
Why Dayton, Oregon?
Our next destination may not be the beautiful Tulum, but I am as excited for this location as Tulum. Dayton was the first city in the State of Oregon to be designated as a national historic resource. We will be staying at Sunrise Farm, on over 33 acres including a 9 acre lake and 3 trails accessible by horse or on foot. A hidden gem.
What drew me into Oregon the first time I visited were the stars, so we will enjoy evenings snuggled up by the gas fire-pit on the spacious deck and star gaze. Some days we may stay in and use the projector room to watch a movie while cozy by the fireplace. And enjoy dinner (healthy pizza) cooked in the wood-fired pizza oven. There are so many ways to enjoy this farm and I am so excited for this opportunity we get to share together.
As the owner of the property says, “Life is different here- and we like it that way. Wander, relax, and breathe in the serenity of a sunrise. When you stay with us you are more than a guest- you are part of our farm family.”
Join the EMPOWERED community for this amazing 5 day/4 night experience where you will feel rejuvenated and reconnect with your purpose
This ultimate health event includes:
FIVE DAY EMPOWERMENT COURSE including:
Gut health-nutrition class taught by Eleni, Integrative Health Practitioner and RN
how food can be used as medicine
Incorporating nourishing and energizing healthy foods
Healthy, nourishing meals created with love
Sleep hygiene
how important sleep is and how to empower yourself through a healthy night regime
Mind strength/mindfulness
Routines-mindset workshop
tools to rewire your brain so you can live a lifestyle aligned to who you are
Perseverance
tools necessary to conquer your goals
Breathing exercises
Special guests (more info below)
Sound bowl sessions with Shelbi
Morning routine
Connecting with nature (grounding, riding horses, hiking, etc)
Movement principles
Hiking (with breath taking views)
Movement/workout class everyday by our amazing fitness instructor
Random dance parties
Yoga every morning with essential oils
An amazing photographer and videographer to cherish memories later
Personalized empowerment photoshoot: Jared, our photographer will be providing a personalized Photoshoot per person. “I will spend time one-on-one with you to get to know your preferences, wishes, a Photoshoot that makes you feel empowered - and then we execute on what we come up with.”
You will leave this retreat knowing how to nurse yourself through holistic health exercises including ways to strengthen your mind, body, connection. You will be able to better care for yourself resulting in better care for your patients. After the retreat, you will be provided with the opportunity to have support and coaching with me.
-Eleni, creator of Nurse Yourself Retreats
The horses you will have an opportunity to connect with
EXAMPLE ITINERARY
6:40 AM-7 AM Establishing a healthy morning routine
7 AM-8 AM Morning routine cont. with tea/coffee/conversation
amazing workout led by our amazing fitness instructors!
8 AM-9 AM Grounding/yoga/meditation/sound healing workshop
9 AM-10 AM Breakfast
10 AM-1 PM Hiking
1 PM-2 PM Lunch
2 PM-6 PM Mindset workshops
6 PM-7 PM Family Dinner
7 PM-8 PM Establishing a healthy night routine
8 PM-9 PM Self reflection/mingle time!
9 PM-Sleep
Accommodations
Bedroom 1: 1 Queen bed
Bedroom 2: 2 single beds
Bedroom 3: 1 Queen bed
Bedroom 4: 1 King bed
Bedroom 5: 1 King bed
also, for a discounted price, if you have camping gear and want to camp on the property—we can work something out :)
Transportation Options to the Space
Fly into Portland, Oregon—will coordinate pick ups from the airport
Drive to Dayton, Oregon (there is parking on the premise)
Food
All meals will be provided and cooked by our chef who will use ingredients from the farm. Of course, gluten and dairy free and all local, sustainable ingredients.
The story of EMPOWER Retreats
Ever since I was a little girl, I witnessed my mother (my super hero) a Registered Nurse & single mother juggle caring for me and her patients and saw many times she overlooked her health in the process. It was difficult to watch my mom succumb to unhealthy habits and overall not feel healthy and happy herself; even though she tried her best to nurse me and her patients to health. Admiring my mother’s passion for nursing others sparked my desire to become a nurse. In nursing school, I fully became aware of the constant battle between nursing myself and nursing my patients, empathizing with my mother and other healthcare professionals. Most of the time, I would choose my health last and it was not until I noticed the remarkable difference of the care I provided for my patients when I cared for myself where I knew something needed to be done! I coined a term with my nursing friends, Michelle and Diana— “(M)ursing before Nursing” to promote care for (ME-the nurse) before caring for others. I then presented this concept at a Summit in Ohio on Promoting Health and Resilience for Healthcare Professionals. I felt and still feel ignited and passionate about this topic of spreading awareness on all the benefits of promoting health for nurses especially when I saw how my fellow nursing student friends also struggled with their self care rituals.
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that.”
— Martin Luther King Jr.
Excited to announce our featured partners who are passionate about promoting wellness for you
Austin, our fitness instructor!
@awill24
Bachelors degree in Therapeutic Recreation and Nationally Certified Personal Trainer
It’s all about showing individuals what they’re truly capable of. It all starts with a positive mindset realizing your true potential. It’s about spreading great vibes and even better energy! Let’s continue to get after those goals. Let’s get it!
It’s so rewarding seeing people crush their goals. It’s about a positive mindset and knowing if you put in that effort you’re going to get those results. It’s helping people understand what they’re truly capable of. All I do it provide the workouts, it’s YOU who puts in the work and knowing it pays off once you get that momentum going!
Shelbi Drake, our Self Worth Coach, Visualization Sound Healer and Intuitive Eating/ Movement Mentor
When I was growing up I would always look for self worth in others instead of looking at the source aka within myself . I was raised in a family where my father showed love with material things and my mother was always switching diet plans to drop weight. As a young girl this started to develop my mindset on what self worth looked like -what I interpreted what I needed to be. I thought people, mainly boys or men would love me or want me if I looked a certain way or had certain things, suppressing myself worth deeper and deeper.
This drove me into having an eating disorder when I was in my early teens and slowly traveled with me through my 20s when I did my first bodybuilding show. Throughout this period I was in and out of toxic relationships looking for my self worth, striving to be wanted. It wasn't until my marriage ended from domestic assult, the moment I hit the concrete floor I knew my Self worth was way more than this life I was “told “ to live. I found my purpose and awakened my self-worth , fully discovered myself. Going through my self-worth journey, Growing from childhood wounds, mindset reset and manifestation, I’ve found that most people are not the Ill do it tomorrow people, But more so the ones that are committed to taking action now :) This is why I love being a self worth coach, Visualization Sound Healer and Intuitive Eating/ Movement Mentor.
Jared Robinson @jaredrphotos
(film / Polaroid photographer)
Hi guys! My name is Jared, I started my photography journey when the pandemic hit and I needed something to do. Quickly it became a great outlet for me and my creative side exploded, now I’m fortunate enough to be traveling the world with my camera in tow. I prefer shooting portraits but not the ‘Instagram’ kind, I love unique looking photos.
At every retreat I am offering a personalized Photoshoot per person. I will spend time one-on-one with you to get to know your preferences, wishes, a Photoshoot that makes you feel empowered - and then we execute on what we come up with. See you there!
About your Empower Retreat Leader:
Eleni Genagritis, RN, RYT, IHP
Fellow retired Registered Nurse from hospital work, future Midwife and WHNP, and current retreat host and integrative health practitioner supporting you all in optimizing your health.
I am here to serve you and illuminate your hidden treasures.
I desire more than anything else to create a healing space for you to connect to one another and most importantly connect with your mind, body, and spirit and become the lights for others to do the same.
I desire you to authentically connect with one another and create a healthy foundation for you to follow through in and out of this retreat! A health retreat with forever results!