Through Happy Healthy Women, I have met the most incredible people doing extraordinary things. Two of those people are Gabriella Flores and Sarah Hutchison, and their incredible thing is Bliss B4 Laundry. Bliss B4 Laundry Wellness Weekends present women with the opportunity to press pause on the busyness of life and pay careful attention to the wisdom within. The focus is to bring awareness, balance and rejuvenation to all aspects of ourselves by exploring mind, body and soul through workshops, discussions, communal cooking, music, social activities and time spent in nature.
When I sat down with Gaby (left) for a coffee a couple of years ago to hear about her business and get to know her a little more...I was so excited for her. I was also in a place though, where leaving the city for a weekend that was about me and only me seemed unrealistic. That's because I was at a place where I didn't see the importance in taking care of myself AT ALL. Things have most definitely changed.
So - when Gaby called me up for this weekend in February and asked if I was going, I thought, umm..I don't have a reason to say no. These days, I'm all about the self-care and love for myself...which has completely paid off in a happier, healthier me. "Yup, I'm coming!" And I am SO GLAD I did. Shortly after I arrived, I sat there thinking, “we just need to REWIND so that I can go to all the other retreats you have hosted because this is awesome.” The people were all amazing, the energy was electric, and the FOOD! I didn’t stop eating.
Gaby and Sarah design these weekends with their whole, beautiful hearts shining bright. Just like all women, they have had ups and downs in their lives, and they realize that a weekend to stop, breathe, and get away from it all is just what women need to a) gain their sanity back, but more importantly b) figure out what gives them BLISS and run towards it like their hair is on fire.
These weekends are all about going inward, and figuring out what we need more and less of in our lives. They are about connecting (if you want to) with other amazing women feeling the same things as you, and becoming one with nature (if you want to) in the beautiful surroundings in which these weekends are held. I stress “if you want to” because – there are no rules on these weekends. You don’t HAVE to do anything – and that’s the most awesome feeling in the world.
As far as the schedules for the weekends go, there are (all optional) workshops, creative and physical activities to take part in, and lots of hang times. You can also sign up for one on one sessions with the practitioners who attend and really make it impactful.
In the 2.5 days we were there, my inner child came out to play as I painted multiple stones, did an awesome improv. workshop, nourished my body with a gorgeous yoga class, and made new friends that I have already had the pleasure of seeing again.
On top of all of that - all the freshly prepared meals were (is always) focused on healthy, clean eating which means you never have to stop. Right?
So - here’s the good news. Are you ready for it? There is another one happening very soon. May 27 – 29th to be exact – and I really think you should come. In fact – this time around, we'll be at the Five Oaks Retreat Centre in Paris (Ontario), and Happy Healthy Women has our very own houses reserved just for us. We are going to have the best time ever. EV-ER!
Here’s the bottom line. If you want to step away from your world for a bit, meet amazing women, grow yourself into the greatest version of you ever, fuel your life, purpose, business and passion – then you need to be at this weekend. I promise you it will be WELL worth it.
In all the truth that lies within me - I hope to see you there. Straight from my heart: this weekend will change your life.
In happiness and health,
Natalie
