Queer Healers and Deep Allies:
A Weekend Retreat

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You’ve been stressed and overwhelmed.

Queer healers like you and I are often the people others rely on. We absorb their stories, their grief, and their fear.

We show up for our clients, partners, friends, and communities even when our own nervous systems are stretched thin.

We hold space for others in a time of rising harm against queer, trans, Black, Indigenous, people of color, and other marginalized communities.

It’s no wonder our bodies are asking us for rest.

Let’s unplug together!

That’s why I’m holding space in a quiet retreat setting.

So we can unplug and reconnect: with ourselves, with each other, with our nervous systems, and with community.

This will be a small group experience, intentionally held for queer healers and deep allies; with warm facilitation, meaningful connection, and time to reflect together and alone.

In this retreat space, your needs are my highest priority. You can soften. You can be seen. You’re invited to reconnect with the parts of yourself you’ve had to push to the side in order to keep functioning.

Healing circles offer gentle structure for reflection, grounding, and nervous-system repair. Shared meals and slow mornings help us exhale. Connection with other queer healers reminds us that we’re not alone in this work. We never have been.

This is your safe space to rest, recalibrate, and return to yourself.

Reserve your spot

“Going into the retreat weekend I was carrying the weight of the world, feeling out of balance from caring for others in both my personal and professional life.

I found a safe space to just “be,” honoring my journey & feeling supported by all in attendance.

I received the gift of connecting with myself, others & nature in a way that was balancing & healing for me.

— Christine (she/her)

You are welcome here.

There are many ways to be a queer healer. Maybe you’re a therapist like me. Maybe you have another title:

Social worker
Massage therapist
Yoga instructor
Etc.

…or maybe you don’t. To join this retreat, you just have to be a helper at heart, giving your energy to others through care, volunteering, or offering your presence.

You count.

This is for me!

I invite you to reconnect with yourself, your nervous system, and your community.

I created these weekend retreats as small-group experiences specifically for queer healers and deep allies (affirming healers embedded in the queer community who support this event as a sacred space for queer folx).

During the retreat, you will:

Stay in a private cabin
Eat nourishing meals
Enjoy time to exhale, recharge, and get centered.

You will be safe as we come together for a time of rest and reconnection.

Reserve your spot

I’m Christa, your retreat leader.

(she/they)

I love retreats. I was the kind of kid who invited all of my friends to camp because even at a young age, I saw the value in getting away from “real life,” and connecting with others in a designated space.

Of course I grew up to host retreats!

But this isn’t my full-time job. I’m a queer therapist in private practice, and I truly love what I do. Retreats aren’t part of my therapy offerings, it’s just something I’m excited to create and hold as a fellow queer human.

Being a queer healer myself, I want to prioritize a safe place just for us and our deep allies.

Join Christa

Retreat Schedule

Day 01

- Check in
- Dinner together
- First healing circle, ending with a relaxing guided meditation to help us begin to unwind and unplug

Day 02

- Breakfast at your leisure
- Healing circle with journaling prompts
- Free time for trail hikes, labyrinth walks, Zen garden meditation, or alone time in your cabin
- Lunch and dinner together
- Healing circle for relaxation, mindfulness, and decompression

Day 03

- Breakfast at your leisure
- Final healing circle and group processing
- Optional lunch
- Goodbyes and departure

You’re invited to participate in the best way for you.

Community participation often enhances the experience of the weekend retreat, but YOU are the priority. I honor your time, and you’re welcome to skip any events and opportunities that don’t serve you. Take care of yourself and your needs above all.

One-on-one sessions are available throughout the weekend for an additional fee. They can include Reiki, spiritual direction, or massage.

About the Location

I will hold the retreat at Osage Forest of Peace in Sand Spring, OK, just outside of Tulsa. There, bathrooms are not marked with binary gender signs. You’ll stay in your own cabin with electricity, a window AC unit, heater, and private bathroom. Feel free to request to stay with a friend or colleague if that’s your preference.

Cost

I offer retreats on a sliding scale to honor the class inequality and economic disparity within the queer community. You’re invited to reflect on your current financial situation and your current capacity to give and receive support and choose the rate that feels right for you. I will honor your choice without question. If you’re not sure which rate fits, feel free to reach out to me with questions. I’m here to help you discern.

Sliding Scale Options

$475 — Supported Rate

For those with limited financial access. This rate is made possible by community support from others who pay above the standard. It helps cover the true cost while making space for more healers to attend.

$850— Standard Rate

Reflects the full cost of running the retreat, including meals, lodging, planning time, facilitation, and care. Choosing this rate sustains the work and supports future offerings.

$1,200+ — Community Sustainer

For those with financial abundance or institutional support. Your contribution helps offset lower-income attendees and strengthens the long-term sustainability of this retreat.

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How past retreaters felt: honest reflections

“Within minutes of driving into the parking lot I immediately felt a decrease in my stress level. Having driven in heavy traffic and trying to find my way through the back winding roads, I was tense but suddenly coming into beautiful woods and peaceful scenery changed all that. The staff was so friendly and helpful and the food was amazing! Christa’s meditations and journal exercises also helped remind me that it’s okay and that we all are going through something. Her time spent with us on a personal level meant the world to me. Finally, the time alone walking in the woods was just what I needed to reset.”

Brandi G (she/her)
“I came to the retreat feeling isolated and overwhelmed following a year of numerous stressors due to the pandemic. Once I was at the retreat, the opportunity to disconnect from distractions and reconnect with nature and other therapists was powerful! The simple environment, homemade meals together, and an intimate group of therapists who were willing and able to show up as their authentic selves made this retreat unique and meaningful. I left feeling less anxious with a more calm and focused mind. Christa's retreat was exactly what I needed!”

Brandi M (she/her)
“When I came to the retreat, I was feeling extra guarded and closed off. I knew I needed some away time and connection but struggled with making time for it. After exploring the grounds, sharing and listening with others, and being a unified support with those looking for shelter in safe spaces...I felt lighter, softer, and able to flow with my peers in a new way. My cup was filled.”

Anni M (she/her/they)
“The Forest of Peace embraces the sacredness of all life and the gifts of all people, so hosting the retreat for Queer Healers was a natural opening the space of the Forest to be a place of safety, refuge, rest and renewal. Experiencing the participants of the June retreat settle in and with each other with Christa’s guidance was a joy to see. We look forward to the next gathering!"

Macrina C (she/they)
“I'm so glad I got to experience Christa's retreat! I was really craving in-person connection with fellow queer healers and some space away from my regular work life. Meeting queer therapists from different parts of the country was enriching. What I loved was how Christa set things up so people could spontaneously offer their own restorative or connection activities to the group if they felt called to do so. This created a beautiful balance where some folks could just participate and soak it all in, others got to facilitate little offerings when they felt inspired, and everyone had a variety of activities to choose from throughout the retreat.”

Quai N (they/them)
“I was feeling weighed down and disconnected before I arrived. The guided group sessions and serene forest surroundings helped me to release and reset. I left feeling seen and supported by people who really understand. Christa and the facility staff created a safe and affirming haven for us all. The magic of this retreat is a gift I will always treasure.”

Mackenzie O (she/her)
"I arrived at the retreat feeling a moderate level of stress. I felt rushed getting there because of work and had to send one last email once I arrived. After that, being in the retreat environment helped deescalate my stress significantly. One thing I received that felt meaningful was a genuine feeling of acceptance. I also felt very safe as a queer person."

Kelley B (they/them)