I don’t have the words to describe the retreat. However my whole body/being FEELS differently since experiencing Danni and Joss’s beautiful, life changing retreat. My whole body got to feel and experience a safety and true compassion, for simply showing up and this was worth and meant everything.
I now have felt in my body what it’s like to be truly seen, to be heard and to be held by other amazing like minded women. I now know what it feels like to be surrounded by community, to feel supported, to chat, laugh, cry, and rage alongside each other. To be vulnerable and be ok with not only my own vulnerability but to witness others in theirs.
Danni and Joss were able to both create and hold a safe, magical space for each and every one of us in whatever way we needed. I now know this is exactly what my body craved and needed to both feel this and witness this. It was so incredibly moving and powerful.
I am so looking forward to next one!
It’s so hard to find words and phrases beautiful and big enough to describe the retreats and the flow on in my life. In simple words it’s gratitude- for the love, care, energy, wisdom, trust and acceptance from you both, but of course it’s sooo much more than that! I really felt so seen and held throughout, and that when I needed support and space it was always being offered to me already!
The way you designed these retreats seemed to work so magically to allow me to really experience being mothered in ways that I want to offer and turn up for my children, to be held through my feelings in ways i desire to hold this space for my own children. All the conversations, sharing, reflective prompts and writing really opened my eyes and heart to see things within me and set a strong foundation for these practices in my everyday life. The spaces you set up of love, trust, compassion and acceptance have been a vital part of the amazing sisterhood that we developed during and then after the retreat. It’s all beautiful!
The weekends have been so instrumental in transforming how I understand Aware Parenting, and more importantly, how I understand and love myself, and my kids. Attending the retreats has been such an amazing gift to myself and my family and has flowed onto lots of other friendships and relationships in my life.
Thank you Joss and Danni xxx
Danni and Joss have created pure magic at these retreats. Their love, respect and admiration for each other is palpable. As facilitators they offered us safety, love and deep holding. Over the weekend we were gently invited to share our stories, lean into our pain and express our emotions. I was able to explore parts of myself I didn’t even know existed, all whilst being witnessed and supported by an epic group of women. As a participant I felt so seen, heard, understood and most importantly, unconditionally loved.
Danni & Joss are offering something out into the world that is so unique and so sacred. The connection amongst the group was like nothing I have ever experienced before. The power of vulnerability was beyond words. One night we were invited to express ourselves fully, to release all of our pent up rage and pain. The energy in the room was so electric, even the lights flickered with our connection and strength! It felt like a true sisterhood as we danced the night away with freedom and joy. It’s difficult to describe, but I reflect on the retreat like travelling through a portal, to the depths of yourself and then back out the other side; a more embodied, whole and connected version of yourself. This would not be possible without the deep presence and holding Danni & Joss offered each and every one of us. It was an utterly transformational weekend of healing and growth. My only qualm was that it just wasn’t long enough, so roll on the next one!!
The Aware Parenting Retreat with Joss and Danni was just magical. These amazing women created such a safe and open space for 16 beautiful Mama’s to share vulnerably, dive deep, be held and transform. Any fears I had of being not good enough, too old, too much, melted away very quickly on arrival to such a warm welcoming. I was able to bring so many feelings and tears, I felt seen, heard and accepted with love and compassion, in community. My intention of feeling immersed in Aware Parenting and connecting with like-minded mothers was met in full. I have made some powerful shifts, and whilst it certainly hasn’t been all plain sailing since returning home, I have felt more empowered, more certain and more grounded in my parenting than before, which has had a positive impact at home. I’m so grateful to Joss and Danni for such an amazing opportunity to feel safe, supported and nourished on this parenting path.
The retreat hosted by Joss & Danni was a revelation for me. To be witnessed, held and celebrated exactly as I am while exploring inner work in the presence of others was remarkable. I was able to connect to nature with all of my senses, connect with like-minded and inspiring mothers and feel into parts of myself that were crying out to be heard. Even though it was almost winter, the weekend felt like the warmest of hugs (except maybe the invigorating ocean dip)!
I arrived back to my family with a deeper connection to, and acceptance of myself and an affirmation of my love of Aware Parenting. Danni and Joss showed such thought and care in organising and running the retreat, and I would not hesitate in highly recommending it to others. So much love and thanks to you both!
How do I sum up a retreat that was so transformative for me? I think the main takeaway for me was how much i deeply needed to be held (both physically and mentally) and how thorough I received this from both Danni and Joss the other women in the group. Our lives are busy and I rarely look deep into myself and heal the parts of me that are screaming out. The retreat felt so safe to share and the love and holding I received was beyond my expectations. I’m still feeling so balanced, weeks after, and feel such tremendous gratitude to Danni and Joss for facilitating such a beautiful experience. Thank you both so much for being you and showing up for me. I’m craving another retreat to get into some other parts but can still feel your warm embraces, kind words and acceptance. Lots and lots of love to you both
My heart is overflowing with gratitude for the Mother’s Retreat with Danni and Joss, whose love and wisdom created a sacred, transformative space. The power of sitting in circle with incredible mothers sharing stories, laughter, and tears, wove a profound tapestry of connection, strength, and healing. There’s something ancient and unstoppable about women gathering in circle; it’s a space where every voice is honoured, every heart held, and every wound seen. This sacred space cracked open something profound within me - a remembering of my own resilience, a softening into vulnerability, and a beautiful reconnection to love and presence. The collective energy of these women - their raw, beautiful stories and open hearts mended parts of my soul that were quietly hurting.
This weekend, I felt the power of women as a force of nature: a nurturing, grounding energy that uplifts and transforms. Each mother in that circle brought her unique light, her struggles, joys, and unwavering strength creating a ripple effect of healing that touched us all. It was a reminder that mothers, in their vulnerability and power, hold the world together, weaving love through every challenge. I emerged lighter, stronger, and forever changed, carrying the warmth and healing energy of our circle in my heart. Thank you, Danni and Joss, for holding this sacred space, and to every mother who showed up with her heart open, you are a gift, and this experience was life changing.
I am still in awe, riding the incredible wave of the retreat, two weeks later. It was everything I wanted and hoped it would be, and so much more. My inner healing journey has been predominantly online the past few years, and was all building to that weekend, being in the physical presence of safety, love and acceptance of Joss, Danni and sixteen beautiful mamas to really surrender and access my grief and pain, to unlock younger parts of me who have been trapped in a steel vault, to open the possibility to feel and heal ancestral parts, and to let go of parts that no longer serve me.
I returned home centred, whole, and the closest I had ever felt to my authentic self. With a new level of love and willingness as a mother. A new hunger for connections that are deep, raw and authentic. I have been able to open up hard conversations with clarity and groundedness like never before. I have had the most beautiful serendipitous moments. I have been able to advocate for my children and move in with unconditional love and playfulness. I have also been human and messed up outrageously. I have stepped into my power, and I bloody love it! I cannot wait for the next retreat. Joss and Danni are the most beautiful souls, and held me with so much love and tenderness. I am so grateful they are part of my story.
