Shakti is the alive, creative, wild current of divine feminine wisdom. Together we stir the Shakti with live music, dancing, singing and wildcrafting.
Join Shanti Medina and Brigitte Mars for a rejuvenating 18th annual Stirring the Shakti women’s wellness retreat at the StarHouse up Sunshine Canyon in the foothills of Boulder, CO – Saturday, June 27, 2026 10am-4:00pm.
- Return to your deep wisdom, reset your nervous system, restore your vitality and receive a full spa day nourishing yourself, embodying the elements and attuning to the vibration of sacred self-care.
- Create four wildcrafted self-care herbal remedies for vitality, relaxation, protection and healing.
- Receive a life changing herb walk on the land to identify the wild Rocky Mountain plant allies for women’s wellness.
- Experience simple and sacred self-care rituals to apply to your life.
- Adorn your body temple with a sacred henna symbol.
- Enjoy a safe sisterhood circle to let go, laugh, connect and restore.
- Enrich your nervous system with Radiant Lotus Women’s Qigong and a Shamanic sound journey
Sound healing, sacred songs, embodied rituals, dancing and so much more in a daylong women’s sacred self-care spiritual retreat at the beautiful StarHouse. No experience necessary.
We are honored to have special musical guests joining us – Lena Wenzel and Deborah Ogden.
“Year after year I look forward to gathering with you and the women in the circle. Each year I have insights and aha moments that have changed my life. I’ve also made some amazing friends through the Stirring the Shakti gathering.”
“This was my first year joining you at the gathering for women. To be honest, I was hesitant at first because I had not attended a twelve hour event with women before. I found myself with more and more energy as the day went on and wishing it wasn’t ending after the full day! This was a life changing experience and the food was delicious. Thank you again and again! I will be sure to see you next year!”
Date: Saturday | June 27, 2026 | 10:00am-4:00 pm at StarHouse, Boulder, CO
Sliding Scale Retreat Investment: $95 – $155
All who orient as female are warmly welcomed. No prior experience is necessary.
Location: StarHouse is a magical and healing temple in the foothills of Boulder, CO designed and built with the principles of Sacred Geometry at its core. Constructed in 1990, it is a 12-sided structure surrounded by 105 acres of open space, rolling hills and pine forest just 10 minutes from downtown Boulder up Sunshine Canyon.
Aligned with the geometry of the Flower of Life and integrated with the map of the 7 chakra system, StarHouse resonates with this high vibrational energy, physically and spiritually. There are many sacred sites and treasures on the land including a walking Labyrinth, Standing Stones, Mary’s Well, the Goddess Grove and much more.
“The Stirring the Shakti retreat transformed me in so many ways. The most profound for me was leaning into a circle of women. I made so many friends and felt so seen. Thank you Shanti.”
“I learned so much about myself while gaining experience on how I can apply simple practices in my life to continue my journey. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
“The ceremonies we shared at Stirring the Shakti felt so familiar and the women I met now are my sisters. I will never forget this retreat. It changed my life. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
2026 Stirring the Shakti Facilitators & Musicians:
Brigitte Mars
Brigitte Mars is a medical herbalist and the author of ten books on herbal medicine, including Dandelion Medicine and Natural First Aid. A founding member of the American Herbalists Guild, she has been teaching herbal health and wellness programs for more than 50 years and has written/co-written 19 books.
Get ready to embark on a journey of natural health discovery! Brigitte is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and insights with you. Whether you’re curious about herbal remedies, looking for nutrition advice, or simply interested in living a healthier lifestyle, we’ve got you covered.
As an herbalist, author, professor, and nutritional consultant, Brigitte Mars brings more than 60 years of experience to the table. Her passion for natural health is contagious, and she’s excited to help you navigate the world of wellness.
Don’t worry about feeling overwhelmed – we believe in making information accessible and enjoyable. So kick back, relax, and let us be your guide on the path to a happier, healthier you. Together, we can create a world where natural health is a way of life! Find out more at Brigitte’s website: https://www.brigittemars.com .
Shanti Medina
Shanti Medina is a lifelong Spirit Medium, holistic wellness coach, certified clinical herbalist, yoga therapist, Qigong instructor and international wellness retreat facilitator sharing ancient practices and modern tools for mental wellbeing and optimal health. Located in Boulder, CO USA, she offers a diverse range of services to empower women and men through all stages of life to connect with their soul wisdom.
Shanti has been gathering women together in sacred circles of celebration for over 22 years with her empowering Stirring the Shakti Sisterhood Retreats and other ceremonial gatherings.
She founded her Body Current® modality and Embodied Telepathy as a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience. She has enjoyed facilitating her Body Current protocols in a variety of 500HR Yoga Teacher Trainings and as faculty at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health.
To find out more about Shanti’s global events, wellness retreats, private Sprit Medium readings and healing sessions, visit www.EnergizeShanti.com
Lena Wenzel
Lena is a musician, artist, jewelry crafter and performer.
She is a determined, passionate, and driven professional with a diverse background. She is an advocate in senior care for over 16 years delivering exceptional services and developing a role as a trusted bridge. She is cultivating these relationships through shared experiences and guiding others as a certified end-of-life doula, Alzheimer’s advocate, Hospice volunteer, meditation/wellness leader, and administrative support. This has led her to a deeper understanding of community needs and contribution.
During Peace Corps volunteer service in Morocco, her hands-on experience integrating into rural and urban areas enabled her to support and empower individuals and families internationally. Lena’s creative path as an artist has taken her on a journey into music, design, media, and photography, expressing her curiosity in people, humanity, and their unique stories.
She performs Hand pan/Hung drum and tongue drums, unique percussion instruments (developed in the Netherlands) to create an experience of soothing and grounding hypnotic tones.
These beautiful melodic sounds and rhythms are meditative in nature and birth memories for the listener, while vibrational notes resonate with the the earth’s cadence, reminding us we are connected.
Lena has performed in settings such as yoga, meditation, end-of-life ceremonies, rituals, hospice, women’s retreats, sound healing workshops and private sessions. Her inspiration began when she first heard the instrument in Spain in early 2000 and awaited availability in the US years later.
Find out more about Lena at The Aristocrat Studio
Deborah Ogden
Deborah’s gift of percussion invites a soothing and passionate tempo to the retreat. She has been drumming for Dances of Universal Peace and other spiritual events for over a decade, drumming for more than one thousand events. She has studied Doumbek, Djembe, Tar, and Zarb with master drummers. She has performed on stage, most notably as the drummer and percussionist for a month-long run of the theatre production ‘Arabian Nights’ at the Lincoln Center in Fort Collins. Deborah has offered her beautiful and powerful drumming at many previous Stirring the Shakti retreats over the years with Shanti, as well as Shanti and Scott’s Mexico and Costa Rica retreats.
SarahKate Butterworth
SarahKate Butterworth is an Artist and Photographer who found her passion in sharing henna in 2003. Finding her passion ignited her true felt sense of being an Artist. She has been sharing her gift as an artist and natural nurturer as a sacred henna pamperer to expecting mothers and so many others at The Green Cauldron Henna Studio and Ritual Space in Boulder, CO. Find out more at SarahKateButterworth.com
Cancellation Policy:
All tickets are completely transferable at any time. In the unlikely event you need to cancel your registration, full refunds are given before April 30, 2026. Partial refunds offered May 1 – June 20, 2026. No refunds offered after June 20th. You can transfer your ticket to another sister up until the day of the event.
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