Rhythms of Nature
Lausanne, Switzerland
September 3-9, 2026
RHYTHMS OF NATURE
Artistic Expressions of Faith
Come Refresh Yourself
Reconnect with nature in a majestic region rich in culture and folklore.
You are invited to discover the Black Forest in Southern Germany. A place where I once called home. I lived here for a decade with my family of 4 girls where we walked and danced through many paths of life together.
This is a place I experienced devastation and the honest journey of the pieces of my life being ignited never to be the same again…
I invite you to walk with me on the trails of the Black Forest, discover the beauty of a rich historical culture where I have learned what it means to breathe new life in the dark places, and choose to live as a loving rebel along the secret spots of the Rhine River which outlines the depths of the forest.
The nature here is simple and complex at the same time. So many teachers to be grateful for in this region of Freiburg, Germany. For me, a place that is golden in my life journey. A place my family, my man and my girls once thrived.
The beauty of living amongst the forest is like reading those childhood mysteries that surprise you with joy. These stories are filled with expressions of art and faith that may be birthed within your soul.
There are streams of living water, rivers, lakes and ponds that bring another type of "life by the water".
These seasons of our lives are distinct and gifts we can embrace or run from. With the Pieces of my Life , this place holds a part of my heart where I have learned the rhythms of forgiveness are gifts that bring a powerful tangible practice, graced with a deeply spiritual journey of freedom. I am excited to share with you, this discovery of a new kind of liberty and honesty within your soul. Together we will learn the unforced rhythms of freedom
Designed for you:
This retreat has been curated for you and birthed out of my own life experiences when I lived here for many years. it's a place where I learned levels of freedom are a way of life. A place to put the pieces of your life together as an offering for you to simplify live.
I have designed a retreat with intentional love to offer you intimate healing through the power of grace.
Learn to practice rhythms of peace
Enjoy the way of serenity
Curated artistic safe spaces for time with God
Daily soul care with peaceful formation
Take time to experience spiritual practices
Storytelling with artistic expressions of faith
Discover new rituals of a gentle pace in your life
Sunrises and Sunsets for rhythms of holy silence
Take walks & hikes in the Black Forest
Daily invitations for you to de-clutter your mind
Create new rhythms of clarity
Arrival & Departure:
Check-In Begins: 3-4pm Thursday Sept. 4th
Retreat Ends: 11am Wednesday September 10th
Meals:
As a lover of good food, I have always believed that it is essential to offer healthy, creative, and organic meals where we can connect and enjoy the goodness of God’s earth as a natural way to nourish our bodies.
All our meals will be created with love and healthy options. If anyone has food allergies or food restrictions, please know your requests will be honored.
Breakfast & Lunches are included
Dinners are yours to choose
Location:
Freiburg im Breisgau, a vibrant university city in southwest Germany’s Black Forest, is known for its temperate climate and reconstructed medieval old town, crisscrossed by picturesque brooks (bächle).
In the surrounding highlands, through the Black Forest hundreds of hiking destinations like the Schlossberg Hill are linked to Freiburg. With a dramatic 116m spire, the Gothic cathedral Freiburg Minster towers over the central square Münsterplatz.
So many things to discover in this Medieval Town.
Offerings:
Morning Meditations in the Black Forest
Peaceful Practices & Soul Care
Gentle Yoga Flowing Practice
Breath-work and Movement
Contemplative Guided Prayers
Storytelling and Sacred Spaces
Creative Healing Arts
Music and Sound Healing
Organic Farmers Markets
Walks Along the Rhine River
Black Forest Magical Adventures
Hidden Nature Trails in the Black Forrest
Flexible schedule for Nourishing Activities
Dancing in Historic Freiburg Downtown
Local Farm to Table Organic Wine & Family Country Bistros
NOT INCLUDED:
Airplane Flights
Transportation to and from the Retreat Home
Personal Sport Activities
Dinners are yours to choose
Investment:
7 DAY RETREAT // For Women
OPTION A
$550 Non-Refundable Deposit
Shared Room $2,450
Total: $3,000
OPTION B
$550 Non-Refundable Deposit
Private Room $2,950
Total: $3,500
OPTION C
$550 Non-Refundable Deposit
Day Costs for Local Residents
For More Info, Email;
info@ariannabythesea.com
Registration Due Before:
May 1, 2025
Pay in Full Due: June 1, 2025
Arianna - Retreat Curator
Creating safe spaces for people to feel seen, heard, and loved is one of my life passions. I am devoted to living wholeheartedly and honoring humanity in the simple beauty of each culture found in their “uniqueness”
It is my desire to encourage honesty, help others heal, pursue peace,
and embrace daily “Life Rhythms” through the seasons in our lives.
Based in Southern California and influenced by many years of living in Europe, I have devoted my life to cultivating global respect for God, honoring family, culture, community, and artistic expressions of faith.
Freiburg, Germany
Save Your Spot
Space is Limited
I look forward to the compassionate community of women that will respond to the invitation and organically come to become. We are holding space for 12 women to join us
A time to experience rhythms of forgiveness and invite
healing for those wounds that have been holding us stuck.
Join us to learn as we engage in wholehearted living
and offer unique rituals and spiritual practices to live by