Seen & Sovereign: A Boudoir Experience in the Wild

Seen & Sovereign is a transformational boudoir retreat for femme-identified participants, rooted in an all-bodies-welcome ethos and set in the sacred wilderness of Breitenbush Hot Springs. This intimate container blends the art of photography with trauma-informed transformational work to create a cauldron of alchemy, shadow work, primal embodiment, and emotional intelligence. 

In the series of workshops, we will descend into our bodies and meet what we buried when we did not have the capacity to feel, so we can rise powerfully rooted and sovereign in our whole body terrain. Whether you are new to boudoir photography or have experience, this safer space offering invites you to explore yourself and be photographed in a gorgeous wild setting few ever have the chance to—held by nature, the safety of community, and your own unshakable presence.

KEY THEMES:

• Empowerment Through Photography: A guided boudoir experience where participants define beauty on their own terms.
• Wild Embodiment: Movement, ritual, and nature immersion to awaken the primal, intuitive self.
• Body Sovereignty & Self-Acceptance: Workshops on shifting perspectives from self-judgment to deep appreciation.
• Intimate Witnessing: The power of being seen in your authenticity, whether clothed or bare, by yourself and in sacred community.

RETREAT ACTIVITIES:

• Daily Soaks & Nature Communion in the hot springs to nurture deep relaxation and body connection.
• Storytelling & Integration Circles to explore personal narratives of body, beauty, and sovereignty. Facilitated circles will provide a sacred space for sharing personal journeys, weaving together themes of resilience, self-discovery, and transformation.
• Sacred Boudoir Photography: a fully guided, individualized experience with Dana Kae in breathtaking natural settings. This is not just a photoshoot, it’s a moment of being seen in a way most people rarely allow themselves. 
  • You will be gently guided throughout, with clear direction and support so you can soften, open, and express yourself without pressure or expectation.
  • Before the retreat, you’ll join a group call with Dana and Olivia to clarify your vision, boundaries, and intentions, so your session feels aligned with who you are and what you’re stepping into.
  • Each participant will receive a private session, along with 25–50 professionally edited digital images delivered within 3–4 weeks.
  • An optional group photography experience will also be offered for those who feel called. This portion centers collective witnessing and shared empowerment, and participation is always voluntary.
• Guided Embodiment Workshops: incorporating movement, breathwork, voice,  and primal expression:
  • Survival Pattern & Tea Ceremony: Olivia’s workshop offers a practical, embodied framework for understanding the participant’s survival pattern, the habitual reactions, thoughts, and behaviors that narrow clarity and keep them stuck in resistance. They will map how this pattern shows up across five dimensions of life, then be guided into a grounded practice to meet and gently unwind the pain beneath it. The experience is held in a sacred container and supported by a yummy tea ceremony, creating space for greater clarity, ease, and aliveness.
  • Primal Flow Movement: A guided, freeform movement sequence to music including undulations, spirals, and grounded motions like crawling, rolling, shaking, and swaying to awaken instinctual wisdom and release stuck patterns.
  • Yin Yoga & Elemental Breathwork: Connecting breath to the elements; grounding Earth breaths, fluid Water breaths, Fire activating breaths, and expansive Air breaths.
  • Drum Walk/Feral Run/Power Stomping: Moving powerfully through the land, running with an open chest, stomping the earth, and feeling raw, unapologetic strength.
• Integration & Celebration: A closing ceremony to honor each participant’s journey, with space to share reflections and self-revelations. Weather permitting, this will culminate in a fire circle, offering a sacred space for warmth, release, and communal connection.

You may view the schedule here.