Hi, I’m Katherine Kennedy.
I created this beautiful retreat because I know how powerful it is to step away from the day-to-day, reconnect with yourself, and share your story in the company of honest, inspiring women.
Set on the shores of Stinson Beach, this two-day retreat is a chance to reflect, write, move, and go deeper. Each time we gather, I invite expert somatic healers to join us—bringing their unique gifts to support our journey inward.
Whether you're seeking clarity, navigating a transition, or simply longing to feel more grounded—I’d love to welcome you.
We’ll write. We’ll share. We’ll laugh (a lot), and maybe cry a little, too. We’ll walk on the beach, enjoy nourishing food, and sit in circle to share our deepest stories. Through powerful storytelling practices, mindful movement, and heartfelt connection, you’ll find time to be still—and be given the space to be truly seen.
You don’t need to have it all figured out. Just come as you are, with a willingness to listen inward and speak from the heart.
“Katherine’s retreat moved me to living on higher ground and gave me the gift of a greater belief in my purpose.” - Tracey P.
“Katherine’s superpower is the gift of bringing people together and holding space for each to feel, to share, and to be comfortably uncomfortable!” - Lisa A.
the retreat:
Date: Friday, November 14th @ 9am - Saturday, November 15th @ 4pm
Location: Stinson Beach, California
Save $300 with early bird pricing available through Sunday, October 19, 2025.
Morning Journaling at The Speaking to What Matters Retreat
What to Expect
Storytelling sessions to help you reflect, write, and share
Energy medicine healing session with guest practitioner, Courtney Murphy
Yoga with guest practitioner, Patti Cocciolo
Guided meditation and journaling to ground and center you
Optional cold plunges, and hot tub time
Nourishing meals by local chef Melissa Axelrod
Time in nature to restore your spirit
A circle of women who will witness and support you
“Katherine held space for all of us to let our vulnerabilities out and share the deepest parts of ourselves—with laughter and joy. I would not hesitate one more moment to sign up.”
“Invaluable and transformed to take the time to for two days to reflect, to look into your heart, question what drives you, and come out stronger and spiritual and with more clarity on what you want in life.”
Day One:
We’ll dive in with a story circle, ground through meditation and journaling, walk the beach, and (if you’re up for it) take a cold plunge.
Day Two:
Patti will kick off the morning with a beautiful yoga practice and Courtney will move us into meditation with a group reiki session. We’ll continue our story work throughout the day, and close with a deep sense of clarity and connection to carry forward.
“36 hours later, I’m walking away with a gift I gave myself—vulnerability, reflection, and a reconnection to my humanity.” — Monique C.
Why This Retreat?
Because now is the time—to slow down, to listen, and to reconnect with your voice and your story.
This isn’t just a getaway. It’s a return to your most essential self.
You’ll walk away with a deeper sense of clarity, confidence, and belonging.
“Katherine created a space that is supportive, encouraging, and truly beautiful… With generosity, authenticity, and grace, she facilitated a couple of days I’ll always hold close.” — Dana D.
“Katherine gently guides with deep compassion and heart, helping you rediscover the freedom that comes from speaking your truth.” — Whitney A.
I created this retreat for you to experience the power of sharing your story.
It’s a space to deepen your connection to yourself—and to others.
You’ll leave with more clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Whether you're craving a local escape, seeking soulful alignment, or feeling called to find your voice for whatever’s next—Speaking to What Matters Retreat is a space to grow, reflect, and be truly seen, heard—and understood.
I’d be honored to have you with us.
Rooted in the practice of Circle, this retreat is where the magic happens—when women gather to share, witness, and grow. Something powerful unfolds when we speak what’s true and are met with compassion.
About Katherine
I’m Katherine Kennedy—a mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, storytelling coach, facilitator, and author of Speaking to What Matters: My Story of Learning How to Share What’s Inside.
For nearly 30 years, I’ve been creating spaces where people feel safe to be honest, seen, and heard. Through retreats, story circles, and coaching, I help people uncover the stories that bring deeper understanding, healing, and connection—to themselves and to others.
About courtney
Courtney Murphy is the founder of Highest Good Energy and Wellness, a mother, healer, and guide. With a background in psychology, marriage and family therapy, and certifications in Intuition Medicine® and Reiki, she weaves together decades of study and life experience to support deep healing and transformation.
Through her work, Courtney helps others connect to their inner wisdom, expand consciousness, and walk through the world with greater love and grace. Learn more about Courtney’s healing practice at highestgoodenergy.com.
"Courtney is amazing! Her intuitive sense to read energy is spot on. She uses metaphors that resonate, bringing clarity and then the feeling of relief and peace. Her energy healing exercises are calming, just like a gentle dusting. I feel refreshed with a new empowering perspective." - Shannon S.
About patti
Patti is a Yoga Alliance certified yoga teacher, trained by master teachers at YogaWorks in Los Angeles. She is also a Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute certified coach and a former marketing executive and advertising agency leader. Most importantly, Patti is Mama to Roman and Ford, and wife to husband, Harry.
Patti brings all of these facets of her life and experience to the mat, leading with a deep truth she feels in her bones: the more aligned our insides are with our outsides, the better everything gets. Patti weaves humor and kindness in her teaching, with a focus on meeting and honoring our bodies and minds where they are at any given moment, knowing that our hearts are our unwavering foundation.
Learn more about Patti’s coaching and consulting practice at patticocciolo.com.
“Patti guides you to a clearer mind and a stronger body, all while nurturing your soul. Her warmth and wisdom bring a deep sense of calm and renewal.” - Student