SPEAKING TO WHAT MATTERS Women’s Retreat
“A Journey to Self”
Stinson Beach, CA | Friday, January 30 + Saturday, January 31, 2026
Discover your voice. Share your story. Reconnect with what matters.
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 pause, reflect, and go inward. Each time we gather, I invite expert somatic healers to join us—bringing their unique gifts to support our journey into yourself.
Whether you're seeking clarity, navigating a transition, or simply longing to feel more grounded—I’d love to welcome you.
We’ll reflect. 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. (You don’t need to consider yourself a writer or aspiring writer to join—some do, several don’t.) Just come as you are, with a willingness to listen deeply 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:
Friday, January 30th at 9am to Saturday, January 31st at 4PM.
Location: Stinson Beach, California
Save $100 with Early Bird Pricing through January 11, 2026
With special guest practitioner, Nikki Pearl.
Morning Journaling at The Speaking to What Matters Retreat
What to Expect
Storytelling sessions to help you reflect, write, and share
Sessions with special guest practitioner, Nikki Pearl including group meditations and yoga.
Guided meditation and journaling to ground and center you
Optional cold plunges, and hot tub time
Nourishing meals
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, journaling, and sharing. We walk the beach, and (if you’re up for it) take a cold plunge.
Day Two:
Nikki will lead us in a group yoga session. We’ll continue our story work throughout the day. Over lunch, Nikki will lead us in a group discussion on menopause. We’ll 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 NIKKI
I’ve spent more than thirty years helping people feel more at home in their bodies and more connected to their well-being. My background weaves together integrative health, natural foods, workplace wellness, and nearly 25 years of teaching yoga in all kinds of settings—from corporate offices to community workshops.
I care most about creating supportive, real-life spaces where people can breathe, move, and reconnect. Along the way I helped launch Dine11 San Francisco during the pandemic, and more recently co-founded the Menopausitive Workshop to support women in midlife with education, resources, and community.
I’m a mover, a dancer, a budding gardener, and someone who finds joy in nourishing food, animals, and meaningful connection. I live in San Francisco with my husband, our dog Juniper, and I have two young-adult kids who keep life full and fun.