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The Sacred Heart of Being: A Shamanic Healing & Embodiment Retreat
Dodgeville, Wisconsin
May 1 - 4, 2025
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Amy Nicholson, LLC
$585

About your trip

Awaken Your Relationship to the Cosmic Mother Through Soma, Spirit & Sound


Pachamama, the sacred source of divine feminine creation, is the mother of all space and time. For centuries, her presence has been suppressed, her wisdom dismissed, and her power buried beneath systems that feared the force of her love and creation. Yet, she has never been absent—she has always been here, waiting for us to remember.

According to the Pachakuti prophecy, carried through the indigenous paqos of the Andes, we are now in a time of profound transformation and awakening. The Divine Feminine is rising, calling us to restore balance within our bodies, hearts, and minds—reconnecting with the wisdom of Pachamama and the sacred Earth.

The path forward is Embodied Consciousness—for only through awakened presence can humanity fully reclaim and embody her love.

At its heart, this journey is an exploration of the body and nervous system as a portal to embodied presence and spiritual expansion. By merging somatic sciences with the sacred shamanic rituals of the Andean Ñusta Paqo lineage, we create a deeply transformative experience—one that allows us to remember and strengthen our connection with the Divine Mother’s presence in our lives.

Through Somatic Experiencing®, animism, authentic paqo rituals, singing, dancing, and movement practices, we will practice remembering, restoring, and reawakening a way of being rooted in conscious relationship—with ourselves, each other, and the forces of creation that know, support, and guide us in our spiritual evolution.

You will leave this retreat feeling restored, energized, and deeply connected—to yourself, to community, and to the benevolent forces that know you and are here to support you in living your most authentically expressed and fulfilled life in connection with the Earth.

✨ This is our evolution. A revolution of Embodied Consciousness. ✨ JOIN US! ✨ 


Accomodations

Nestled on over 548 acres of beautiful rolling hills and woodlands bordering Governor Dodge State Park, Bethel Horizons offers a serene and spacious setting for deep connection with nature and self. Located in southwestern Wisconsin, this peaceful retreat center is designed to support reflection, renewal, and spiritual growth.

Our gathering will take place in the Prairie Center, featuring simple yet comfortable accommodations, each with its own private bathroom. Single, double, and triple occupancy options are available to suit your needs.

With expansive views, quiet trails, and nourishing spaces, Bethel Horizons is the perfect container for our weekend of sacred embodiment and transformation.

Your Guide

Amy Maiima is a retreat leader, multidimensional healer, somatic therapist, and recording artist with over 20 years of experience supporting transformational healing. Her work bridges integrative mental health, Andean indigenous wisdom, and the power of sound and ritual.

She specializes in complex trauma, nervous system regulation, spiritual mentoring, and shamanic healing—blending Somatic Experiencing®, transpersonal psychotherapy, sacred ceremony, and original healing music to support deep embodiment and awakening.

Amy leads spiritual embodiment retreats, teaches somatic practices for mental wellness, and co-guides annual pilgrimages to Peru with her mentor, Altomisayoq Paqo Túpaq Ttito Kuntur. Together, they co-founded Ayni Munay Ayllu, an online school offering donation-based classes and supporting Andean communities through sacred reciprocity.


More info about Amy: https://www.amynicholson.co/multidimensional-healing

Cancellation Policy:


We understand that sometimes plans change. To honor both your needs and the time, energy, and financial commitments involved in organizing this retreat, please read the following cancellation policy carefully:

  • Cancellations made on or before March 28, 2025 are eligible for a refund minus a $30 administrative fee, provided the cancellation is submitted in writing to amy@amynicholson.co. Cancellations made after March 28, 2025 are non-refundable.  
  • Payments and deposits cannot be transferred to another participant or applied to future events.  
  • We are unable to offer refunds or discounts for late arrivals, early departures, travel delays, unexpected illness, or weather conditions that may impact your ability to attend.

By registering for the retreat, you acknowledge and agree to this policy. Thank you for your understanding and commitment to this sacred space. We can’t wait to welcome you.

What's included

3 nights of Accomodation

Simple, comfortable accommodations at Bethel Horizons Prairie Center, in Dodgeville, WI; Double Occupancy or Single Occupancy options

Meals

Dinner on 5/1-3, Breakfast on 5/2-4; Lunch on 5/2-3; Brunch on 5/4/25

Somatic Practices

Somatic Experiencing Nervous System Regulation Practices, Daily Movement & Embodiment Journeys to help you find and stay connected to your center.

Spiritual Healing

Spiritual Healing Rituals will support you in remembering who you are, at your most essential Self. Traditional Peruvian ceremony including a Peruvian Despacho & Fire Ceremony will be offered.

Ñusta Paqo Cosmology

Amy will share medicine wisdom passed down to her from her lineage teachers (with permission) along with the energetic transmissions she carries for her students.

Sound Experientials

Shamanic Journey & Live Ceremonial Concert; Vocal Toning, Group Singing

Grounding through Nature

Ground yourself and explore your connection to our Sacred Earth. Explore 550 acres that adjoins Governor Dodge State Park. Hike up the cliff to watch the sunrise, and star gaze.

Healing Room

The Healing Room is open during free time for participants to exchange healing work in reciprocity—offering care, presence, and connection.

Thursday, May 1st

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Day 1


  • 4-6 p.m.: Arrive to Bethel Horizons - Prairie Center, Check-in, Settle, and Explore
  • 6-7 p.m.: Dinner
  • 7-9 p.m.: Opening Circle – Arrival Meditation & Sacred Council


Fri-Sat/May 2-3st

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Day 2-3


  • 7-8 a.m.: Silent Meditation, Morning Prayer, Walk
  • 8-9 a.m.: Breakfast
  • 9:30-12:00 p.m.: Morning Session – Nervous System Regulation Practices
  • 12:30-1:30 p.m.: Lunch
  • 2:00-4:30 p.m.: Afternoon Session – Andean Healing Rituals
  • 6:00 p.m.: Dinner
  • 7:30-9:00 p.m.: Evening Fire Ceremony, Ceremonial Concert


Sun, May 4th

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Day 4


  • 7-8:30 a.m.: Silent Meditation, Morning Prayer Walk, Clean-up rooms
  • 8:30-10:30 a.m.: Closing Circle
  • 11:00 a.m.: Brunch
  • Depart by 12:00 p.m.

About your organizer

Hi! I’m Amy, your partner in healing. Together, we will heal your trauma, nourish your nervous system, and open the door to full embodied presence so that you can live your life fully expressed, offering your unique gifts to the world. Bridging modern neurobiology, and ancient shamanic healing wisdom, I guide my clients in the process, and practice of self-healing. I teach my clients to cultivate habitual, spiritual presence, to experience a deeper connection to themselves, their families, their communities & the earth.

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