At the Feet of Source

An Experiential Retreat with the Four Elements

Explore the building blocks of creation — Fire, Earth, Water, and Air — and unlock their wisdom to deepen your connection with nature and self.

November 7–9, 2025 — Five Oaks Retreat Centre, Ontario, Canada

EARLY BIRD BY SEPT 15

A unique in-person retreat where ancient symbols meet your everyday life. 

You’ll explore the Four Elements as living forces that shape your inner and outer world.

This is not just a weekend getaway. 

It’s a chance to rediscover your connection to nature, creativity, and purpose through embodied practices and archetypal wisdom.

For centuries, the elements of Fire, Earth, Water and Air have been revered as the building blocks of creation - as inspiring forces of both change and continuity, fluidity and solidity.

Their presence is both tangible and immaterial, we all experience them and yet we don’t really know them. In this immersive in-person course, you will engage in a creative exploration of these Elements, both within yourself and in the world around you.

It's going to be a container for real transformation:

- You’ll get out of your head and back into your body — and the body of the Earth

- You’ll remember how to feel and listen — with your whole self

- You’ll meet the Elements not as metaphors, but as forces that move through you

- You'll experience creative, soul-based practices that nourish and clarify

- You’ll leave with tools to stay connected once you’re back in daily life

* A deeper understanding of how the Four Elements reflect your inner state and provide guidance for balance and renewal

* Creative tools like SoulCollage®, Active Imagination, and drum journeys

* A renewed sense of clarity, direction, and connection to something greater

* The ability to tune into nature’s rhythms — and your own

Be empowered to use your imagination and intuition to harvest energy from nature and cultivate inspiration, connection, clarity, and action . 

This course is for seekers, creatives, mystics, and those drawn to the wisdom of nature, looking for a structured yet intuitive way to deepen their understanding of elemental consciousness. Whether you are new to this exploration or have long been attuned to the language of the elements, you will leave with renewed insight, practical tools, and a sense of connection to the great whole of nature that embraces us all.

This retreat follows a clear, symbolic arc, rooted in elemental wisdom:

* Balance & Presence – Learn how the elements can support emotional, physical, and spiritual equilibrium

* Self-Discovery through Symbol – Tap into the power of inner images and elemental energies

* Creative Integration – Use accessible practices to bring your insights into action

* Nature as Mirror – Experience deep connection with the outer world to reflect your inner truth

These are not just concepts — they’re practices you can return to again and again.

- Because something inside you is ready for realignment

- Because you need more than ideas — you need experiential tools

- Because transformation happens when you root into something timeless

- And because the Source is not far away — it's right under your feet

The course addresses universal themes of balance, transformation, and connection to nature - timeless concerns particularly pressing in our modern, disconnected world. 

Engaging with the Elements offers a pathway to deeper connection with self and creation, meeting our yearning for deeper knowledge, harmony and spiritual belonging. 

"It is my great joy and honor to support seekers who intuit the mystery of nature discover the bridge between their inner and outer worlds. There we meet the mirrors of nature hidden in plain sight. 

Mirrors of love, wisdom, strength and beauty that illuminate our inner nature and offer much knowledge and comfort to body,mind and soul. I weave and reweave this connection through creative explorations and shamanic journeys and I will be delighted if you join me." 

Mariabruna

At the Feet of Source
Introduction to the Building Blocks of Creation

A weekend Retreat on November 7-9, 2025 | Five Oaks Retreat Centre, Paris, Ontario with Mariabruna Sirabella and other SoTO Keepers of the Wheel.

SCHEDULE

Begins: Friday, November 7 at 5:00 PM
Ends: Sunday, November 9 at 11:00 AM
(Note: Sunday lunch is not included)

Early Bird (by Sept 15): CAD $839 (private) / CAD $715 (shared)

Regular: CAD $939 (private) / CAD $815 (shared)
Includes lodging, meals (except Sunday lunch), and all materials

Please note: Payments will appear in equivalent USD on your card if you pay through Mariabruna’s website.

The payment processor may display a name different from the retreat – this is normal, and you’ll be informed at checkout.

Two partial scholarships (CAD 100 off) are available on request.  Contact us for the application form.

Cancellation Policy:

Full refund (minus CAD 70 fee) if canceled by Sept 8

50% refund if canceled up to a month before

No refund after that

SECURE YOUR SPACE - Space is limited at Five Oaks

- Payment option for anyone 

Online via credit card 

(in USD equivalent)

- Payment for Canadian residents who may pay by e-transfer

Send e-transfer to Mary at ellapup@yahoo.ca and specify

SOTO 5 Oaks Expenses (and the accommodation of your choice) in the message.

- Payment option for Alumni and Keepers of the Wheel 

You may reserve your space with priority by agreeing in writing to bring cash in USD upon arrival or e-transfer in advance. Contact Mary at ellapup@yahoo.ca
Full payment is due on October 8.

REGISTRATION FORM
Once payment is complete, you will receive the link to the registration form to give us the necessary information to accommodate your needs. 

Please fill it out promptly to let us know about:
- Accommodation preference
- Dietary needs and restrictions
- Emergency contact and any special needs

WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Friday dinner
- Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Sunday breakfast

- Workshop materials, including for making SoulCollage® cards
- Guided journeys with the drum
- Presentations, group sharing, and time for reflection and creativity

Please note:
Your spot is reserved only after payment or deposit is received.
Your spot will be cancelled if the full payment is not received a month before the starting date of the program unless otherwise negotiated in writing.
All cancellations must be submitted in writing via email.
If you find someone to take your place, you may transfer your registration (with written notice and approval).
In the unlikely event the retreat is canceled by the organizers, all payments will be refunded in full.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping us plan mindfully and sustainably.

QUESTIONS?

Contact us at mail@mariabruna.com for program inquiries.

Please note: Payments will appear in equivalent USD on your card if you pay here. The payment processor may display a name different from the retreat – this is normal, and you’ll be informed at checkout.

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