At the Feet of Source

An Experiential Retreat for the Four Elements 

designed by Mariabruna for SoTO

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

May 23 & 24 2026 in Guelph, Ontario, Canada with Heidi Smith and other Keepers of the Wheel 

For more information click here.  

Fill the registration form here.  

At this in-person retreat you experience how ancient archetypes are woven into your everyday life. 

You’ll explore the Four Elements as living forces that shape your inner and outer world as you renew your connection to nature, creativity, and purpose through practices and universal 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. SoTO invites them on 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. In my life, 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 Four Elements, the warp in the tapestry of creation

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SCHEDULE

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 are available on request.  Contact us for the application form.

Cancellation Policy:

Full refund (minus admin fee) if canceled by the Early Bird deadline

50% refund if canceled up to a month before

No refund after that

SECURE YOUR SPACE - Space is limited 

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

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. Future opportunities to register for this program with Mariabruna will be posted here and announced in the newsletter. 

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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