Connect, Express and



Rejuvenate in Gratitude



With Sounds of Your Soul

With Ashera Serfaty ~ Shamanic Energy Medicine Practitioner, Sound Healing Artist and Transformational Coach
&
Julia Francis ~ Sound Therapist, Voice Alchemist and Singer Songwriter

At Aldermarsh Retreat Center
Whidbey Island, WA

Step into a nourishing weekend of renewal, connection, and embodied awakening in the serene beauty of Aldermarsh on Whidbey Island with us!

These times call for the embodiment of our sacred and divine feminine. Together, we will create space for our younger as well as our wiser selves to commune and express powerfully and lovingly.

Through sacred sound, deep listening, somatic movement, dance and gentle yet powerful alchemical practices, you are invited to reconnect with the wisdom of your body, the truth of your heart, and the rhythms of nature.

Gather together in sacred circle for sound ceremonies, vocal exploration, embodiment practices, firelight sharing, and soul-rooted community as you soften, open, and remember your authentic essence.

In this sacred space something truly magical unfolds, awakening your vitality, expanding your resonance, and guiding you to create a freshly aligned map for your life.

• Sound ceremonies

• Vocal exploration

• Silent immersion with the rhythms of nature

• Somatic movement

• Creative expression through music, dance, journaling, art

• Energy healing and alchemical practices

• Fire circles 

• Japanese soaking tub

• Ceremonial Cordwood sauna

• Nourishing community of women

• Laughter, Play & Connection

ALDERMARSH Retreat Center

Aldermarsh is a beautiful retreat space at the south end of Whidbey Island, a short distance from the Clinton ferry terminal and easily accessible from the Seattle area. The wooded 5-acre facility is a human-created space integrated within its natural setting where community, collaboration and sustainability thrive. 

The Main House is a beautiful, custom built space bordered by gardens and accessed by entry paths framed by bamboo groves and a small pond. The central kitchen and living room is heated by a wood stove and is the main gathering area during meals and between group sessions.

A Rustic Setting to commune with nature

The grounds have a cordwood sauna, an outdoor heated Japanese soaking tub, beautiful gardens, an outdoor fire pit, and maintained pathways through acres of natural wetlands.

Both private and shared lodging accommodations are available across multiple buildings and cabins. We will enjoy communal dining in the Main House and group gatherings will take place in the uniquely beautiful Marsh House.

ASHERA SERFATY

My mission is to support you on your journey of awakening to your authentic self, honoring your unique path, and remembering your innate luminosity. Within you resides the wisdom to heal, discover your purpose, and access the freedom to thrive. Through a compassionate and supportive space, I guide you in reconnecting with your vitality, inner wisdom, and soul’s highest potential.

For more than 20 years, I have woven together shamanic energy medicine, sound healing, holistic healing practices, transformational coaching, and mentorship to support clients in healing, growth, and self-discovery. I have led workshops, trainings and retreats around the world and guided annual pilgrimages to Peru for the past 16 years. My passion is helping others awaken their gifts, embody their fullest potential, and step into greater self-mastery.

Over the last 25 years, I have trained extensively in a variety of healing and coaching modalities, including Shamanic Energy Medicine through The Healing Light Body School and the Four Winds Society, Toltec Shamanic Healing, Intuitive Coaching, Advanced Theta Healing, Sound Healing, Yoga, and Ayurveda. I have worked directly with Indigenous healers and have been initiated into Earth-based wisdom traditions. I am a full Mesa carrier in the Q’ero Andean tradition.

Sound is an integral part of my work, utilizing crystal bowls, drums, rattles, and voice to facilitate healing and energetic alignment. I am deeply devoted to empowering others to reclaim their freedom, authenticity, joy, and connection to their true nature.

JULIA FRANCIS

As a sound therapist, vocal coach and singer-songwriter, I perform and teach  soul-level catharsis through sound. Working with my voice, crystal alchemy bowls and other instruments, I create sacred sound experiences in healthcare, corporate and wellness spaces that invite transformation and profound inspiration. As a lifelong disciple of the vocal arts, I offer private vocal embodiment sessions that help you create space in your body for energy to move and clear. Working with groups through workshops and retreats, I also facilitate the practice of sacred sound-making for processing grief and working with the ancestors.

With over 40 years experience as a professionally trained vocalist, I draw on my Celtic heritage and studies with shamanic practitioners and sound healers across the globe to understand the power of the unseen sonic world. Our voices are already perfect, and we have everything we need inside us to transform our lives. Sometimes we just need a witness and compassionate support to get us there. To learn more about Julia go to her website. www.juliafrancis.com

“Julia’s voice, sound summoning, and guidance were heartrending. With gratitude.” - Client

“Julia Francis plays the crystal bowls to penetrate your bones, releasing fear, anxiety, and tension. She took me on a peaceful, joyful journey. Her own voice calls to me - inviting, echoing to be present. She is gifted!” - Client

“Julia is a master teacher in helping find our sound and sacred voice. I was able to open up and feel totally safe and experiment singing with the whole group.” -Kayla M

“Julia’s sound baths will leave you feeling so rejuvenated! Her bowls not only brought me to a restorative trance, but when I heard her sing it invoked such an emotional response within my heart space, reminding me just how held I am in this life.” -Rae M.

“Julia is the skilled and compassionate guide I was looking for to support me in finding my vocal energy and full vocal expression.“ -Suzanne S.

“Through my sessions with Julia, I have returned to myself, connecting to a part of me that I had hidden in order to survive: I have developed the ability to set strong boundaries with ease. Our work together has awakened my imagination, creativity and spirituality. The work has been healing and transformative.” -Maggie C.

Are you ready to resonate to the

frequency of your heart & your soul



and feel the gratitude ?

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