Check out our International Guest Presenters

May 11, 900-430

Fee: $199, lunch included

This chakra workshop will start with the foundation of the human energy system and its relationship with universal life force energy.  Energy centers, CHAKRAS, will be discussed from the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual perspective, including its direct relationship with the Endocrine system. We will decode each chakra, identify their location, the demons that lurk. Learn their positive and negative attributes and how they show up in your body and behaviors. 

Discussion of various ancient healing techniques through the element its related to, crystals, affirmations, herbs, sound, archetypes, goddesses, and much more. Experiential exercises to connect, release, and activate each of the chakras through sound, meditations, elements, crystals and more. 

This is a fun class, experiential and engaging!

About Joanne Wirtz:

I have worked in healthcare as an occupational therapist and healthcare leader for much of my career life. I began my own healing journey back in 2011, after suffering debilitating headaches, allowing stress and a type A personality to take over my mental, emotional, and physical being.  My first energy healing experience was a Reiki session, which provided a powerful peacefulness and awareness. Additional sessions opened other areas of my life; both positive and negative.

    My path includes becoming a Reiki Master and completing a year-long Shamanic earth medicine program. The earth medicine wheel opened me up to my own inner healing, ancestral and past lives, wounds/trauma, and many other experiences. Ultimately learning healing techniques to share with others including shamanic healings, ceremony, Reiki healings, journey's and class development.

    I have taken master shaman classes and pilgrimages to Peru with my teachers; I have learned so much about myself, healing along the way and techniques to assist others in their own healing process.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations will occur a 3.5% processing fee if written cancellation notice is received by Golden Light Healing 24-hours before your appointment start time.  No refunds are made with less than 24-hours notice or for no shows or partial participation.

June 21-23, 2024

Fully immerse yourself in a transformative healing retreat.  The comprehensive series of practices and exercises will lead you on an all-encompassing healing journey to help you move past the issues that are holding you back and shift to the version of you that you desire and deserve.  If you are ready for a major change in your life, this groundbreaking weekend is what you’ve been waiting for!

Come experience the magic of Golden Light Healing Retreat Center for an unforgettable healing weekend that will combine numerous modalities and techniques for a multi-faceted healing experience.  Whether you have been on this healing path for a long time or have just begun, this retreat will help you reclaim your power and restore your health and happiness.

As a group, we will participating in intention setting, manifestation, dream work, guided meditation, heart activation, connecting with our inner wisdom, healing trauma, inner child reconnection, healing in the womb, discovering your purpose, transformational breathwork, journaling, healing the mind and body, cacao ceremony, ecstatic dance/movement, timeline shifting, integration, and more. By employing a myriad of holistic approaches, we can unlock exactly what is needed to create a positive shift in the mind, body, and soul.   

While being supported within a group, all of these events are tailored specifically to YOU!  You decide what you want from this experience and that is what you are able to address.  Although the healing process is highly individualized, this is a safe space where you will be surrounded by like-minded individuals who will encourage you along the way.

If you are not ready for a major improvement in the quality of your life, this is not for you; but, if you are truly ready to let go of patterns and themes holding you back and shift into the life you want, this is where it’s at!  We’ll see you there. 

Dress for the weather as we will be incorporating the transformational power of Mother Nature.

Workshop Time:

Friday, 4:00PM-8:30PM

Saturday, 9:00AM-8:30PM 

Sunday, 9:00AM-12:00PM

Workshop Fee: $311

Includes Saturday lunch, Friday & Saturday dinner.

Lodging Options: 

$40 camp

$90 shared cabin

$170 single cabin room. 

Includes 2 nights lodging.

Cabins have twin-beds with linen and towels provided. Cabin is heated & air conditioned and has electricity. Bathroom with shower a one-minute walk from cabin.   

About the Instructor

Matt was professionally trained as a scientist and did his doctoral work in developing drugs to treat central nervous system (CNS) disorders and cancer.  Years of professional unfulfillment, and personal setbacks became the catalyst to shift gears into holistic healing, where he was guided to the work of Dolores Cannon, who developed Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT).  After his own profound mental and physical healing with this modality, he became a practitioner himself.  

Matt now incorporates breathwork, energy healing (or use somatic release), shamanic practices, and many other techniques.  Let Matt guide you to heal yourself from the inside out and become the best version of you physically, mentally and emotionally. 

See more about Matt here: https://www.mattschmidtqh.com

Cancellation Policy: 

Refunds minus a $50 cancellation fee will be given until 7-days prior to the  workshop date. Refunds will not be given after that date. Exceptions are not made to this policy.  

July 27-28, 2024

2-day Certificate Level Immersion Course

An inspiring foundations certificate level botanical medicine course!

Desire to be more self-sustainable with your personal health care and home? Dabbled with herbalism a bit or engaged in self study for years? Now you're ready to learn more?  

Combine the intuitive art and solid science of botanical medicine, apprenticing with Master Herbalist, Gigi Stafne, for an intensive weekend at Golden Light Retreat Center.

Core components of this inspiring course include:  

• Foundations in Natural & Botanical Medicine
• History, Philosophies and Pathways in Herbalism
• Top Herbs in North America
• Herbs for the Life Cycle
• Botanicals for Contemporary Life Stressors--anxiety, depression and environmental toxins.  
• Herb Apothecary Basics
• Professional ethics, business and regulation 
• How to create handcrafted preparations including teas, tinctures, lotions, oils and flower essences
• And more!

This is a prerequisite for Intermediate & Master Herbalism programs

Workshop Times:  

900-300 Saturday & Sunday

Workshop Fee: $333, lunch included

Lodging Options: $38 camping, $63 Shared Cabin, $103 Single Cabin Room + tax. Includes 1-night lodging, 1 dinner, & breakfast.

Cabins have twin-beds with linen and towels provided. Cabin is heated & air conditioned and has electricity. Bathroom with shower a one-minute walk from cabin. Lunches, Saturday dinner and breakfast on Sunday included. 

An additional night stay can be added for Friday or Sunday for $45/person shared cabin, $85/person private cabin or $20/person camping (breakfast included). 

Materials to Bring:

Tote bag or basket, one glass pint size jar, one pint tincture solvent (examples: Apple Cider Vinegar, Brandy, Vodka, Vegetable Glycerin), 3 glass tincture bottles (1/2 or 1 ounce size--instructor will have some available to purchase, too). All other herbs, materials, containers are included in tuition.

About the Instructor:

Gigi Stafne MH, ND is an activist, educator and writer within ecological, health justice and natural medicine fields. She was long time Executive Director of Herbalists Without Borders International, addressing issues of health and social justice globally and is current Director of Green Wisdom School of Natural & Botanical Medicine in the Upper Midwest United States and Ontario, Canada. See Gigi's website here.

Students will receive a 40-hour Certificate of Completion for this foundations course in the U.S. While students-participants will be in class fewer hours than that, you will receive numerous reading materials that count toward those cumulative credit hours—readings you will do on your own.

Cancellation Policy: Refunds minus a $50.00 cancellation fee will be given until 15 days prior to workshop date. Refunds will not be given after that date. Exceptions are not made to this policy.

July 26, 600-830PM

Fee: $33

Take a walk on the wild side with Master Herbalist, Gigi Stafne!  Discover wild edibles, medicinal herbs and plants of ecological and cultural importance.  At least twenty plants and trees will be discussed.  Botanical bonus: tips about harvesting, 'joyful growers' and those plants at-risk to be left to flourish.

Bring your plant journal or notebook.  Comfortable walking shoes.  Dress for the weather.Mildly strenuous. Open to the public, anyone eager to learn more.

Gigi Stafne MH, ND is an activist, educator and writer within ecological, health justice and natural medicine fields.  She was long time  Executive Director of Herbalists Without Borders International, addressing issues of health and social justice globally and is current Director of Green Wisdom School of Natural and Botanical Medicine in the Upper Midwest United States and Ontario, Canada.

 Please wear comfortable shoes and bring bug spray/sun screen as needed. A journal and/or phone with a camera may come in handy for plant identification.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations will occur a 3.5% processing fee if written cancellation notice is received by Golden Light Healing 24-hours before your appointment start time.  No refunds are made with less than 24-hours notice or for no shows or partial participation.

October 6, 2024

100-500PM

Fee: $80

 A life enrichment workshop to learn self-healing  Every physical symptom is a message to your body, we have forgotten how to listen.  Almost anything can be healed if you’re ready to release it and the emotion tied to it.   Join Matt Schmidt as teaches you how to listen to what your body is saying and then guides you to heal yourself.  Please bring paper and something to write with and also a mat/blanket if you want to lay down.   

About the Instructor:  

Matt was professionally trained as a scientist and did his doctoral work in developing drugs to treat central nervous system (CNS) disorders and cancer.  Years of professional unfulfillment, and personal setbacks became the catalyst to shift gears into holistic healing, where he was guided to the work of Dolores Cannon, who developed Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT).  After his own profound mental and physical healing with this modality, he became a practitioner himself.  

Matt now incorporates breathwork, energy healing (or use somatic release), shamanic practices, and many other techniques.  Let Matt guide you to heal yourself from the inside out and become the best version of you physically, mentally and emotionally. 

See more about Matt here: https://www.mattschmidtqh.com

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations will occur a 3.5% processing fee if written cancellation notice is received by Golden Light Healing 24-hours before your appointment start time.  No refunds are made with less than 24-hours notice or for no shows or partial participation.

November 30-December 1, 2024

Most of us are craving time away to reflect and reset.  This is the perfect weekend getaway to do just that before winter blows in.

Dive into a weekend of restoration, nourishment, and natural self care techniques to serve you well during this seasonal shift, but also for a lifetime.  

Each morning there will be a body and soul focus activity:  shedding the emotional and energetic toxins of life; shifting with the seasons and aligning with earth energies;  journaling for a more calm, contemplative, and creative life; handcrafting heartfelt herbal goodness for a special self care kit to take home.

Outside of group sessions there is ample time to sit in nature, eat nourishing meals, indulge in solo time, or connect with others in soulful conversations.

Workshop Times:  

930-330 Saturday & Sunday

Workshop Fee: $333, lunch included

Lodging Options: $38 camping, $63 Shared Cabin, $103 Single Cabin Room + tax. Includes 1-night lodging, 1 dinner, & breakfast.

Cabins have twin-beds with linen and towels provided. Cabin is heated & air conditioned and has electricity. Bathroom with shower a one-minute walk from cabin. Lunches, Saturday dinner and breakfast on Sunday included. 

About the Instructor:

Gigi Stafne MH, ND is an activist, educator and writer within ecological, health justice and natural medicine fields. She was long time Executive Director of Herbalists Without Borders International, addressing issues of health and social justice globally and is current Director of Green Wisdom School of Natural & Botanical Medicine in the Upper Midwest United States and Ontario, Canada. See Gigi's website here.

Cancellation Policy: Refunds minus a $50.00 cancellation fee will be given until 15 days prior to workshop date. Refunds will not be given after that date. Exceptions are not made to this policy.

TBD 2024

Saturday 10:00AM-6:30PM

Sunday 10:00AM- ~5:30PM

Fee: $404 includes lunch

Suitable for all levels!

Join International teacher, Yogi Ashokananda, in this workshop where he will focus on practices, techniques, and experiential learning to lead you towards greater self-awareness and healing. You will expand your sense of who and what you are with the teachings of Yogi Ashokananda by applying the yoga & meditation disciplines he has developed.  

Yogi sees the journey of yoga and meditation as one which allows you to see all of yourself; his philosophy of “without engaging the vehicle, you cannot make any journey” applies to the engagement of the physical, emotional, mental, and psychological aspects of self through his practices of yoga and meditation. The spirit or soul, he says, does not need healing as it is already whole and complete; it is the consciousness, the awareness around the soul and the mind which yoga and meditation can help to clear giving you access to the spirit or soul and self-healing. The aim of the practices is to bring you to the center of yourself so that you can transform you and your life from this authentic place within you.

Modules Covered:

• Body Awakening: Himalayan Hatha Yoga    
• Atma Kriya Meditation
•  Breath Healing Prana Kriya Yoga
• Time for Self Contemplation
• Master Q&A 
• Create Mental Balance & Stability - Pranayama
• The Power of Inner & Outer Alignment
• Restore & Revive: Himalayan Hatha Yoga Restorative
•  Q&A 
• Puja – Sacred Vedic Fire Ceremony 

Click here to download the schedule and description of modules offered.

Workshop Time:

Saturday, 10:00AM-6:30PM, Sunday, 10:00AM-5:30PM

Workshop Fee: $404

Includes 2 lunches

  Meals will be light and a Sattvic diet​--no meat, fish, onion, eggs, or garlic.

Lodging Options: 

$38 camp

$63 shared cabin

$103 single cabin room. 

Includes dinner Saturday & breakfast Sunday.

An additional night stay can be added for Friday or Sunday for $45/person shared cabin, $85/person private single cabin or $20/person camping (breakfast included).     

Cabins have twin-beds with linen and towels provided. Cabin is heated & air conditioned and has electricity. Bathroom with shower a one-minute walk from cabin.   

About the Instructor:

See more about Yogi Ashokananda at http://yogiashokananda.com

Yogi Ashokananda is an expert and pioneer as a practising master of yoga and meditation and a speaker on humanity and spiritual philosophy. Raised in India, he has been practising yoga since early childhood when his Grandfather was his first teacher. He is also a Reiki Master. Over many years Yogi Ashokananda has been fortunate to develop his teaching, experience and education of yoga under some of the great, remote, Indian masters and siddhas. He has taught the teachings of the Bihar School of Yoga, the Sivananda Ashram, hatha yoga and meditation at the Shri Ved Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh and the Yogamaya Ashram in Vrindavan. Now he teaches a number of his own profound disciplines and insights which have their roots in ancient, sacred Indian tradition. 

Cancellation Policy:

 Refunds minus a $50 cancellation fee will be given until 30-days prior to workshop date. Refunds will not be given after that date. Exceptions are not made to this policy. No refunds are given for no-shows or non-completion of program. 

• A minimum of 15 participants is required to offer this program. If the minimum is not met one week prior to the event, all monies paid will be refunded in full.