The Power of Pivoting: Martha's Vineyard

Good. Neither does almost every other woman in that room. And by Sunday morning you'll wonder how you ever felt alone. Our retreats are intentionally small and intentionally safe — women arrive as strangers and leave as sisters. Every single time.

If something in you stirred when you found this page — that's enough. You don't need to be in crisis to deserve support. You don't need to have hit rock bottom to be ready for something more. The quiet ache is enough. The wondering is enough. You are enough.

Every movement session is designed for all levels with plenty of modifications. Whether you've never workout out before or you train six days a week, you will be supported and challenged in exactly the right way for you.

You don't need a meditation practice. You don't need to know what chakras are. You don't need any prior experience with this kind of work. You just need a willingness to show up and feel. Claudia has a gift for making deep work feel accessible, safe, and even a little fun.

You have been taking care of everyone. For years. Four days is not indulgent — it's necessary. And the woman who comes home from this retreat? She shows up differently. More present. More patient. More herself. The people who love you will feel the difference.

That's the real fear, isn't it? Not the four days — but what happens after.

Every woman leaves with a written Pivot Statement, a Return-Home Plan, and a post-retreat integration call two to three weeks later. The work doesn't end when you leave the island. It's designed to travel home with you — and stay.

We've Got You

One of the things women tell us they worry about most is the logistics of getting to Martha's Vineyard.

So let us say this clearly:
You don't need to figure any of this out on your own. We've taken care of it.

Here's all you need to know right now:

Where you're going
The Vineyard Arts Project, 215 Upper Main Street, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard.

When to arrive
Check-in opens at 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 22nd.

When we wrap up
The retreat concludes at 12:00 PM on Sunday, October 25th.

How you'll get there
You'll drive to Falmouth, MA — then walk onto the ferry as a passenger and ride across to the island. Our pre-arranged retreat shuttle will be waiting to take you straight to our retreat house. No car on the ferry, unless you want to have your car with you. No navigating on your own. Just show up and let us handle the rest.

Once you're registered, we take it from there.
You don't need to book ferry tickets or arrange transportation right now.

After your registration is confirmed, our team will reach out with a complete step-by-step arrival guide, help coordinate carpools from your area, and get you scheduled onto our private group shuttles for a seamless arrival and departure.

Your only job is to get yourself to Falmouth. We'll take care of everything else. 🩵

Vineyard Arts Project is an incubator for the creation of new work in dance & theatre. An artist residency located on the beautiful island of Martha’s Vineyard, Vineyard Arts Project provides visiting artists with the necessary time & rehearsal space, allowing them to focus solely on the development of their new work. 

We're staying at The House on Upper Main, located at 215 Upper Main Street, Edgartown, MA 02539

• 3-night stay at a private luxury home on Martha’s Vineyard for the full retreat dates (Thursday–Sunday)

• Accommodations in a beautiful, cozy island home, nestled in nature and designed for rest, reflection, and connection

• All meals during the retreat, featuring nourishing, locally inspired food prepared with intention

• Transportation during the retreat for group outings and activities (once you are on the island)

• All movement, nervous system reset, and coaching sessions with Coach D

• Guided meditations, chakra balancing, and energy work with Claudia

• Daily journaling and ritual work using The Pivot Pages

• Creative ritual / integration workshop (materials included)

• Unhurried time outdoors — beach walks, porch hangs, and starry-night conversations

• Retreat gift bag and take-home rituals to support your integration after you leave

Absolutely — and most women do. Not one woman currently registered for this retreat knew anyone else going when she signed up. Not one.

Here's what happens when women gather with intention in a small, safe container: the nervous system relaxes, the walls come down, and strangers become sisters faster than you could ever imagine. We also host a pre-retreat Zoom call so you arrive already connected — not as a stranger walking into a room cold, but as a woman already in community.

You won't be alone for long. We promise.

Every day will include movement, connection, rest, and exploration. We have activities and excursions planned each day to offer a variety of adventure, travel, and self-refection. There will be both structured activities and free time for you to relax, swim, nap, or explore.

Completely normal. In fact, it's almost a sign you're in the right place.

The women who arrive most nervous are often the ones who get the most out of the retreat. That nervousness? It's not a warning. It's your body telling you this matters.

You don't need to know anyone. You don't need to have it figured out. You don't need to be ready. You just need to walk through the door. We'll take it from there.

This is for the woman who...

• Feels a shift stirring within her and knows something is ready to change.
• Is standing at a crossroads or simply yearning to reconnect with what grounds her—and she’s ready to get quiet, get real, and find clarity through movement, journaling, and intuitive reflection.
• Wants to explore what it means to pivot with purpose and presence, not from fear or pressure.
• Craves stillness, strength, simplicity, and space to breathe.
• Is ready to trust herself again—and take the next step, whatever it may be.
• Is ready to stop waiting for permission — and finally give it to herself.

• Transportation to Martha’s Vineyard, including:

  • Domestic airfare or other travel to Cape Cod or Martha’s Vineyard (MVY)

  • Steamship Authority ferry tickets from Woods Hole to Vineyard Haven

  • Any parking fees on the mainland

• Airport / ferry transfers on the island (taxi from Vineyard Haven to Edgartown is about 15 minutes / ~$40)

• Any accommodations or transportation outside of official retreat dates

• Alcohol (you’re welcome to bring your own or purchase locally if desired)

• Add-ons, such as massages, private sessions, or other optional services not listed as part of the retreat

• Souvenirs, personal shopping, and snacks or drinks purchased offsite during free time

• Travel insurance (not required, but strongly recommended and not included in your registration)

We offer 3 payment options: Pay in full, 2-pay, and 3-pay. Please see the section titled "Rooms & Pricing" for specific payment amounts and payment dates.

Yes! Our chefs can accommodate most dietary needs — please let us know your restrictions when you register so we can prepare in advance.

Not at all. Our movement sessions are designed for all levels, with plenty of modifications and options. Whether you’re brand new to movement or a seasoned pro, you’ll be supported and challenged in the way that feels right for you.

Simple — you drive to a secure parking lot in Falmouth, MA, walk onto the ferry as a passenger, and our retreat shuttle picks you up on the other side and takes you straight to the venue.

You don't need to book ferry tickets or arrange any transportation on your own. Once your registration is confirmed, we'll send you a complete step-by-step arrival guide and get you scheduled onto our private group shuttle.

Your only job is to get yourself to Falmouth.
We'll handle everything else. 

We understand that life happens. Please review the cancellation policy below before reserving your spot:

• Cancel on or before April 30, 2026 → 100% refund of payments made

• Cancel between May 1 and July 30, 2026 → 50% refund of payments made

• Cancel on or after July 31, 2026 → No refunds

In the event of a no show, 100% of the total retreat cost is due and nonrefundable.

However, you may transfer your spot to another woman (friend, family member, etc.) at no additional cost, pending approval.

We’ll send you a full packing list closer to the retreat, but think light layers, comfortable clothing for movement, a swimsuit, sandals, sneakers, hiking boots, a refillable water bottle, and a journal.

We keep our retreats intentionally small — typically 12–18 women — to create an intimate, personalized experience.