Mother Daughter Retreat Day
Redwood Renewal
Take a day away from the everyday routine by sharing a lasting memory together for mothers and their daughters (ages 8-14) in a gathering that includes a sacred ceremony, women's circle,
vision board art activity, catered lunch, pool time, hot tub and redwood trails.
The experience is designed to:
The Location
Set in a private residence in the Santa Cruz Mountains, "Wellstone Center" features sweeping views,
a pool, hot tub, indoor ceremony room, and a private redwood trail.
The activities in this workshop are specifically designed for 8-14 year olds (and their mothers) to support
social-emotional learning, mental health and wellness.
Agenda
• Opening ceremony + wellness workshop
• Private Chef Prepared Lunch
• Vision Board Art Activity
• Pool, Hot Tub, Redwood Trail Time
• Closing Circle
Power Pieces
The Power Pieces deck was developed by Danielle Bardellini (facilitator) and child psychologist, Monique Hill. It is designed for children and teens 9 - 18 years old to develop emotional awareness, regulate their emotions, create mindfulness practices, and learn skills to manage distress. In this workshop, we will be learning how to navigate this deck in a group activity.
Explore and Express
Danielle has developed a series of programs and products in collaboration with mental health professionals and drama/art therapists. The activities stem from traditional theater games that develop confidence, communication and community. In addition, they are layered with elements that explore inner emotional landscapes and offer an avenue to express outwardly.
Vision Board
Dive into a vision board workshop to engage in art and journey through self-reflection to explore our inner world
through the power of visual creativity.
Meet Danielle
Hi! I started mother-daughter experiences because I saw a fundamental need that was missing from our education system and our modern day culture. I've been working in the education industry building programs for schools for over 15 years and it was apparent that the anxiety, sadness and stress that children are currently experiencing need to be at the forefront of our focus. In addition, I was working with women's circles and one day I heard someone say "My daughter wanted to come so badly today!" and... I thought, "Well let's create something new then!"
So I combined my experience in social-emotional learning, wellness, games, events, theater and ancient women's wisdom to build experiences that connect mothers, daughters and families overall.
My hope is that our time together will bridge a new, deeper connection to family, but also to our ancestors, and the many women before us so that we may walk into a new world of equality, intuition, strength, and emotional resiliency.
Oh and have some fun while we're at it!
Meet Mariel (Mars)
I am a local Santa Cruz resident for over 15 years and I love working with children. In 2014, I taught third grade in Nicaragua for two years. This humbling experience showed me how important it is to live each day to the fullest with a grateful and compassionate heart. When I returned to California, I focused on my creativity and started my art business, Mars Makes Magic. My favorite art mediums are film and digital photography, collage and mixed media, and stained glass. My passions in life are the inspirations for my art; hiking through redwood forests alongside rivers and streams, beach days with friends, gardening in my backyard, or reading a book on the couch with my cat. Life is meant to be lived and each day is a gift. I look forward to sharing this space with you and your daughter.
Organic Homemade Lunch
Community-Centered Chef
Experience the essence of wholesome dining with our organic lunch, crafted by Chef Sarah Ringler. With a passion for nutritious and holistic meals, Sarah's culinary expertise extends to postpartum care and women's wellness. As a mother of two daughters, she is deeply connected to the community and understands the importance of catering to all ages. Sarah's culinary expertise goes beyond taste, focusing on nourishing both body and soul.