Brighter Spirit Retreats
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Women's Wellness Retreat in Ocean City, NJ
October 1-4, 2026
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Embark on a journey of self-discovery at the next all-inclusive Brighter Spirit Women’s Wellness Retreat: "Illuminating the Divine"
Over four transformative days, immerse yourself in a nurturing environment designed to help you connect with your inner divine, release limiting beliefs, and unlock your full potential.
This isn’t just another retreat. Our actionable and results-oriented program is led by three extraordinary facilitators, each bringing a unique blend of expertise and passion to guide your journey. Tapping into the expertise of a psychotherapist, a yoga instructor, and an energy-consciousness teacher and healer from Sedona, we are truly able to offer a transformative program encompassing mind, body, and spirit.
A Transformational Mind-Body-Spirit Retreat by the Sea
Imagine stepping away from daily stress and into a supportive environment where the rhythm of the ocean helps you reconnect with yourself. The Brighter Spirit Women’s Wellness Retreat is a deeply restorative experience designed to help you release emotional weight, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and awaken your natural energy. Through a powerful blend of energy awareness training, breathwork, somatic healing practices, meditation, yoga, and vibrational sound therapy, participants experience profound personal breakthroughs in a safe and supportive community.
Real Transformations from Past Participants
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Greater emotional freedom
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Improved self-care and self-love
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Stronger energetic awareness
- More clarity about their life direction
- Deeper peace and resilience
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A Transformational Mind-Body-Spirit Retreat by the Sea
Imagine stepping away from daily stress and into a supportive environment where the rhythm of the ocean helps you reconnect with yourself. The Brighter Spirit Women’s Wellness Retreat is a deeply restorative experience designed to help you release emotional weight, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and awaken your natural energy. Through a powerful blend of energy awareness training, breathwork, somatic healing practices, meditation, yoga, and vibrational sound therapy, participants experience profound personal breakthroughs in a safe and supportive community.
Real Transformations from Past Participants
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Greater emotional freedom
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Improved self-care and self-love
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Stronger energetic awareness
- More clarity about their life direction
- Deeper peace and resilience
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What Makes This Retreat Unique:
This retreat blends evidence-based psychological practices with experiential energy awareness training, helping participants understand both the science of healing and the subtle energetic aspects of wellbeing.
The experience includes:
- Energy body and chakra awareness training
- Breathwork and meditation for emotional regulation
- Somatic practices to calm the nervous system
- Experiential aura sensing
- Beach rituals aligned with lunar cycles
- Gentle, restorative yoga and aromatherapy sessions
- Vibrational sound baths
- Reiki healing and heart-centered meditation
- Time for oceanfront reflection and integration
Participants often say the combination of nature, community, and guided practices creates a powerful shift.
“The sound baths were very, very moving. They helped bring up the feelings I needed to release and finally let go.”
A Supportive Community Experience
One of the most powerful aspects of the retreat is the sense of connection participants form.
The retreat is intentionally designed to create a safe, welcoming environment where participants feel supported in their healing and growth.
Who This Retreat Is For
This retreat is ideal for people who are:
• seeking emotional healing or personal clarity
• curious about energy healing and spiritual growth
• wanting tools to reduce stress and calm the nervous system
• ready to release old patterns and reconnect with themselves
• looking for a supportive community experience
Both beginners and experienced practitioners are welcome
“My weekend with Brighter Spirit has been a life changing experience. I’m walking away with a power I have never felt in myself before. I am gaining a new outlook on self-love and realizing my power. I feel like I am much closer to finding the answers to the questions that I seek, but I have also learned to be patient as well. I will never forget the bonds formed with all the beautiful women here.”
What Awaits You:
This retreat offers a powerful blend of breathwork, guided meditations, gentle yoga with aromatherapy, insightful workshops, and rejuvenating practices, all carefully curated to support your journey of growth and healing. Our experienced facilitators will guide you through transformative sessions, including:
- Grounding & Empowerment: Learn practical techniques to overcome self-sabotage, cultivate self-love, and master your mind.
- Mind Mastery: Unlock your potential for a fulfilling life by quieting your inner critic and harnessing the power of your mind.
- Self-Love & Relationships: Heal past hurts through forgiveness, compassion, gratitude, and love, fostering healthier and more fulfilling relationships.
- Connecting with Your Inner Divine: Explore your innate core qualities, discover your divine purpose, and learn the tools to create an action plan to manifest it.
- Yoga & Breathwork: Rejuvenate your body and mind with gentle yoga flows and de-stressing breathwork sessions, suitable for all levels.
- Reiki Energy Healing: Experience subtle energy healing and activation of the parasympathetic nervous system.
- Crystal & Himalayan Singing Bowl Sound Baths: Experience 432 Hz healing through sound and frequency.
- Waning Gibbous Moon Ritual: Celebrate the moon with a powerful ritual, setting intentions for the next phase of your journey.
Experience a Truly Unique Retreat
Guided by Three Exceptional Women
Spirit: An internationally recognized energy-consciousness teacher, spiritual mentor, and energy healer from Sedona, Arizona, Melina Fuhrmann embodies ancient wisdom combined with a grounded, professional approach. With a Master’s from Johns Hopkins and an MBA from INSEAD, plus extensive training in the healing modalities of Brennan Healing Science and Reiki, Melina facilitates profound, multi-dimensional transformations. Her deep connection to nature—plants and animals—further enriches her approach, offering a truly holistic experience.
Mind: A New Jersey licensed clinical social worker and trauma-informed therapist, Dawn Nichols brings her expertise in mindfulness, relaxation techniques, neuroscience, and behavior change to create a safe and supportive space. As the founder of Brighter Day Counseling, she empowers individuals to understand their patterns and foster positive change, she helps you unlock your full potential.
Body: Combining decades of experience in Yoga and Astrology with her expertise in aromatherapy, Reiki, and herbalism, Kirsten Askins brings a rich, holistic approach to wellness.
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“Since the retreat I’ve been able to find and express my voice a little bit more instead of people pleasing.“
Together, Melina, Dawn, and Kirsten offer a powerful synergy of spiritual wisdom and practical guidance, creating a truly unique retreat experience designed to nurture your soul and empower your life.
Retreat Highlights:
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Nourishing Meals: Enjoy delicious and healthy meals designed to support your well-being.
- Expert Guidance: Benefit from the wisdom and experience of our dedicated facilitators.
- Beautiful Setting: Immerse yourself in the serene and inspiring surroundings at a beautiful newly renovated Victorian inn – two blocks from the beach, a peaceful and light-filled yoga studio, and the amazing beach at the Jersey shore.
- Sisterhood & Connection: Connect with like-minded women on a similar path of self-discovery.
- Comprehensive Program: Over 16 hours of transformative workshops, 3 hours of revitalizing yoga, as well as time to relax, reflect, or connect.
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Embrace Your Authentic Self:
A Journey to Your Divine Purpose
Are you ready to live a more authentic life, deeply aligned with your divine purpose? We invite you to join our transformative women’s wellness retreat, a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Our experience has shown us that true healing begins within, with our relationship to ourselves. As we ascend through our subtle energy bodies, we heal our connections with others, ultimately leading to a harmonious relationship with the world around us.
This retreat is a rare opportunity to uncover your unique life purpose and embody the woman you were always meant to be. It’s a fascinating exploration into the multidimensional being that you are, a chance to align with powerful energies and discover the true power of co-creation and manifestation. Join us and embark on this incredible journey of transformation, where you’ll rediscover your authentic self and step into the fullness of your divine potential.
Meet Your Facilitators
Dawn Nichols
MSW / LCSW
Dawn is a New Jersey licensed clinical social worker dedicated to empowering individuals who are motivated to change and create a brighter future. Dawn’s approach to psychotherapy is grounded in the belief that true and lasting change comes from understanding the intricate connections between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. She expertly guides individuals through a process of self-discovery, helping them to unravel the often complex tapestry of their behaviors, habits, and beliefs. Through this exploration, clients gain valuable insights into the root causes of their challenges, empowering them to make conscious choices that foster positive and sustainable change.
Melina Fuhrmann
Energy-Consciousness Teacher, Spirit Mentor, Energy Healer, MA, INSEAD MBA
Melina is more than a teacher; she is a conduit for profound spiritual awakening. As an energy-consciousness teacher, spiritual mentor, and healer, she embodies the wisdom of ancient mystics, seamlessly interwoven with a grounded, professional approach. Her presence radiates a deep understanding of the energetic realms, inviting you to explore the depths of your own being.
Melina’s training extends far beyond the traditional. While her two master’s degrees demonstrate her intellect, it is her extensive experience with energy healing modalities that truly sets her apart. As a graduate of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing and a Reiki Master Teacher, she possesses a profound understanding of the human energy field and how to facilitate deep, multi-dimensional transformations. She doesn’t just treat symptoms; she guides you to the root of your challenges, helping you to unlock your innate healing abilities.
Kirsten Askins
Yoga Instructor, Aromatherapist, Astrologer
Kirsten Askins is a gifted and dedicated teacher and mentor of Astrology and Yoga with over forty years of experience. She believes both practices are pathways to self-expression and wellness. She is passionate about helping others connect.
As a certified Aromatherapist, Reiki Master Teacher, Tarot Reader, and student of Herbalism, Kirsten opened Hanu Yoga Studio & Holistic Arts Center in 2011. She and the teachers she mentors, support your physical and spiritual journey with a variety of holistic practices including Yoga, Astrology, Reiki, Tarot, Acupressure, Psychic Development, and Sound Meditation.
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Scarborough Inn, Ocean City, New Jersey
Tripadvisor 5.0 Rating with 686 Reviews
Scarborough Inn Amenities
Luxurious Bedding
Sleep soundly on the premium mattresses with soft, high-thread-count sheets and plush pillows that guarantee a restful night.
Private Bathrooms
Each room comes with a private en-suite bathroom, complete with fluffy towels, complimentary toiletries, and a soothing rain shower.
Meals
Delicious and healthy full breakfast for each of the two days of accommodation, three healthy lunches, and two fabulous dinners.
Beach Access
Take in the fresh air and enjoy the serene surroundings at the beach, only a 6-minute walk from the Inn.
Lounge & Porch
Unwind in our cozy lounge area or on the beautiful wrap-around porch, a welcoming spot to read a book or share stories with fellow guests.
On-Site Parking
Enjoy the convenience of complimentary on-site and lots of street side parking, making your arrival and departure stress-free.
