01/12/2026
I honestly never thought I’d be doing anything like this…I’ve never been a ‘retreat’ person.
This started because I went sailing under a full moon once and expected to feel a little anxious being out on the water… and instead my body just calmed. I was barefoot on the deck, the boat was moving slowly, like being gently rocked by Mother Earth … and I felt more settled. Not a big emotional moment. Not some dramatic release. Just that quiet feeling of being held instead of holding everything. It felt… earthy in the best way. Like my nervous system recognized it as safe. Tribal. Being on the water, under the moon, with other women around — my body felt okay to rest.
I’m a nurse and I work in mental health, so I spend a lot of time helping people regulate their nervous systems. But that night really landed something for me in my own body: Healing feels easier when nature does part of the work.
The ocean, the moonlight, the gentle movement of the boat — they regulate you without you trying. Nature softens us. So I decided to share this experience. I partnered with a trauma-aware sailing team here in Fort Lauderdale and started hosting a few very small, women-only full moon sunset sails. Nothing fancy, just an intentional evening on the water with grounding feminine energy.
Here’s what it looks like: A Full Moon Sunset Sailing Mini-Retreat
• A slow sunset sail into moonrise
• Gentle somatic release (invitation to notice within, no pressure)
• A cacao ritual
• A light, nourishing picnic
• A simple moonrise moment that always feels special
• A small group — max 8 women
Women come for all kinds of reasons — burnout, heartbreak, transitions, curiosity, grief, or just because their body wants the ocean’s movement. And every time, we all step off the boat feeling pretty much the same: more spacious, calmer, and more connected to ourselves. If you’re reading this and something in your body feels curious — then you’re invited.
The details + dates (closing soon) are in my bio if you want to learn more
Sincerely
Tanya