PAST RETREATS
March 2026 SAN DIEGO RETREAT
What to Expect
3 nights & 4 days of guided rest, reconnection, and reclaiming joy
Lao-centered restoration + rejuvenation: wellness practices, creative workshops, community care
Holistic mental health focus: grounding ceremonies, storytelling, trauma healing
Fun & nourishment: laughter, creative expression, Lao-American fusion meals
Relaxing location: tucked in a peaceful San Diego neighborhood—25 minutes from the beach
Lounge by the pool, share stories by the ocean, savor nourishing food
Why Join?
Immerse yourself in a purposeful, healing-centered space designed by and for Lao diaspora women, femmes, queer, trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive folx.
Experience collective care with a small cohort in a supported, intentional environment.
Leave renewed, with new tools for holistic wellness, emotional resilience, and community connection.
Logistics
Location: Private retreat home in San Diego
Accommodations include:
Cozy shared rooms
House access, pool, outdoor lounge
All meals and snacks unless otherwise stated
Travel details:
Approx. 25 minutes from nearest beach and airport
Participants can organize amongst each other once closer to the retreat
Pricing & Registration
Pricing & early registration available through WeTravel.
Payment plans available to support accessibility
What’s Next?
Grab early bird pricing before rates increase
Watch for retreat prep emails: packing list, community guidelines, healing prompts
March 2024 Joshua Tree Retreat
Welcome to HOL's 2nd retreat centering healing & wellness for Lao diaspora women and femmes!
About the retreat
What to expect:
-Welcome gifts
- Beautiful accommodations
- Nourishing Lao fusion meals
- Sustaining Beverages
- Outdoor adventures
- Baci Ceremony Facilitation
- Skill-building workshop(s) focused on:
healing intergenerational trauma
emotional resilience
community/relationship building & intimacy
storytelling
navigating Lao identity in public spaces
- Book Talk w/Souvankham Thammavongsa
- Body Massages
Unwind from the week with complementary body massages
Early bird pricing start at $995 and prices will increase on January 15th, 2024!
Book your stay at the retreat via WeTravel website: http://tinyurl.com/holretreat24