Life moves in seasons.
As the world changes around us, so do we. Each season brings its own invitations, responsibilities, joys, challenges, and ways of stretching us. As we make the turn into winter, The Return offers a sacred pause—a chance to step out of the momentum of daily life, acknowledge where you are, and reconnect with yourself.
This winter, our invitation is simple:
What is waiting beneath the surface?
Winter isn’t asking us to do more. It is inviting us to become quieter, to make room for what we cannot yet see, and to listen without rushing towards an answer.
Join us on December 17 as we circle up virtually. Together we'll slow down, listen inwardly, and explore what might be waiting beneath the surface. Through guided reflection, embodied awareness, and compassionate witnessing, you'll have space to meet yourself honestly, notice what's present, and allow clarity to emerge in its own time—without needing to fix, force, or figure everything out.
You'll need:
an electronic device to access Zoom
a quiet space where you can participate without interruptions
paper, a notebook, or a journal and your favorite writing utensil (optional, though encouraged)
You don't need to arrive with answers. Only a willingness to return.
The Return is a seasonal gathering inspired by the rhythms of the Northern Hemisphere. Wherever you live, you're warmly invited to meet the season you're experiencing—both around you and within you.
Note that if you're unable to join us live, we still encourage you to register. A recording will be available for everyone who registers.
The Return: What is ready to be released?
December 17, 2026
11:00AM - 12:30pM EST
Virtual Gathering
via Zoom Video*
- $47.00 per person -
*This gathering will take place online via a platform called Zoom. You'll need an electronic device to access the app, as well as a quiet space without interruptions to participate in the gathering. Note that if you can’t make it live, we still encourage you to sign up! We’ll have a recording available afterwards.
ABOUT OUR FACILITATOR
Frances Darnell is the founder of Dynamic Core, an embodied approach devoted to helping women cultivate greater strength, resilience, and trust in themselves—mind, body, and spirit. Through the integration of embodied movement, deep core awareness, nervous system support, coaching, energy work, and compassionate witnessing, Fran creates spaces where women can slow down, hear themselves more clearly, and strengthen the relationship they have with their whole self—one season, one breath, and one return at a time.