Gatherings & Retreats

Gather in a supportive community at Star Fusion Ranch to learn, reset, and awaken inner wisdom through meaningful practices that restore balance and inspiration.

Women’s Wisdom Weekends

Wisdom Weekends: What to Expect

The September gathering begins on Friday evening with a warm meet-and-greet and social celebration to set the tone for the days ahead.

Each Wisdom Weekend is guided by your facilitator, Mary, alongside experienced practitioners who lead immersive classes in spiritual, creative, and embodied practices. At select retreats, co-founder and professional photographer Lisa Mason joins us with her extraordinary gift for seeing beneath the surface. During these special weekends, she’ll be behind the lens documenting the spontaneous magic, heartfelt moments, and the genuine beauty that unfolds in our circle.

With each class, every woman is offered space to learn, ask questions, and even share her own wisdom with the group.

To find out what you should bring and understand the values that guide our conduct, please read Preparing for a Wisdom Weekend.

Saturday mornings

begin with an optional outdoor sunrise meditation to welcome the new day (weather permitting) and the opportunity for learning and renewal. Getting up early might be difficult for some of us, but witnessing the birth of a new day as the sun peeks over the high Sierras is an awe-inspiring and unforgettable experience! (If you feel a little sleep-deprived, don’t worry – you’ll be given an opportunity to get some rest after lunch.) If the weather is foul, we’ll meditate in the house at 7:00am.

Following the sunrise meditation, a simple buffet breakfast of fruit and protein will be served for overnight guests and sunrise meditators. You may hydrate or caffeinate at the self-service coffee and tea station. A nice selection of coffees and teas will be available at all times during retreats. The first class of the day will begin at 9:00am.

Midday

brings a shared potluck lunch, followed by a free hour for quiet rest — whether through meditation, journaling, or honoring the need for a catnap. Classes resume at 2:00pm.

Why Potlucks?

We share potluck lunches during Wisdom Weekends because food has a beautiful way of bringing women together. Each favorite recipe, family dish, or simple homemade offering carries a story, an intention, and a piece of the woman who made it. Gathering around a shared table invites conversation, laughter, and connection, weaving a sense of sisterhood that enriches the entire weekend. These meals are more than nourishment — they’re a celebration of community, creativity, and the joy of contributing to something meaningful together. If you’re just not the cooking type, feel free to bring multiple servings of a favorite prepared meal, side dish, or snacks from the store. Our kitchen has two ovens, a microwave, and a 5-burner stove if anything needs to be baked or heated prior to serving.

Friday and Saturday evenings

conclude with a moonrise ceremony or celebration: a sacred time for releasing what no longer serves, expressing gratitude, and welcoming new intentions.

We’ll make use of potluck leftovers for dinner Saturday evening, or head into town for dining out.

Staying overnight

makes it easier to join those sunrise meditations! With advance reservations, guests may stay Friday and/or Saturday nights in the Harbor Suite or Tranquility Room, camp on the land, or bring an RV — spaces are available for two small RVs or one larger one. An additional fee is required for staying overnight. Reservation priority is given to our guides who must travel long distances to share their wisdom with us. Of course you always have the option of sleeping at a hotel nearby, or at home if you’re local.

Sunday

begins with another sunrise meditation and a light breakfast for our overnighters and sunrise meditators. As on Saturday, class begins at 9:00am, and Wisdom Weekends conclude at midday. Guests may linger on the property until moonrise if needing time to meditate, reflect, or converse before heading back out into the world.

By the end of a Wisdom Weekend, you’ll leave with renewed clarity, deeper self-trust, meaningful connection, and practices you can carry into daily life — along with the quiet remembering that your wisdom, healing, and joy are always within reach.

Upcoming Social Gatherings

Our potluck socials bring together Wisdom Women and their guests for an evening of connection, music, and good eating. It’s a time to relax, share favorite dishes, and simply enjoy the magic of good company and open hearts. RSVP now!