Email: contact@souliology.com
THE SPIRITUAL ENERGETIC LENS OF IFS WITH KAY GARDNER
April 5-9, 2027 - Avon, Connecticut, USA
A little about Kay....
Kay Gardner is one of the early Lead Trainers for Internal Family Systems (IFS). She has had an IFS practice for 40 years in Chicago.
Kay is co-founder of the Women's Circle, a woman’s program in Chicago and also has led various workshops around the country for men and women including Persephone's Journey, Men and Their Mothers, Women and their fathers, Legacy burdens, and Sacred Theatre for couples.
She has been involved with IFS since the beginning. She was a therapist and teacher of Hakomi Body Centered Psychotherapy and helped to integrate the body into the IFS model 25 years ago. She brings a body centered and spiritual approach to her work and has been a student of yoga and meditation for 40 years.
This retreat is limited to 30 participants. We require a minimum of 24 participats for this retreat to proceed so please do not make travel arrangements until you have been formally advised in writing that the retreat is proceeding. If we do not get the required numbers for the retreat to proceed, we will refund all fees paid to Souliology towards the retreat cost.
This IFS Retreat is pending approval for 20 IFS-CE credits, which may be applied toward IFS certification or recertification
What is this retreat about?
This 5-Day Residential Retreat invites you to expand your experience and understanding of parts work into a deeper exploration of energy, spirituality, and inner transformation.
Drawing upon decades of personal practice, study, and teaching, Kay has woven together the approaches that have most enriched, inspired, and enlivened her own journey into a unique and experiential retreat.
Throughout our time together, we will explore a range of wisdom traditions and frameworks—including the chakras, the enneagram, the dakinis, the sacred marriage, the marriage within, shadow work, survival strategies, and more. These systems are not presented as concepts to master, but as pathways to greater awareness—helping us awaken not only to who we truly are, but also to how our patterns, beliefs, and protective strategies operate energetically within us.
Together, we will explore the relationship between Self energy and our parts as living energetic systems. We will discover how spiritual practices can cultivate greater access to Self, deepen presence, and support healing. Through intention, curiosity, and the wisdom of the IFS model, participants will learn ways to work more deeply with their own internal world while also expanding their capacity to support healing and transformation in others.
This retreat offers a rare opportunity to bridge psychological understanding with spiritual insight, creating a richer, more embodied experience of wholeness. Participants will leave with practical tools, fresh perspectives, and a deeply resourced way of approaching both their personal lives and professional practice.
Recommended Reading:
We recommend your read Kay's recently released book, titled “The Spiritual and Energetic Lens of IFS” prior to attending this retreat.
Reading the book prior to the retreat will support getting the most out of your experience but it is not essential and there is no obligation to do so.
ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED READING RESOURCES FOR THIS RETREAT:
The Five Personality Patterns by Steven Kessler
Feeding your Demons by Isutrim Allione
The Five Wisdom Bodies by Irini Rockwell
Deep Liberation by Langston Kahn
What the participants from our previous retreats had to say
The retreat with Kay was truly a gift. Kay and Souliology created such a beautiful space to explore, create, gain clarity, and be in community while honoring our selves, our ancestors, and the full depth of our emotions. I met such lovely people, who I am sure I'll continue to be in touch with. Thank you!
-Laura D
I miss everyone involved already. Thank you so much for such a special experience!
Laughter, grief, curiosity, magic, exploration, divine witnessing, ancestral communion, new learning, healing, surprise, connection, and delicious food. This retreat exceeded my expectations, my only complaint is we couldn't stay together longer.
Jordan, USA
My time at this retreat was one of the best weeks of my life. It was the perfect combination of travel, relaxation, learning, and healing. You can tell when an organization is run straight from the heart and Souliology is from the heart, and for the soul.
Donia from Denver
The retreat was well organized from all aspects. I felt very cared for and safe! The retreat with Kay was so powerful and deep. Thank you so much Ciara and your team for all that you do!
Tamar Berry California US.
What to expect from this retreat:
This retreat is a highly experiential retreat where Kay will use guided meditations to show you how to bring in your guides, introduce a few key shamanic techniques, discuss how to work with ancestors, do powerful sculpts, and have opportunities for authentic movement.
By exploring deeply our energy and how our patterns run in these systems, we can begin to break the energetic patterns that bind us, allowing us to know and come home to ourselves again and again.
During this experiential retreat participants will:
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Have an opportunity to work in an intimate setting with a group and one on one to explore energy work.
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Learn about morphic fields as they relate to you and your energetic patterns.
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Witness a live sculpt by Kay.
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Explore and discover your own energetic patterns.
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Have a group experience of working with your energetic patterns.
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Have an opportunity to work with your own spirituality.
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Have an experience of working with the energy in your body.
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Learn how to energetically fill the vacuum left after an unburdening.
Please be advised that this is not a formal training and is not intended as a training on how to guide this work for other people. This is strictly a retreat for your personal growth and well-being.
The retreat is limited to 30 participants and a solid understanding of IFS, gained through training, reading or your own IFS therapy is a pre-requisite for being accepted onto this retreat.
The Retreat Location
Avon Old Farm Hotel is the perfect place for our 5-day retreat.
Nestled amidst 10 acres of breathtakingly manicured grounds on Connecticut’s scenic Talcott Mountain, Avon Old Farms Hotel is a haven of peace and timeless New England charm.
It provides a true escape from the everyday, with this boutique hotel perfectly blending warmth, elegance, and personalised hospitality with the comforts of a world-class stay.
Just a short drive from downtown Hartford, and a 30-minute Uber drive from Bradley International Airport, the hotel offers a serene sanctuary where nature and luxury harmonise.
Wander through picturesque gardens blooming with vibrant flowers, cross a charming wooden bridge over a gentle stream, or find a moment of quiet reflection in the garden gazebo.
The interiors exude classic sophistication, with beautifully appointed rooms and suites featuring four-poster beds, plush down featherbeds, and modern amenities to ensure a restful and rejuvenating stay.
Avon Old Farms Hotel creates the perfect space to relax, recharge, and fully engage in this retreat with Kay, allowing for deep connection, renewal, self-exploration, and personal growth.
Retreat particulars
The retreat will take place over 5 days in Avon, Connecticut from April 5th - 9th, 2027.
We will gather for lunch and an opening circle on Monday April 5th and we will conclude at 1pm followed by lunch on Friday April 9th.
RETREAT COST: $2,650 (USD) per solo attendee.
The retreat cost includes the retreat itself with Kay Gardner, 4 nights private ensuite accommodation in the charming Avon Old Farms boutique hotel in Avon, Connecticut and 3 delicious meals a day during the retreat schedule to include vegetarian options. Each full day of the retreat locally sourced foods will be available for Breakfast, lunch and a delicious evening meal. There will also be tea/coffee breaks with refreshments mid morning and mid afternoon during the scheduled retreat hours.
An application form will be available to you for completion once you register your interest.
This retreat is limited to 30 participants. Only applicants who complete a full registration form will be considered for this retreat. Once your registration is approved we will advise you formally and it is only at this point that we will request a $500 (USD) non-refundable and non-transferable deposit to reserve your place on this retreat. We require a minimum of 24 applicants for this retreat to proceed so please do not make travel arrangements until you have been formally advised in writing that the retreat is proceeding. If we do not get the required numbers for the retreat to proceed, we will refund all fees paid to Souliology towards the retreat cost only. Thank you.
This IFS Retreat is pending approval for 20 IFS-CE credits, which may be applied toward IFS certification or recertification
IMPORTANT: Please read the FAQs page on our website for important information about retreat policies, cancellation terms, travel planning considerations, and the arrangements we have in place in the unlikely event that a retreat is cancelled or a retreat leader is unable to attend.
Our FAQs also contain useful practical information to help you prepare for your retreat experience. If, after reviewing the FAQs, you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us at contact@souliology.com.
Retreat Schedule
5-Day Retreat Schedule – This is a broad outline of what the schedule for the week will look like but please note it is subject to change at the retreat leaders discretion.
Monday April 5th - Friday April 9th, 2027
Monday
Tuesday, Wednesday &
Thursday
Friday
2pm
3pm - 6pm
8am – 9am
9am – 12pm
12.30pm
3pm – 6pm
6.30pm
8am – 9am
9am – 12pm
12.15pm
Lunch
Opening Circle/Afternoon Session
Breakfast
Morning Session
Lunch
Afternoon Session
Dinner
Breakfast
Morning Session and Retreat Close
Lunch and Goodbyes
Please note we will serve teas/coffees and refreshments during our morning and afternoon breaks throughout the retreat schedule.
Your Investment:
Total Retreat Cost: - $2,650 (USD) per participant (based on single room occupancy)
The retreat cost includes the 5-day retreat itself with Kay Gardner, 4 nights private ensuite accommodation in a charming boutique hotel and 3 delicious meals a day to include a full breakfast, lunch and a delicious evening meal throughout the retreat schedule. Our retreat location can also cater for a variety of dietary requirements such as vegetarian, gluten free and lactose intolerant. You can indicate your dietary requirements and preferences on the registration form.
Retreat Payment Schedule:
We are delighted to offer flexibility with our payment options. You have two choices: you can make full payment now of $2,650 (USD) or you can opt for our convenient payment plan. The payment plan breaks down the retreat cost into 3 convenient payments as follows:
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Payment 1: $500 (USD) non-refundable and non-transferable deposit – (Due on acceptance onto the retreat).
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Payment 2: $1,000 (USD) per person due by the 9th October, 2026. This amount, once paid, is strictly non-refundable and non-transferable.
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Payment 3: The remaining balance of $1,150 for solo participants or more, depending on your room occupancy type must be paid by the 8th January, 2027. This amount, once paid, is strictly non-refundable and non-transferable.
Please note: If you register for the retreat after the specified payment deadlines outlined above, the existing payment schedule will no longer apply. Your payment schedule will either be adjusted to align with the existing payment plan, provided the payment deadlines allow, or you will be required to pay for the retreat in full.
Partners/Companions: If you wish to attend the retreat with a companion and share accommodation, we offer a reduced fee for both attendees. The total cost for two people to attend the full retreat and share accommodation at the hotel is $5,000.
Additionally, you are welcome to bring a companion who can stay at the hotel with you in shared accommodation, enjoy the set retreat meals but not attend the retreat itself. This option incurs a supplementary charge of $1,000 for your companion. Please ensure to indicate your preference during the registration process.
Please note:
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Any companion accompanying you must be an adult over 18 years of age.
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Children are not allowed to join you in shared accommodation during the retreat.
Possible additional charges -:
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An additional $100 (USD) per person late fee for payments received after 9th October, 2026 and 8th of January, 2027
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An additional $50 (USD) administrative fee for room or occupancy category changes.
This IFS Retreat is pending approval for 20 IFS-CE credits, which may be applied toward IFS certification or recertification
