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Empowered Community Spring Retreat

Immerse yourself in a transformative four-day retreat in the serene setting of Lake Tahoe, California. This retreat offers a unique opportunity to ground yourself, learn valuable healing tools, explore your identity, and connect with a supportive community.

If you're a Korean adoptee looking for a supportive space to navigate your adoption journey, we welcome you to join us for a meaningful retreat. Here, you'll find healing, connection, and empowerment among a community that truly understands your story. Our inclusive all-gender environment ensures that every voice is heard and every path is honored.

Four-day | All-Gender | Lake Tahoe, CA

4 smiling Korean Adoptees hike through the Redwoods in California
location

A retreat to nature.

Experience the natural beauty, serenity, and charm of California's Lake Tahoe. Immerse yourself in nature and find healing in our restorative accommodations.

2 hours from Sacramento Airport
1 hour from Reno Tahoe Airport
Single and shared room options
what to expect

Built for KADs.
By KADs.

Preview our curated, four-day retreat experience.

Friday

Apr 25

Sacramento Airport Shuttle

Welcome to the Retreat

A warm welcome and opening circle where we orient ourselves and set group norms.

Intersectional Identity Discussion

A guided discussion about the identities that make us and intersections with the adoptee experience.

Game Night & Noraebang

Connect with others through casual games and karaoke.

Saturday

Apr 26

Somatic Breathwork Workshop

Dig deeper and release stress with Somatic Breathwork Coach, Claire Magenheimer.

Group Hike

Explore scenic Lake Tahoe, home to incredible views and beginner-friendly trails.

Happy Hour & Dinner

Unwind and recharge while enjoying home-cooked Korean food.

A Deep Dive on the Adoption Journey

How adoption affects our relationships and our beliefs.

Sunday

Apr 27

Kimchi Making Class

Learn the process of kimchi, from salting to stuffing.

Korean Tea Ceremony

Experience tranquility and mindfulness with a traditional tea ceremony.

EFT Tapping Workshop

Release stress, heal the heart and master the mind with regulation tools guided by EFT therapist, Laurie Vogler.

Bonfire and Storytelling

Join us for a cozy night around the bonfire, where stories come alive and connections grow stronger.

Monday

Apr 28

Mindfulness Practice

Start your day with guided meditation and movement.

Retreat Reflections

Reflect on your journey and share your gratitude.

Official Goodbyes

Say farewell to new friends.

Sacramento Airport Shuttle

Meet Your Facilitators.

Claire Magenheimer is a certified Jay Shetty Empowerment Coach and Somatic Breathwork Practitioner with a mission deeply rooted in empowering individuals who have experienced adoption, especially in the context of transracial and transnational adoption. As a Korean adoptee herself, Claire possesses a profound understanding of the unique emotional journey that adoptees face.
Claire Magenheimer

Claire is a certified Jay Shetty Empowerment Coach and Somatic Breathwork Practitioner with a mission deeply rooted in empowering individuals who have experienced adoption, especially in the context of transracial and transnational adoption. As a Korean adoptee herself, Claire possesses a profound understanding of the unique emotional journey that adoptees face.

Laurie Vogler is a Bay Area based speaker, teacher and healer. Professionally facilitating healing for over 20 years as a Reiki Master, Emotional Freedom Technique Therapist and Craniosacral Therapist. With deep love and soul purpose she teaches others how to create sacred space and deepens one’s connection and healing with oneself.
Laurie Vogler

Laurie is a Bay Area based speaker, teacher and healer. Professionally facilitating healing for over 20 years as a Reiki Master, Emotional Freedom Technique Therapist and Craniosacral Therapist. With deep love and soul purpose she teaches others how to create sacred space and deepens one’s connection and healing with oneself.

Jolie Wermter is a bi-racial daughter of a Korean adoptee. She channels her passion for identity into her work designing inclusive experiences. She utilizes her expertise in user research and workshop moderation to work at the cross-section of new ideas and social impact.
Jolie Wermter

As a bi-racial daughter of a Korean adoptee, Jolie channels her passion for identity into her work designing inclusive experiences. She utilizes her expertise in user research and workshop moderation to work at the cross-section of new ideas and social impact.

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