MARCH 1, 2026
10:00 AM -5:30 PM
private residence-palm desert
Slow Rise, Sacred Hands A Women’s Day of Bread and Remembrance
Within every woman lives an ancient knowing...one that remembers the rhythm of hands at work, the patience of waiting, and the quiet power of gathering in circle.
Slow Rise, Sacred Hands is a full-day Sacred Woman Collective experience devoted to remembrance through the art of sourdough breadmaking. This day is not about learning a skill alone, but about returning to a way of being...where nourishment is created slowly, intentionally, and together.
We begin by arriving fully into the body. Through gentle movement, breath and ritual, we soften the edges of our day-to-day lives and step into sacred time. From this place of presence, we gather around the work of bread, mixing, folding, and tending dough as women have done for generations. The hands remember what the mind often forgets. As the dough rests and rises, so do we.
Midday, we will share an artfully prepared lunch, breaking bread together in the spirit of Sacred Woman-around the table, in conversation, and in connection. This shared meal is both ritual and remembrance, honoring the ancestral role of women as keepers of nourishment, hearth, and community.
Throughout the day, we are invited to move slowly, to listen inward, and to honor process over outcome. Sourdough becomes our teacher, offering a living reflection of patience, trust, and transformation. We remember that we, too, are living cultures, shaped by what we tend and how we care for ourselves.
As the circle closes, each woman will be gifted her own sourdough starter, along with guidance to continue the practice at home. This living starter is more than a gift—it is a companion, a reminder that what begins in circle continues in daily life. The rise does not end here.
Your day will include:
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-A full day of gentle movement, ritual, and embodied practice
-Hands-on sourdough breadmaking in sacred circle
-An artfully prepared shared lunch and the ritual of breaking bread together
-Your own sourdough starter with instructions to continue the practice
-Space to remember, reconnect, and return to your own rhythm.
Luli Radoni
Co- facilitator
I was raised by two incredible cooks, and the kitchen was where I first learned that food is so much more than a recipe. it is energy, memory, and connection. Cooking became my passion early on, and every dish I make carries intention, care, and emotion.
Cooking for the people I love is how I express my deepest devotion. I believe deeply in cooking from scratch and in the healing power of healthy, balanced food to support longevity and overall well-being. I don’t follow recipes; I listen, trusting my intuition, honoring balance, and allowing the food to become what it needs to be.
My time as a preschool teacher at Palm Valley Mary Wood, guiding young children in the foundations of healthy living, further grounded my belief in nourishment as an act of love, presence, and care.
My goal is to teach as many people as possible how to make sourdough, not simply as a skill, but as a doorway back to mindful, nourishing living. My hope is that each person I teach will pass it on, creating a ripple effect that restores health, intention, and connection, one kitchen and one community at a time.
Teaching others how to cook and bake is where my heart feels most alive. Traditions like sourdough feel sacred to me, honoring patience, presence, and the wisdom passed down through generations. And no matter what I’m making, there is always one essential ingredient: a pinch of love
Melissa Mehra
Chef Melissa grew up in Los Angeles, California around a plethora of cuisines and flavors. Later she attended Le Cordon Bleu in Pasadena to pursue a culinary career. She landed in the Coachella Valley with her wife and two daughters and now works as a private chef and caterer serving the Riverside and San Bernadino County areas.
Aligned to Rise
A Retreat Designed by Women-For Women
Join us in the magical jungles of Tulum for an experience unlike any other. Kaaba Luum is a uniquely private property where each room opens to the jungle, open air dining shared a one table, served family style and prepared fresh using locally sourced ingredients. Rooftop spaces allow for yoga in nature and quiet spaces tucked throughout the property give ample nooks for downtime, socializing or whatever is calling to you. The entire resort is ours creating a special environment to bond with one another as well as the retreat experience.
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You will be greeted with a menu of offerings upon your arrival, allowing you to choose each day what you would like to participate in beyond the scheduled group activities.
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Three facilitators will guide your experiences from mediations, several varieties of yoga, breath work, somatic movement & self care practices. Each element designed to provide tool for women to use in daily life.
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Women of all ages are welcome as we learn so much in multi=generational settings.
Bring your mom.
Bring your daughter.
Grab your besties.
Come alone.
Whatever your experience is meant to be, it will find you here. As women we are always rising beyond or to something, the trick is to stay aligned with who we are, what we value and what is true to us as our roles, bodies and minds continually change.
"Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable"
-Mary Oliver-
Book a Discovery Call to learn about room options, payment plans, dietary needs, travel, etc,,,
The Discovery Call is a time for you to get all your questions answered so you can put your deposit down with ease. We will discuss the accommodations, who you will be traveling with, (if anyone), your specific dietary needs, you hopes your fears...we cover it all!!
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Pricing varies depending upon room selection ranging from *$2500 to $7500 inclusive.
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*airfare not included
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