Voyage into Presence: A 3-Day Immersive Journey of Self-Discovery
- Ages 21+
This is more than a retreat — it’s a chance to step into your power and presence.
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About this event
- Event lasts 2 days 10 hours
- Ages 21+
Voyage into Presence: A 3-Day Immersive Journey of Self-Discovery & Connection | Oakland, CA
Step away from daily distractions and into a space of deep connection, self-discovery, and embodied presence. Whether single or partnered, this experience invites you to awaken your senses, release what no longer serves you, and cultivate confidence, balance, and empowerment.
Together we calibrate the experience of presence to investigate our Energetic, Physical, and Internal realms to grow Awareness, Intimacy, and Synergy.
What You’ll Experience:
✔️ Awaken Your Senses – Engage in rituals that heighten awareness and help understand where & how we lose presence.
✔️ Release What Holds You Back – Let go of emotional and energetic burdens.
✔️ Cultivate Inner Balance – Harmonize your inner polarities and archetypes.
✔️ Expand Intimacy & Connection – Explore boundaries, desires, and deeper presence with yourself and others.
If you often feel pulled in multiple directions, struggle to stay present or find it hard to express your true desires, this retreat is designed for you. Through guided rituals, you will develop the tools to engage fully with yourself and others, express authentic boundaries, and move through life with greater ease and confidence.
Awaits us on the Way:
🔘 Rituals and embodiment practices to deepen the presence
🔘 Tools to navigate intimacy, energy, and self-expression
🔘 Evening group sessions dedicated to structured reflection & integration
🔘 Guided exercises to cultivate self-awareness and confidence
🔘 Support for lasting personal growth & transformation
Voyage Details:
📍 Alchemy Society, Oakland, CA (Exact location provided after ticket purchase.)
🕘 Start: 9 AM, Friday, July 4, 2025
🕖 End: 7 PM, Sunday, July 6, 2025
🎟️ Early Bird: 650 USD| Main Tier: 800 USD
🍎 Light snacks provided
❗ 21+ to ensure a focused and mature learning space
*This event begins on Friday, July 4th — a public holiday!
What's on You
▪️ Travel and lodging
▪️ Personal items
▪️ Meals beyond provided snacks
Packing List
✔️ Comfortable layers for movement; fun and exciting outfits are welcome
✔️ Journal, pen, and sacred items
✔️ Eye glasses, or extra pair of contacts, if you use them
✔️ Any personal items that support your well-being
Testimonials:
🤍 "After three days, I felt empowered to express my desires and boundaries. Presence is truly the key!"
🤍 "Aaron creates spaces where you can feel, express, and learn wholly. A life-changing experience!"
🤍 "Aaron’s gentle yet clear presence helps you open up while feeling safe. A true role model for authentic connection."
⚫️ The creator of this program and guide for your journey is Aaron Mandelbaum. ⚫️
A unique voice and grounding presence on the path of transformation. Aaron has been researching, studying, practicing, and working in philosophy, transformation, and shamanism since the late 1990s. He holds a BA in Philosophy with a concentration in ontology, death, and sexual ethics and a master's degree in business strategy. He has designed experiences, programs, courses, and training worldwide and continues to coach individuals, groups, and businesses.
Aaron is a facilitator at the International School of Temple Arts (2,100+ hours of training), founder of Darkstar Temple, and a core pillar at Temple Nova. Trained in conscious movement, holistic embodiment practices, and alternative therapeutic modalities with internationally recognized experts in transformation and self-awareness including Seani Wild and Francesca Gentille. He has also been invited to speak and facilitate at international venues/events/retreats such as the East Coast Tantra Festival, Austin Tantra Festival, Toronto Tantra Festival, Taboo Festival, Liberation, The Art of Intimate
Communication, Tierramor, and more.
Explore more: https://aaronmandelbaum.com
⚫️ The organizer and your contact point: Iryna linktr.ee/reflectorforhire ⚫️
Step into your power, presence, and clarity.
🎟️ Limited spots available to maintain an intimate & impactful experience.
📩 Questions? Contact Iryna: reflectorforhire@gmail.com
Bon Voyage! 🚀
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Frequently asked questions
Wear loose, comfy layers for movement and weather changes. Fun, exciting outfits welcome! Snacks are provided; the main meals are for you. Journal, pen, sealed bottle/mug, meds, sacred objects, sarong. Important: If you wear contacts, bring glasses or extra pairs. Backjack if needed.
We will never ask your gender because it doesn’t matter. This training is for everyone. You’ll be invited to honor your boundaries and work with anyone in the space to your level of comfort. You’ll never be asked to violate your own boundaries.
No. Please organize your schedule to arrive on time and stay throughout. We aim to start by 9:30 AM and fully complete by 11 PM the last day.
This training assumes you have basic knowledge and practice with consent and boundaries. These concepts will be reviewed and we will dive into their deep layers.
You can have an amazing time either way. This is a voyage into yourself which works well alongside a partner. To be clear, partners are not required and you can come solo. If you do come with a partner, come expecting to do solo work and to participate with anyone in the space.
You’re easily distracted, forget processes, or feel pulled in many directions. You say yes when you mean no, endure rather than embrace, or feel unsure of what you want. You worry your desires push others away, feel disconnected from your body, envy others' power, or struggle with unhelpful habits.