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The Retreat Experience·Live class
Lavender inSPAration — The Retreat Experience. A Complete Interactive Course for Personal Wellness & Self-Care. Curated by Lila Avery-Fuson, USA Industry Leader & Founder Central Coast Lavender. 15+ Years of Proven Lavender Wellness Formulations.1 / 31
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The retreat experience

Welcome to Your Sacred Wellness Journey

Over the next three days, you'll discover the power of lavender wellness rituals, create luxurious spa products from your own kitchen, and reconnect with the sacred practice of self-care.

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Lila Avery-Fuson, founder of Central Coast Lavender
Central Coast Lavender

Meet Your Guide

Lila Avery-Fuson — Founder, Central Coast Lavender. Lavender educator and one of the early pioneers of the American lavender movement. Creator of Lavender inSPAration.

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The retreat experience

Your Three-Day Transformation

Day 1

I Am Worthy

Claim your space, set intentions

Day 2

I Am Ready

Discover your wellness profile, gather kitchen treasures

Day 3

I Am Renewed

Your sacred retreat day of luxurious rituals

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The retreat experience

Before We Begin

  1. 01Download & print your Sacred Wellness Journey Tracker
  2. 02Press play on Lila’s curated music at the start of each section
  3. 03Start your playlist 10 minutes early to shift from “doing” to “being”
  4. 04Grab your Golden Checklist for the kitchen treasure hunt
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Day 1

You Are Worthy of This Care

Wellness isn't selfish — it's essential. Just like lavender needs the right soil, sunlight, and care to bloom, you need nurturing to flourish.

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Day 1

This Weekend Is Your Permission Slip

  1. 01Permission to slow down.
  2. 02Permission to put yourself first.
  3. 03Permission to create something beautiful just for you.
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A moment of reflection
“The most radical act of self-love is believing you deserve care without having to justify it.”

— Lila

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Day 1

Set Your Wellness Intentions

  1. 01When you hear “wellness,” what’s the first feeling?
  2. 02What time of day do you feel most peaceful?
  3. 03What small thing always makes you smile?
  4. 04How do you want to feel by Sunday evening?
  5. 05What scents or textures bring you comfort?
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Your wellness affirmation

I am worthy of care, rest, and renewal. I give myself permission to prioritize my wellbeing this weekend.

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Day 1

Create Your Perfect Wellness Environment

Music

~60 bpm, no lyrics during rituals, nature sounds.

Lighting

Warm & dim, candles/lamps.

Temperature

72–75°F, warm your towels.

Scent layering

Room spray, then candles, then bath products.

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Day 1

Your 5-Minute Environment Check

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Day 1

Your Sacred Wellness Collection

Ceremony tells your soul this matters.

  1. 01A special mixing bowl
  2. 02Your softest comfort towels
  3. 03A wellness cup/mug
  4. 04A wooden spoon — used only for your rituals
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Day 2

Gathering for Your Home Retreat

Remember the flutter of excitement preparing for a special trip? That's today — except your destination is the most luxurious spa retreat you've ever experienced, right in your own home.

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Day 2

Design Your Retreat

What calls to you?

Soaks / skin treatments / meditation / earthy / massage

How much time?

1 hour to full day

Your biggest challenge?

Sleep, energy, racing thoughts, tension, no time

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Day 2

Your Kitchen Treasure Hunt: $300+ in Spa Ingredients

Bath & Soak

Epsom Salt Powdered Milk Rolled Oats Baking Soda

Scrub & Polish

Raw Honey Brown Sugar Coconut Oil Vanilla Extract

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Day 2

Go Find Your Treasures

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Day 2

Your Sacred Self-Care Trinity

01

Pure Lavender Essential Oil

Central Coast Lavender

02

Dried Lavender Buds

Optional, estate-grown

03

Your Sacred Mixing Tools

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Day 2

Your Journey So Far

Day 1 ✓

Worthy

Day 2 ✓

Ready

Day 3 →

Renewed

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Day 3

Your Sacred Wellness Ritual

Everything comes together. Dim the lights. Light a candle. Allow yourself to slow down.

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Day 3

Morning Preparation

Choose 2–3 preparations from the recipe guides.

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Day 3

Prepare Your Space

  1. 01Bath towels & a robe
  2. 02Candles & relaxing music
  3. 03A journal
  4. 04An herbal tea cup
  5. 05Fresh lavender
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Day 3

The Evening Ritual

01

Lavender Bath

Warm water + soak, 15–20 min

02

Lavender Facial Steam

Breathe the steam slowly

03

Lavender Body Oil

Damp skin, slow circular movements

04

Closing

A cup of lavender tea, sit quietly, journal

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Day 3

Retreat Playlist

01

Weightless

Marconi Union
02

Bloom

Hammock
03

An Ending

Brian Eno
04

Spiegel im Spiegel

Arvo Pärt
05

Nuvole Bianche

Ludovico Einaudi
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The journey continues

Beyond the Weekend

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Beyond the Weekend

Carry the Calm Forward — 30-Day Extension

Week 1

Deepening self-worth

Week 2

Consistent calm rituals

Week 3

Expanding readiness & intention

Week 4

Living renewal daily

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Beyond the Weekend

Seasonal Lavender Calendar

Spring

Planting & fresh beginnings

Summer

Harvest & abundance

Fall

Preservation & gratitude

Winter

Reflection & renewal

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With love & lavender

Thank you for sharing this lavender retreat with me.

— Lila

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