WEAVING THE GOLDEN THREAD

Thresholds — a Transformative Journey of Self-Discovery and Growth

A Journey of Initiation

Thresholds.

Lea Motlow and Rio Sawhill

A Soul Quest Retreat

Three Waters Farm

(outside of Asheville, NC)

150 Barlett Road,

Weaverville N.C. 28787

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Lea Motlow at a Soul Quest Journey

An Immersive Spiritual and
Nature based Retreat. Step into the Mystery.

Welcome to an immersive retreat experience designed to guide you towards the next stage of your life. Our "Thresholds”... A Soul Quest Journey, offers a unique blend of ceremonial rites, spiritual teachings, and practices that have been a part of native cultures for thousands of years. This retreat is held on sacred land outside of Asheville N.C . It is a five-day event providing a supportive environment for introspection, healing, and transformation.

Embrace Ancient Wisdom at Our Unique Rites of Passage Retreat

Welcome to this offering to connect to mother earth, the elements, the four directions….. where we embrace the ancient wisdom of the vision quest model. For countless millennia, tribes across the globe have undertaken this ceremonial rite of passage, a powerful journey that propels individuals into their next stage of life.

Imagine intentionally shedding the weight of what no longer serves you, paving the way for a magnificent rebirth. Even if uncertainty clouds your vision of the future, fear not, for this sacred ceremony will guide you towards the resounding call of your soul.

In this initiatory journey , you will embark on a transformative walk, traversing the terrain of self-discovery and spiritual growth. To help you in the “Remembering” of who you truly are. When you do this work you are not only doing it for yourself, but for your family, community and the collective. Walking through the “Thresholds”, will guide you to a New Way of Being. To give you tools and insight to your “True Self”…. the SOUL self.

Together, we will weave a tapestry of support and empowerment, helping you shed the layers that no longer serve you and guiding you toward the radiant path that beckons. What burdens and limitations do you wish to release? What incredible future calls out to you?

Join us on this extraordinary retreat, where the transformative power of the “Vision” propels you forward into a life of purpose, passion, and endless possibilities. Embrace the call of your soul and let it guide you to the heights of self-realization and joy.

Your destiny awaits.

A Sacred Quest

The Journey

Join us for this soul-stirring experience and take a step towards your soul's calling. Our retreat is not just a wellness event; it's a rite of passage towards a new, empowered life.

During this retreat, you will engage in a series of transformative ceremonies and activities based on the five pillars of a vision quest. These include:

1: The Calling

Prior to arrival, our team will provide guidance and support to help you explore your inner self and your motivations for this journey.

2: The Severance

Through various teachings and healing ceremonies, we will assist you in letting go of old narratives that no longer serve your growth.

3: The Threshold

Experience a day of connection with nature through a threshold ceremony, a time for silent contemplation and communication with Mother Earth during your solo time on the land. You will go out at daybreak and stay out over night and come back in the next morning.

4: The Reincorporation

Celebrate your journey and learn energy medicine and other healing tools to carry forward into your new life.

5: The Giveaway

Mark the completion of your journey with a symbolic ceremony of giving, signifying your readiness for a new beginning.

Past Retreats

  • Zion G.

    The thresholds retreat experience with Katie, Josh, and Lea is a deep and wonderful process. dedicated to their spiritual path and life changes. Lea offers wisdom and experience from the Medicine Wheel and two traditions, making her a very supportive and knowledgeable guide to work with. Katie and Josh hold an amazing space to release, relax, and connect with your higher self and life purpose. I highly recommend their retreats and the incredible experience that they offer.

  • Amanda

    “I felt so supported, loved, and held. My heart has been moved and initiated to a whole other level. My heart has been moved and initiated to a whole other level. Thank you for inspiring and teaching me. Co-creating healing with the masculine and the feminine will move heaven and earth - literally. So much love to each of you dear ones.”

  • Kathy S.

    “I realized I am no longer a victim. The victim mindset is gone and I feel empowered. I now fully embrace my role as a healer, with confidence and a strong sense of identity. I've been on this path for a long time and finally, I see that I can play and have more fun instead of always digging deeper into my wounded spots. It's a joy to feel so good!”

FAQ

  • A vision quest is a profound ceremonial practice that has been revered by native cultures for thousands of years. It is a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening. During a vision quest, an individual intentionally sets aside time and space to retreat into nature, seeking guidance, clarity, and connection with their higher self, the divine, and the natural world. The quest often involves spending an extended period of time alone in a remote and sacred wilderness setting, away from the distractions and noise of everyday life. Through fasting, solitude, meditation, and prayer, the participant opens themselves up to the wisdom and messages that the universe and their own inner wisdom have to offer. The vision quest is seen as a rite of passage, marking a significant transition in one's life, such as adulthood, a new phase of personal growth, or a deep desire for spiritual transformation. It is a time of deep introspection, where the individual confronts their fears, limitations, and attachments, allowing them to release what no longer serves them and embrace their true purpose and calling.

  • This retreat is open to anyone who is seeking personal transformation and spiritual growth. It's particularly beneficial for those who are looking to let go of what no longer serves them and step into a new stage of their life.

  • The retreat involves a mix of teachings, practices, and ceremonies, including a death lodge ceremony, a threshold ceremony, a fasting ceremony, and a giveaway ceremony. Throughout the retreat, participants will have the opportunity to engage in silent connection, prayer, and contemplation, and to receive teachings, energy medicine, sound healing, and channeled messages from spirit.

  • You should bring a sacred item to offer to someone else in attendance during the "Giveaway" ceremony. This item should be something that holds personal significance for you. More details on what to bring will be provided upon registration.

  • You can register for the retreat through our website. Once you register, our team will start holding the space for you and will provide guidance leading up to the retreat to facilitate your preparation process.

  • Absolutely! We're here to help. If you have any further questions, you can reach us through the contact form on our website, or by emailing us directly at lea@golden-threads.com We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.

  • This will be an introduction to the vision quest process, you will be fasting for one full day and night on the Thresholds day of the retreat.

  • That’s great! This is an introduction to vision questing, no experience necessary. And if you are an experienced vision quester, the additional teachings and modalities being brought forward for this retreat will expand how you look at the process of vision questing. This is truly a Soul Quest

What’s Included

All meals will be provided with fresh, healthy local food options available and food sensitivities accommodated.

This retreat is Camping only We will be on Mother Earth the entire time.

Cancellations?

25% non-refundable deposit guarantees your spot (unless Golden Threads cancels the retreat). Full Payment is due 21 Days prior to start of Retreat. You may cancel 60 Days prior to Retreat for Refund (minus the 25% deposit). Please note that there will be no refunds or discounts for arriving late, leaving early, flight cancellations, travel delays or illness. There will be NO refunds for cancellations made less than 60 days prior to the retreat

Cost

Full payment (to be determined), No refunds will be issued after March 1st. We cannot provide refunds for unexpected situations.

***Any CC or PayPal fees will be added to your balance-due invoice. Please reach out to see how to pay without incurring fees. lea@golden-threads.com

Once you are registered you will receive guidance and information on how to prepare for your trip.

Trip Facilitators

Lea Motlow

Lea Motlow is a mother, grandmother, business owner, and a woman that has been walking the Medicine Path for many years. She was gifted her medicine name “Thunderbird Heart” in 2014 and her walk since then has been to “follow her name”. She has been in healing circles with her first teacher Kedar S. Brown for many years in his Rites of Passage Program. She has been in the support role as a ceremonial midwife along with cooking for participates. Being in the place of service along with supporting the ones that are called to this earth based work is her “Give A Way” at this time in her life’s walk.

Lea Motlow biography

Rio Sawhill

Rio is following the thread of his life; journeying through holy places in Jordan and Israel, Southeast Asia and island nations of the Pacific Ocean. In all these places and here at home in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, he finds Spirit and strives to listen to the whispers. The natural world calls him out of the comforts of buildings and bed to walk forest trails and mountain passes towards rivers and waterfalls in the lowlands and to the summits and cliff edges in the clouds.

Rio Sawhill biography