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

Coming Soon!

Lea Motlow at a Soul Quest Journey
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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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