A Seasonal Rite of Renewal: Rekindling Hope and Awakening the Inner Wise One Gathering in Massachusetts
Imbolc is the spark beneath the snow … the first whisper of returning light.
It is a sacred threshold for renewal, purification, intention-setting, and the first seeds of the year ahead.
This gender-inclusive, trauma sensitive Imbolc spiritual gathering invites people of all identities to come together in a safe, energetically held container to reconnect with inner guidance, ancestral wisdom, and the quiet power of beginning again.
In this four-hour immersion, participants will:
- Clear what no longer serves: energetic, emotional, ancestral
- Consecrate their inner hearth: reclaiming intuition, sovereignty, and personal power
- Plant the first seeds for 2026: through guided ritual, meditation, and symbolic activation
- Reconnect with ancestral wisdom: through lineage, reflection, and ceremony
- Receive sound healing: with Tibetan bowls and gong to anchor and integrate the work
- Tea Ceremony: Savor an intentional tea ceremony using Mugwort, a herb known for enhancing intuition and ancestral connection or a blend of herbs chosen to support our work. Infuse your tea with prayers and questions for your lineage.
Whether you are new to ritual or have been walking the path for decades, this gathering offers tools and practices to help you rekindle hope, clarify intention, and step into the year with aligned, grounded energy.
Space is intentionally limited to 12 participants to maintain the integrity, safety, and potency of the container.
This immersive experience invites you to connect deeply with the voices of your ancestors and the ancient mysteries designed to empower you.
What to Bring:
- A journal and pen
- An item for the ancestral altar space
- Comfortable layers for indoor and outdoor activities
- An open heart and readiness to journey deep
Come, weave your story with the wisdom of those who walked before you. Embrace the mystery and the Medicine and reclaim the gifts of your lineage.
What previous retreat attendees had to say:
“This retreat exceeded my expectations”.
“Highly recommend”
“Love it. An Awesome day! Thank you.”
“I loved the bowls (OMG)”
“This was the best retreat I have been to and I go to a lot.”
“Others should know how relaxed and calm you will feel.”
“I thoroughly enjoyed Laura’s ability to guide me back to my inner self and appreciate me for all that I am.”
“Laura has a unique ability to guide attendees and help them become more in tune with themselves. She helps all see the beauty within and gives the tools to continue the work on your your own and carry it forward.”
Registration:
Spaces are limited to ensure an intimate experience. Max of 12 folks.
To reserve your place
CASH: Contact us to arrange
Check, Money Order, Bank Check: Make Payable to “Healing With Spirit” and mail to Healing With Spirit, 185 Lincoln St, Suite 300, Hingham, MA 02043. Please include: Name, email, phone number and what you are registering for so we can add you to the roster and keep you informed of any updates as the retreat draws near.
Credit Card: Register here via Eventbrite. Note: Eventbrite charges a ticket processing fee.
Investment: $88 (value $175)
We also have a donation button for folks who wish to make a donation to support our DV initiatives and scholarships to help a fellow sister to attend this event. As we know financial abuse is the NUMBER ONE reason why survivors do not access healing services due to ongoing abuse such as litigation abuse and post separation abuse.
About Laura Bonetzky-Gaffney:
My name is Laura. I am a multigenerational multidisciplinary healer and intuitive, author of 2 books – Feisty and The Secrets To Healing, psychic medium, spiritual guide & educator, facilitator, Jikiden Reiki Teacher, sacred activist, podcast host of Triggers And Spiritual Medicine and ceremonialist.
I’ve been walking a sacred path for over five decades, & every step of the way has been a lesson in reclaiming power, healing, and breaking cycles.
My journey began as a child with many many stories but nicknamed Dr. Doolittle for my connection with animals in need.
By age 12, I had already been published for my rescue & healing work. Those early days set the stage for a life filled with service, intuition & a deep bond with the unseen world.
Since 2006, I’ve been offering spiritual based integrative therapies with a specialty in somatic trauma healing through Healing With Spirit and later with Healing Trauma Through Spirit.
But my work isn’t just about addressing symptoms. It’s about diving deep into the roots—whether they stem from chronic illness, end of life, ancestral lines, cultural conditioning, or life’s most challenging moments.
My approach is multidimensional weaving into a custom journey for each individual.
Starting in February 2025, we started our 6 month journey including an 8-day pilgrimage to Ireland in May/June to UNpack cultural conditioning, religious indoctrination and persecution to reclaim aspects lost or stolen from us or our ancestors.
What makes me different?
I don’t follow trends.
I don’t believe healing can be bought through fancy programs because everyone processes and heals differently and at different rates and seasons.
It’s a lifelong commitment; one I’ve apprenticed under wise elders to fully understand.
My work isn’t a weekend class; it’s decades of deep learning & devotion to walking my talk—every single day.
I am here to help folks to harness their power by addressing and healing root issues, reclaiming lost parts of themselves, reconnecting with ancestral wisdom, and aligning with Spirit.
With the energy of the Year of the Snake this year in 2025, we’re called to shed old patterns, embrace transformation, and honor the sacred feminine and our own healing.
Side note:
I am a divorced grandmother, lover of herbal plants and plant medicines, survivor of sexual assault and domestic violence, and a member of the TRAC Coalition in Massachusetts advocating for policy & legislative change for survivors of abuse.
