HELD
Held — A Maiden to Mother Half Day Retreat
A gentle half-day retreat for the woman crossing the threshold into motherhood For pregnancy & the postpartum season · Bi-annual recurring during the Fall & Spring Equinoxes· Newark, DE
Pregnancy and early motherhood are profound thresholds — yet they are rarely witnessed with the care and reverence they deserve.
Held is a half-day ceremonial gathering for women who are pregnant or in the postpartum season. Created as a space to slow down, be supported, and honor the quiet transformation of becoming a mother.
Together we move through a thoughtfully guided experience including gentle embodiment, reflective practice, ritual, rest, and a warm nourishing meal shared in community.
This is not a class or a workshop. It is a space of intentional gathering — where nothing is required of you and everything is offered as an invitation.
During our signature ritual, you will create a personal holding vessel — a symbolic object to take home and place on your altar as a reminder of this season and the woman you are becoming.
"This space is non-religious and welcoming of all beliefs and backgrounds."
Come as you are. Rest is welcome here.
The details
Bi-annual at the turn of each equinox
Fall 2026
When
Saturday in October 17th
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where
In the Sun Studio at Monica's private residence, Newark, DE
Address provided upon joining
Cost
$200
Lunch Included
Contact me if you have any questions
Spring 2027
When
Saturday in April 17th
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where
In the Sun Studio at Monica's private residence, Newark, DE
Address provided upon joining
Cost
$200
Lunch included
Contact me if you have any specific questions.
Cancel within 30 days notice anytime. No long commitments.
COMING SOON
Closing of the Bones Badge: Coming Soon
A deeply sacred postpartum ceremony rooted in ancient tradition — a physical and ceremonial closing of the body after birth. Full details coming soon.
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Seasonal Prenatal Potluck — A quarterly gathering
Sarah Richards, Pediatric PT of The Baby Movement Coach, and Monica combine forces and host a Pregnancy Potluck · Quarterly recurring each season · Newark, DE
The prenatal potlucks are designed to foster connection, community & confidence as you prepare for postpartum and early motherhood. We encourage each woman to attend the potluck season prior to her due-date season.
During this intimate gathering, you’ll have the opportunity to:
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Connect with other expecting mothers due this spring
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Share a nourishing meal in a relaxed, welcoming space
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Learn how to begin babywearing safely & comfortably with your newborn
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Receive trusted postpartum resources & support we wish we had during our own early motherhood journeys
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Build meaningful connections & friendships — before your baby even arrives
This event is free & intentionally limited to 10 mothers to ensure a supportive and personal experience. Advanced registration is required so we can prepare with care. Register HERE
Spring due date? Attend the winter potluck
Location: Newark Prenatal Massage & Yoga at Monica’s Home Studio in Newark, DE 19711 (will receive exact location upon booking)
Questions or special circumstances?
Please contact Sarah at [email protected].
We look forward to welcoming you & supporting you as you prepare for this next season of motherhood.
WHY CEREMONY MATTERS
On the power of being witnessed
Most of us move through the biggest thresholds of our lives without anyone stopping to acknowledge them. We labor, we birth, we become mothers — and the world moves on. The casseroles stop coming. The visitors thin out. And we are left to integrate something enormous, largely alone.
Ceremony is the antidote to that invisibility. It says: what is happening in you matters. It deserves to be marked. It deserves to be held.
This is not spiritual performance. This is the oldest form of human care — the gathering of women around a woman in transformation, saying: we see you. We are here. You are not crossing this alone.
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The details
Bi-annual at the turn of each equinox
Fall 2026
When
Saturday in October 17th
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where
In the Sun Studio at Monica's private residence, Newark, DE
Address provided upon joining
Cost
$200
Lunch Included
Contact me if you have any questions
Spring 2027
When
Saturday in April 17th
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where
In the Sun Studio at Monica's private residence, Newark, DE
Address provided upon joining
Cost
$200
Lunch included
Contact me if you have any specific questions.
Cancel within 30 days notice anytime. No long commitments.
