A few weeks ago, the serene beaches and lush landscapes of Nosara, Costa Rica, became the perfect backdrop for this year’s Mastermind Retreat. With 11 heart-centered women coming together, it was a week filled with love, laughter, and connection in ways we could have only imagined. This retreat wasn’t just an escape; it was a […]

Sofia Estrella, a writer and Certified NUSHU Group Facilitator, shares her transformative experience at the 2024 NUSHU Surf Retreat in the final part of her four-part guest blog series. Fatigued from three days of surfing but still wanting to learn more, towards the end of our retreat in Costa Rica, I began extending my breaks […]

Sofia Estrella, a writer and Certified NUSHU Group Facilitator, shares her transformative experience at the 2024 NUSHU Surf Retreat in the third part of her four-part guest blog series. My love of learning also encompasses sometimes (okay, most times) being an obsessively high achiever. Standing up on a surfboard was an enormous accomplishment for a […]

Sofia Estrella, a writer and Certified NUSHU Group Facilitator, shares her transformative experience at the 2024 NUSHU Surf Retreat in the second part of her four-part guest blog series.   The plan was to boogie board. As a teacher with chronic pain, I learned to manage fear with meticulous scaffolding. When my doctor cleared me […]

Sofia Estrella, a writer and Certified NUSHU Group Facilitator, shares her transformative experience at the 2024 NUSHU Surf Retreat in part one of her four-part guest blog series. Years ago, when I learned that I could only love others to the degree I loved myself, I also uncovered fear. I alone knew how truly insignificant […]

This April, we traveled to Nosara, Costa Rica, for our annual Surf Retreat with 25 incredible women. It’s by far one of our favorite offerings because no one comes out of the week unchanged. In just seven days, 25 women gathered for a week of surf, sun, and sisterhood. Masks were shed, vulnerabilities were embraced, […]

In February 2024, we traveled to Big Indian, New York for a special retreat in partnership with Ally Bogard. Each year, we plan our Upstate Retreat in the winter, as it’s the perfect time to rest and turn inward. The season lends itself to restoration and quiet contemplation. There was no better place to do […]

Last week marked a momentous occasion as the second annual NUSHU Mastermind Retreat unfolded in the picturesque setting of Stone Ridge, New York. A dynamic group of 18 thought leaders, entrepreneurs, founders, and practitioners, all of whom share a commitment to making a positive impact, graced the retreat with their presence. The essence of this […]

Sofia Estrella is a writer and Certified NUSHU Group Facilitator. Here, Sofia shares her story how she began to develop self-trust through writing, community, and the power of NUSHU Group. When I look at these two photos side-by-side, I think of the Robert Frost poem. You know the one, especially since we’ve all had moments […]

In April 2023, we traveled to Stone Ridge, New York for our Upstate Retreat in partnership with Erika Bloom. Together, we adventured both inside and out, exploring the nature of the beautiful Hudson Valley, as well as our own inner landscapes.     “How do I feel? What do I need?” ⁠⁠These two questions were […]

Certified NUSHU Group Facilitator and Founder of Well Refined, Courtney Evans, joined the NUSHU Surf Retreat in February 2023. What follows is her beautiful retelling of the time spent on retreat: “I spent last week in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica on a women’s surf retreat with NUSHU, a wellness collective I facilitate sharing circles for. I […]

In February 2023, we traveled to Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, for the NUSHU Surf Retreat. Our retreat aimed to combine adventure, fun, and sisterhood in a safe and nurturing environment. What transpired during our time there was nothing short of magic.   In just seven days, 17 women (many of whom were strangers) gathered together […]

Whitney Sweeney, Life Coach & Certified NUSHU Group Facilitator German tutor turned life coach and Certified NUSHU Group Facilitator Whitney Sweeney shares how she rediscovered herself during a challenging period in her life and built an unexpected community of lifelong friends through NUSHU. “Someone in my NUSHU Group said to me the other day, ‘Where […]

The NUSHU Urban Retreat offered a space for restoration, friendship, and learning. The third iteration took place at Jolie in downtown Manhattan. We were thrilled to bring back the Urban Retreat after two years of hiatus due to COVID. An annual day of wellness and appreciation for our local community, this retreat was true to […]

NUSHU held an intimate Mastermind Retreat in Catalonia, Spain in October 2022. It was a powerhouse gathering of thought leaders and friends. What unfolded was pure magic. We gathered for 5 days in Spain, intending to share encouragement, wisdom, advice, and support for each other’s work in the world. NUSHU founder, Vanessa Cornell, held space […]

We held a special retreat for our Certified NUSHU Group Facilitators in New York City on September 30, 2022. This was an opportunity for much of our beautiful community to gather IN PERSON for the first time! The day was filled with loving exchange, rich learnings, community celebrations, and NUSHU Group led by our founder, […]

Jean Dawkins, Accredited Mama Rising Facilitator and Certified NUSHU Group Facilitator   Jean Dawkins is a renaissance woman. A classically trained pianist who built a successful medical transcription business followed by a piano studio she founded and ran for nearly 20 years, she’s climbed mountains and volcanoes around the world. Now in her fourth act, […]

Beth Montgomery is an Aura Reader, Energy Healer, and Certified NUSHU Group Facilitator.     An aura reader and energy healer, Beth Montgomery sees NUSHU as a safe space for healing, connecting, stepping into her power, and showing up as her most authentic self. “When I was a little girl, I saw colors around people, […]

Joi Campbell is a Mental Health Counselor, Youth Programs Manager and Certified NUSHU Group Facilitator      A champion for New York City youth living in and aging out of foster care, Joi Campbell is also one of NUSHU’s biggest advocates. Having completed NUSHU Group Facilitator Training, recommended NUSHU to friends and family, and held […]

Desiree Garrido is a Real Estate Agent, Life Optimization Coach and Certified NUSHU Group Facilitator     With over a decade of life coaching experience and several years of real estate experience, Desiree Garrido is a powerhouse who extends her presence and her gifts to help individuals optimize the parts of their lives they want […]