The Well Lived Life

Retreats, workshops and gatherings exploring what living well means to you.

When we have the opportunity to slow down and feel into what creates meaning in our lives, we discover what it means to experience a Well Lived Life.

Slow down, Feel In, Live Well.

Upcoming Events

  • Emerge

    REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 2, 2024

    Wednesdays,

    March 19-April 30, 2025

    6:30-8pm

    A 7 week group program

    EMERGE is an invitation to Claim your

    Embodied Pleasure and Sensuality.

    The call for women to reclaim their pleasure and power is loud and invites new possibilities.

    When we expand our emotional capacity for joy and pleasure, we expand our capacity to make meaningful change in our lives, our communities and our world.

    Your desire, imagination and pleasure matter.

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  • Wild and Free: The Rise of the Feminine

    Thursday-Sunday October 16-19, 2025

     Paradise Valley, Arizona

    Be with the magnificent Salt River Wild Horses as we paddle board down the Salt River.

    Surrounded by the Tonto National Forest, we will bask in the scenic beauty of the Salt River Canyon and saguaro cactus forests.

    Retreat Includes Yoga, Nourishing daily meals, Paddle Boarding and accommodations.

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  • The Things That Draw Us Closer: Women's Circle

    We will meet once a month on Thursdays, starting December 5, 2024.

    Drop in for one or sign up for all.

    7:30-9pm CST

    5:30-7pm PST

    8:30-10 EST

    For centuries, stories have been told of who women are and how we should relate to each other and the world.

    Today we have the opportunity to rewrite those stories, and create a new reality based on our collective vision. 

    In this free online gathering of women we will tap into the essential truth we are all interconnected, and if the world is to change, it will require our collective strength.

    Together we will explore the things that draw us closer to ourselves, one another and something greater. Come as you are, ready to open your heart and be inspired by the collective wisdom of our circle.

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  • Women's Wealth and Empowerment Group

    First Sunday of the Month

    3-4:pm

    Join us for an informal, open ended conversation about money, worth and wealth.

    The group will begin with a new speaker and topic each month.

    Build your worth and wealth from the inside/out with a supportive group of women!

    The Green House is located at 505 East Washington Street in IOWA CITY.

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The Vision of The Well Lived Life

The vision of the Well Lived Life is to be the Ripple that inspires others to share their gifts and connect to their purpose.

We can do this by nurturing the interconnectedness with nature and each other.

This vision begins with a point of inspiration, much like a ripple in the water, and expands outward to touch those closest to us.

From there, it continues to grow, encompassing our community and beyond.

Please share your unique gifts or tell us about the causes you are passionate about.

Together, in this supportive space, we expand, build meaningful relationship and create a well-lived life for us all.

Testimonials

  • "I thought that the program I can see being developed by Natalie has a lot of really useful/healing/positive qualities. The healthy food, the loving community space (woman, music, etc) did my body/mind/heart good. I would ABSOLUTELY do this again."

    ~Audrey Cropp

    Beauty in Belonging Retreat Guest

  • “The idea of being able to create safe space for each other as women is so empowering! Holding vulnerable and open conversations about ways the systems of the world has impacted not only each one of us individually but as a whole felt very healing! The program was completely inspiring and reminded me to allow myself to have desires and to embrace them! I honor what Natalie is doing and it feels so good to be apart of this radical movement!"

    ~Alice Creech

    EMERGE participant

  • "The synergy of Natalie and Emily creates such a sweet spot of calm, open and connective energy that it's just a joy to be in their presence to learn and grow."

    ~Angela Barnett

    Flora Circle Participant

  • "The Well Lived Life offers unique opportunities to connect with like-minded women and to foster personal growth. When I was new to town, Natalie and Emily helped me find a community and provided regular occasions for self-examination, artistic expression, and fun.”

    ~Nicole Flynn

    Flora Circle Participant

  • “Natalie and Emily are masterful at creating a welcoming environment where competition and ego don’t stand a chance. Flora Circles led by the two of them always blend the perfect amount of insightful introspection with creative collaboration. "

    -Meg Quigley

    Flora Circle Participant

  • I am so glad I joined the Emerge experience! Natalie created space for us to be brave, to share and have conversations that would otherwise be really hard to initiate. The questions we explored have given me so much to think about. The group was open to my perspective as a lesbian and I appreciated the chance to learn from such interesting women.

    Jo Futrell

    EMERGE participant

  • "This retreat was a profoundly beautiful weekend with wild mustangs and wild women. I came away feeling more alive and awake than I had in years! Each element of the experience was nurturing, connecting and inspiring. Through gentle movement and somatic exercises, precious time with the herd, and nightly gathering around the fire, we flowed into deep and meaningful waters. The retreat reminded me of the magic in life, and in myself. It’s been over a year since our little group of strangers gathered at Freedom Reigns and yet I still feel a deep sense of belonging to this earth, to myself and with others. "

    Natasha Taylor

    Moved by Wonder, Living in Awe Retreat Guest

  • “I had the most awe-inspiring experience at the Living in Awe retreat at Freedom Reigns. Feeling the immense power of the herd, connecting with nature, and experiencing transformation through movement and breath was truly life-changing. It’s a journey I’ll carry with me always. Grateful for the women who joined me, the profound moments, and the majestic energy of the horses.”

    Danielle Herrick

    Moved by Wonder, Living in Awe retreat participant

  • “In our retreat, I experienced a profound sense of belonging and connection to the horses and to the other women in the group. We were nourished in every way from the meals, to the fire circles and the somatic exercises. Not very many women know the feeling of being lovingly cared for entirely for even a day I left with a joy I had all but lost. And I have drawn from the power and solidarity of this transformative weekend every day since.”

    Annie Savage

    Moved by Wonder, Living in Awe and Beauty in Belonging guest

  • "I am so grateful for the sacred space that Beth and Natalie created. W e had such a lovely space that was comfortable and had plenty of room to relax, journal, talk, rest and hike. it was a retreat full of connection to other women and to myself.

    Terra Hartley

    Hygge: Pleasure and Play retreat guest

  • "I felt like my healing process has begun because of this retreat. Natalie and Beth made me feel at home and comfortable sharing my story. I felt safe and loved with a group of such amazing women. Yay for Girl Power!

    Lauren Ensminger

    Hygge: Pleasure and Play Retreat Guest

  • "As a coach it's sometimes difficult for me to simply be, but Natalie and Beth made it easy to just be. The retreat was intentional, well organized and the sessions were thought provoking. I loved it!

    Rina Jensen

    Hygge: Pleasure and Play retreat guest

  • "This was exactly what I needed. It was a full reset with a reasonable time frame and a close distance to home. I loved the experience.

    Lauren Haldeman

    Hygge Ease and Rest Retreat Guest

  • "What an amazing day. I felt included, involved and womecomed with love and acceptance. Hopefully I can be a part of this amazing experience again. Love, Love, Loved it!

    Kimberly Hendricks

    Hygge: Pleasure and Play Retreat Guest

  • "I was fortunate enough to attend Natalie's Freedom in Belonging retreat at the Freedom Reigns Equine Sanctuary. She provided a safe, welcoming haven so that all of the participants felt free to express themselves and learn from Natalie as well as each other. We were spoiled by our hosts with amazing accommodations, healthy food, and the magic of the herds. My greatest take aways were from the other women themselves. I so appreciate Natalie's expertise in facilitating such a powerful experience for women. I am still reaping the rewards of the retreat."

    ~Freyja Stoltz

    Beauty in Belonging Retreat Guest

We acknowledge we are on the traditional land of the first people of Iowa the Iowa, Meskwaki and Sauk people, past and present and honor with gratitude the land itself and the Indigenous people of the state of Iowa.