Sacred Transitions
Fall 2026 (dates coming up)
There is a moment in every real transition where I think, “Maybe I made a mistake.” The old world is gone. The new one hasn’t quite arrived. And I am floating in that strange in-between where everything feels uncertain – including myself. I used to panic here. Now I am learning to treat it as sacred space. Not comfortable. But deeply alive. Sometimes becoming looks like not knowing who you are – but showing up anyway, tea in hand, heart ajar.
- Local immersion + time to breathe, integrate and explore. Time for silence, meaningful conversations, and being.
- A 14-day experiential retreat through Kathmandu, Pokhara, and the Himalayan foothills.
- Guided time with monks, healers, sages, and visits to sacred temples and monasteries.
- A small, conscious group of fellow travelers (max 14).
- Our unique 4-Direction Compass Model for navigating life transitions.
- Personal & group facilitation activities, daily reflections, guided movement, creative expression, and mindfulness practices.
- 14 days, full board in carefully selected 4-star accommodations (except a couple of lunches or dinners on your own).
- 2 personal coaching sessions with Karni or Simon.
- Pre-retreat virtual group sessions and post-retreat integration.
- All local transportation from arrival to departure (2 internal flights and private bus transportation inland).
- Mountain hikes, village walks, sacred visits, cultural encounters, entry fees to local attractions.
- Daily facilitation, personal reflection tools, and guided practices.
- Time to rest, reflect, and explore the magnificence of Nepal.
- Expert certified local guides.
BONUS:
- Pre-retreat reflection guide to support your inner preparation.
- Post-retreat webinar to deepen your use of the 4-Direction Compass Model.
- A curated personal reflection toolkit for during and after the retreat.
What is NOT Included
- Travel costs to and from Nepal.
- Visa for Nepal ($30 USD paid upon arrival).
- Travel and medical insurance.
- A couple of lunches and dinners on your own.
- Tips, drinks, and shopping.
- eSIM/phone package options.
- ✧ Space is limited – only 14 spots.
- ✧ Early application ensures personal preparation.
- ✧ Your future self is ready. Are you?
“Transitions ask us to sit in the not-knowing, and trust that something essential is unfolding – even when we can’t name it.”
- Introduction to the Program: a 90-min Zoom call on March 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM Pacific Time.
- Orientation and Preparation for the Journey: a 90-min Zoom call on March 24 at 8:30 AM Pacific Time.
- The Journey in Nepal: April 15 – 27, 2026.
- Completion and Integration: a 90-min Zoom call on May 13 at 8:30 AM Pacific Time.
To embark on this journey with us, you need to say YES to the following:
- I am ready to commit to this deep, evoking, and transformative journey.
- I am willing and “hungry” to dive into a rich and diverse process that will bring up both beauty and challenges.
- I am ready to engage fully, without holding back, into my own inquiry and also be a supporter to my cohort members.
- I have a contemplative/reflective practice (journalling, meditation), or, at the very least, I am ready to start exploring one that would resonate. Having one as you go through the program is a mandatory requirement. We are more than happy to share our experience and resources that can be of help for you here.
- Early Bird Rate: $2,547 USD if you sign up by December 31, 2025.
- Early Bird Payment Plan:
- Registration Deposit: $250 USD at registration.
- Installment 1: $1,148 USD by January 31, 2026.
- Installment 2: $1,149 USD by February 10, 2026.
- Full Cost: $2,947 USD. Registration deadline is February 15, 2026.
- Payment Plan:
- Registration Deposit: $250 USD at registration.
- Installment 1: $1,348 USD by January 31, 2026.
- Installment 2: $1,349 USD by February 10, 2026.
Cancellation Policy:
If you need to cancel:
- Before Jan 1, 2026: a full refund of payments made (not including Registration Deposit).
- Between Jan 1 – Jan 30, 2026: 75 % refund of any payments you made (not including Registration Deposit).
- Between Jan 31 – Feb 14, 2026: 50% of payments you made (not including Registration Deposit).
- After Feb 15, 2026: no refunds as hotels and partnerships are confirmed and secured.
- Force majeure / organizer cancel: full refund of all retreat payments.
- Medical or family emergency: partial refund (up to 50 %) at organizer’s discretion based on date of cancellation and number of participants (with supporting documentation of emergency reasons).
We strongly encourage you to purchase travel and health insurance when you register.
“I thought the transition would be like crossing a bridge – decisive, directional, maybe even scenic. Instead, it has felt more like wandering through fog with a flashlight that only shows the next two feet. Some days I try to speed it up. Other days I sit in the not-knowing and realize: something essential is unfolding, even when I can’t name it. Turns out, growth doesn’t always announce itself – it sometimes just asks you to keep showing up, one slightly bewildered breath at a time.”
Registration Process
- Once you said YES to the Program Requirements and are ready to commit, please fill in the Registration Form here (new window).
- Next, to finalize your registration, please submit the Registration Fee of $250 USD here (new window).
- Once we have received your Registration Form submission and the Registration Fee payment, we will reach out to schedule an introductory call with you.
Testimonials of Past Participants
Apr 2026 - EVK
Joining the Sacred Transitions retreat felt like a genuinely brave “yes” at a time of complex grief. When I first read about it, it felt like the kind of journey for the wildly adventurous and other level spiritual. What I didn’t realize was how perfectly it was meant for me.
What Karni and Simon, alongside an incredible local Nepalese guide team, created was a deeply supportive, heart-centered, and beautifully held experience. It was expansive and inspiring, while also deepening my sense of grounding, presence, and connection to who I am.
The experience opened my heart, ideas, creativity, and my sense of possibility. It felt quietly restorative in ways I hadn't anticipated. I formed rich and beautiful connections and created memories and inspiration I will carry with me always. I returned home with a stronger, braver sense of myself and a renewed energy for what’s ahead in my life, work, and continued growth.
This was a soulful, colourful, adventurous, and culturally rich experience that I will never forget. I hold deep gratitude for Karni and Simon, whose care and intention were felt throughout, the new and very special friends who traveled this metaphorical and literal terrain with me, and for the people and place of Nepal that made it all so meaningful.
Apr 2026 - MJ
Participating in the Sacred Transitions retreat envisioned and brought to fruition by Simon and Karni was a profound experience for me! At the time of first meeting Simon, I was in a season of stagnancy and uncertainty about direction finding my way forward in life. From the first day of joining the container, and over the ensuing days of the retreat, an incredible alchemy began to unfold within me as we collectively witnessed/held space for each other as our individual processes unfolded. Through the amazing outward journey trekking through the Himalayan foothills and deep inward journey catalyzed through vulnerable conversations mirroring one another, I emerged with a much deeper understanding of my Self, what I need in Life, and ability to sustain heart-centered presence with others. I extend a bow of gratitude to Simon and Karni for their deft co-facilitation, as well as the other participants in the inaugural Sacred Transitions retreat.
Apr 2026 - LH
Apr 2026 - AA
I’m still integrating my experience in Nepal, but one thing I know with certainty is how thoughtfully and skillfully this retreat was designed and facilitated.
What made the experience so powerful was not only the beauty of Nepal itself, but the space that was created for reflection, connection, vulnerability, and genuine presence. From the very beginning, the group felt unusually safe, open, and supportive - the kind of environment where people could show up honestly and be deeply seen.
The balance between personal reflection, group dialogue, cultural immersion, trekking, silence, and spaciousness was exceptional. Our day of silence in the Annapurna foothills became one of the most meaningful experiences of the trip for me, and I left with insights and practices I am still working to integrate into everyday life.
I’m deeply grateful to Karni and Simon - the facilitators, our group, and everyone who helped create such a thoughtful and meaningful experience.
Itinerary
About Us
Karni Segal and Simon Goland are International facilitators, coaches, and lifelong seekers. We bring decades of experience and the warmth of deep presence. We have been friends and colleagues since 1988. During these decades, we have navigated many transitions, individually and together - marriages and divorces, small and drastic changes in our professional careers, cancer and other health challenges, losses of family members and friends, moves across countries and continents, losses of four-legged companions, and losses of personal identities that gave birth to new challenges, loves, identities and deep meaning to life. These days, we support people in their diverse transition processes in both personal and group processes. We look forward to meeting you wherever you are on your journey.
Sacred Transitions Trip FAQ
Disclaimer
Please understand that there are times when life does not go according to plans, and it also might be the case here. Thus, we may adjust the itinerary, routes, accommodations, or activities at any time due to weather, safety considerations, government advisories, transportation or venue issues, group pace, or other local conditions. Equivalent or better alternatives will be made where possible.
Legally Speaking: The published itinerary is an outline only. Organizers reserve the right, at their sole discretion, to modify, re-order, substitute, or omit any part of the itinerary, accommodations, transportation, or activities at any time before or during the retreat due to factors outside its reasonable control (including but not limited to weather and natural conditions, health or safety concerns, border or permit restrictions, strikes, closures, delays, changes by service providers, or governmental/advisory actions) or to enhance participant experience and safety. Where practicable, comparable alternatives will be provided; any additional costs or savings resulting from such changes will be handled fairly and transparently. Such changes do not constitute a material breach. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
- Force majeure: Organizers are not liable for changes caused by events beyond its control (force majeure).
- Participant responsibilities: Participants must disclose relevant health conditions, carry required medications/documents/insurance, and assess their own fitness for activities.
Resources for this Program
When Things Fall Apart
This post on Navigating Transitions
This post on Doors Closing and Opening
And this post on Accepting to Embracing