Hi beautiful friends,

As I sit down to write this, I’m feeling so full — of gratitude, joy, and that familiar “wow… look what we lived through” feeling.

Last year was a whirlwind of travel, retreats, and family, and I wanted to pause for a moment and reflect (just lightly)… because sometimes we move so fast, we forget to celebrate how far we’ve come.

A little look back at 2025…

We started last January in Tulum with The Wellness Sanctuary — 10 incredible women gathered with one shared intention:
to step into the new year with health, wellness, clarity, and sisterhood. 

Then came Italy, and ohhh my Italy…
In May and June I hosted a retreat along the Amalfi Coast, savoring the cuisine, the culture, the lemony air, and the breathtaking beauty that somehow never gets old.
And from there, I traveled by train across Italy down to the southern region of Puglia, where we hosted another retreat in a magical Trulli village — full of food, wine tasting, laughter, and the kind of sisterhood that makes you feel like you’ve found your people.

My Italy retreats are all about culture + culinary experiences + connection, and both groups were such a successful delight!

And then… family. 🤍
This year also brought a new son-in-law, and the most joyful extended honeymoon experience with my family (and my son’s family from Australia). Sharing Italy with them — staying in an incredible old Italian villa that once belonged to an Italian gentleman and his grandmother — was absolutely priceless. A memory I will hold in my heart forever.

I also took a 10-day scouting trip to Greece for my 2026 retreats (more on that below!) — and I was lucky enough to have two dear friends alongside me who were a huge asset in the planning… and let’s be honest… they brought the FUN. 😂
Solo travel is beautiful (and I do love it), but traveling with friends and family truly adds another layer of magic.

And then we closed out the year in Bali, which will forever be one of my favorite places on Earth. That retreat was transformational — for my guests and for me — and I never get tired of sharing that island’s healing, beauty, and energy. I spent three months there and had three different groups of friends visit, and we had an absolute blast. I really focused in on my health practices like yoga, 10,000 steps a day, IV therapy, ozone therapy, body work, energy work, breath work, lymphatic drainage and clean eating.  I returned home feeling so renewed!

Add in a handful of quick trips through California and Tennessee… and whew… it was FULL.
The kind of full that makes you grateful and tired in the best possible way.

Now… we ride into 2026 🐎🔥

As we approach the Year of the Fire Horse (beginning February 17), I can’t think of a more fitting theme for what I’m calling in. 

The Fire Horse is all about:
forward momentum, courage, movement, independence, and bold new beginnings.
It’s a year that asks us to stop playing small… to trust our inner fire… and to GO. 

And after spending the past week in Tulum focusing deeply on intentions for the year… I can honestly say:

I am SO excited for what’s coming.

My heart is especially full…

Because I’m stepping into a brand new chapter — I’m going to be a GiGi and I truly could not be more excited.
And my other daughter just got engaged to her sweetheart — so yes… my little family is growing…

…and so is the sisterhood.

Greece is here… and it’s going to be NEXT LEVEL 🇬🇷✨

I am beyond excited to officially add Greece to the retreat lineup this year.

There was so much interest that I created two Goddess Rising Retreats:

• May 29 – June 8, 2026 (SOLD OUT!)

• June 12 – June 21, 2026 (a few spots left!)

And you know me… I don’t do ordinary.

I spend hundreds of hours researching, scouting, and traveling to find the kinds of experiences that make you feel like you’re living inside a dream… so I won’t give it all away just yet 😉

But here’s a little taste…
✨ hidden sunset spots in Santorini
✨ Greek farm-to-table cooking classes with breathtaking views
✨ island time, secret beaches, and boat days you will never forget
✨ music, authentic Greek dining, and the most incredible food
✨ connection, sisterhood, and the kind of confidence you only find when you do something brave for YOU

If Greece has been on your heart… this might be your sign.

Ready to reserve your spot?

You can save your space with a $500 deposit by clicking here:
https://www.cheryldavenport.com/greece-2026

Thank you for being here. Thank you for following my journey.
And if no one has told you lately…

This is your year to move.
This is your year to choose yourself.
This is your year to step into your power.

Happy almost Year of the Fire Horse, my friends…
Let’s ride. 🔥🐎✨

With love & gratitude,
Cheryl
 

Living Seasonally, Healing Deeply, and What’s Ahead

Dear Beautiful Friends,

October is here, and with it comes that gentle nudge from nature —  to slow down, soften, and surrender. 

Just like the trees release their leaves, we too are called to let go. Let go of what’s no longer serving. Let go of the push, the proving, the pressure. This season invites us inward — to reflect, refuel, and realign.

In a world that rarely pauses, fall is nature’s way of reminding us that rest is not weakness, it is wisdom. Our ancestors lived in harmony with the earth’s rhythms. Their food, rest, movement, and rituals shifted with the seasons. And our bodies — wise and wild — still crave that same alignment.

Living Seasonally is a Form of Healing

When we honor the season we’re in, we create space for deep nourishment and renewal.
Here are a few gentle reminders to support you this season:

• Eat with what's in season: Root veggies, squashes, soups, herbal teas — foods that ground and warm.
  

• Honor rest: Shorter days are nature’s cue to soften. Light candles, stretch, sleep deeply.
  

• Reflect & release: Journal by the fire, take long walks in the falling leaves, ask yourself — What am I ready to let go of?
  

• Tend to your nervous system: Breath-work, herbal teas, take epsom salt baths, or simply stillness — let your healing be slow and sacred.
  
  You are allowed to rest. You are allowed to release. You are allowed to bloom again — in your own season.

This Month in Retreats, Coaching & Sisterhood:

Whether you're joining me for a retreat in paradise, circling with women in Sisterhood Rising, or doing the deep 1:1 work of coaching — know this:

“Everything I offer is rooted in this truth:
You already hold the answers within — you just need the space to hear them.
When women are witnessed, supported, and deeply nourished, transformation becomes inevitable.
That’s the power of retreats and sisterhood. That’s the beauty of coming home to yourself.”

And speaking of what’s coming...

Tulum Retreat — 1 Spot Left!
I have a rare and beautiful opening for The Wellness Sanctuary Retreat in Tulum, January 9–16, 2026.
This is your chance to begin the year in a powerful way — with clarity, intention, sisterhood, and deep rejuvenation on the white sand beaches of Mexico.
I’m calling in one special woman to join us — someone grounded, open-hearted, kind, and ready to begin her year with presence and purpose. Get all the details here: https://www.cheryldavenport.com/tulum-mexico-2026

Greece Retreats Are Coming!
I’m so excited to finally announce that registration for Greece 2026 opens this week!
I’ll be hosting not one, but two retreats through the Greek islands of Paros, Santorini & Athens:

May 29 – June 8, 2026
June 12 – 21, 2026

These will open first to my past retreat guests, followed by my VIP guest list — so stay tuned for those early invitations. 

The Sisterhood Rising
You may have noticed I’ve been a little quiet on The Sisterhood Rising page… and that’s intentional.
I realized I couldn’t keep up with the pace of content creation while honoring what matters most: presence, travel, family, and my own wellbeing.

But make no mistake — the sisterhood is very much alive. It’s happening in real life — in the retreats, the continued connections, the heartfelt messages, the laughter, the support, and the sacred space we hold for one another.

I’ll continue hosting calls and posting when I feel inspired, but I’m releasing the need to “keep up” — because life, real sisterhood, and soul-aligned leadership don’t follow algorithms. If you ever need a sister, a soft place to land, or a private coaching session, I am here. You can email me anytime at cheryl@cheryldavenport.com

Coming February 2026…
A Retreat Sisterhood Reunion is in the works! And possibly… a very special guest flying in from Italy! 🇮🇹  Stay tuned — this will be something extraordinary.

Sending you love, grounding energy, and space to let go.
Let Fall remind you how beautiful it is to release — and how powerful it is to realign.

With all my heart,
Cheryl

Website: http://www.cheryldavenport.com