Down to Earth
A retreat created by MKs, for MKs. 3 nights · 4 days · 18+
Finally. The first retreat of its kind.
We’re hosting DOWN TO EARTH, a 3-night, 4-day retreat created by MKs, for MKs — and those from ex-evangelical backgrounds. Co-ed, intentionally small, and built around something we kept noticing in ourselves and each other: the need for community and for joy.
We crafted every element of this retreat around feeling, creativity, and fun. Our goal is to connect you into a community of play and your childlike self. Because we believe healing should also be fun.
Is this for you?
- Burned out, tired, craving more joy and play in your life?
- Want to create? Make new friends? Explore?
- Have an adventure with your fellow MKs?
- “For those craving community, moments of joy, rest, and connection — and carrying a difficult or complex missionary kid experience.”
We made this retreat for you. 🤎
What to expect
- Lodging for all 4 days at a beautiful Airbnb in Hampton Roads near the beach. Rooms are shared — we’ll do our best to match you thoughtfully, and let you know your arrangements ahead of time.
- All meals, fully prepared for you. Every single one. You show up, food is there.
- All materials and supplies for every activity, art, writing, music, ceremonies, all of it
- Facilitation and support from experienced practitioners so you are fully held the entire time
- Transportation from the airport, we’ve got you from the moment you land
- Planning to arrive early or stay longer? Let us know! Housing and transportation available in the area.
- A complete experience. You don’t bring anything except yourself and your clothes.
What will happen at the retreat
Every element of Down to Earth was chosen intentionally — to help you feel, create, connect, and rest. Here’s a glimpse of what we’ll do together.
The Team
We’re MKs too. This space was built because we needed it. We’re bringing together facilitators with deep experience in deep work and authentic connection — more announcements coming soon.
Mary grew up between Tanzania and Manila as a missionary kid. Before studying the mind, she was an artist — creativity was her first language. Her work lives at the intersection of creativity and the body: somatics, breathwork, movement, and expressive arts. After attending the MK Safety Net Gathering in 2025, she felt a pull to create something honest, grounded, and free from pressure.
Moon has lived in Seoul, Rhode Island, Manila, and New Zealand. She grew up as both an MK and a CODA in white evangelical spaces — navigating worlds that rarely had room for all of who she was. Through hypno-breathwork, she learned self-compassion, released shame, and found her way back to her most alive self. Now she helps others find that too.
“You won’t be pushed past your capacity. Your nervous system and your safety come first.”
This is a trauma-informed space. You’re supported, not forced — always. We’re bringing together facilitators with deep experience holding spaces like this — people trained in somatic work, breathwork, expressive arts, and authentic connection.
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