Breath is more than a tool for relaxation—it’s a gateway to expansion. By shifting our habitual breath patterns, we can access altered states of consciousness, awaken creativity, and step into a greater sense of presence.
A Generative Practice is any intentional activity that helps us tap into the unknown that allows new ways of thinking, feeling and expressing ourselves to emerge.
Through breathwork, movement, and play, we will break free from old patterns and step into new possibilities. We’ll explore the full spectrum of experience—moving through discomfort as a pathway to pleasure, deep connection, and embodied transformation.
Over the course of the retreat, we will experience:
Immersive Breathwork Sessions–hands-on bodywork to expand breath capacity and shift energy
Morning Somatic Practice–self-massage, yoga and functional movement to awaken the body
Nourishment from the land–seasonal, locally sourced meals crafted by Red-Clover’s visionary chef, Dani Lind
Science & Integration–discussions on breath awareness, nervous system function, intention-setting and real-life practice
Creativity and Play–group energy, witnessing and shared exploration
Group vocalization and Choral Explorations with Amalea Tshilds –no vocal talent required!
Time for Reflection & Self Expression–writing nooks, art materials, cycling, nature hikes and swimming holes
Dance Party!--because movement is medicine
The Driftless Region of Wisconsin is unlike any other landscape in the Midwest. This region was never flattened by glaciers, leaving behind rolling hills, deep valleys, limestone bluffs and winding spring-fed rivers. Red Clover Ranch rests in the heart of this resilient place of rugged beauty and quiet magic–an ideal setting for rest, renewal and creative exploration.
Join us for a weekend of breath, creativity, and play—a space to move beyond the ordinary and step into a more expansive, vibrant version of yourself.
Kate Sheehy has been a licensed massage therapist since 2003. Listening rests at the heart of her practice, responding to the wisdom of clients’ systems with ever-expansive modalities such as Neuromuscular Therapy, Thai massage, Craniosacral Therapy and Breathwork. Her creative foundations reside in Chicago, where she spent 20 years in collaboration with puppeteers, musicians, movers and makers. She currently practices life, surfing, ceramics and bodywork in Petaluma, California.
Amalea Tshilds is a musician, songwriter, and co-owner of Lula Cafe, an award-winning farm-to-table restaurant in Chicago’s Logan Square. Known for her ethereal vocals and introspective songwriting, she has immersed herself in the city’s indie music scene, blending country, folk, and experimental influences in her work. She is also deeply moved by the communal power of singing—whether performing solo, with choirs, or in bands like Girls of The Golden West and the Pauline Hollers. For Amalea, singing is a visceral, spiritual experience that creates deep connections and fosters a sense of community and belonging.
Alongside her partner, Chef Jason Hammel, she helped make Lula Cafe a force in Chicago’s dining culture, emphasizing seasonal ingredients, creative cuisine, and a welcoming community spirit. After taking a step back to focus on raising her family, she remains deeply connected to the restaurant through her latest endeavor, LSOIREE at the new creative salon, “LOULOU by LULA,” where she curates a vibrant evening of food, conversation, and performance, bringing together the voices of artists for a unique experience.. There, she curates L. Soirée, an evening series that brings together live music, food, and conversation, creating a space where artistry and hospitality intersect in surprising and deeply personal ways.
Balancing her dual passions for music and hospitality, Tshilds continues to be a quiet yet influential voice in both fields, shaping spaces that celebrate creativity, connection, and shared experience.
Want to know more? Listen to our podcast episode with Kate about the body’s capacity for transformation, asking what else is possible, and this retreat.