Fashion as Energy Medicine:
Dress Using the 5 Elements
June 19 - 21, 2026 | New England (about 1 hour west of Boston)
The Retreat Experience: exploring energy, color, and personality
This is not a fashion retreat in the traditional sense.
It’s not about rules, body types, or looking a certain way. So many of us buy clothes we rarely wear — not because we don’t have enough, but because they don’t feel authentically us. We follow trends, shop emotionally, buy from scarcity, or dress for expectations shaped by work, culture, and social media. Over time we lose touch with our own rhythm, body wisdom, and sense of self.
Fashion as Energy Medicine is an invitation to pause, exhale, and reconnect — in the company of women. This retreat weaves together the 5 Elements, personal style, and embodied awareness. It offers a fresh way to understand that what you wear reflects and influences how you feel.
Rooted in the ancient Daoist Five Elements framework and the Eden Method, this retreat explores how your personality shows up through color, fabric and style. Through teaching, guided reflection, energy practices, and creative play, fashion becomes a language — a practical, everyday tool for self-awareness and self-care. You’ll discover your dominant Element, notice which energies need more support, and learn how clothing choices can either nourish or drain you. You’ll learn to dress in a way that supports your authenticity.
“When you dress from your essence, style becomes medicine.”
Retreat Details
Located in a private home with a secluded garden. Each day unfolds with intention and spaciousness, balancing structure with rest.
What’s Included
Yoga with Dawn using gentle, somatic movement and energy medicine
2 breakfasts , 2 lunches and snacks throughout the retreat
Dinner Friday and Saturday TBD
Ceremony to open (please bring your favorite scarf)
All worksheets and workshop handouts
Fabric and fashion accessories props for creative play (not for sale)
Free street parking near the venue / Dawn’s house (if you chose to drive).
What’s Not Included
Transportation
Personal insurance
Excursions into Boston or Providence
Overnight Accommodations
Accommodation for those traveling from out of town is not included in the retreat fee.
Limited accommodation for up to 4 guests available at Dawn’s home for a nominal fee. Please email Dawn directly for cost and room layout: DawnMichanowicz@gmail.com. If you wish to stay in a nearby hotel there are several close by: Chocksett Inn, Sterling or Courtyard by Marriott on Grove Street, Worcester.
Private Sessions (limited)
Private 1:1 Energy Medicine or Coaching Session with Dawn or Katya may be arranged by appointment .This is not included in the retreat fee. Free time will be limited so book your session when you register.
What to Bring
Yoga mat
Journal and pen
Refillable water bottle
Bug spray and sunscreen
Light blanket or scarf (for your comfort)
Transportation (not included)
Approximately 1 hour by car from Boston or Providence
If participants arrive around the same time, shared transportation from the airport may be arranged through Dawn (details shared closer to the retreat date).
Pricing
Early Bird (paid between Jan 1 – Mar 15, 2026): US $575
Standard Rate (paid between Mar 16 – May 1, 2026): US $665
Last Minute (paid between May 2 – Jun 15, 2026): US $725
To register, and pay using Paypal, contact Dawn (from USA) and Katya (from Canada). After payment is received, you will receive a Welcome Message with your receipt, arrival details, and optional private session booking (if applicable).
* Space is limited to 9 participants.
Meet the Organizers
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Dawn Michanowicz
Born in Paris and raised in Europe, Dawn has studied Reiki, Reflexology and Yoga since 2001 and is now an Advanced Energy Medicine Practitioner with a private practice. After retiring from municipal government, and the corporate world she has chosen to live her passion teaching mindfulness and energy awareness across New England, New York, and Florida.
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Katya Revenko
Born in Kyiv, Ukraine and living in Toronto, Canada, Katya weaves together more than three decades in fashion, as a designer, with a calling toward holistic healing. Today she is a Clinical Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner, Teacher, and Heart Coach, while still working with a small circle of fashion clientele. Her belief is that when women dress from their essence, style becomes medicine.
Is This Retreat for You? This retreat is for women who:
✴ ..want to slow down, recharge, and reconnect with yourself,
✴ ..are curious about Energy Medicine and embodied self-expression with clothes,
✴ ..feel disconnected from your wardrobe or personal style, or
✴ ..are ready to dress from authenticity rather than cultural expectation.
No prior experience with energy work or fashion is needed — only curiosity and a willingness to explore.
What You’ll Leave With
By the end of the retreat, you’ll take home:
• A clear understanding of your dominant Element(s)
• Tools to choose clothing that supports your energy and lifestyle
• A renewed relationship with color, fabric, and movement
• A personal Style Intention to guide future wardrobe choices
• Greater confidence, clarity, and trust in your inner compass
Cancellation & Refund Policy
On or before March 15, 2026: full refund minus a US $75 administrative fee
March 16 – May 1 , 2026: 50% refund of the amount paid plus US $75 fee
After May 2, 2026: no refunds
Transfer Option:
Your registration may be transferred to another person (with organizers approval) at no additional cost up to 7 days before the retreat start date.
If the retreat is cancelled by the organizers:
You will receive a full refund, or the option to apply your payment to a future retreat by either organizer (Dawn or Katya).
Contact
Contact Dawn or Katya with questions or to reserve your spot.