NEW ORLEANS Spring Awakening
Fill Up Your Senses Spring Retreat
A Women’s Only Retreat
Happening April 9–12, 2026
Let the rhythm guide you. Let the beauty surround you. Let your senses lead the way.
Join us in one of the most magical cities in the world for a retreat where soul work meets street music, where healing feels like joy, and where every moment invites you to come alive again!
Experience New Orleans Like a Local
Feel the soul of the city in every step.
As a former New Orleans resident, I know where the spirit of this city truly lives: In the rhythm of live jazz drifting through open windows and in the clink of café glasses with the sizzle of something delicious.
New Orleans is a city that invites you to slow down, savor, and wake up your senses. And this retreat is designed to help you do just that.
From curated local favorites to off-the-beaten-path moments of magic, we’ll explore the real New Orleans together.
This retreat is built around the five senses
You'll hear music in the streets and within your own heart.
You'll taste food that makes you close your eyes in delight.
You'll see beauty in galleries and unexpected corners.
You'll smell springtime blooms and sweet, deep-fried magic.
You'll feel cobblestones beneath your feet and breezes on your skin.
Through guided meditations, Reiki healing, soulful journaling, and spontaneous joy and exploration, you’ll reconnect with your whole self.
Some Highlights Include:
1st Night Private Chef Dinner
We’ll kick off the retreat with a cozy and elevated dinner at our retreat home, prepared by two of New Orleans' private chefs. As we gather around the table, you’ll enjoy dishes full of flavor and love, good conversation, and the warmest of welcomes.
Out On The Town
Get ready to explore the soul of the city! We’ll venture into some of my favorite neighborhoods and local spots such as Uptown, the Garden District, the Marigny, the French Quarter and French Market. You’ll also experience the magic of NOMA and stumble upon unexpected moments that make New Orleans unforgettable.
Meditation & Reiki Session
Amidst all the fun and flavor, we’ll make space for stillness. Our mornings begin with meditation and journaling to ground and guide you. And during a special group Reiki session, led by co-host and energy healer Jenny Becker, you’ll release what’s weighing you down and reconnect with your intuition—your sixth sense.
5 Senses Scavenger Hunt
Wander through the French Quarter with fresh eyes and open curiosity. This one-of-a-kind scavenger hunt invites you to experience the city through your senses—spotting colors, listening for laughter, breathing in floral air, tasting local treats, and touching textures along the way.
My wellness retreats are a totally immersive experience that allow you to take a step back from all the stresses and strains of your daily life in order to focus on your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.
What's Included
3 nights lodging in a beautiful New Orleans home
Daily light breakfast + 1 welcome dinner with private chefs
Entry to NOMA + Sculpture Garden
Treme walking tour
Daily meditation + journaling sessions
One transformational Reiki experience
5-Senses French Quarter scavenger hunt
Welcome gift to delight your senses
Accommodations
Enchanting New Orleans
Our home base for the retreat is a stunning, light-filled house in the heart of New Orleans. Think hardwood floors, high ceilings, cozy common spaces, and a private courtyard for morning coffee or evening wine chats. It’s the perfect blend of Southern charm and soulful serenity.
Accommodation Options:
Single Occupancy Rooms:
There are 9 rooms available with single occupancy for the early bird special at $1499. After the early bird special, the regular rate for the single occupancy is $1999 .
*Limited space available
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EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ENDS OCTOBER 31ST!
The Retreat Experience
Come home to your senses. Reconnect with your soul.
This retreat is a joyful return to yourself through the rhythms, flavors, and spirit of New Orleans. Fill Up Your Senses was created to help women slow down, tune in, and savor the present moment.
Over four unforgettable days, you’ll be guided through a soulful blend of embodiment, exploration, and transformation. This retreat is for you if you’re craving more presence, more beauty, more play and a deeper connection with your inner wisdom.
The Soul of New Orleans
Join me in indulging in evenings filled with live jazz, local flavor, and spontaneous magic. I’ve handpicked some of my favorite local spots that you’re sure to love—think rooftop drinks at sunset, cozy neighborhood dinners, and irresistible brunches that blend sweet, savory, and soulful. In our free time, we’ll have space to explore charming markets, eclectic boutiques, and tucked-away gems that only a former local can guide you to.
Mindful Practices
As part of your journey, each morning begins with gentle meditation and journaling designed to help you ground yourself before the day’s adventures unfold. You’ll also experience a powerful group Reiki session guided by Jenny Becker. Through this intuitive energy healing and guided reflection, you’ll clear what no longer serves you and open up to insight, alignment, and flow. This session is designed to awaken your sixth sense—your intuition—and leave you feeling more connected to your spirit and purpose.
Sensory Exploration
From the moment you arrive, you’ll be invited to experience the city through your senses. We’ll explore the French Quarter with a playful 5 Senses Scavenger Hunt that invites you to see, smell, taste, hear, and touch your surroundings with curiosity and wonder. As we stroll the streets, pop into shops, visit world-class museums, and take in spring blooms in the sculpture garden, you’ll begin to feel more alive and awake in your own body, too.
Meet Your Guides
Marie Smith
Marie Smith is a certified health & life coach and founder of Golden Hour Coaching with a Master's Degree in education, precision nutrition coach, personal trainer, motivational speaker, wife and mom To five amazing kids. She has over 14 years experience in the health & fitness industry and takes on a holistic approach to wellness that incorporates health coaching, life coaching, stress reduction, and meditation practices.
She believe everyone deserves to feel whole, balanced, and empowered in their life. She understand firsthand the challenges many face in juggling multiple roles while trying to find balance and has made it her mission to help individuals prioritize theirselves without guilt or compromise and make sustainable lifestyle changes through habit formation, mindfulness, and intentional living.
Jenny Becker
Jenny is a Nashville-based Reiki practitioner with a deep passion for helping others connect to themselves in a meaningful way. She helps create soul-nourishing experiences through regular Reiki Sound Baths, blending energy work with the power of sound and intention.
Rooted in a deep love of nature, Jenny finds inspiration in the stillness of the outdoors. Her world is filled with music, meaningful friendships and the loving presence of her family, including her beloved 20-year-old cat, Sam. With a gentle spirit and a passion for sharing Reiki with all, Jenny holds sacred space for healing, joy and authentic connections.
You can connect with Jenny on Instagram at @lightcatcherreiki or visit her website at www.lightcatcherreiki.com
Jenny Becker
Jenny is a Nashville-based Reiki practitioner with a deep passion for helping others connect to themselves in a meaningful way. She helps create soul-nourishing experiences through regular Reiki Sound Baths, blending energy work with the power of sound and intention.
Rooted in a deep love of nature, Jenny finds inspiration in the stillness of the outdoors. Her world is filled with music, meaningful friendships and the loving presence of her family, including her beloved 20-year-old cat, Sam. With a gentle spirit and a passion for sharing Reiki with all, Jenny holds sacred space for healing, joy and authentic connections.
You can connect with Jenny on Instagram at @lightcatcherreiki or visit her website at www.lightcatcherreiki.com
Client Testimonials
The Golden Hour Retreat with Marie Smith is a peaceful getaway that focuses on self-care and self-alignment. It allows one to get back in touch with their needs and values in a fun and inspiring atmosphere. For me it was a lovely getaway filled with friendship, bathing in nature, and time to renew my focus on what’s important and matters most to me. The connections made were encouraging and we shared laughter and heart centered growth.
-Carina C.
Marie’s Rest and Rejuvenation Retreat in Sewanee, TN, was a transformative experience. We enjoyed yoga, hiking, sound healing, and insightful exercises on relationships and self. The sisterhood and friendships formed were truly special. Marie's warm presence and expert guidance made it a perfect blend of relaxation and personal growth. Highly recommended!
-Malain M.
The Summer Rejuvenation Retreat was nothing short of amazing. You are truly using your God given talents to host retreats and coach others. I felt like the retreat was the perfect balance of adventure, work, fun and relaxation. It was a great reminder for me to refuel my spiritual needs through being outdoors, having quiet time and laughter with new like minded friends. I look forward to the next retreat with great anticipation. Thank you for following God’s lead to provide for us with something I didn’t realize was so important.
- Catherine H.
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