Goddess Gaia Retreat

May 15 - 20th, 2025

Crete, Greece

Where healers come to be healed.

Is this for you?

You’re a passionate business owner in the holistic healing or functional medicine space.

You’ve been pouring your heart and soul into helping others heal and thrive.

But lately, you’ve been craving more for yourself — a deeper connection to your purpose, a chance to recharge your energy, and the space to dream bigger about the impact you’re here to create.

Let’s be honest — you’ve been so focused on serving others that you’ve put your own needs on the back burner.

If you've been feeling a little disconnected, maybe even burnt out, here is your chance to realign, refocus, and reconnect with the reason you got into this work in the first place.

You're Invited To...

A Week of Wellness and Restoration Exclusively for Holistic Health Professionals

Join us for a week of connecting back to nature, taking in breathtaking views, fueling your with delicious local Greek food, connecting with incredible heart-centered women, and SO much more!

Get ready for five unforgettable days at a luxurious beachfront villa, soaking in the magic of Crete’s turquoise waters, golden sunsets, and ancient energy.

This isn’t just a vacation — this will be a deeply transformative experience for women like YOU, ready to step into the next level of your health, career, purpose and personal power.

This is where BIG breakthroughs will happen — whether it’s a mindset shift you’ve been needing, a bold new vision for your business, or simply permission to slow down and breathe.

Get ready for a LIFE-changing week that will bring you from burnout to breakthrough, with new energy, clarity, and purpose in your life and business...

Here's what to expect at the All-Inclusive

Goddess Gaia Retreat:

✅ Accommodations for 5 Nights (May 15 - 20th, 2025) at a gorgeous beachfront villa in Chania, Crete. It even has an infrared sauna!

✅ 3 Delicious Meals a Day prepared by a Chef or at a local Taverna.

✅ Transportation to and from the Airport (or your Villa/Airbnb if you want to extend your trip).

✅ Daily Masterminds to get support in your business from other leaders in the industry.

✅ A VIP Photoshoot for your Business from a local photographer to elevate your personal brand.

✅ Excursions including in-house massages, yoga classes, bee farm tour, & so much more!)

✅ Solo and group free-time to recharge and connect back to your mission.

Book your Discovery Call!

Why the Goddess Gaia Retreat?

Gaia (Gaea) = Greek Goddess of the Earth, the personification of nature, fertility, and the ancestral mother of all life.

Meet Your Retreat Co-Hosts!

Avery Leigh, FDN-P

Avery Leigh started her functional health coaching business as an FDN in the summer of 2023, specializing in women's gut and hormone imbalances.

As many may have experienced themselves, she went through an intense season of burnout while trying to grow her business. On top of clinical training, learning the ins and outs of social media, and balancing a personal life, she was simply overwhelmed.

She felt like a hypocrite telling her clients to slow down when her body was under SO much stress!

Last summer, she decided to go on a solo trip for over 3 months to find balance and reconnect back with her purpose of helping people heal. During her travels, she absolutely fell in LOVE with the island and energy of Crete. It recharged her soul and reconnected her with her body and inner child. She left the island feeling so much peace and clarity in her soul, and a burning desire to continue spreading her work from a different level of purpose. It was only natural that Crete became the vision of her next retreat!

Connect with Avery:

Instagram: @alignedbyavery

Catherine (Katie) Ruffino, PA-C

Catherine (Katie) Ruffino is a trained Physician Assistant specializing in functional and regenerative medicine, and the founder of her own health and life coaching business. She also has a cooking interview YouTube series called Katie In The Kitchen! With a deep understanding of the physical body and a reverence for the emotional and spiritual dimensions of healing, Katie weaves science with soul to create deeply nourishing experiences that invite transformation from the inside out.

Known for the safety she creates, the depth she holds, and the joy she brings, Katie holds space in a way that feels both authentic and expansive.

She’s a natural facilitator of meaningful connection, and her retreats are infused with intention, reverence, and joy. Whether through group experiences, personalized care, or soulful conversation, Katie invites each woman to remember who she really is and to step fully into her power and purpose.

Her mission is to create containers where women can soften, heal, and awaken—to themselves, to each other, and to the beauty of being fully alive.

Connect with Katie:

Instagram: @bycatherineruffino

Youtube: @purelyseen

Experience the best Crete has to Offer...

Enjoy Organic, Fresh Greek Cuisine

The island of Crete (the southernmost island in Greece) is known for its Cretan dishes, including slow cooked lamb, chicken, fresh seafood, vibrant vegetables, wild herbs, and high-quality olive oil. This Mediterranean diet, rooted in simplicity and freshness, is often noted as the healthiest diet in the world. Traditional dishes like dakos (a barley rusk topped with tomatoes, feta, and olives), kalitsounia (savory hand pies filled with cheese or wild greens), and tzatziki (a refreshing cucumber-yogurt dip) are staples of the island's culinary heritage. The abundance of fresh, local ingredients combined with time-honored cooking techniques makes Cretan cuisine a unique and unforgettable experience.