You're warmly invited to this day-long Sacred Self Care Retreat if you're tired of just dreaming and ready to create your very own FemiFesto! 


(My fancy pants word for a plan done the feminine way.) 


You're ready for this if you want to bring your desires to reality in a way that feels easeful and graceful, and doesn't use up all your energy.


Making things happen through pushing, pleasing, or perfecting might have worked in your 20's and 30's, and now it's time to learn the fun and feminine way to plan!


NEW!! Two Ways to Participate in 2027:

Experience the FemiFestival in-person on Tybee Island, Georgia from Friday, January 22nd - Sunday, January 24th or join me live, online on Saturday, January 30th.

Meet Cindi Buenzli Gertz ~ Your Retreat Leader & MidLife MidWife

“Hi, I’m Cindi! If you’re a woman going through menopause or post-menopause, I’d like you to think of me as your MidLife MidWife. My desire to help you navigate this powerful passage stems from my own 10+ years going through perimenopause. And even long before “the change," I transformed my own self-care habits after a quarter life crisis in my late 20s. I love to show women how to rest deeply and breakthrough the habits of pushing, pleasing, and perfecting, a struggle I overcame after burning out. I’m a Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher, Advanced Relax & Renew Trainer, and Co-author of two bestselling anthologies, **Awakening the Divine Feminine: 18 Stories of Healing, Inspiration, & Empowerment** and **LOVE NOTES from the Soul: Stories of Transformation & Hope.** As the creator of the Vibrant Woman Program and the Inspired Menopause Circle, I love to help my midlife sisters, like you, design your own joyful journey, come alive again, and thrive with abundance. There’s so much potential and possibility awaiting you “on the other side." I’m so glad you’re here!”

Your MidLife MidWife

Cindi Buenzli Gertz

Midlife, especially during menopause, may provide the biggest wake-up call you’ll ever receive around what you really want. What you create and do during midlife sets the stage for the rest of your time on this planet. This potent life passage and initiation into wise womanhood only comes around once. Are you ready?

  • CONNECT

    Deepen your inner awareness and connection with yourself and spirit through restorative yoga. Share and form a bond with other women who want to create lasting change.

  • CLARIFY

    Get clear on your intention, goals, and action steps. Imagine your desire becoming reality with every sense. Identify the pleasures that will keep you engaged and the rewards that will celebrate your progress and success.

  • COMMIT

    Stay accountable to your desires and dreams by learning simple hacks that will help you keep your promises to yourself from now on. Fuel the fire of your passion and take action!

Praise from past Femifestival Attendees!

“It's going to be a wonderful year! So thankful for all of the support! ”

2019 & 2020

LouAnn Cordes

“I really appreciated how naturally the FemiFesto flowed and how organized it was. 2020 here I come!!! I now have more energy and purpose to create change. Thank you Cindi!!!”

2020

Kim Gearin

“It was AHMAZING!! What a great start to the new year. Thank you so much! ”

2019, 2020, 2022 - 2026

Tammy Jo Turcotte

During this delicious weekend, let yourself be led in breathing, visualization, journaling, and restorative practices to help you…

  • Empower and energize your 2027 when you create a clear, positive, focused intention.

  • Imagine your heart’s desire with all your senses and watch the magic unfold in your life.

  • Fire up your creative juices to inspire and set realistic, achievable goals and focused, reachable action steps.

  • Open your heart, discover the passion that guides your goals, and identify your holistically divine support team that will help you get it done.

  • Tap into the pleasures and rewards that nourish success and motivate you to keep taking inspired (not necessarily perfect) action throughout the year.

  • Connect with your core and solidify your commitment to creating what you really and truly desire!

Putting Life in Order with a Plan!

“Since my Femifesto, I've accomplished alot, and I feel really good about having a plan. I'm grateful I could put my year in order instead of a jumbled up “when I get to It” kind of thing. Thank you for all of the guidance and teaching! ”

6 Year FemiFestival Alumna

LuAnn Sprester

Join our FemiFestival!

Your unique FemiFesto (a fancy pants word for a plan done the FUN & FEMININE way) is born out of your body, the sacred vessel that holds and communicates your inner wisdom. All your answers lay in wait ~ inside ~ ready to be birthed, to be channeled into your own unique creation and expression of who you are ~ your Sacred Self Care Plan for 2027! Creating a Femifesto is about nourishing an inner feeling of abundance, whether that be strength, peace, grace, patience, joy, radiance, or whatever you desire. I ask you again...what is it that your heart really wants?

Enjoy these Early Bird FemiFestival Bonuses!

  • FemiFestival Discovery Call

    Enjoy this pre-retreat session to reconnect with or get to know your host and guide, Cindi Buenzli Gertz. Share what you'd like to receive from the retreat and what strengths you have to offer. Clarify and set your intention for the weekend!

  • Practical Magic Ritual

    Don't have your Power Word for the year yet? Or want to deepen your experience of it? Enjoy a bonus 30-minute ritual where you'll drop into sublime rest and receive your Intention for the year winnowed down into one empowering word.

  • Vibrant Woman Clarity Session

    Gather all of the goodness and momentum from your retreat experience in this post-event session. Set yourself up for success going forward with Cindi's guidance and recommendations based on 25+ years of experience in sacred self-care!

What's Included with your IN-PERSON Retreat Investment. . .

  • A nourishing, beach-vibe experience at the Hummingbird Hideaway, a private, peaceful cottage within walking distance to the ocean and spectacular sunsets.

  • Homemade meals that support small businesses and are sourced locally and organically as much as possible. Meals included: Friday supper; Saturday breakfast, lunch, and supper; Sunday breakfast.

  • Daily teachings on delicious restorative poses and practices, personally led by Cindi and including nurturing hands-on assistance and support.

  • Many opportunities for deep reflection ~ in community, as well as within yourself and the relaxed, seaside surroundings.

  • A powerful practical magic ritual to guide you through the changing seasons and cycles of life and being a woman in midlife and menopause.

  • Lodging for two nights at a cottage near the beach in a private or shared room. An additional night is available (limited space) to accommodate travelers coming a long distance.

  • Great amenities: large enclosed porch for relaxing; secluded beach access and gear (including towels, chairs, umbrella and cart): outdoor dining area and fire pit in a private, fenced backyard; and plenty of games and puzzles (weather not permitting being outdoors).

  • A curated excursion yet TBD that will highlight the rich and local history of Tybee Island.

  • Unlimited access post-retreat to quick reference guides to poses and practices, playlists, journaling prompts, and other support materials in an online course portal.

Put Plans to Paper and Presto, you have a Femifesto!

“Thank you so VERY much for your time & wisdom! Feels so good to get those thoughts floating around in my mind...written down with action plans & accountability! ”

8 Year FemiFestival Alumna

Cindy Peck-Hardina

What's NOT Included in Your Retreat Investment. . .

  • Travel expenses including airfare and ground transportation, if required, to get to the retreat.

  • Personal, medical, or trip cancellation insurance (all are highly recommended)!

  • Meals and snacks outside the retreat hours.

  • Any tips and gratuities for host, retreat assistants, lodging, car services, or meals eaten outside the event.

  • Equipment: most props will NOT be provided. You'll receive a complete list of what's required upon registration.

  • Fees and tips for any on-site massage services, if available in conjunction with event.

  • Use of the retreat kitchen and facilities outside of the retreat hours.

  • Souvenirs, fees for private individual trips not associated with the retreat, personal calls, laundry, etc.

More Praise from previous FemiFestival Attendees!

“The FemiFestival is super helpful, FUN, and uplifting!”

2022

Jane Kleiman

“I attended this last year. It was wonderful! ”

2022

Leslie Ellis

“Woo Hoo!! So very excited for this!! I LOVE these!! ”

2022 - 2026

Kristie Gonzales

Let's Answer Some FAQs.

  • 1. Where and when will this retreat take place?

    IN-PERSON!! Friday, January 22 - Sunday, January 24: Meet at Hummingbird Hideaway on Tybee Island, Georgia for this nourishing women's retreat. Tybee is 20 minutes from Savannah, one of Georgia's most beautiful and historical cities, described as having a small town vibe. ONLINE!! There will also be a day-long virtual event on Saturday, January 30th if traveling is not feasible for you at this time.

  • 2. How can I take time away from my family or business and responsibilities for this?

    I get how hard it can be to take time away from your family. I've been there. The real question is what's the cost of not spending time nourishing yourself? How will that affect your family? And if you come home refreshed and renewed, how will that impact you and your family's health? Only you have the answer; I'll help you find it when we meet.

  • 3. What's the daily schedule for the retreat?

    IN-PERSON!! FRIDAY, January 22nd from 3-5pm EST: check-in at Hummingbird Hideaway *** FRIDAY, January 22nd from 5pm through 12pm EST on SUNDAY, January 24th: enjoy the FemiFestival Program *** MONDAY, January 25th before 10am EST: check-out from Hummingbird Hideaway ONLINE!! Saturday, January 30th from 10am - 5pm CST/11am - 6pm EST.

  • 4. When can I arrive at the Retreat?

    IN-PERSON!! Check-In is from 3-5pm EST on Friday, January 22nd, unless prior arrangements have been made. ONLINE!! We recommend signing into zoom 10-15 minutes before we begin so that you can get properly settled.

  • 5. What lodging is included or available?

    IN-PERSON!! Lodging at Hummingbird Hideaway, a beautiful cottage near the beach, will be included in your investment. Three private rooms and one shared room are available. The retreat can accommodate up to 6 women total. ONLINE!! No travel or lodging is necessary. You'll get to join us from the convenience of your own home or space. It's a great opportunity for you to create sacred space right where you live and/or work.

  • 6. How close are the nearest airports to the in-person retreat?

    IN-PERSON!! If you are flying to the retreat, the nearest airport is Savannah/Hilton Head International (SAV), about a 40-minute drive away. Other major commercial airports within 2-2.5 hours away are in Jacksonville, FL (JAX) and Charleston, SC (CHS)

  • 7. Will transportation to and from the airport be provided?

    IN-PERSON!! Transportation to and from the airport is not provided, however, plenty of rental car providers and Uber/Lyft services are in the area.

  • 8. What if I have food allergies or sensitivities?

    IN-PERSON!! Every effort will be made to provide alternatives for those who have food allergies or sensitivities. A couple of weeks before the event, the retreat leader and hostess will put out a request for food allergies and intolerances. It will be the participant's responsibility to provide this information to the retreat leader. ONLINE!! This is ideal if you have severe allergies or sensitivities, as you'll have complete control over your snacks and meals.

  • 9. What will I need for the retreat weekend?

    You'll need... #1) a willingness to open your heart and be vulnerable (HINT: vulnerability is also your greatest strength). #2) a journal and pen. #3) equipment for a restorative yoga practice and gentle movement. NOTE: After you register, you'll have access to a list of PROPS REQUIRED and a link where you can order any you need.

  • 10. What kind of Weather can I expect?

    IN-PERSON!! Temps on Tybee Island in late January average in the low 60's and can reach as high as the low 70's. While the island is quiet in winter, making it a great time for beach walking, rock hounding, or bird watching, layers are advisable. Our best recommendation is to check the weather forecast just before you pack and still prepare for anything! ONLINE!! Not to worry, as you can practice indoors with us from the comfort of your own home during any kind of weather.

  • 11. What kind of clothes should I pack?

    IN-PERSON!! Bring an assortment of clothes for all kinds of weather. Make sure to include comfortable clothes that allow you to stretch during yoga practice. A pair of tennis shoes or hiking boots, as well as slip-on shoes will be ideal ~ whatever you like to slip into before heading to the beach. And don't forget your raincoat or umbrella!

  • 12. Why is your cancellation policy?

    We will welcome up to 6 participants in the in-person retreat. Due to the limited space and advanced reservation of accommodations, registrations are non-refundable if the participant cancels. Credits may be issued under extenuating circumstances and can be negotiated with your retreat leader. If the retreat leader needs to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances, full refunds will be issued.

Meet Your FemiFestival Team

“While Cindi takes you into the realms of deep, delicious rest and renewal and guides your transformation, Michael (Cindi's hubby and all around kind guy) will be supporting her (and you) behind the scenes with the preparation of your nourishing meals.”

Cindi & Michael

Who can I contact if I still have questions and concerns?

Register by 12/22/26 In-Person and 1/15/27 for Virtual

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