Gathering Around the Virtual Hearth: a one-day Spirit Sisters online retreat
Description
Gathering Around the Virtual Hearth
A one-day Spirit Sisters online retreat
What can an encounter with spirit teach us about living?
I’ve always been captivated by stories of ordinary people who have experienced extraordinary encounters that blur the line between this world and the next – and what their stories can teach us.
In these unsettling times, I’m passionate about passing along hope like a tiny flame, story by story; and so, I’m thrilled to announce the first ‘Spirit Sisters - Gathering Around the Virtual Hearth’ online retreat on Saturday, May 16!
In this intimate, day-long retreat, we’ll connect with each other and celebrate the stories that hold us up when everything crumbles. There will be special guest speakers, including my amazing sister, Tudor history specialist, author and podcaster Natalie Grueninger. Together we’ll share for the first time how our childhood paved the way for our fascination for mysteries and marvels and cultivated our passion for the power of storytelling.
Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, 16 May
⏰ Time: (10am - 5pm AEST)
📍 Location: Online (Zoom link provided)
A recording will be available for registered participants.
Through storytelling, conversation, and reflection, we’ll explore:
Encounters that changed us forever
How grief and loss transform us
Childhood wonder, imagination, and the seeds of belief
The unseen threads that connect us
Investment
I’ve intentionally kept this retreat accessible.
General admission: $44 AUD
Substack Paid Subscribers: Complimentary
Who This Is For
This online retreat is for you if:
You’ve ever had an experience you couldn’t explain
You’re drawn to stories of the unseen
You’re navigating grief, curiosity, or a sense that there’s more
You long for meaningful, soulful conversation
Come sit by the virtual hearth with us.
Lineup
Natalie Grueninger
Tudor history specialist, author and podcaster (and my darling sister).
Ash Perrow
Coach and mentor, near-death experiencer.
Sara Jayne
Health and wellness consultant and near-death experiencer integrating the science of the mind, body and soul.
Danielle Hearn
Psychic-medium and storyteller.
Agenda
- 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm
ARRIVAL
ARRIVAL: Gathering Around the Virtual Hearth Welcome from Karina: a time to set our intention, share the genesis of the idea to Gather Around the Virtual Hearth and settle into the day.
- 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
SESSION 1: Spirit Sisters – Where it all began
Karina and her sister, researcher and historian Natalie Grueninger, will reflect on how a childhood steeped in mystery and marvel fed their lifelong mutual passion for telling and sharing stories and elevating women's experiences. Closing with Q&A.
- 9:30 pm - 9:35 pm
Tea break
A short break to hydrate, stretch the legs and grab a tea or coffee.
- 9:35 pm - 10:35 pm
SESSION 2: Ash Perrow — Transforming Pain into Purpose
Near-death experiencer Ash Perrow on how we can move beyond fear to create a life of meaning and purpose. Q&A.
- 10:35 pm - 11:05 pm
Lunch break
Time to pause, stretch and grab a bite.
- 11:05 pm - 12:05 am
SESSION 3: Danielle Hearn — Ordinary Person, Extraordinary Encounters
A treasure trove of goosebumpy stories from my friend, psychic-medium and storyteller, Dani Hearn. Q&A.
- 12:05 am - 12:25 am
SESSION 4: Integration
Karina will check in with participants, offering journalling prompts and invite reflections so far.
- 12:25 am - 12:30 am
Tea break
A chance to grab a tea or coffee in time to settle in with our final guest speaker.
- 12:30 am - 1:30 am
SESSION 5: Sara Jayne – Gifts from Our Spirit Guides
Former cardiac-imaging specialist Sara will share how her near-death experience became a catalyst for awakening to guidance from her soul and spirit guides - and how we can all find ways to connect with our divine team. Q&A.
- 1:30 am - 2:30 am
CLOSING CIRCLE: Sharing the Warmth from the Hearth
Karina Machado will close with an invitation for participants to share their stories of encounters with spirit, reflections and questions.
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