The Art of Facilitation In-Person Training Intensive: Workshop Facilitator – Level 1
Step Into Your Full Leadership Potential
Be Seen, Be Held, Be Ready.
An In-Person Immersive Certification Retreat
to Become a Confident, Skilled, and Heart-Led Facilitator
Delivered LIVE over 5 transformational days + 4 nights.
A Sacred Immersion for Aspiring and Emerging Facilitators
Who is This For?
This is for you if you’re ready to:
- Lead circles, workshops, or healing spaces with confidence
- Learn the structure behind sacred space holding
- Build your facilitator identity from the inside out
- Practice in real time and receive direct mentorship
- Start or grow your professional path as a space holder
Whether you’re just starting or seeking refinement, this training will meet you where you are.
📸 You’ll leave with the content, confidence, and clarity to be seen and fully launch your work into the world.
This is where preparation meets sacred initiation.
Whether you’re completing AOF Level 1 or are already facilitating and seeking deeper refinement, this space is yours to rise in truth, visibility, and leadership.
Come join us. This is your moment.
The circle awaits.
With honour,
Jenny & Bouchra x
Imagine a sacred space where you, the space holder, the guide, the facilitator finally get to receive, refine, and rise.
This retreat is not just a training intensive, but also a pause from the world.
It is a portal, a place where you step deeper into your facilitation mastery, gain embodiment practice, and leave with tangible assets to elevate your work.
We created this immersion for facilitators like you: women devoted to leading circles, healing spaces, and transformational experiences—who are ready to integrate, refine, and fully own their place in this work.
This is for You if You Want to...
Be trained in the full Art of Facilitation Level 1 Training & Certification, taught live over three days with expert guidance and hands-on experience
Practice and refine your facilitation skills in a safe, mentored space
Receive professional branding photos of you leading (meant for your website, social media, and promotions)
Embody the work through heart-centered practices, breath, and energy techniques designed to unlock your voice, deepen your presence, and regulate your nervous system
Experience a supportive space for your own healing and growth — because skilled facilitators must also receive
Walk away with the confidence, structure, and clarity to lead with greater trust, authority, and alignment
This is not just a training retreat.
This is an Activation, an Initiation.
A space where you step into the next level of your work, fully seen, fully embodied, fully ready.
This is your moment to practice, refine, and launch with confidence.
💛 Join us for this immersive journey.
Your work is powerful. Let’s bring it into form, together.
With love,
Jenny & Bouchra x
The Comprehensive Training
✦ What You’ll Learn Over 5 Transformational Days ✦
During this immersive training retreat, you’ll move through all 8 pillars of The Art of Facilitation – Level 1, blending structured education, somatic practice, and embodied leadership.
Day 1: Arrival & Grounding (Thursday)
A soft landing into the space, community, and your sacred “why”
Arrival & Room Settle-In
Opening Circle & Intention Setting
Grounding Meditation + Nervous System Drop-In
Evening Ritual, Reflection & Connection
Day 2: Rooting & Energy Mastery (Friday)
Your foundation as a facilitator begins here
Rooting Into Your Why & Vision
The Art of Holding Space
Mastering the Energetics of Group Work
Practice: Presence, Co-Regulation, Energetic Boundaries
Day 3: Voice, Vulnerability & Coaching Tools (Saturday)
Step into visibility, authenticity, and trauma-informed service
Voice Activation & Facilitator Presence
Healing Visibility Wounds & Inner Critic Work
Inner Child + Somatic Coaching Tools
Practice: Sharing from the Heart, Group Reflection
Day 4: Business, Branding & Facilitation Flow (Sunday)
Where your gifts meet structure and strategy
The Business of Facilitation: Branding + Tech Essentials
Designing Your Signature Circle or Offering
Content Creation & Visibility Strategy
Final Practice Circles + Real-Time Feedback
Day 5: Integration & Certification (Monday)
Celebrate your growth and step forward with clarity
Morning Integration Ritual
Closing Shares + Reflections
Certification Ceremony
Depart with Embodiment & Confidence
The Experience
This is where your training becomes embodied.
You won’t just learn facilitation , you’ll practice it, be witnessed in it, and walk away ready to lead.
This experience blends structured education, mentorship, real-time feedback, and community connection.
You’ll leave with the tools and clarity to launch your own circles, workshops, or healing offerings with confidence.
We are honoured to host you in this powerful training and precious container of self-empowerment we have curated and we thank you for your trust in us and the experience we will be guiding you through.
This is an all women retreat (limited at 10).
What is included in The Art of Facilitation In Person Retreat ?
♡ 5 Days of In-Person Training
Receive the full Art of Facilitation Level 1 curriculum in a hands-on, immersive format:
with live teaching, guided practices and experiential learning.
Online Platform Training with lifetime access + Printed Facilitator Workbook + Tools
♡ 4 Nights + Shared Accommodations
Stay at the Lodge at Lakeshore, a serene, log cabin retreat location
chosen for its warmth, beauty, and supportive energy.
Shared rooms to foster community, connection, and cozy late-night chats by the fire or under the stars.
♡ All Meals & Nourishing Beverages
Enjoy soul-nourishing, chef-prepared meals made with love.
All dietary needs are respected
Herbal teas, hydration stations, and ceremonial beverages provided daily.
♡ Somatic & Energetic Workshops
Each day includes powerful embodiment sessions:
designed to regulate your nervous system and deepen your confidence as a leader.
Think: trauma-informed somatic work, nervous system resets, and energy management rituals.
♡ Real-Time Practice + Feedback
This isn’t just theory, this is embodiment
You’ll lead, be witnessed, and receive supportive, constructive feedback
to help you refine your style and step into true facilitation mastery.
📜 Level 1 Certificate of Completion
Walk away with your official Art of Facilitation Level 1 Certification, a deep sense of embodiment, and everything you need to begin leading your own circles, workshops, and healing offerings.
♡ A Community of Support
This retreat is limited to 10 aspiring facilitators for a reason. We believe in depth over numbers.
You’ll leave with genuine connections, mutual encouragement, and a sacred web of people walking this path beside you.
The Investment: CAD $2699+tax
The Retreat Space
The Lodge At Lakeshore
This is the moment where your calling becomes your craft.
Where learning becomes practice.
Where you step into the facilitator you’re ready to be.
We can’t wait to welcome you into this powerful training experience.
With care,
Jenny & Bouchra
Meet the Guides
Jenny Natyshak & Bouchra El Amine
✧ Meet Your Guides: Jenny & Bouchra ✧
Founders of The Art of Facilitation & Creators of the Weekend Immersive, Jenny and Bouchra are not just facilitators — they are sacred space-holders, visionary educators, and passionate mentors on a mission to raise the next generation of embodied leaders.
Together, they have poured years of experience in coaching, energy work, somatic healing, and group facilitation into crafting The Art of Facilitation, a transformational training for heart-led humans who feel the call to lead with love.
Their approach is both intuitive and structured — weaving trauma-informed care, energetics, and nervous system awareness with the practical tools every facilitator needs to thrive. Rooted in the belief that facilitation is a sacred act of service, they lead with authenticity, fierce compassion, and a deep reverence for each person’s path.
This weekend is your chance to learn from their real-world experience, to be held in a container where you are deeply seen, and to step into your power with the loving support of two guides who’ve walked this road before you.
They are not here to teach you how to be like them ..they are here to help you become more of YOU.
TESTIMONIALS
Samantha R., Holistic Wellness Coach
“The AOF retreat cracked something wide open in me. For the first time, I wasn’t just learning skills, I was practicing them and embodying how to lead. Jenny and Bouchra created such a safe, sacred space that I felt my whole nervous system exhale.
I left the training feeling clear, confident, and finally ready to launch my first circle.”
Alyssa M., Aspiring Space Holder
“I came into the Art of Facilitation training with imposter syndrome and lots of fear. I left with community of like minded peers, a full-body YES to my purpose, and real tools I can use to hold space. So much learning on energetics that was brand new for me and made a word of difference in how I saw group spaces. Every piece of this course was intentional.”
Stacy T., Graphic Designer + Yoga teacher
“This training was the missing link for me. I’ve done so many trainings, but nothing ever showed me how to truly hold a group emotionally, energetically, and practically. AOF helped me land in my voice, in my body, and in my truth as a leader. The way this training blended somatic work, practice circles, ritual, and deep mentorship was next-level".
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need prior experience?
No. This training is designed for both beginners and those already holding space who want deeper structure and refinement.
Will I be certified?
Yes. Upon completing the full training and practice, you will receive your Level 1 Certification from The Art of Facilitation.
Is this a retreat or a training?
This is the full Level 1 training delivered in retreat format. It's immersive, hands-on, and focused on skill development and real-time practice.
What if I feel nervous about being seen or practicing in front of others?
That’s completely normal and exactly why we’ve created a safe, compassionate space for you to grow. You’ll be guided gently, with step-by-step support, and will never be pushed beyond your readiness.
Many participants say this is where their confidence truly began.
What happens after the retreat?
You’ll leave with a certificate, a solid offering idea, and the tools to begin. You’ll also be invited into our private community space to stay connected, supported, and continue growing your facilitation practice.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. We offer flexible payment plans to make the training more accessible. You'll see options when you apply or enroll.
Will I receive materials to take home?
Yes. You’ll receive a printed and online Art of Facilitation workbook with templates, scripts, tools, and reflection prompts to keep using after the training ends.
What is the group size?
The group is intentionally kept small to a number of 10 to allow an intimate learning experience for high-touch mentorship and a supportive learning environment
Get In Touch
Phone Number:
519-818-2004
