UNVEILED | This isn’t just a retreat. It’s a threshold.
Stillness is uncomfortable, until it isn’t. Are you ready for what's waiting to be unveiled on the other side?
You've probably never truly experienced silence. You've had quiet moments, sure, a break from the noise, a breath between distractions. But real silence? The kind that strips away illusion, dismantles old identities, and forces you to meet yourself fully, unfiltered, and raw?
That’s rare. That’s disruptive.
And that’s exactly what I guide people through.
UNVEILED isn’t soft or spa-like. It’s not about glow or gentle guidance.
It’s shadow work. Adventure. Discomfort. Deep reflection.
Because healing isn’t always soft, sometimes it’s a rupture that finally lets the truth through.
If you’re looking for coddling, this isn’t for you.
IF YOU'RE READY TO MEET YOURSELF UNMASKED, THIS IS IT!
No distractions.
No escape.
No illusions.
The world trains you to drown silence with noise, to soothe discomfort with quick fixes, to run from the confrontation of deep stillness.
HERE WE FLIP THE SCRIPT!
Unveiled is an immersive reset, where silence is the catalyst for a deep transformation. A rebellion against the noise, not by disengaging but by diving deeper than most dare to go.
Unveiled.
Your Transformation.
You're not here for a peaceful pause from your life, snoozefest. You're here for a full‑body ACTIVATION. At Unveiled, you strip it away the noise. Just you, face‑to‑face with the truth you’ve been too busy to hear. And trust me it's LOUD!
No need to escape your life, when you can step into it fully. raw, awake & unveiled.
Let's rewrite the rules: Silence isn’t passive.
It’s POWER.
it's time to unveil:
If you're ready to ditch distractions, rewrite your stories, and operate from a place of Radical Self-Awareness.
If you're a powerful visionary, creative or badass human, willing to sit with yourself, burn through illusions, strip off the masks and emerge clear, strong, and activated.
When you're done with surface-level self-care and want real, embodied transformation, to make shifts now!
You’ve numbed long enough. Now it’s time to be UNVEILED.
This is your moment to transform.
You’ve already cracked open, now you’re ready to put the pieces back together with intention, purpose, and power.
That’s where Unveiled comes in. Not another “retreat.” Not a cute weekend away. This is a psychological threshold. A full-body reset. The place where your masks come off and your real self walks out.
This is not for everyone. And that’s the point.
We don’t call in the ones chasing “relaxation.”
We call in those who crave clarity so raw, it shifts everything.
SILENCE IS NOT THE POINT. The unveiling is.
We don’t sit in quiet to escape the noise, we sit with the silence to hear what’s underneath.
NO HAND HOLDING. NO SOFT LANDINGS.
Where most retreats soothe. WE DISRUPT. Growth doesn’t come in comfort, it comes in the confrontation.
RADICAL PRESENCE, NOT PASSIVE REST.
This isn’t a pause button, it’s a RESET BUTTON. Here, you don’t bypass discomfort. You meet it head-on.
What happens at unveiled?
i'm ready to unveil!
UNVEILED | Rhythm.
Days unfold slowly, by design. Mornings and evenings begin with mindfulness and breath, simple practices to settle the mind and let the body catch up. As night arrives, the sky takes over. Just stars and the occasional gasp at something ancient streaking across the dark.
There’s no rush to be anywhere. Sit by the river. Float in the pool. Time stretches out until the idea of keeping up no longer feels drainingly urgent.
28-30 Nov 2025 | 20-22 Feb 2026 | 17-19 Apr 2026
UNVEILED | Retreat Dates.
UNVEILED | Retreat Experiences:
A VARIATION OF THE FOLLOWING WILL BE AVAILABLE at WESTMEATH OASIS LAKESIDE RETREAT.
OUR MEALS: simple, plant-based or vegetarian. Each meal is crafted to regulate your nervous system, awaken your senses, and ground you in your body. From soul-warming soups and vibrant Buddha bowls to beautifully curated clean-eating charcuterie boards, every dish is a sensory ritual — simple, intentional, and designed to reconnect you with the Earth.
MINDFUL EATING: explore mindful eating and we’ll nourish our bodies and minds with delicious meals, snacks, and refreshing teas and juices. Mindful eating allows us the opportunity to get curious about our connection with food and the underlying emotions that drive our choices around nourishment on and off the plate.
We keep it clean: no alcohol, caffeine, or processed sugars.
Dine in silence, by the fire, picnic in the snow or under open skies — wherever presence calls you.
UNVEILED | Cuisine.
3 days / 2 nights accommodation
YOUR Investment
ALL INCLUSIVE:
Your SILENT Retreat.
UNVEILED is a stripped-down space to unplug from noise and confront what’s real. Designed not to soothe, but to shake you awake.
Your entire retreat experience is included in the stated prices. We never have extra “hidden” charges.
Your retreat fee covers everything you need to fully unplug, reset, and return to yourself:
& guaranteed breathtaking sunsets.
3 days / 2 nights accommodation at Westmeath Oasis Lakeside Retreat.
Full Access to SoulScape.
(Our brand new Wellness Studio)
Daily mindful movement, somatic RELEASE + deep relaxation practices.
Curated UNVEILED Retreat Workbook.
3 nourishing, anti-inflammatory meals daily. Snacks + beverages available throughout the day.
Eco-safe linens + biodegradable nourishing skin care products for your use.
170 ft private waterfront. Watercraft (canoes, kayaks, paddle boards) included.
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CAD $899 p/p
Add a friend for $450 *Double occupancy)
NOT INCLUDED: Travel to the retreat location, optional excursions, or personal items.
Because transformation doesn’t need extras, it needs presence.
"The silence wasn’t about being quiet—it was about hearing the truth I’d been avoiding. No one coddled me, no one handed me easy answers. I had to sit in it, and that’s where the shift happened.
I left lighter, clearer, and braver than I’ve felt in years. This retreat is not for the faint of heart—it’s for those ready to finally face themselves. Unveiled stripped me raw in the best way possible."
"Unveiled stripped me raw in the best way possible."
"I loved sharing the silence and the sounds of nature with others. I would recommend this silent retreat to people who need to rediscover who they are and who want to connect with their Soul, because its is about you in the silence. I loved how passionately and soulfully this retreat was created by Yolande and the almost instant feeling of oneness by all of us. I didn't expect to enjoy something I thought I couldn't do, like journaling and putting my feet in ice cold water. The whole experience was beyond my imagination. A CELEBRATION OF THE NEW ME!"
"This Retreat helped me self-reflect through nature."
"To immerse into the stillness & beauty of the surrounding and most importantly it enabled me to connect and get close to my Higher Self. This Silent Retreat helped me to finally relax.
One thing I really liked was the serene, easy flow of the entire retreat's pace. I recommend this Silent Retreat to people who need time to REFLECT, RESET & RECONNECT with who they truly are."
"This Retreat helped me to finally relax."
"My experience at Silent Retreat, I was surrounded by your unspoken guidance with love and energy and it all aligned myself, the mighty nature and the universe and manifested an outcome to trust myself and the universe for transformation to my new path.
Thank you for helping me go beyond my limits, showing your authentic self and walking me through my life journey.
I KEEP EVOLVING!"
"Surrounded by unspoken guidance with love and energy."
"The setting and semi-structured programme developed & facilitated by Yolande allows for remembering and reconnecting with your true self.
I didn’t expect to easily journal and reflect so much in writing as per various prompts and questions prepared in the workbook. The whole experience was amazing, delightful, fulfilling, divine, nourishing, uplifting and medicine for the Soul."
"The experience was uplifting and medicine for the Soul."
Unveiled is perfect for you if:
Silence will show you who you are. Are you ready to look?
i'm ready to unveil!
PURE Consciousness | UNVEILED
What to Expect:
- Step in. Strip back. See yourself, fully exposed.
- No noise. No distractions. Just you in silence, reconnecting to yourself.
- This isn’t for the faint of heart. If you’re not ready to face yourself, then better stay home.
Noise drowns out your Soul until silence becomes the only medicine. At a Silent Retreat, you step into RADICAL quiet.
SILENT RETREAT WITH YOLANDE (Deep Work)
YOU CRAVE CLARITY, but yet you're still confused AF: The books. The podcasts. The advice. None of it lands anymore. You’re not looking for more information. You’re ready to connect to your truth. A version of you that’s more real, more raw, more powerful, finally UNVEILED from the noise, roles, and conditioning.
EVERYTHING FEELS LIKE IT'S ON MUTE: like you're watching your life through a foggy window instead of actually being in it. BUT the idea of being alone with your thoughts? Terrifying. So you drown it out with work, by doom scrolling or busyness, literally anything to escape...
YOU'RE ALWAYS PLUGGED IN: music, podcasts, endless scrolls, because the quiet feels too loud. Stillness makes you restless, and even though you’ve ticked the boxes (career, relationships, daily routines), you're numb to it all...Like you’re living on autopilot.
YOU'VE DONE THE WORK. But You Still Feel...Off. You’ve journaled. You’ve meditated. You’ve healed your inner child 17 times. You’ve burned sage, pulled the oracle cards, and done all the “right” things. And yet, something still feels stuck. Like no matter how much you “do the work,” you’re still performing. Still holding back. Still...veiled.
Arrive when life feels way too loud.
Leave when you’ve remembered your true voice, within the silence.
Your UNVEILED Retreat ImmersiveJourney.
The world has conditioned you to fill silence with noise, to soothe discomfort with distractions, to avoid the confrontation of deep stillness. WE DO THE OPPOSITE.
The Vow of Silence.
A psychological threshold. No half-measures. You’re all in.
This is not symbolic. This is a line in the sand. The Vow of Silence marks the moment you stop performing and start listening—to the truth pulsing beneath the noise. Once you commit, there’s no hiding, no explaining, no diluting your presence. It’s raw. It’s uncomfortable. And it’s where the unveiling begins. Silence isn’t absence, it’s confrontation.
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This is your initiation into deep presence.
Engage every layer of your being, from Mind to Body & Spirit.
Stillness doesn’t mean stagnation. Here, you’ll reconnect to your primal rhythm through barefoot walks, breath-led movement, crackling fires, and written reflections that cut through the fluff. The wild outside activates the wild within. Every practice is designed to strip away distraction and bring you back to your senses—literally.
Nature, Movement & Journaling.
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you remember what aliveness feels like.
Push past the threshold into deep transformation.
Experience a visceral release. Around the fire, beneath the stars, you’ll meet yourself at the edge of everything you’re ready to let go. No masks. No noise. Just truth, flame, and frequency. As the drumbeat of sound healing moves through your body, something ancient awakens. The fire burns through everything that no longer serves.
The Fire Pit Ceremony & Sound Healing.
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rise—clear, awake, and unapologetic.
No gimmicks. No surface-level hacks.
A threshold for your ACTIVATION.
come home to who you were always meant to be clear, grounded, and deeply aligned with your next evolution.
YOU'RE HERE TO
Unveil your Truth.
You crave stillness, not as an escape, but as a reckoning.
A space where the filters fall away, the masks drop, and you finally hear yourself again. Raw. Unfiltered. Undeniably true.
You’ve carried too much for too long. Now? You’re ready to strip it all back. No more bypassing. No more pretending. In silence, your truth stares you in the face. This isn’t a getaway. It’s a return.
To clarity. To grounded presence. To the unapologetic version of you that’s been waiting underneath it all to be fully UNVEILED.
i'm ready to unveil!
Who I am & why I do this work.
That experience changed me. And now, I hold space for others to experience it too.
Not another self-help book.
Not another temporary escape.
Not another distraction disguised as healing.
About
Fortune favours the
YOLANDE
Herbst
BOLD!
I am Yolande. Integrative Health & Wellness Therapist, holder of space, and facilitator of radical self-reckoning. I didn’t choose silence. It chose me.
Years ago, I found myself inside the walls of the Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in London, UK, not as a visitor, but as a resident. I wasn’t there for a break. I was there because I needed something deeper, something real. A transformation.
I needed to strip back, reset, and face myself.
Fully. Completely. No noise. No escape.
Inside that monastery, I learned what silence really is.
Not absence—but PRESENCE.
Not withdrawal—but EXPOSURE.
Not emptiness—but TRUTH, RAW & UNDENIABLE.
Frequently Asked Questions
These experiences are designed to be more intimate. We limit the number of guests to 6 – 8 people to ensure you receive full attention from the team.
HOW MANY GUEST CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE?
No. You can pace yourself to find the perfect amount of activity that suits you. We support you in doing as much or as little as you’d like, depending on how you are feeling. Personally, we wouldn’t want to miss a thing!
must I PARTICIPATE IN EVERYTHING ON THE SCHEDULE?
Everyone is welcome at all of our experiences regardless of the meditation and yoga experience or fitness levels. We cater for different levels, so that you will be supported, challenged and encouraged to learn.
I HAVE NO EXPERIENCE WITH MEDITATION. CAN I ATTEND?
We cater to specific nutritional and dietary requirements including food allergies and food intolerances. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options are always available.
CAN YOU CATER FOR MY DIETARY REQUIREMENTS?
Please arrive no later than 4pm and plan to leave no earlier than 12pm. Exact arrival and departure times can be arranged with us closer to the time of your Retreat.
WHAT ARE CHECK-IN AND CHECK OUT TIMES?
We cannot accommodate disabled or mobility impaired people. Westmeath Oasis Lakeside Retreat is located in natural surroundings, and unfortunately the terrain doesn’t allow for such access
DO YOU HAVE ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES?
Yes, we are very happy to welcome couples at this Retreat.
ARE COUPLES WELCOME?
Our Retreat Location Westmeath Oasis Lakeside Retreat is unfortunately not conducive to children. We have a minimum age requirement of 21.
ARE CHILDREN WELCOME?
We offer personalised payment plans for all our retreats up to 2 months before the start date of your stay.
DO YOU OFFER PAYMENT PLANS?
Unfortunately, not. We ask that you leave by 2pm on the closing day of your Retreat.
CAN I EXTEND MY STAY?
CAN I CANCEL MY BOOKING?
Please read our terms & conditions for our cancelation policy.
