soul-deep beauty retreat
at hinshon farm
Join us to shed societal lies about beauty that impact the mind and soul, and redefine beauty in a way that dispels shame & brings about thriving.
WHEN: saturday, October 3, 2026
10 am-4 pm
WHERE: HINSHON FARMS, 775 CENTURY AVENUE SOUTH MAPLEWOOD, MN 55119
COST: $120
Enjoy having space to:
-Redefine beauty in a life-giving way: “the life of God at work in us and among us”
-Shed unhelpful ideas around food and body image that stem from beauty and diet culture
-Encounter true beauty in creativity, nature, and connection with other women
Located at Hinshon Farms, you will spend the day learning and connecting in a beautifully-crafted space.
Ticket price includes:
-Teaching on redefining beauty by Melissa L. Johnson, MA, LMFT, author of Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless
-Guided yoga/embodiment practice with yoga teacher, Lisa Diers, RDN, LD, E-RYT
-Teaching on intuitive eating and befriending our bodies and food by Lisa Diers, RDN, LD, E-RYT
-Meaningful conversations and connections with like-minded women
-Time for creativity and quiet reflection in nature
-Catered lunch, coffee, and snacks
-A copy of Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless
At the Soul-Deep Beauty Retreat, learn about:
the widespread impact of media
how beauty & diet culture impacts the way we see ourselves and others
what is lost when we adopt a view of beauty that is solely based on societal standards
the importance of redefining beauty from a spiritual/faith-based perspective
practices for befriending our bodies
capturing and integrating a fuller picture of beauty
*Though some content will be presented from a Christian worldview, all beliefs and perspectives are welcome
*Content is appropriate for ages 16+
featured presenters:
Melissa Johnson, MA, LMFT
Melissa L. Johnson is a licensed marriage and family therapist, spiritual director, and the founder of Impossible Beauty, a blog and podcast dedicated to redefining beauty as “the life of God at work in us and among us.” Melissa’s writing and podcast interviews seek to uncover what true beauty is, what it is not, and how we go about finding beauty in a broken world. Melissa is also the author of Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless.
lisa diers, RDN, LD, E-RYT
Lisa Diers is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Yoga Teacher with extensive experience in both disciplines. Over the past 20 + years, she has provided practical, inclusive and trauma sensitive approaches to healing from eating disorders, disordered eating, negative body image, trauma recovery, challenging relationships to movement and exercise, anxiety, depression and stress related symptoms. Lisa works from a non-diet approach.
ITINERARY:
10:00-11:30 AM
-Welcome and teaching on "Why We Need to Redefine Beauty" by Melissa L. Johnson, MA, LMFT
11:30-12:30 PM
-Gentle yoga/embodiment practice with Lisa Diers, RDN, LD, E-RYT
12:30-1:30 PM
-Lunch will be provided
1:30-2:30 PM
-Teaching on Intuitive Eating and befriending food & our bodies with Lisa Diers, RDN, LD, E-RYT
2:30-3:30 PM
-Creative response studio (take time to integrate and respond to retreat learning/takeaways-materials for writing, drawing, or sculpting will be provided)
3:30-4:00 PM
-Wrap-up & share takeaways
Hinshon Farms is a renovated, barn house that has been thoughtfully transformed into a modern retreat. The unique space showcases rustic warmth and farmhouse elegance.
The outdoor grounds include beautifully crafted spaces for reflection and connection.
RETREAT INSPIRED BY
SOUL-DEEP BEAUTY: FIGHTING FOR OUR TRUE WORTH IN A WORLD DEMANDING FLAWLESS
