At The Well
Sacred Balance: Los Angeles
Sacred Balance: Los Angeles
Join At The Well and Maaleh Hayim as we dip into the flow of sacred time and prepare to meet one of the most transformative and enlightening moments of the year. This daylong retreat invites you into a spacious pause for healing, integration, and renewal.
Please note: Ticket availability is very limited. This event will sell out.
Together, we’ll explore what it means to tend the body and spirit in times of transition, allowing change to settle so that something new can be received.
Sunday, April 12, 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM PT
Los Angeles, CA, at a private home in Brentwood
The Sacred Balance retreat is made possible with the support of NuRoots and JFEDLA.
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Your Experience Includes...
Your Experience Includes...
Your daylong retreat experience at Sacred Balance includes everything you need to connect to your body, spirit, and this incredible community we're gathering.
We'll provide restorative activities, thoughtful educators and facilitators, plus nourishing refreshments and a midday meal together.
Be sure to bring swimwear and a towel if you wish to take part in our mikvah-inspired immersion experience.
Accessibility
Accessibility
This gathering will be held primarily outdoors at a serene private home. The property includes some stairs.
Be sure to bring swimwear and a towel if you wish to take part in our mikvah-inspired immersion experience.
Questions about accessibility? Please email hello@atthewellproject.com.
Choose Your Ticket
Choose Your Ticket
- Mitzvah Tickets: Give generously and help "pay it forward" for others.
- Tiferet Tickets: A balanced exchange that supports our event.
- Chesed Tickets: For those who need a reduced price to join us in this shared space.
Choose the ticket that works best for you!
Each ticket supports the life-changing work of At The Well and allows us to make this monthly gathering a sustainable offering. If this cost represents a financial hardship, please email hello@atthewellproject.com.
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Immerse yourself in this day-long retreat
Throughout the day, you’ll be guided through spiritual learning, embodied practices, and intentional community-building that honors both rest and becoming.
Drawing on Jewish wisdom, nature, and collective presence, we’ll explore how immersion, reflection, and gentle preparation can restore balance and resilience.
You will:
- Experience the power of small-group connection as a container for personal and collective healing
- Be guided through a mikvah-inspired immersion experience for renewal
- Leave with practices and insights to support your ongoing journey
- Feel grounded, integrated, and more fully ready to return to the world
Reconnect with...
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Yourself
Support your nervous system and nourish your soul with activities like a mikvah-inspired immersion.
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Community
Meet fascinating new people who feel like old friends, with space for small-group conversations.
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Something Greater
Anchor into ancient wisdom with spiritual teachings about this moment in Jewish time.
What retreat participants say...
"From the start, it was clear that every detail was carefully planned to create an atmosphere of genuine connection and well-being."
"This was so inspiring. I took care of myself and was able to be present and just be me for the first time in years."
Ticket availability is very limited and will sell out. Secure your ticket today.
The day's rhythm
Sunday, April 12, 2026, 10AM - 4PM
10:00AM | Arrive & Light Breakfast
10:30 AM | Opening Circle
11:30 AM | Embodiment Sessions
1:00 PM | Lunch
1:45 PM | Small Group Connection + Mikvah Experience
3:00 PM | Closing Circle
This is for you if...
✓ You’re ready to immerse yourself in a day of learning, reflection, and soulful connection in a beautiful setting.
✓ You’re curious about the Hebrew calendar and eager to explore how Jewish time can deepen your spiritual life and personal wellness.
✓ You want to experience the power of small group community, guided practices, and nourishing conversation that supports both body and spirit.
Meet Your Facilitators
Facilitator
Lily Swanbrow Becker
Lily Swanbrow Becker is the Program Manager at At The Well, where she shapes the design, planning, and facilitation of programs that deepen connection, cultivate well-being, and bring Jewish wisdom into daily life.
She brings over a decade of experience in leadership development, community building, and psychosocial resilience across nonprofit, public, and academic settings. Earlier in her career, Lily focused on climate and environmental resilience, holding leadership roles in climate adaptation and capacity-building programs at several organizations. She is known for her skills in partnership-building, collaborative facilitation, and supporting people navigating change and uncertainty.
Facilitator
Nellie Hayat
Nellie Hayat is a public speaker and leadership training expert based in Los Angeles. She has worked with leaders from some of Silicon Valley’s top companies, as well as with rabbis, educators, and community leaders, inspiring a new generation of leadership rooted in possibility and purpose. Since 2020, she and her husband have built a vibrant community in Venice, opening their home to artists, healers, and the local Jewish community. An influential Jewish leader, Nellie has also been a longtime champion of At The Well and worked with women to deepen their practice of mikveh and niddah rituals.
About At The Well
At The Well is a nonprofit on a mission to enhance women's well-being through ancient Jewish practices. Our work reveals the insights of the Hebrew calendar and the lunar practice of Rosh Chodesh as anchors for women's wellness and spirituality.
About Maaleh Hayim
Maaleh Hayim is a community mikvah project in Los Angeles, working to provide a sacred space for all Jews to connect with themselves, Jewish customs, and ritual while marking life's moments.
FAQ
Who is this experience for?
This gathering is for women and nonbinary people age 18+ in Greater Los Angeles. Join us! This is a welcoming, grounding space for all ages and backgrounds.
No prior knowledge or experience is required — you can come from any spiritual tradition or from none at all. This will be an accessible community space centering supportive learning and connection. See At The Well's community guidelines here.
Can I take part if I'm not Jewish?
Absolutely! At The Well welcomes people of all spiritual backgrounds. Jewish wisdom has so much to offer in supporting your well-being. Whether you identify as Jewish or not, we welcome you to our resources and events, including this Embodied Joy experience. Our Community Guidelines have more information about how we create inclusive and authentic spaces.
What's included?
Your daylong retreat experience includes restorative activities, thoughtful educators and facilitators, plus nourishing refreshments and a midday meal together.
It's everything you need to connect to your body, spirit, and this incredible community we're gathering.
What should I bring?
Please bring a water bottle, journal, and pen.
Be sure to bring swimwear and a towel if you wish to take part in our mikvah-inspired immersion experience.
Where will Sacred Balance be held?
Sacred Balance will be held primarily outdoors at a serene private home.
The property includes some stairs. Please choose suitable footwear and dress with the weather in mind. Be sure to bring swimwear and a towel if you wish to take part in our mikvah-inspired immersion experience.
If you have any questions about the accessibility of our space or programming, please reach out to us at hello@atthewellproject.com.
Which ticket price should I choose?
- Mitzvah Tickets: Give generously and help "pay it forward" for others.
- Tiferet Tickets: A balanced exchange that supports our event.
- Chesed Tickets: For those who need a reduced price to join us in this shared space.
Choose the ticket that works best for you!
A heartfelt thank-you to NuRoots and the Jewish Federation Los Angeles for making this possible!
Who is partnering with At The Well on this event?
In addition to the wise facilitators listed above, we are grateful for the partnership of Maaleh Hayim bringing water ritual to this experience.
Our funding partners NuRoots and the Jewish Federation Los Angeles help make this experience possible!
What is the refund policy?
Refunds will be issued in full for refund requests received on or before Friday, April 3, 2026. After April 3, no refunds will be issued. Spaces are very limited, and we want you to create meaningful relationships with other participants through sustained connection.
We strive to create a supportive and welcoming environment for all participants. If we determine that this experience isn’t the right match, or if we need to ask someone to leave for any reason, we reserve the right to do so. In such cases, we will offer a full refund.
How can I support At The Well's work?
Each ticket purchase furthers our mission to enhance women's well-being with ancient Jewish practices.
Can't attend, or want to enhance your impact? Support At The Well with a tax-deductible donation.
More questions? Reach out to us at hello@atthewellproject.com