Cultivating EMBODIED JOY
through Connection, Play AND BELONGING
Where all of You is honored

A year-long program anchoring into the wisdom of

embodiment

Breath - Movement - Presence

nature

Elements - Cycles - Rhythms

community

Connection - Compassion - Belonging

Home in includes

4 In-person Retreats

12 Online Community Meetings

4 1:1 Coaching Sessions

*View sample in-person retreat here.

Change is natural, but not always easy.

Transforming and growing can be playful and fun when you have a structure for support.

Home in is that container.

Take me home

Home in is an intimate 12-month container.

Designed for women who give so much and do it so well, to feel nourished, replenished and fall madly in love with themselves and their lives.

Home in offers delicious support to:

• Identify and release what doesn’t serve

• Explore, cultivate and choose what does

• Discover how good it can feel to be HOME in yourself

HOME is always accessible when you know how to Home in.

Through Presence, Play, Ritual and Intention we will:

• Tap into nature as a compass and guide.

• Cultivate a loving connection with our bodies.

• Find ease and flow regardless of external circumstances.

•Hone our YES and NO to create loving boundaries.

• Discover the power and magic of play.

• Learn to “Goldilocks” to find “your just right fit.”

• Welcome all of YOU and discover radical self acceptance.

• Create your Home in.menu, a toolbox just for you.

Discover what it feels like to be deliciously supported all year long!

Tell me more

In the Summer of 1980 Robbi Mermel (Nierenberg) and Michelle Silverman (Saltz) met at Camp Walden.

There, as kids, athlete met artist, south met north, tom-boy met girly girl and our two worlds collided. Though we came from different worlds, immersed in the structure and freedom of camp we formed an unbreakable bond and camp became HOME. Every summer throughout childhood it was our place of sanctuary and play where we could always be ourselves.

Some years passed without communication and then through the miracle of Facebook we reconnected as adults and discovered it was as if no time had passed.

We had both become therapists and coaches of differing modalities, and delighted in sharing our learnings with each other. And the joy and laughter of childhood remained a central part of our adult friendship too. The old camp song “Make new friends but keep the old, one is silver and the other gold” held true.

In 2022 we attended a breathwork meditation retreat in Mt Shasta and walked away inspired by our deepened connection to ourselves, each other and the natural world.

Leaving the retreat we wondered……

How do we create ongoing freedom and aliveness in our lives?

How do we return to play?

How can we bring our desire to grow and cultivate growth and connection into the world?

And right then and there Home in was born.

Home in

A process of TUNING IN to create ease and flow which brings you HOME again and again.

Come home to yourself and fall in love with your life by HOMING IN. Together we cultivate and embody fierce tenderness, deep connection INSIDE and OUT and reclaim the child-like joy and wonder of life –Together.

Home in seasonal retreats

spring

summer

winter

fall

Fall in-person Retreat

As the trees begin to drop their leaves, we begin our Home in program with our first retreat in Northwest CT. Here, we will immerse ourselves in the essence of Fall during peak foliage season and joyfully celebrate the natural ending and beginning that is FALL. We will harvest and embrace the changes the season offers, which can often feel like loss but also makes room for new beginnings.

Through ceremony, ritual, nature and play we will embrace the dichotomy that Fall represents. TOGETHER we will reframe our experience of Fall and begin building a nourishing foundation to Home in as we embrace the beauty of the season in all its splendor.

Winter in-person Retreat

Home in continues with our Winter Retreat. Nestled in the wintery wonderland of Steamboat Springs, Colorado we will plug into the essence of Winter. During the darkest time of the year we will curl in and cocoon into ourselves to tap into our own light, illuminating our inner worlds to begin dreaming and envisioning our desires.

Together we will cultivate a new relationship to Winter’s gifts of rest and renewal through the combination of somatic practice and play. We will discover the power of slowing down as we tune into our deepest wisdom, begin to trust our intuition and PAUSE to Home in

Spring in-person Retreat

Our third Home in retreat celebrates SPRING as we return to the beautiful hills of Northwest CT and Anderson Acres Flower Farm. Here, as the days become longer, life bursts into bloom and we are gifted with the show of color, possibility and child-like wonder that is the essence of Spring.

Through playful movement, breathwork in nature and creative expression, we will tap into this vital energy. Together, we will discern the dreams and intentions we wish to grow and plant our deepest desires. In doing so, we will allocate and conserve our most precious resources to nurture and Home in to what we value most in our lives.

Summer in-person Retreat

Our Final Home in retreat brings us to Summer and the glory of Mount Shasta, CA. Dubbed the earth's root chakra and the base of our planet's energy system, Mount Shasta is an active but dormant volcano standing nearly 14,200 feet high in Northern California. It holds not only majestic beauty but mystery, magic, and spirituality rolled into one.

We bring you here to where Home in was conceived to share the inspiration and magic of this sacred mountain where our senses will be awakened by the warm, sweet, joyful energy of Summer. Amidst mountain lakes, streams and majestic pines we will savor summer's full bloom and allow all we've created to nourish us body and soul as we relish in the interconnectedness of it all.

Three Zoom calls per season: 12 in total

Between our in person-retreats, we will convene through Zoom calls –3 per season.

During these 2 hour virtual gatherings we will continue to delve into the wisdom of each season as we Home in to our true natures, and develop tools that will last a lifetime. These calls will be an opportunity for practice and continuity, a place for exploration, questions and of course, more play. In our safe, online community, ALL OF YOU is welcomed!

Join Home In

Four individual coaching sessions for check-in and support

Each participant will have four individual coaching sessions, one per season, for ongoing guidance from Michelle and Robbi. These private sessions give you personalized time and attention for whatever you need to fine tune your Home in Menu.

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Home in Community

Expand, become inspired, connected and empowered all year long through our Home In COMMUNITY. As we gather in person and virtually we will all grow our capacity for joy, connection and authentic self expression. Together we will discover that in community so much more is possible then when we do it alone.

Is Home in a good fit for me?

Yes, IT FEELS LIKE HOME TO…

Devote time and energy to my own growth and development.
Discover and explore my playful nature.
Try on new ways of being and doing life.
Celebrate small wins everyday.
Cultivate a true sense of belonging with a small, intimate group of women.
Connect with others through vulnerability and authenticity.

Experience the benefits of mindfulness, gratitude and open-heartedness.
Release old patterns which get in the way of happiness and satisfaction.
Consider that boundaries can be loving, kind and create safety for all.
Travel and experience the magic and gifts of each season.
Cultivate more joy in my life.
Spend a year being deliciously supported.

Yes I‘m ready to cultivate this!

Frequently Asked Questions

The group will be limited to 12 women.
HOME IN is by application only. We want to ensure a right fit both for you and the group.
Retreats: we gather together for 4 in-person 3-night retreats. Knowing this time is set aside is a key component to learning how to Home IN.
Zoom Calls:- We gather 2-3 times on Zoom every quarter–12 in total–each for 2 hours. We recommend setting aside quiet time before and after Zoom calls to make sure that you are prepared and have time to integrate the calls. This will develop group cohesion and a place to check in, practice, and integrate what we learn in person.
Personalized Coaching calls- We meet on Zoom for a 75-minute coaching session every season for a total of 4 coaching calls.
This program was designed very intentionally with four different touch points at every season. We understand that taking time from our busy lives can be challenging. If this is a concern for you, we offer flexibility and options, including, a TASTE of Home IN. This gives you the opportunity to experience our Fall retreat with the option to sign up for the year long program. If you need to miss a retreat we will record all live practices throughout the retreat. Michelle and Robbi will offer individual support following the retreat.
The in-person retreats are 3 nights Thursday through Sunday. Sample Retreat is outlined here with our retreat blueprint.
We will provide a questionnaire prior to the start of the program where you can indicate dietary preferences and restrictions.
Lunch will be catered with menu choices each day.
Breakfast and welcome dinner will accommodate dietary needs based on the group.
Accommodations all have kitchens which will be stocked with staples, snacks and drinks. And, feel free to bring whatever makes you feel most at home.

Throughout the year you will be exploring and experiencing new practices, techniques and ways of being. Throughout every retreat and call there will be opportunities to try on and discern which ones work best for you. These will become part of your personalized menu which you will compile throughout the year to return to and develop over time.
The cost of the Home in year long program is $9997.
This includes:
-4 in person retreats
-12 nights of accommodations
-Breakfasts, lunches and a Welcome Dinner at each retreat
-A wide range of exciting expert teachers
-4 individual coaching sessions with Michelle and Robbi
-12 Community Zoom Calls
-Take home gifts from every in person experience
*Air and ground transportation are not included.
*Other payment plans available.
A TASTE of Home IN is $1111
All accommodations are included in the total cost of HOME IN. For more details on your home away from home, click on the links below.
Fall:
Anderson Acres Farm and The Carriage House at the Boulders
387 Lake Road, Warren, CT 06754
Winter:
Perry-Mansfield
Perry-Mansfield, County Road 36, Steamboat Springs, Colorado 80487
Spring:
Anderson Acres Farm and The Carriage House at the Boulders
387 Lake Road, Warren, CT 06754
Summer:
Guru Shasta
5716 N. Old Stage Road
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
Kent, CT (Spring and Fall)
The nearest airports to Kent, CT are:
-Hartford-Bradley Airport (BD
L) in Hartford, CT (53 miles)
-Westchester County Airport (HPN) in White Plains, NY (59 miles)
-LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in Queens, NY (86 miles)
Steamboat Springs, CO (Winter)
The nearest airports to Steamboat Springs, CO are:
-Hayden (HDN) in Steamboat Springs/Hayden, CO (27 miles)
-Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, CO (158 miles)
Mount Shasta, CA (Summer)
The nearest airports to Mt. Shasta, CA are:
-Medford Airport (MFR) in Medford, OR (92 miles)
-Redding Regional Airport (RDD) in Redding, CA (68 miles)
-Sacramento International Airport (SMF) in Sacramento, CA (210 miles)
Before each coaching call, you will complete a questionnaire to help you land on what you want to get out of your private session. In preparation for our time together, Michelle and Robbi will discuss and HOME IN on what you want to receive from the call to meet your individual needs at every stage of the program. These calls will be 75 minutes, on Zoom, and recorded for your convenience to use as a future resource.

Take the time for yourself to bring it home– Come play!

About Michelle

Michelle brings warmth, curiosity, excellence and the right amount of fairy dust to her life, relationships, and any venture she embarks on. She is a bright light, full of energy and joy who finds beauty in life’s wide range of experience. She embodies this special mix of tenacity, excitement, creativity and care which she brings to her practice and life.

As an Art Therapist, Intimacy and Relationship Coach and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Michelle has been guiding clients for over 20 years using tools such as breath, meditation, imagery and movement to regulate and shift their experiences to make powerful choices.

Her life and work have been a journey of self discovery. One of the most powerful lessons she has learned is that the body speaks its own language, carries infinite wisdom and can serve as compass and guide. Michelle creates safe spaces for her to clients to go deep to explore, discover and empower themselves. A caring and accepting presence, in her somatic coaching she invites clients to feel, connect, be and allow to grow love in ways words cannot describe.
Michelle embraces transitions, relationships and nature as teachers. She has been in a deep, loving and evolving partnership with her husband of 27 years, is mother to two extraordinary young women, and the creator and owner of the flower farm, Anderson Acres Farm where she cherishes her reciprocal relationship with her land. She is devoted to her inner world, her community and the magic of the universe as an unseen partner holding us safely.
Michelle holds a Masters degree in Art Therapy, and trained at the Ackerman Institute for Family Therapy. She completed her VITA Sex, Love and Relationship Coaching Certification through the Tantric Institute of Integrated Sexuality as well as three years of Breathwork Mentorship with Madeline Giles. A lifelong learner, she is training to be a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner through the Somatic Experiencing Institute and is a student of the School of Consent. You can learn more about her coaching work at Seasonsoflove.me and her farm at Andersonacresfarm.com.

Home IN is the blend of our unique ways of seeing the world with the united intention of homing into the innate wisdom of our bodies and the enduring support of the natural world. Our premise is that we are always enough and have everything we need to thrive…we need only to learn to tap in to receive it.

About Robbi

Robbi is joy, heart, wisdom, energy, and grace all rolled up into one. She revels in play, which is her superpower. An athlete all her life, Robbi brings an athlete mindset to her life, adventures and her work as a professional coach, facilitator and trainer. She devotes herself to practice, welcomes mistakes and failures as teachers, and values a beginner’s mind of discovery and playful curiosity.

As a peak performance and mental fitness coach, Robbi brings in just the right perspective to help you bring compassion, empathy, and love for yourself and others and to see life as the experience and gift that it is.

Robbi coaches the fundamentals of Positive Intelligence and is trauma informed. Using somatic practices, she helps clients uncover what is getting in the way of living life to their fullest. In doing so, she guides them in creating new neural pathways, putting down resistance and welcoming life's mysteries to fully embrace themselves and their lives.
Robbi brings a sense of joy, adventure and groundedness to everything she does be it work, play or the balance of the two. Cultivating balance and structure which allows for great freedom and creativity is a focus of her life. She practices and embodies her work, leads with her positive perspective and warm presence and follows through with her care, consistency, passion and commitment. She believes in life by your design and models that in her life. She is currently living her dream life of working and playing in the home she continues to create with her husband in Steamboat Springs CO.
Robbi is an International Coach Federation Professional Certified Coach + Certified Positive Intelligence coach. She is a leader and facilitator of PQ Mastery, a 6 month master class for Positive Intelligence coaches. She has over 20 years of experience delivering transformational experiences, designing and leading programs, as well as mentoring and developing professional coaches seeking certification.