Remember what it
feels like to come alive
Summer Solstice Gathering
A One-Day Retreat for Connection, Community, Joy, and Aliveness.
Breathwork • Meaningful Connection • Creative Exploration • Pool • Bonfire
June 22 | Valley Stream, NY
Led by Rachel Rappa & Dr. Val Camarano
You’re not looking
for more information
Another podcast probably isn't what you're craving.
Another book isn't either.
Because what many of us are missing isn't knowledge.
It's connection.
It's community.
It's meaningful conversation.
It's laughter.
People who value depth and know how to laugh
People who want to feel more present, more connected, and more alive.
This gathering was created for that.
Maybe you’re the one
who holds a lot
You're thoughtful.
Capable.
The one people often lean on.
You spend so much time showing up for others.
And while your life may look full from the outside, there may be a part of you craving something more.
More connection.
More joy.
More play.
More room to simply be.
If that's you, you're in the right place.
Imagine spending the day
Arriving at a beautiful private home.
Sharing a delicious meal outdoors.
Floating in the pool on a warm summer afternoon.
Having conversations that move beyond surface-level small talk.
Feeling yourself exhale.
Laughing often.
Meeting people you genuinely want to stay in touch with.
Gathering around a fire as the sun begins to set.
Leaving feeling more connected to yourself, your life, and the people around you.
What makes this different
This isn't group therapy. And it's not a networking event.
This is a carefully curated day that weaves together:
breathwork
meaningful conversation
embodiment
creativity
community
spaciousness
play
There will be structure.
There will be room to relax.
There will be depth.
There will be laughter.
We believe growth doesn't only happen through challenge.
It happens through joy.
Through belonging.
Through connection.
Through remembering what it feels like to be fully alive.
What People Experience
"Rachel and Dr. Val created a space that felt incredibly safe, intentional, and deeply connected.
I felt so held throughout the entire experience.
There was such a strong sense of presence in the room—you can feel how much they truly care about what they do and meeting you where you are."
— Jess
What’s Included
✔ Full-day retreat experience
✔ Private pool and outdoor gathering spaces
✔ Guided breathwork journey
✔ Relational connection experiences
✔ Creative exploration
✔ Lunch
✔ Dinner
✔ Refreshments throughout the day
✔ Bonfire ceremony
✔ Two post-event integration gatherings
A Glimpse of The Day
12:00 PM
Arrival, lunch, connection, and settling in
1:00 PM
Opening gathering and intention setting
2:00 PM
Guided breathwork experience
3:30 PM
Pool time, snacks, conversation, and integration
4:30 PM
Creative and relational experiences
6:00 PM
Dinner together
7:00 PM
Bonfire ceremony and closing ritual
8:30 PM
Goodbyes
Please note: timing may shift slightly as we follow the rhythm of the day and the needs of the group.
Early Bird (through June 12th): $525
Regular Registration: $625
Limited to 12 participants. Intentionally small to support meaningful connection.
Meet Your Facilitators
Rachel Rappa and Dr. Valerie Camarano bring together backgrounds in breathwork, transformational coaching, psychology, relational healing, and nervous system-informed work.
Together, they create experiences that balance depth and lightness, structure and spontaneity, insight and play.
Their work is rooted in a simple belief:
Connection changes us.
The Invitation
If you've been craving deeper connection, meaningful community, and a chance to reconnect with yourself, we'd love to welcome you.
Come spend a summer day with thoughtful humans.
Slow down.
Breathe deeper.
Share a meal.
Laugh often.
Meet people who feel like your people.
And remember what it feels like to come alive.