Root + Restore: Living Into Liberated Relationships

“Liberated relationships are one of the ways we actually create abundant justice, the understanding that there is enough attention, care, resource, and connection for all of us to access belonging, to be in our dignity, and to be safe in community.”

― Adrienne Maree Brown, Pleasure Activism

Together and over many years, Karena, Phoeun, and Kevin facilitated restorative justice circles, rooted in healing and accountability, inside of San Quentin State prison. In 2022, Phoeun, a Cambodian genocide survivor and refugee, was deported from the U.S. to Cambodia. This devastating decision forced them to relinquish the long-awaited homecoming Phoeun, his family, and community had longed for, and instead reckon with the meanings of community and belonging across separation, space, and time. For Karena, Phoeun, and Kevin, these practices were their way in, their way with, and their way through, even when they could no longer sit together in person.

Join Karena, Phoeun, and Kevin on an expansive and stirring journey to Cambodia. Siem Reap will anchor our practice as we reimagine, revitalize, and weave the webs of connection that support our well-being - particularly during times of tumult, conflict, and separation. More than ever, we need spaces where we can remember and strengthen our capacity to turn towards each other in ways that are accessible, meaningful, and restorative – the ones that will fortify and sustain us for the long haul.

Together we will explore:

Creating & sustaining co-accountable communities of care & belonging.
How connection creates community safety.
What is ours to do personally & what is ours to do collectively.
What keeps us well.

We are excited to offer tiered pricing as an intentional practice to create equity and expand access to system-impacted and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people or color) travelers on this retreat. If you'd like to be considered for one of these scholarship spots, please submit an application via the link HERE.

Siem Reap, the home of Angkor Wat is one of the world’s most important ancient monuments and a sight not to be missed in this lifetime. Built in the 1100s, this gorgeous and inspiring Hindu temple complex is the national symbol of Cambodia and holds great pride for the Khmer culture. The grandeur and beauty of the structures are only matched by the skilled artistry of the thousands of intricately carved bas-reliefs. The ancient kings of Cambodia competed to outdo each other in the size, scale, and symmetry of their building efforts, culminating in the world’s largest religious building, Angkor Wat.

Our days have been skillfully designed to get the most out of our time here, with an eye for avoiding the crowds. We will see all of the more well-known highlights of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as a few off-the-beaten-track treasures, where we will likely be the only visitors there. Our accommodations are in a lovely 4-star hotel with a warm and welcoming staff. Each day will include an optional yoga practice.