Rest and Receive® Reunion
At-A-Glance
The Pearl District, Portland OR
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm PST
Gather with fellow Rest and Receive® guests for an intimate evening of reunion, reflection, and creative connection. Hosted by Dr. Ivi with writer Monika Herceg, this gathering offers space to reconnect with the retreat community and notice what has continued to unfold since your time together.
Through gentle prompts, shared conversation, and intentional community connection, attendees will revisit the spirit of Rest and Receive while exploring how inner work, memory, creativity, and presence continue to shape our lives beyond the retreat itself.
Spaces are limited to support a warm, personal, and meaningful experience.
Rest and Receive® Reunion with Monika Herceg
Experience a warm, intimate Rest and Receive® reunion with your host Dr. Ivi, writer Monika Herceg and returning retreat guests. Reconnect with the community, reflect on what has continued to unfold since your retreat, and explore gentle prompts, writing exercises, and conversation inspired by our respective inner work and a poet's presence.
Rest and Receive® Reunion
Reconnect with the Rest and Receive community from Croatia and Pacific Northwest retreats through guided conversation, shared reflection, and creative exploration of what has unfolded since retreat.
What becomes possible when we return to the people, places, and practices that helped us remember how to rest?
This intimate Rest & Receive Reunion is for returning guests from our Croatia, Pacific Northwest and Daily Practice retreats. Hosted by Dr. Ivi with writer Monika Herceg, the evening offers space to reconnect with the retreat community, reflect on what has unfolded since our last time together, and revisit the practices that helped us pause, reset, and receive.
Through gentle prompts, writing exercises, shared conversation, and creative reflection, we will explore how rest continues to shape the way we listen to ourselves, move through change, and stay connected to what matters.
Together, we will create a warm space for community, memory, inner work, and meaningful reconnection.
You will leave with renewed perspective, creative insight, and a deeper sense of connection to the Rest and Receive community.
Confirming and Reserving Your Space
Reserve Your Spot Now: Spaces Are Limited
Offered as a complimentary experience, with gratitude to our Sponsors, this gathering reflects the depth, care, and intention behind the work. Please reserve your place and plan to attend in full.
The Event Program
Tentative Hour-by-Hour Overview
Tuesday, June 16
4:30pm - 5:15pm: Arrivals + Reconnecting
- Guest arrivals and informal connection
5:15pm - 5:30pm: Welcome + Opening
- Why we are back together
- Introduction to Monika Herceg
- Reunion intention
5:30pm - 5:35pm: Ring the Bells
- A new Courageous Being event tradition:
a moment of honoring beloved people beyond the veil whose wisdom continues to guide us.
5:35pm - 6:30pm: Guided Conversation
- Rest and Receive formula: how to do it on your own
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Monika Herceg – Poetry Prompts
6:30pm - 7:00pm: Courage Cards meet Courage Boards
- Reminder on how to use your Courage Cards
- Introduction to how to use Courage Boards
- Art inspired conversation on any hot topic that emerges in our circle
7:00pm - 7:30pm: Attendee Slow Flow
- Open conversation, shared reflection, and questions
7:30pm: Closing + Plans
- Key takeaways, what's next, and community connection
- Staying in touch
Optional Activity:
Group Visit to Powell's Bookstore
For those who would like to continue the evening, we may visit Powell's Bookstore together to browse books on rest, creativity, writing, and inner work in a relaxed, informal way.
Depending on the group’s interest, we may also gather for dinner nearby (with each guest covering their own meal).
About Your Speakers
Dr. Ivi — Ivana Polonijo
Applied Anthropologist + Founder of Courageous Being
Dr. Ivi is an applied psychological anthropologist with nearly 20 years of experience in financial services, guiding professionals through pressure and complexity. Her work centers on inner transitions and the understanding that how we operate internally shapes every external outcome. As Founder of Courageous Being, she partners with leaders, teams, and organizations to align performance with well-being. Drawing on her experience across the retirement industry, she translates insight into practical tools that support focus, fulfillment, and sustainable results.
Monika Herceg
Poet, Playwrite, Editor
Monika Herceg is one of the most recognized contemporary literary voices from Croatia.
Her work has been translated into more than twenty languages and honored with numerous international awards. Her poetry and plays explore themes of womanhood, intergenerational memory, science, tenderness, freedom, and human dignity, while her advocacy work focuses on feminism, scientific literacy, and human rights.
“Monika Herceg’s poetry is like a wound through which the world shines – painful, true, saturated with memory and anger, but also with hope for new stories."
- Nobel Prize winner Olga Tokarczuk
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this event for?
This intimate reunion is designed for returning Rest and Receive guests from our Croatia, Pacific Northwest and Daily Practice Community retreats.
Do I need to have attended a specific Rest and Receive retreat?
No. This reunion is by invitation only and open to returning Rest and Receive guests from both our Croatia and Pacific Northwest retreats. You are welcome whether you joined us for a destination retreat, a local retreat, or another Rest & Receive experience.
Is there a cost to attend?
No. This is a complimentary event. Registration is required, and space is limited.
Is this a formal workshop?
No. It is an intimate reunion with some structure, but the focus is on community, reflection, and meaningful reconnection.
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What can I expect from the evening?
A warm, lightly guided evening with time to reconnect, catch up, and reflect through gentle prompts, writing exercises, and shared conversation.
Will there be time to connect with others?
Absolutely! There is dedicated time before and after the program for catching up and unstructured conversation.
What is the dress code?
Retreat beautiful. We invite you to come as you are, while feeling comfortable and confident.
Where is the event located?
One of our retreat attendees' is graciously sponsoring the gathering by hosting us in her space in downtown Portland. Parking garages and street parking are available nearby.
What if I register and can’t attend?
Please let us know so we adjust some logistics, but no worries - we will miss, but there will always be another opportunity to connect.
The Courageous Being Experience
Kristin A., Washington / USA
"Attending Courageous Being event was transformative! The serene & beautiful setting, incredible activities, and most of all the fantastic group of like-hearted attendees with Ivana as our articulate & knowledgeable guide…all helped me unwind, connect with & learn about myself. I felt refreshed, re-inspired, connected to new friends, and eager for the next one."
Helen M., Oregon / USA
"Courageous Being experience was such a wonderful journey! There was a plan and plenty of free time, there were amazing group activities, and time for me to do my own thing. We all got along so beautifully, and gave each other the space and the support we each needed. I felt fulfilled, rejuvenated, and deeply connected to myself. I highly recommend!"
Confirming and Reserving Your Space
Reserve Your Spot Now: Spaces Are Limited
Offered as a complimentary experience, owing to our Sponsors, this gathering reflects the depth, care, and intention behind the work. Please reserve your place and plan to attend in full.