Way of
Devotion
5-DAY WOMEN’S RETREAT
April 23-27, 2025 | Topanga, CA
Five days of deep practice and ritual to liberate, embody, and express the power that is you—WOMAN.
Immerse yourself in a realm of depth that awakens the goddess within you. Experience Love incarnating through you and reflected in all things… saturating your life and relationships with unshakeable trust and devotion.
stop searching for solutions. there’s no problem to fix. it’s time to…
Connect with the source of your spiritual-sexual longings as a gateway to divine, ecstatic union
Reclaim abandoned aspects of your feminine wisdom, sexuality, creativity, and power so you can live and love more freely
Artfully reveal the depths of your emotions as an invitation to be met fully and deeply in love
Deepen your capacity to trust and receive masculine presence so you can experience the sacred claim you desire most in intimacy
Release the grip of “nice girl” wounds that prevent you from expressing the dark and vital textures of your sexuality and emotions
Soften into the fullness of who you are, no longer suppressing your gifts in order to feel loved, worthy, or wanted
Live as a transmission of fierce and tender devotion, inspiring depth in the world and in your relationships through your skillful embodiment of Love, and so much more…
Space in this retreat is limited. For answers to commonly asked questions, please refer to the FAQ at the bottom of this page.
Experience
Picture yourself in a lush, sacred landscape, embraced by women who meet you with the depth and love you’ve been longing for. Their presence melts away old wounds and heals any lingering mistrust in the feminine.
As the moon rises over the mountains, your heart overflows from a day of sacred feminine practice and opening your body to states of pure ecstasy. Divine intoxication fills every cell of your being. You know who you are and why you’re here: to feel love, to give love, to BE Love.
You have opened wider than you knew possible, after expanding through your edges in guided ritual and being witnessed in your erotic depths by your practice partners. All of this, woven with a nourishment that feels more like play than self-improvement.
Your expression flows powerfully and unrestrained, as you open your inner channel, connecting cervix, heart, and throat. The mental chatter fades away, leaving you liberated and grounded in your pleasure.
You depart the retreat with a deep trust that transformation is unfurling… alive with awe as you witness your innermost desires effortlessly coming to life.
Remember yourself as the
freedom & fullness of Love.
Receive
5 days and 4 evenings of group work with Nina including…
guided embodiment practices
sacred theater rituals
partner practices
deep dive discussions and teachings on feminine spirituality, sacred intimacy, polarity, creative expression, embodied awakening, and empowerment
bespoke coaching and guidance
vocal alchemy practices
group ceremony
Beautiful accommodations at a secluded estate in Topanga, CA with breathtaking views and amenities
Private chef offering organic, locally prepared meals, coffee, tea, and snacks
A spa area with sauna, hot tub, swimming pool, and outdoor showers
An awe-inspiring space to gather, move, and express as you’re held in practice
Outdoor spaces for yoga, movement, reflection, and meditation
Tea lounge & cozy nooks for intimate connection
Location
topanga, ca
Nestled in the heart of the Santa Monica Mountains, just thirty minutes from Los Angeles, Topanga offers a serene escape with panoramic views of rolling hills, lush greenery, and the distant shimmer of the Pacific Ocean. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of this magical place, where the air is filled with the scent of wild sage and the sound of rustling leaves and red-tailed hawks. Discover a haven of tranquility and inspiration, perfect for reflection and renewal. More details about the venue will be shared upon submitting your details below.
“A love affair with life is to love your experience exactly as it is. To love both the ache and the terror, the ecstasy and the thrill. To love the boredom and the restlessness. The agitation and the pain. To make love with life is to open to it completely. This is no trivial task.”
— Nina Lombardo
Get a
Taste
day of arrival
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
2-4pm Check-in
4:15-5:15pm Opening circle
5:30-6:30pm Dinner
7-9pm Evening practice
sample day
Thursday - Saturday
7-7:45am Morning offering
8-9am Breakfast
9:30-11:30am Morning practice
12-1pm Lunch
1-3pm Free time
3-5pm Afternoon practice
5:30-6:30p Dinner
7-9pm Evening Practice
departure day
Sunday, April 27, 2025
7-7:45 Morning Offering
8-9am Breakfast
9:15-11am Closing Practice + Farewells
11am-12pm Checkout of Rooms
IT WAS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND VULNERABLE EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE.
The retreat allowed me to feel safe letting others really see me. It's already helped me soften into my existing relationships, and feel a desire to connect deeply in new ones. It was stretchy, and not for everyone... pure magic. I feel a deeper sense of self intimacy that I'm excited to allow to grow. Nina’s effortless goddess energy paired with her powerful rooted, grounding energy made me feel safe, excited, and held. I felt like I was in the room with one of the greatest teachers I've ever experienced.”
— Kelley Hoag
“the epitome of what it looks like to be rooted in your Divine Feminine essence and expression
It is absolutely a gift to connect with Nina, to receive her wisdom, love and truth. Beyond inspiring! Her containers are filled with such love, care and sweetness. The gentleness yet fierceness of the teachings and practices was truly transformative. I'm so grateful to have taken part in this experience and I'm excited for what has awakened within me because of it.
—Tatiana Reed
"IT WAS A FULL BODY REMEMBRANCE OF THE POWER OF WOMEN, THAT I WILL CARRY WITH ME FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE.
Nina is an impeccable space holder, a bastion of physical, mental, and emotional safety… a beautiful beacon of light in the world. I found myself brought to tears not by fear, but by intense feelings of beauty and gratitude throughout the retreat. What I loved most was the radical sincerity and open-heartedness of the women involved in the retreat. I’ve never been in the presence of a group of women so genuinely happy to lift each other up and find joy in one another. Being in that energy was life changing and almost impossible to explain to others.”
— Laura Purdy
“i DEEPLY FELT THE POWER OF SISTERHOOD.
This was truly a profound experience. It nourished me in ways I did not know I needed. I softened, opened, expanded my range of expression, and most importantly, developed beautiful, meaningful relationships with all the women in the retreat. Nina has a wise, loving, fierce presence that will inspire and support you in cultivating all you desire.”
— Alissa Kammerling
facilitation by
Nina
lombardo
Nina is the founder of Way of Devotion, a revolutionary path of living as love. She supports women in embodying their deepest spiritual and sexual expressions to live in communion with life, with their lovers, and with the divine. Through programs, retreats, and private mentoring, Nina provides her students with somatic-based tools to deepen their capacity for intimacy and connection, so they can create the lives and relationships they yearn for.
Nina bridges feminine spiritual practice, sacred sexuality, somatic awareness techniques, healing, ritual, and psychology through her unique approach to working with women. Her training and professional background, combined with her lifelong devotion to exploring the mysteries of love and spirit, results in a method that is practical, grounded, and innovative, as well as deeply mystical and evocative of an innate wisdom within.
Retreat Tuition is $2800
On site accommodations are sold out. Commuter and camping spaces available.
Room & board is a separate fee from the retreat tuition and ranges from $900 for a shared loft up to $1500 for a private suite. Your room & board fee includes meals and accommodations Wednesday through Sunday. If you are camping or commuting, the room & board fee is $500 and includes meals (limited spots).
The refund policy is listed in the FAQ at the bottom of this page.
faq
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We accept participants who demonstrate a high level of mental and emotional stability and maturity, and a readiness to engage as reliable, respectful, supportive, and positive students throughout the retreat.
There will be a certain degree of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual exertion involved in the practices we will be exploring. While some modifications for these practices will be offered, and while all participants have the option to sit out if needed, in order to keep everyone safe, we ask that participants be in stable health in order to attend this event.
This retreat is for women ready to practice at their edge. We will explore taboo subjects and be invited to lean into what’s uncomfortable. Although healing may be a side effect of the practices we will explore, this retreat is not intended as a space for healing or trauma recovery. If you have a history of childhood and/or sexual trauma and the symptoms of this trauma are currently affecting your life in debilitating ways, this retreat may not be appropriate nor supportive for you at this time.
If you are unsure, we ask that you consult with your physician and/or mental healthcare provider to confirm you are in adequate health to safely participate in the retreat before your application is approved.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, or any other category protected by law.
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It depends. Please read the retreat requirements above to help you determine if this experience is something you are ready for before applying.
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Yes! There is so much magic that unfolds when a group of deep and devoted women come together. No matter how long you’ve been a practitioner of this work, there will be new terrains for you to discover and explore, and countless opportunities for you to lean into your edges and expand your capacity for Love.
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Nudity and sexual contact will not be involved in any of our group meetings or in the practices we will be exploring.
However, since this will be a safe, all-women’s space, if you wish to enjoy the pool or surrounding nature without clothes, you are welcome. We simply ask that you practice staying attuned to the comfort and needs of other women in your vicinity.
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The $500.00 Reservation Deposit is non-refundable.
All cancellations and refund requests must be emailed to support@wayofdevotion.com.
If proper cancellation notice is received more than 60 days prior to the start of retreat, you will be refunded 100% of payments made, minus the Reservation Deposit.
If proper cancellation notice is received between 31 and 60 days prior to the start of retreat, you will be refunded 50% of payments made, minus the Reservation Deposit.
If cancellation notice is received 30 days or less prior to the start of the retreat, there shall be no refund.
There shall be no refund if you attend the retreat, but leave early, for any reason.
Further details on the refund/cancellation policy are listed in the Retreat Agreement & Release of Liability which you will be invited to sign after being accepted into the retreat.
***In case of unforeseen disruptions to your travels, we highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance with a “Cancel For Any Reason” in the policy.***
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You will be invited to lean into your edges of comfort throughout this retreat. With that said, your boundaries will always be respected, and participants are encouraged to honor their needs and communicate them with Nina or the assistant team whenever necessary. You will not be required to do anything you don’t want to do, and can sit out of practices if needed.
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Most definitely! We request that you consult with your physician or midwife to ensure you are in healthy condition to participate safely in the practices we will be doing.
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The venue is up to a 2 hour drive from LAX (Los Angeles International Airport).
As of April 4, 2025, there are road closures affecting the usual 45 minute route, so please expect the commute to be closer to 2 hours.
Participants are responsible for ensuring their transportation between the airport and retreat center.
We highly recommend scheduling your pick-up with a local car service which you will be connected with once you are accepted into retreat.
We do not recommend relying on Uber/Lyft, especially for your departure from the venue on the last day of the retreat, as it may be difficult to find a ride out of Topanga.
You will have an opportunity to connect with other participants inside a WhatsApp group to coordinate rideshares and split transportation fees.
