Sowing Seeds, Seeding Songs with Luna Ray and Laura Smith

A spring women’s retreat devoted to planting intentions and singing nourishment into the heart.

You're invited to a day-long retreat of song, connection, and renewal. Join Laura Smith, Luna Ray, and the When Women Come to Pray community for a spacious, restorative day of learning and singing heart-centered songs, gentle movement, quiet reflection, and meaningful ritual. Together, we’ll tend the inner soil through listening, harmonizing, and preparing for the season of growth ahead.

In addition, retreat participants are invited to join the Voices Rising Choir, a collective which will perform at the Great Mother March Kickoff Event on March 21, 2026. The Great Mother March is a 32-day pilgrimage journeying from Asheville to Washington, D.C. This will be an opportunity to sing many of the songs we learn during the retreat and to share in this celebratory event.

Who is this retreat for?

• Women longing for a nourishing, down-regulating retreat to prepare their inner world for spring

• Women who feel resonance with the vision of the Great Mother March and wish to offer their voices in support and solidarity

• Women who love singing in community—no prior experience required—and want to explore song as prayer, intention, and offering

A vegetarian lunch will be provided. Come comfortable and bring a journal if you wish. 

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Luna Ray is a yoga teacher, an SEP (Somatic Experiencing Practitioner), a musician and recording artist, and an activist for conscious and empowered community collaboration. Luna is the co-founder of the non-profit When Women Come to Pray.  As an advocate for wellness and spiritual growth, Luna works with the deep intention of inspiring and encouraging humans to cultivate an awareness of their inherent wisdom,  For over 20 years, Luna has been leading a variety of body-centered classes, workshops, and retreats locally and internationally.

Laura Smith discovered her love of harmony from the backseat of her family’s “car quartet,” and that early joy in ensemble singing has stayed with her ever since. She holds a degree in music from LaGrange College and brings a rich background in a cappella, choral singing, and children’s choir direction. A lifelong believer in the magic of communal singing, Laura continues to explore her own journey of “finding her voice.” In addition to her musical path, Laura spent over 20 years as a physical therapist, cultivating a deep respect for the body’s innate healing wisdom. Her personal yoga practice and spiritual journey have gradually shaped her approach toward a holistic, inside-out understanding of health.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

All tickets are nonrefundable. If you’re unable to attend, your ticket may be transferred to another participant or exchanged for a credit toward a future When Women Come to Pray event. Credits are not redeemable for cash. Please contact us at wwc2p.whenwomencometopray@gmail.com to request a transfer or credit.