A Very Peri Mental Pause: The Change isn’t an ending, it’s an awakening.
With Kara Valentine, Klaudia Burian and Dr. Tayna Atagi
February 5 - 8, 2026
The Very Peri Mental Pause
The Change isn’t an ending, it’s an awakening.
Join us for four days of rest, laughter and radical honesty as we reclaim perimenopause as a sacred passage into power.
Enjoy doctor-led workshops, nourishing meals, restorative massage and Reiki – leave with a clearer understanding of your body, a renewed sense of power and possibility and the reminder that you are not alone (and never were).
Featuring retreat hosts Kara Valentine, visionary, possibilities coach and storyteller; Dr. Tanya Atagi, board certified physician and advocate for women’s mid-life vitality; and Klaudia Burian, board certified health & wellness coach and functional nutrition counselor.
Reset your body and mind. Receive transformational knowledge. Meet heart-centered women and renew trust in yourself – in a beautiful, restorative lakeside setting.
This is for women who are done pretending perimenopause isn’t a big deal! Goodbye to chaos, exhaustion and myths. Bring on connection and empowerment as we heal and learn together.
Where:
South Shore Resort & Retreats, Twin Lake, Michigan – a peaceful lakeside setting near Muskegon, MI.
Travel:
Fly into Grand Rapids, MI; ground transportation options are available from the airport to the retreat center.
When:
- Arrive Thursday, Feb. 5 by 5:00 p.m. for opening circle and dinner
- Depart Sunday, Feb. 8 after closing circle and brunch (by 11:00 a.m.)
Workshops, restorative care and playtime will be led by a team that blends science with soul.
Pricing:
Shared Room (Twin Bed): $1999
Shared Room (Queen or Full Bed): $2,290
Private Room (Full or Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom): $2790
Private Room with En Suite Bathroom (King Bed): $3,290
About the Leaders
Kara Valentine
Kara Valentine – Storyteller, facilitator, and creator of Elevationism, guiding the emotional + spiritual arc of midlife awakening. Kara is a visionary social impact entrepreneur whose work bridges personal growth, global connection, and community empowerment. As co-founder of Threads Worldwide, she helped create pathways to economic independence for women artisans through fair trade jewelry and […]
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Klaudia Burian
Klaudia Burian – Integrative health coach and nutrition guide, bringing a nourishment-first approach to body, mood, and hormones. Klaudia is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Functional Nutrition Counselor, and Mindset Meditation Teacher dedicated to reconnecting individuals with nature’s wisdom and healing power. Rooted in her upbringing on a homestead in Poland, she […]
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Dr. Tayna Atagi
Dr. Tanya Atagi – Board-certified plastic surgeon and advocate for women’s midlife vitality, blending technical precision with whole-body wisdom. Dr. Atagi is one of Denver’s few board-certified female plastic surgeons and the founder of BESANA Health & Wellness. A Stanford-trained engineer, artist, and physician, she brings a uniquely multidimensional lens to women’s midlife well-being. Her […]
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