Shylah Ray Sunshine: WILD HEARTS WOMEN’S GATHERING

Wild Heart Women's Gathering is a soul rooted retreat for women called to deepen their connection with self, sisterhood, and the wild forces of nature. Inspired by the bold and beautiful offerings of empowered women leaders, WHWG brings together ceremony, knowledge, movement, art, and a new way of relating as women. Over four days in the beloved Mancos valley in Southwest Colorado, we gather in sacred circle with 10 powerful women guides, offering transformational practices, creative expression, and embodiment rituals that reconnect us to our wild nature and the ancient wisdom within. Welcome to women of all ages and teens 15 and above. Teens (under 18) must be accompanied by their mother or caregiver. Moms with babies under 1 year old are also welcome, please see the note in Lodging. Offering: Soul Voice Singing Workshop Learn more about your voice and how to use it effectively by discovering your strengths and challenges. Together we will explore the connection between the mental, emotional, and physical elements required for full vocal expression. This work can include resolving emotional blockages in the vocal center, increasing self-esteem, eliminating guilt and shame in using one's voice, creating more power and confidence in public speaking, singing, songwriting, performing and more. Soul Voice Singing is a growing community of both aspiring and established artists, singers, songwriters, poets and performers. Developed by Shylah Ray Sunshine (Singer/Songwriter & Professional Vocal Coach), this is a unique program and practice designed to help, encourage and inspire each other to embrace our challenges, heal our blockages, open our voices, and express ourselves fully. A First Nations Native of Canada, Shylah Ray Sunshine is an award-winning singer, songwriter, DJ, and performing artist whose music transcends genres and awakens the soul. Winner of Best R&B Vocal Performance (World Entertainment Awards) and Best Female Vocalist of the Year (Hollywood Independent Music Awards), Shylah’s sound weaves together neo-soul, ambient, and dream-infused R&B with elements of new age jazz and modern soul. Her lush vocal tone, organic instrumentation, and electronic textures create a sonic landscape that is both earthy and ethereal—a true embodiment of conscious, vibrational healing through music. Shylah’s artistry is deeply rooted in feminine empowerment, indigenous wisdom, and spiritual awakening. Through her Yoga Empowerment Retreats, Women’s Circles, and Plant Medicine Ceremonies, she channels the power of Earth medicine and community connection, bridging her music with sacred activism and holistic wellness. Influenced by luminaries such as Whitney Houston, Lauryn Hill, Fela Kuti, Erykah Badu, and Bob Marley, Shylah’s work carries a message of authentic expression, cultural pride, and emotional transparency. Her breakout single “Existence” became a global anthem of empowerment, featured in numerous campaigns and nominated for Best Song with Message/Social Impact (Hollywood Music in Media Awards). Her celebrated track “Into the Wild”, an a cappella masterpiece with over 6 million streams, remains a timeless favorite among fans worldwide. Guided by spirit and purpose, Shylah Ray Sunshine continues to inspire a new generation of conscious creators and listeners to rise, heal, and remember their light.