The Sacred Rebuild

A Retreat For Finding Healing and Safety after Spiritual Harm 

We begin where you are.
 If you've experienced harm in a spiritual or religious context—this retreat offers a grounded space to process, heal, and feel seen by others who understand the depth of this kind of pain..

The Sacred Rebuild is a trauma-informed, spiritually safe retreat designed for individuals healing from:

  • harmful belief systems 

  • church-related wounding

  • spiritual abuse

  • or simply the pain of being mistreated in sacred spaces

This retreat is not about fixing you or convincing you of anything—it's about offering a spacious environment to honor your story, your questions, and your pace.

  • We’ll offer a rhythm of reflective workshops, nervous system reset practices, optional group connection, and solo integration time. You are never required to speak, participate, share, or engage in anything that doesn’t feel right for you.

    All practices are:

    • Trauma-informed

    • Spiritually non-coercive

    • Somatically optional

    • Inclusive of where’ve you’re at in your faith journey

    Every activity is opt-in. Every moment. Even day-of.
     We will remind you often: You get to choose. Always.


  • This Retreat is For Men and Women 20 +who:

    • Have been harmed by a church, ministry, spiritual leader, or religious system

    • Feel cautious, curious, or conflicted about your faith

    • Felt silenced, shamed, or spiritually gaslit

    • You’re grieving the loss of a spiritual community or identity

    • Are deconstructing or reconstructing your belief systems 

    • No forced sharing

    • No theological debates

    • No pressure to return to any belief system

    • No “one-size-fits-all” healing path

    • No religious language unless clearly invited, and always with care

    • No group prayer or worship experiences 

    • Optional relaxation amenities such as massage, sauna and therapy pool

    • Solo time for journaling, creativity, or being in nature

    • Optional small group sharing, with strong safety agreements

    • A community of others who have been through similar harm—and are still seeking healing

    • A catered lunch along with drinks and snacks throughout the day 

  • This retreat will be held at Iron Bell Ministries, a peaceful property located in Louisville, KY. While Iron Bell serves as our venue for this event, it is not the host or organizer of the retreat. Iron Bell is a para-church organization—meaning it is not affiliated with any specific church or denomination. The space exists to support individuals and ministries across a wide range of backgrounds in a non-denominational setting. 


About the Retreat Schedule:

The day includes a rhythm of facilitator-led sessions introducing common themes—such as loss, identity shifts, trust, and breakout group options where you can explore those themes further through guided journaling, creative expression, or somatic practices.

You'll choose how (and if) you'd like to engage in each part of the day. Everything—from sessions to group work to rest—is completely opt-in, even the day of.

To support your nervous system throughout the retreat, we’ve included relaxation amenities like journaling stations, quiet spaces for rest, sauna, massage, and therapy pool. You are free to step away or take breaks whenever needed. There is no pressure to share or perform—only an invitation to be supported at your own pace.

  • 9:00–10:00 AM

    Slow Start: Easing In
    • Relaxation amenities
    • Solo journaling with guided prompts (headphones provided)
    • Quiet solo reflection time

    10:00–10:30 AM

    Session One: Naming the Harm & Holding Space
    • Understanding the spectrum of spiritual harm
    • Introducing shared language
    • Validating lived experiences
    • Creating safe, consent-based group culture

    10:30–11:30 AM

    Breakout Processing Groups – Choose What Feels Right
    • Creative Expression (Art therapy) — Led by Susan Jones
    • Guided Journaling + Group Discussion — Led by Channing Palazzo
    • TBD Thematic Session — Led by Jenny Dedrick

    11:30–11:50 AM

    Session Two: Grieving the Losses
    We don’t just leave belief systems—we leave behind relationships, purpose, certainty, and entire frameworks that shaped how we saw ourselves, others, and God. This session honors the layered grief that comes with those losses.

    11:50 AM–12:45 PM

    Breakout Processing Groups – Choose What Resonates
    • Somatic Processing & Body Awareness — Led by Colleen Ramser
    • Guided Journaling + Group Discussion — Led by Channing Palazzo
    • TBD Thematic Session — Led by Jenny Dedrick

    12:45–1:45 PM

    Lunch (Provided)

    1:45–2:15 PM

    Session Three: Rebuilding
    “Rebuilding What’s True”

    2:15–3:30 PM

    Breakout Groups: The Rebuilding Journey
    • Who Am I Now? (Rebuilding identity post-harm) — Led by Jenny Dedrick
    • Reclaiming What’s Real (“What is true, sacred, and beautiful for you now?”) — Led by Channing Palazzo

    3:30–4:00 PM

    Group Debrief + Integration
    • Final reflection prompts
    • Optional group sharing
    • Next steps and self-support

    4:00–5:00 PM (Optional)

    Relaxation Amenities + Gentle Landing
    • Quiet spaces for solo reflection
    • Journaling or rest
    • Say goodbye on your own time


  • Retreat Cost: Sliding Scale $150–$300

    We’re offering this retreat on a sliding scale of $150 to $300 to help make it more accessible while also covering the true cost of the experience.

    • $150 is the minimum amount required to attend.

    • If you’re able to pay more, your contribution helps offset costs for others and supports the sustainability of this offering.

    • Payment plans are available—we’re happy to work with you.

Retreats Hosts and Facilitators


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  • Design Director

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  • Design Director

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.


  • Design Director

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

Register to Attend

To honor the emotional safety of all participants, we ask everyone to complete a short, confidential safety & intention form before registration is finalized. This helps us ensure the group is aligned, supportive, and that no one is retraumatized by someone connected to past harm.

Reserve the Right to Decline Participants :Because of the sensitivity of this space, we reserve the right to limit or redirect attendance to ensure the safety and emotional well-being of all participants. If for any reason we feel a retreat is not the right fit, we will follow up personally and provide alternate resources if appropriate.

This protects the integrity of the group without public shaming or defensiveness.

Only Jenny Dedrick and Channing Palazzo (retreat hosts) will see the submitted form below.