Where conversation becomes embodied experience
This is where my work moves beyond speaking and writing and into shared, lived experience.
Through retreats, circles, and gatherings, I create spaces for people to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and remember they are not alone. These experiences are rooted in prevention, presence, and care — not fixing, performing, or pushing.
They are designed for people who are ready to pause, breathe, and come back to what matters.
Salt + Soil is the experiential expression of our work — a grounding space for restoration, reflection, and honest presence.
These gatherings invite people to step out of survival mode and into connection with their body, their voice, and the people around them. Each experience is shaped with intention, simplicity, and care.
Nothing here is about doing more.
It’s about remembering what’s already true.
Types of Experiences
Retreats
Immersive, intentional gatherings focused on rest, connection, and renewal.
Designed to create space for reflection, grounding, and meaningful connection away from everyday noise.
Circles & Small Groups
Intimate spaces for honest conversation and shared presence.
These circles offer room to be real, listen deeply, and feel supported without pressure to perform or fix.
Community Gatherings
One-day or evening experiences centered on storytelling, grounding practices, and belonging.
Accessible spaces for connection, conversation, and collective care.
Meet Your Guides
Nadine Machkovech
Speaker, author, and space-holder. Nadine creates healing-centered spaces that inspire self-worth through storytelling, somatic practices, and personal growth. www.NadineSpeaks.com
Anthony Alvarado
Creative director, visionary, and intentional guide. Anthony brings an anchored presence through grounding journeys and cinematic visual storytelling. www.AnthonyAlvarado.com
Together, we hold the rope and root of this work... grounded in love, authenticity, and lived experience.
What People Often Leave With
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A deeper sense of grounding
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Relief from carrying everything alone
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Greater clarity about what they need
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Reconnection to their body and voice
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A reminder that they are already enough
Join an Upcoming Experience
Experiences are offered intentionally and not always on a fixed schedule.
If you’d like to be notified when new gatherings open, you’re welcome to join the interest list below.
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