What if you could transform this upheaval into greater compassion, freedom, and clarity on your next steps?

September 19-20, 2026
8am-4pm PST / 3pm-11pm GMT

Welcome To The Threshold Retreat.

Release what no longer serves. Discover peace beneath the fog. Feel truly seen by others who get it. Recognize the precision of your unraveling. Step into real freedom.

A 2-day virtual retreat for business owners and creators navigating major life transitions.

There are only 15 spots available to preserve the intimacy of the container.

Founder & Guide
Michael Miller

Featured Teacher
Rob Stewart - Evolutionary Astrologer

You've outgrown something. A business. A creative path. A version of yourself that no longer fits. Maybe it ended suddenly—a market shift, a relationship that anchored it, circumstances beyond your control. Maybe it died slowly, a quiet misalignment that became impossible to ignore. Either way, you're in the fog: isolated, uncertain, grieving what was, all while uncertain of what comes next.

Over fifteen years, I closed six businesses. Each closure coincided with losses that compounded—relationships, money, home, friendships, health. I know the weight of that threshold. I also know what lies on the other side: greater resilience, resourcefulness, compassion, and power than I thought possible. Every transition became an initiation.

The Threshold Retreat is a 2-day virtual sanctuary designed for business owners and creators in transition / decomposition. Together, we move through practices and teachings that help you release what no longer serves, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and step into genuine freedom.

What you'll experience:

Meditation and guided silence to anchor you in stillness and your own knowing. Creating space for the clarity that emerges when the noise falls away.

Dyads with peers at thresholds who understand what it means to let go and not yet know what comes next. In these partner practices, you'll be witnessed and heard by someone who truly gets it.

Talks rooted in real experience. Mine and the lived wisdom of others who've navigated thresholds. You'll hear how unraveling becomes initiation, and how loss becomes the ground for something truer.

Q&A time to explore what's alive for you. The specific questions, fears, and possibilities only you can name. Space to be met with insight and compassion.

Astrological teachings from Rob Stewart that reveal the cosmic precision beneath your unraveling. Your threshold isn't random. It's part of a larger rhythm. Astrology becomes a language for understanding not just why this is happening now, but who you're becoming through it.

What you'll walk away with

  • Clarity on what to release and what to carry forward

  • Connection with others who understand the disorientation of major change

  • Compassion for yourself and the losses that brought you here

  • Confidence to move through this threshold and trust what comes next

  • Freedom to design a life and business/career that actually feels like yours

Dr. Stephen Weiss

Holistic Medicine Heals

"Michael is an old soul way beyond his years in a playful body. He uses his considerable knowledge, fine-tuned intuition, the sensations in his body as well as his strong connection with the Divine to guide you to become the best version of yourself, and not to take yourself and your neuroses too seriously! He takes a stand and holds space for his deep conviction that all things are possible, shattering your limited beliefs about your potential. I'm deeply grateful for Michael for helping me effortlessly drop my decades long resistance to online dating during our first session, encouraging me to record my first song, and teaching me the Hanuman Chalisa. 

My work with Michael matured me, and helped me deal gracefully and optimistically with a major health challenge. Through greater self acceptance and self love, I have been able to reach out and receive a tremendous amount of loving support, which helped carry me through difficult times. May others be as blessed as I am to have worked with him!" 

Doris Hanley

Health & Lifestyle Franchise Owner

"I was feeling stuck and burnt out when I was introduced to Michael. I am a mother, wife, friend, business owner and entrepreneur. I’m a firm believer that you have to balance all areas of your life, so I knew he was the perfect fit for me.

Through our work, I learned to not be so transfixed on just my business and realized there’s many reasons outside of action that create “stuckness”. Our work brought a greater awareness to all areas of my life which resulted in an increase in my business. Michael is authentic, caring and all the things that I love in a person!"

Mason Monchek

Day Trader

"I began working with Michael during the darkest period of my life. Initially, my expectation was that he would help me pull myself out of that dark place, as fast as possible. What happened instead was that he guided me in exploring where I was at, rather than running from it, and I began to reach deeper places of my soul. 

As a result of our work together I started singing, playing the drum, laughing and loving more, using my voice and expressing myself freely, finding comfort in solitude, genuinely enjoying the simple moments in a day, I grew closer to family and friends, I moved across the country to a place I had never visited before, I continued to pursue my business venture, and I grew my spiritual connection. I feel deeply grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from and be supported and loved unconditionally by someone as wise, inspiring and powerful as Michael Miller." 

Retreat Schedule

Saturday, September 19th & Sunday, September 20th

8am-4pm PST / 3pm-11pm GMT

All sessions happen via Zoom

You will receive a specific hour-by-hour schedule in the welcome packet after registering.

Why virtual? 

We have clients in different parts of the world and wanted this retreat to be accessible, both logistically and financially. 

Sometimes the real barrier isn't the desire to retreat - it's logistics and expenses. Travel, childcare, pet care, family commitments, time away. Everyone deserves the full power of a retreat without having to solve for all of that. All the healing, clarity, and community from the comfort of your home.

Investment

$199

(or two monthly payments of $110)

There are only 15 spots available to preserve the intimacy of the container.

How Rob Stewart & Evolutionary Astrology Helped Me

I came to astrology skeptical. I'd explored other archetypal systems—Enneagram, Human Design, Gene Keys—and found value in them, but never felt called to go deeper. Then one session with Rob changed everything.

He showed me astrology as a tool for real clarity and, more importantly, as a mirror for compassion—toward myself, my wife, my children, my friends, my family. It illuminated natural timings in my life and business: the lessons we're meant to experience at specific moments. In the darkest passages, that light matters.

During this retreat, Rob will offer two teachings:

  • Day 1: Not the World, But the Lens: Freeing Ourselves from Limiting Beliefs Through Evolutionary Astrology

  • Day 2: Your "Great Work" - astrological insights for personal manifestation

Whether you're a skeptic like I was or super into it, both of these sessions can be incredibly beneficial for understanding The Threshold you are passing through.

Sharan

"When I met Rob, I was at a crossroads, struggling to sort out my thoughts and goals while constantly second-guessing myself. His astrological reading helped me understand why certain past experiences shaped how I interact with others and handle situations today. With his gentle guidance, he shed light on my burning "why" questions and gave me a new perspective on my purpose. I came away with the confidence to keep moving forward on my life's path. Thank you, Rob." 

Rachel

"I worked with Rob on an evolutionary astrology reading during a major transition in my life. One "ah-ha" moment after another, his insights cut through the confusion. I came away feeling empowered and energized, validated in my feelings and experiences, and genuinely excited about breaking through patterns that had kept me stuck. Rob's expertise and compassion, combined with his personalized touch, made all the difference. I highly recommend his work."

Jeff

"In what felt like 10 minutes, Rob unfolded patterns and themes in my life I couldn't believe. I was absolutely amazed. I've been doing a lot of self-healing, and while I'd worked through certain layers, there were others I still needed to work on. With his help, they became clear. It's an invaluable tool for self-understanding—why you do what you do, how you're wired, what you're here to do. A great experience."

Ready to join?

FAQ section

Frequently asked questions

I'm not sure if I'm "ready" for this retreat. I'm still in the middle of my ending/closure. Should I wait?

No - this retreat is designed for exactly where you are. Whether you're in fresh grief, active transition, or navigating the uncertainty of not knowing what comes next, you belong here.

What if I don't have a business background? The retreat seems geared toward business owners.

Creators of all kinds benefit from this retreat - anyone letting go of what no longer serves and making space for what's next. That might be a business, a creative project, a new career direction, or a completely different life. The threshold work transcends industry. If you're grieving an ending and exploring what emerges, you're welcome here.

What do I need to prepare for the retreat?

After registering you will receive a PDF with simple instructions on how to get the most out of the retreat.

What is the retreat schedule?

After registering you will receive a PDF with the schedule for both days, preparation instructions, and the Zoom link.

I'm worried a virtual retreat won't have the same impact as an in-person one. Will I feel isolated?

Virtual removes the logistics (travel, childcare, time away from family) but preserves the core magic: guided meditation, dyad practices with peers, talks, and Q&As. You'll be held in real-time community, even from home. Many people find they can be more vulnerable and present when they're in a safe, familiar space. The two-day immersion is designed to create genuine connection and depth.

What if I'm not interested in astrology? Is that a big part of the retreat?

Rob Stewart's sessions on "the cosmic timing of unraveling" offers one perspective on the larger rhythms at play during threshold moments. It's valuable context, but you don't need to "believe in" astrology to benefit. Think of it as one lens among many for understanding that your unraveling isn't random—it's part of a natural cycle. You can take what lands and leave the rest.

Can I attend just one day instead of both?

The retreat is designed as a two-day arc—both days build on each other. For the deepest experience, both days are recommended. If logistics make that impossible, reach out - we can discuss your situation.

What happens after the retreat ends? Do I get ongoing support?

The retreat is a standalone two-day immersion designed to help you tune your internal compass during a threshold moment. It's not a program with follow-up modules or coaching. What you gain - clarity, permission to let go, reconnection - is yours to carry forward. Many participants go on to other programs, our membership, or work with me 1-on-1.

I have a question not answered here.

Email us at contact@gracestone.org - we're happy to chat.

The Threshold Retreat: September 19-20, 2026