ABOUT US
The story behind Holy Rest - and the woman who turned her pain into purpose.
The story behind Holy Rest - and the woman who turned her healing into a calling.
ABOUT SIAN
The Journey
Every retreat begins with a story - this one started with mine. Not from a place of having it all figured out, but from the ache of trying to keep it together for too long. Holy Rest was born from lived experience, and it lives on because of the women who walk through it with me.
Where It Began.
I was the girl who did it all. Held it all. Smiled through the ache. The “strong one” with the perfect exterior and the exhausted spirit. Post-pill depression hit hard. My skin flared with cystic acne, my mind raced, and I numbed the pain with control - over food, over my schedule, over my emotions. I clung to independence because I thought needing help meant I was weak. But inside, I was falling apart. I wasn’t healing, I was hiding behind hustle and high-functioning burnout. And yet, something in me whispered... there has to be more than this.
Where it began
THE TURNING POINT
Where I am now
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“What you meant for evil against me, God meant it for good.” Genesis 50:20
The Journey
The Turning Point.
Healing didn’t arrive all at once. It came in slow, sacred moments, when I stopped trying to be perfect and started telling the truth. I began sharing my story online, not from a place of authority, but from honesty. And women resonated. They reached out, they stayed, they said “me too.” In 2022, I hosted my first circle in London, a room full of women craving stillness, craving softness. No masks, no pressure, just presence. That gathering lit something in me. I realized this was never about me having the answers, it was about creating space for us to breathe again. That’s when Holy Rest was born.
Where it began
THE TURNING POINT
Where I am now
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From the Girl Who Was Tired of Holding It All Together…
Every retreat begins with a story — this one started with mine. Not from a place of having it all figured out, but from the ache of trying to keep it together for too long. Holy Rest was born from lived experience, and it lives on because of the women who walk through it with me.
The Journey
Where I Am Now.
Today, I lead retreats rooted in the very healing I once searched for. I’m not here to fix anyone, I’m here to hold space. To remind women that rest isn’t earned, it’s your birthright. Holy Rest is a return. A return to God, to your body, to the part of you that never needed to be perfect to be worthy. These retreats are sacred, intimate, and deeply human. They’re not about escaping life, but about remembering how to live it, softly. I still have my own tender days. But now, I move through them with grace, community, and truth. And that’s the gift I hope to offer you too.
Where it began
THE TURNING POINT
Where I am now
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From the Girl Who Was Tired of Holding It All Together…
Every retreat begins with a story — this one started with mine. Not from a place of having it all figured out, but from the ache of trying to keep it together for too long. Holy Rest was born from lived experience, and it lives on because of the women who walk through it with me.
MY APPROACH
Creating Spaces Where You Can Finally Exhale
At Holy Rest, you’re not just attending a retreat — you’re being held. Created by a woman, for women, these spaces are rooted in presence, not pressure. I lead with a grounded, intuitive approach that honors your body, mind, spirit, and soul. Every retreat is a warm, nurturing place to soften, exhale, and return to yourself. As a certified breathwork and cacao facilitator, I guide gentle practices to help you regulate, reconnect, and feel deeply seen — by God, your body, and the version of you that’s been quietly waiting to come home.
Sacred stillness
CONNECTION
Holistic Spiritual living
Intentional living
Community & care
CREATION
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Rooted In
HOLY REST'S VALUES
Rest is how we practice being human, not machines
Holy Rest was born from the belief that pain is never wasted, that God turns ashes into beauty and weary women into witnesses. These retreats are not an escape, but an invitation into stillness, where God restores the soul. A sanctuary for heavy stories and tired hearts, where rest is not laziness but worship. Here, brokenness becomes testimony, the rescued become rescuers, and women remember they are more than what they produce. Each retreat is a safe place to lay down the weight, breathe deep, and return home, to God, to yourself, and to a sisterhood that reminds you you’re not alone.
Sacred stillness
Honest connection
Holistic Spiritual living
Intentional living
Community & care
ART & CREATION
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Rooted In
Some things i'm INSPIRED BY
Moments from My Everyday
Between Bali’s stillness and London’s rhythm, I spend my days building Holy Rest, creating slow, nourishing content, and sharing what I’ve learned about healing and womanhood with women who need it. I’m navigating this season gently, creating in alignment with God's will, living with intention, and letting my daily moments speak for themselves. Whether I’m filming content, journaling by the sea, or sipping matcha from a favorite mug (I have many) - I share it all to remind you you’re not alone.
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GET TO KNOW YOUR HOST
Click me for a little extra something...
My body is 90% matcha.
I drink it every day. And I will be a Karen if the barista serves a weak one.
I still watch old Barbie movies.
The classics only. And I listen to the Jonas Brothers on repeat. (Shout out The Album)
My heart lives in Hong Kong.
Even when I’m in London or Bali, that place holds a piece of me.
I dream of a cozy life
A reading room, and becoming a wife and a mother, with a cat, a dog, and maybe even a horse? If having dolphins as pets was legal I’d do that too.
I’m learning German...
One day I'll be able to speak to my boyfriend's parents, for now it's google translate and sign language.
I collect ceramic mugs
I collect mugs from all over the world (one day I’ll learn how to make my own)
Hold That Thought
MEET ME ON THE POD.
A weekly podcast for deep thinkers and curious hearts navigating the complexities of being human. Since 2021, I’ve shared over 40 episodes exploring self-growth, faith, healing, and the spiritual layers of everyday life. It’s not advice—it’s reflection. Through stream-of-consciousness conversations on topics like emotional intuition, slow living, and self-worth, each episode invites you to pause, lean in, and hold the thought that might just change your life.
Where the deeper conversations begin
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Hold That Thought
MEET ME ON THE POD.
A weekly podcast for deep thinkers and curious hearts navigating the complexities of being human. Since 2021, I’ve shared over 40 episodes exploring self-growth, faith, healing, and the spiritual layers of everyday life. It’s not advice—it’s reflection. Through stream-of-consciousness conversations on topics like emotional intuition, slow living, and self-worth, each episode invites you to pause, lean in, and hold the thought that might just change your life.
Where the deeper conversations begin
Listen on...
