Origins of the Warriors of the Light
Our Origin
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Warriors of the Light Leadership Retreats are facilitated by mother-daughter team Virginia “Ginger” Adams and Christina Hladnik, co-founders of Inner Haven Art Gallery-Spiritual & Creative Development Center.
Warriors of the Light began as a simple gathering in Phoenix-a small group of people willing to come together in honesty, humility, and shared responsibility. What emerged was something deeper than a typical retreat. It became a living field of presence, reflection, and leadership expressed through care for one another.
Christina and Ginger do not host this retreat because they believe they have answers to give. They host it because something powerful happens when people gather with integrity, curiosity, and a willingness to witness one another without trying to fix or correct.
The Warriors of the Light Retreat is rooted in the belief that leadership is not about authority or expertise. It is about presence, self-awareness, and the courage to take responsibility for the energy we bring into the world and into our relationships.
What began in Phoenix showed that when people gather in this way, without hierarchy, without pretense, and without substances clouding the space, something rare can unfold. Conversations deepen. Insight arises naturally. And a sense of shared humanity begins to replace the need to prove, convince, or perform.
As this work continues to evolve, the intention remains the same: to create a respectful container where thoughtful people can gather, reflect, and remember the power of presence, community, and ethical leadership.
Warriors of the Light Retreats are for individuals who feel the quiet but undeniable call to lead with integrity, compassion, and consciousness. We use the word “warrior” not to imply conflict, but to represent courage, the courage to face oneself honestly, dismantle internal and societal conditioning, and embody love as a guiding force in leadership, relationships, and community.
Participants are invited into an immersive environment that supports deep self-reflection, meaningful connection, and personal insight. Through mentorship, energy work, intuitive development, and leadership exploration, the experience supports individuals in aligning their inner transformation with the way they live and lead in the world.
Warriors of the Light is not something we teach. It is something we practice together.
The next Warriors of the Light Leadership Retreat will take place in Costa Rica in November 2026, where participants will gather in a powerful natural setting to deepen their connection to themselves, each other, and the larger purpose calling them forward.
About Your Facilitators
Virginia “Ginger” Adams and Christina Hladnik are the co-founders of Inner Haven Art Gallery – Spiritual & Creative Development Center and the facilitators of the Warriors of the Light Leadership Retreats. Together, they bring a blend of intuitive healing, spiritual mentorship, creative expression, and grounded guidance that supports individuals in reconnecting with their inner truth and expanding their capacity for conscious leadership.
Virginia Adams is a Master Energy Healer, Mystic, Spiritual Intuitive Mentor, published author, and intuitive artist. Years ago, despite always considering herself practical and methodical, she received a profound inner directive: “Heal the Healer.” That message set her on a path of spiritual discovery and led to the development of her energy healing practice, which eventually became part of the vision that she and Christina would later bring together in the creation of Inner Haven.
Virginia has a remarkable ability to hold sacred space for others. Through spiritual workshops, intuitive mentoring, and energy healing sessions, many experience a deep sense of peace and unconditional love that allows them to reconnect with their own inner wisdom and innate ability to heal. While trained in multiple healing modalities, she now focuses primarily on the Reconnective Healing Frequencies, which she believes allow for a pure and powerful healing experience.
Christina Hladnik is an Intuitive Artist, Reconnective Healing Practitioner, Inner Child Healing Specialist, Self-Love Coach, Shamanic Practitioner, Ceremonialist, and Spiritual Mentor. Her work is trauma-informed and grounded in the belief that spiritual awakening is not about escaping or transcending the human experience, but learning to inhabit it with honesty, presence, and self-responsibility.
Through mentorship, healing work, and group containers, Christina supports individuals in integrating their awakening into their lived, human experience. Her work bridges spirituality with emotional honesty, creativity, and nervous-system awareness, helping people reconnect with their inner world, befriend their shadow, and rediscover the joy and authenticity of their inner child.
Through her vulnerability, creativity, and openness in sharing her own healing journey, she has inspired millions worldwide through her social media platforms. Her work is devoted to reminding people of their innate magnificence and guiding them back to the joy and wholeness that already exist within them.
Together, Ginger and Christina create spaces that invite authenticity, self-awareness, and meaningful connection, supporting individuals in stepping more fully into the way they are called to live and lead. It is this shared commitment to presence, integrity, and conscious leadership that continues to shape the Warriors of the Light Leadership gatherings.