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It is a curated experience designed to help you realign your spirit, soul and body for overall well-being. Unlike standard vacations, it focuses on biblical identity, prayer, connection and holistic healing.
Wellness often focuses on looking after the mind and body, whereas wholeness brings together: mental/emotional, physical, relational/social, spiritual, and sometimes professional—to create a sense of being complete.
First, everything is optional. This experience is for you. We begin the day with time for communal prayer, worship and devotion. There's an option to take time for self-discovery through journaling. Journal prompts are provided. We will have a generous DIY breakfast and afternoon snack area with DIY coffee and tea, etc. We plan to take advantage of moving at sunrise (fascial maneuvers, yoga, walk or hike). We will be preparing two meals a day (brunch and dinner), some will be "all hands invited", during which meal prep instruction will be part of the experience!
During the day, you might have a therapy or coaching session. We might have a group activity. We plan to move organically through the day at the pace set by the group, but according to a schedule, which you will receive upon arrival. Fireside chats, indoors or out, are generally a wonderful and peaceful way to end the day. Some may gather for prayer or worship or both. Some may dance. It's going to be great.
Yes, our retreats are held in vetted locations with trusted partners, and we provide a safe, supported group environment that has been prayed over for months.
This experience support stress management and personal growth. However, we are not a therapeutic, medical facility and cannot handle acute crises, deep depression, or detoxification needs.
Please inform us in your registration form so we can make the experience safe and comfortable for you.
The fee includes accommodation, excursions, and whole and healthy meals. It does not include airfare, transportation to the venue, or optional therapies or treatments.
Due to the nature of this experience, we cannot offer cancellations. Please refer to our terms and conditions on the registration form for specific details. Please consider purchasing travel insurance in case of an emergency.
Yes, we often provide resources, action plans, or follow-up calls to help you integrate this experience into your daily life, in addition to continuing to deepen your connections to the other women (who may become part of the Sisterhood Collective).
Dress for comfort, warmth and modesty. We currently have one planned excursion for which this dress is appropriate. Plan to hike. Plan for possible snow.
We will have many creature comforts on hand and available for you to use, in addition to a first aid kit and some natural remedies.
Bring whatever medications you need.
The Airbnb host confirmed some of their laundry detergent is not fragrance free; but, they will launder them prior to our arrival to neutralize any residual fragrance. If you would be more comfortable, you may also bring some bedding and towels from home.
*Please DO NOT BRING perfume or scented candles. We would like to maintain a primarily fragrance-free environment, for your overall comfort, health and peace.
We will have natural beeswax candles, herbs and essential oils on hand, instead of the above.
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