"Long before he laid down the earth's foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, to be made whole and holy by his love." - Ephesians 1:4 MSG
Join us in, Boyne Falls, MI!
This retreat is for you if…
you are a woman
you desire to be fully seen and fully LOVED
you are yearning for true rest for your spirit, soul and body
you are craving nurture
you want to be part of a small group of women that will create a safe space with and for each other
you want to experience receiving and giving love
you are yearning for connection
you are curious about who you are and open to who you are becoming
you feel at peace in nature
you would love to gather in the kitchen to connect over preparing a nourishing meal (and learn some things to add to your repertoire)
Thank you for praying over this opportunity. May you be blessed in the process.
Accomodations
We invite you to an intimate gathering of up to 16 women. You may choose a single twin (in a shared room) or shared King (both at, $1395) or a single Bunk in the bunk room (at, $1195) for the 4 nights, including brunch and dinner. Or, you may prefer a private room (at, $2195).
Offerings
Connection is where we find safety. Connection is how we grow. Connection is where we find identity and purpose. Connection is a foundational tenet of The Art of Wholeness retreat. We invite you to Connect with God, Connect with Sisters and Connect with YOURSELF!
John 15:4 MSG
“Live in me. Make your home in me just as I do in you. In the same way that a branch can’t bear grapes by itself but only by being joined to the vine, you can’t bear fruit unless you are joined with me."
1 Peter 4:8-10 NIV
"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms."
1 Peter 3:4
"Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight."
attended 2025 Presence Retreat
"I felt heard, secure, seen and loved."
attended 2025 Presence Retreat
"I've never experienced this before--openness, holding each other, safe place"
2025 Presence Retreat
"I felt loved."
"Indescribeable!"
"Safe."
Offerings
Giving and Receiving
The Art of Wholeness is being centered in relationship with Jesus, receiving from Him (forgiveness, wisdom, peace, love...everything) and being made whole by giving to others (those he calls you to pray for, love and serve with Him).
We have been praying for you.
We will experience communal meal prep with intuitive instruction on preparing whole and healthy meals to nourish you, your family and community.
We are excited to share with you the secrets of sourdough in addition to the wisdom behind being part of the meal preparation (there are so many reasons!).
You also have the opportunity to take part in daily activities like devotional, worship, prayer, journaling and movement and time in nature to nurture you--spirit, soul and body.
We will provide clean, filtered and structured water for your refreshment.
We have some other beautiful surprises planned to enable you to receive and give in this experience of wholeness.
Simply Well Women
The Simply Well Women Sisterhood Collective is led by a passionate team of women devoted to creating spaces for spiritual growth, healing, and authentic connection. Through faith, encouragement, and holistic wellness, they are committed to walking alongside women on their journey toward renewal and purpose.
Retreat Leader
Founder, Simply Well Women and SWW Sisterhood Collective
Melissa is a Holy Spirit-led Whole Health Artist; and, she envisions her Inn and Farm offering sanctuary and a place to build community.
She loves, educates and empowers women of all ages to make the best decisions for their life and health using functional methods, founded in science and scripture! She currently offers bespoke Christ-centered wholeness retreat experiences, and one-on-one and group whole health coaching. She loves to write and encourages women through a weekly text ministry. Her passion and desire stems from her own health journey from multiple debilitating autoimmune conditions to health and vitality. Her journey includes a love of cooking whole and healthy meals, creating beauty and loving others through generous hospitality.
She is wife to an amazing, hard-working financial advisor husband and a homeschooling mom to three young men who love art, travel, soccer, basketball, swimming and cross country. Two of them are preparing to "leave the nest."
Retreat Leader
Owner and Founder, Wanderlust Flower Farm
Kate is a flower farmer specializing in dahlias. She spends time working in the art and practice of floral design. She tends her farm using organic methods and no til practice, providing local organic cut flowers. She is deeply passionate about nurturing the soil to support the seeds from the very beginning. Much of her time is spent outdoors connecting to the Holy Spirit through nature.
She is a follower of Christ, and wife to her favorite person who supports her dreams and matches her intensity well. Mother to two lovely children that fiercely love basketball, soccer and track. She enjoys preparing nutritious meals for her family of passionate athletes, which includes the love of sourdough baking.
Retreat Leader
Herbalist and Holistic Health Consultant
Elaine is a maturing Christian mystic, fine artist, herbalist-farmer, healing facilitator, and Triune Health Systems consultant. She is passionate about getting people unstuck and entirely free to pursue the fullness of their destiny. Some of her favorite tools include spirit blessings, applied kinesiology (NRT), healing touch, herbalism and beauty immersion.
Elaine takes consulting appointments at her farm/studio office in CNY and online. She oversees ODF Botanicals’ portable spa experience as the leading healing touch practitioner.
Elaine is a wife of 21 years to a brilliant engineer husband and “un-schooling” mother of four delightful young ladies. Together they manage ODF Farm Headquarters in Central New York.
Opportunities
We're seeking dedicated individuals for our upcoming retreats.
Are you a female photographer interested in partnering with our team to experience and photograph our Women's Wholeness Retreat?
If you're available November 11-15 and are willing to travel to Boyne Falls, Michigan for this experience, please contact Melissa Ruvalcaba or email your portfolio to wellnessfamily14@gmail.com
Are you a female worship leader interested in partnering with our team to experience worship for our Women's wholeness retreat?
If you're available November 11-15 and are willing to travel to Boyne Falls, Michigan for this experience, please contact Melissa Ruvalcaba or email your portfolio to wellnessfamily14@gmail.com
FAQ section
You've got questions. We've got answers.
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.