Womyn's Healing and Wellness Retreat

With Orisha Bowers

December 6 - 8, 2024

Date and Time Details: Check-in is 3-4pm on Friday and check-out is at 1pm. on Sunday.

Location: Bald Mountain - Mandala Hall

Location: 251 Elohee Drive, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571

What to Expect: To help deepen your retreat experience, Elohee does not provide televisions or internet access (unless you bring your own hotspot). Cell phone service is excellent for AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint. Your car will be left in a secured parking lot, and you will be shuttled up to your room upon arrival and shuttled back down to your car at departure. Shuttle service to your car is available at any time. All facilities at the top of the mountain are within a 5 minute walk of each other, with some gravel roads. 2 cottage rooms are ADA compliant, and all cottage rooms are on ground level.

Price includes room, meals, and grounds fee but does not include taxes or course fees. Please register for the course before booking accommodations.

A Retreat for Women/Womyn of All Walks of Life

Join us for an immersive and collaborative retreat aimed at empowering and rejuvenating women/womyn from all walks of life. This transformative experience provides a safe and supportive space for participants to connect, share, and grow together. Through practicing radical self-care, attendees can embark on a positive journey toward healing. Our program includes engaging sessions led by inspiring speakers, as well as activities such as sound healing, meditation, dancing mindfulness, and mindful eating. We also offer spiritual self-care practices, a wellness chapel, and fellowship opportunities. Each day is designed to inspire, empower, and nourish the mind, body, and soul of every participant. 

What to Expect:

  1. Workshops, Sessions, and Seminars: Led by experienced facilitators, these sessions cover a range of topics including self-care, professional development, spirituality, expressive arts, and personal growth.
  2. Wellness Activities: Enjoy yoga, meditation, nature walks, and more designed to promote physical and mental well-being.
  3. Creative Expression: Engage in art, music, and writing workshops that encourage self-expression and creativity.
  4. Community Building: Participate in group discussions and networking opportunities to build lasting connections and support networks.
  5. Inspirational Talks: Hear from inspiring women who have made significant impacts in various fields, sharing their stories and insights.
  6. Inclusivity and Diversity: This retreat celebrates diversity, welcoming women/womyn of various ages, ethnicities, and life experiences. The aim is to create an inclusive space where everyone feels valued and heard.
  7. Personalized Experience: Attendees can choose from a variety of activities to tailor their retreat experience to their personal interests and needs.
  8. Location: Set in a serene, natural environment, the retreat location (Elohee – The North Georgia Retreat Center) offers a peaceful backdrop for reflection and renewal. 
  9. Outcome: By the end of the retreat, participants will leave with new friendships, enhanced skills, and a renewed sense of purpose and empowerment. Join us for this transformative journey and become part of a supportive community of women committed to personal and collective growth.

Schedule:

*This is a sample schedule and is subject to change*

Friday

  • 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Registration/ Check-in
  • 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Move-in/Free Time
  • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Dinner 
  • 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Fireside Chat – Pastor Marcia P Brown
  • 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm Yoga Nidra – Orisha Bowers

Saturday

  • 7:00 am – 7:40 am Sunrise  
  • 7:45 am – 7:55 am Break 
  • 8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast
  • 9:00 am – 10:00 am  Sherri Bancroft (Writing) 
  • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Ami Bryant 
  • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm  Lunch
  • 1:10 pm – 2:10 pm  Kellie N. Kirksey, PhD
  • 2:20pm – 3:30 pm  Randi Renee McCray (Gregory) 
  • 3:35 pm – 3:55 pm Break
  • 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm Erika Aker – Transformational Coach 
  • 6:00pm – 7:00p Dinner 
  • 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Cory Roroya Confirmed
  • 8:45 pm – 10:15 pm Fireside Chat – Amu Ptah

Sunday

  • 8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast
  • 9:00 am – 10:00 am Guided Hike (hike will begin at the Tea House)
  • 9:15 am – 10:45 am A Word of Hope – Pastor T. L. Sevier
  • 11:05 am – 12:30 pm Closing Spiritual Experience – Rev Dr. Sande Bailey
  • 12:00 pm  – 1:00 pm Lunch
  • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Departure

  

For more information, contact Rev. Dr. Orisha Bowers at oahenry01@gmail.com or visit www.orixawellness.com

For specific Elohee guest information, visit our Elohee Guest Information Page.

About the Leader

Orisha Bowers

Orisha A. Bowers holds a BFA, MA, MEd, PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies, a Graduate certificate in Women and Gender Studies and a Certificate in Complementary Alternative Medicine. Orisha has more than 22 years of experience in social services, nonprofit leadership, grants management, program design, and civic leadership. Orisha’s life work is centered on an intentional […]

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