Retreat Yo’ Self :
Heal, Breathe, Rest & Embrace JOY!
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April 24-27 | Starting at $175-$500What to ExpectThe Black Girl Sabbatical retreat offers a uniquely powerful experience created by a Black woman, for Black women and featuring Black women practitioners!
This experience is an intentional pause from the capitalism system we experience everyday as we navigate white supremacy culture. This retreat at Rootsprings is designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and return to yourself—through guided experiences, restorative space, and time to simply be.
All tools and resources are specifically designed and tailored to uplift and support Black women on their journey to well-being.
❋ Intentional StructureWe blend guided moments, open exploration, and space to reflect—so the experience feels both focused and fluid.
❋ Collaborative EnergyConnection is a core part of the process. You’ll learn just as much from the group as from the content itself.
❋ Expert FacilitationLed by experienced guides who know how to hold space, encourage participation, and keep things moving with purpose.
❋ A Supportive SpaceOur events prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the process.
Who is this experience for?
This retreat is specifically designed for women in high-stress professions, including entrepreneurs, public policy/advocacy, education, social work, therapists, non-profit, corporate, finance, law enforcement, social justice/DEI, nursing, state/city/county/government, and more!
If you are committed to embracing the 7 types of rest, prioritizing your mental health, holistic well-being, and healing journey, you will feel truly at home and supported here!
Day One: Friday April 24, 2026 “Welcome to Rootsprings” Theme: Heal
As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.
Check-In (welcome bag & snacks provided)Break on your own 2 – 4pm
Settle in, tour & explore the land4-6pm
Sisterhood Community Dinner8pm - until Night Ritual: Cool Down: What do I need right now?:
After hours: 9:30-11pm +
6-7pm
7-8pm
* Friday Evening Activity: Sip & Chill (prize for the cutest & comfortable outfit)
Sip & community Black puzzles & vision board activities
(Alcoholic & non alcoholic beverages provided)
Day Two: Saturday April 25, 2026 Set Intentions & Reflect
Theme: Rest
Together, we will explore the 7 types of rest we need to thrive by determining which ones we are in deficit of receiving, which ones we need more of and prioritizing 1-2 moving forward this quarter.
We will also continue from Friday evenings “Sip & Chill” activity to visualize, manifest, dream, speak into existence our goals, hopes, and direction. This is about aligning with ourselves and with the journey ahead. This is a chance to reconnect with what brought you here—your questions, your hopes, your turning points—and consider how they’ve shifted or deepened.
6-9am Morning Ritual: Fill My Cup! 9-10 am Breakfast10-11:30am Morning Activity
Noon-1pm Lunch 3-5pm Afternoon Activity 7-8pm Sisterhood Community Dinner1-3pm Break on your own
3-7pm Break on your own
8pm - until Night Ritual: Cool Down: What do I need right now?
After hours: 9:30-11pm +* Saturday night pajama party & game night (prize for best pj’s by votes)
Day Three: Sunday April 26, 2026 Theme: Breathe
We explore multiple ways we can regulate our nervous system & the importance of breath work daily as a way to destress.
6-9am Morning Ritual: Fill My Cup! 9-10 am Breakfast10-11:30am Morning Activity Noon -1pm Lunch
1-3pm Break on your own 3-5pm Afternoon Activity
5-7pm Break on your own 7-8pm Sisterhood Community Dinner
8pm - until Night Ritual: Cool Down: What do I need right now?After hours: 9:30-11pm +* Sunday night camp fire, s’mores, burning release ceremony
Day Four: Monday April 27, 2026 Theme: Embrace JOY!
As we end our time together, we honor the experience, the growth, and the connections made along the way. We will reflect upon our time together & the intentional moments we “Embraced JOY” over this weekend. We will discuss at least 1 intentional action step we will implement into our lives for the rest of this quarter.
Morning Ritual: Fill Your Cup! (Pack up, last moments & memories on the land!)Closing Breakfast Ceremony Check out: pack up & travel home
Ease into the day (embrace the joy of being off work & continue pouring into yourself)6-9am
9-10am
10-11am
Noon-6pm