C.A.R.E. Presents: Empowerment Retreat 2025
Welcome to our Empowerment Retreat coming in 2025!
We’re offering this wellness retreat to address the poor impacts of racial socialization while navigating spaces as a Black/Brown person in a colonized, oppressive society.
Do you experience increased anger and stress that often causes you irritability, anxiety, or physical aches and pains?
Do you experience low confidence or low self-esteem that make it difficult for you to assert yourself, reinforce your boundaries, or advocate for your needs?
Do you experience discomfort reflecting on, identifying, or expressing yourself when it comes to matters of race, origin, culture, diversity, equality, and inclusion?
These symptoms, according to Dr. Joy Degruy, are a result of Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome. C.A.R.E. Wellness Center programs focus on addressing these symptoms using holistic and natural techniques for BIPOC community and Allys. C.A.R.E. presents our Empowerment Retreat 2025 for these reasons:
Offer community members the benefit of reducing stress and anxiety while supporting a great cause!
Fundraising Goal $150,000 towards launching our wellness program
Pilot unique wellness program components
Join us for a transformative and rejuvenating experience where you can take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life to focus on self-care, personal growth, and community partnership. This in-person event is designed to help you recharge, gain new insights, and connect with like-minded individuals in a supportive environment while also supporting the development of a new 501(c)3 nonprofit charity program that will help BIPOC sufferers of trauma. Get ready to embark on a journey towards self-empowerment and well-being. Mark your calendars and get ready to invest in yourself! Our wellness is our best demonstration of protesting fear and oppression, so it's also our activism.
C.A.R.E. Wellness Programs are designed to be 12-weeks long, occur on an organic farm, and include the following 5 wellness components to address Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome for Black, Indigenous, People of Color:
Healing Circles
Self-Advocacy
Nature Therapy
Individual Counseling
Racial Socialization
This Empowerment Retreat condenses program features for a week-long immersive experience and includes THREE options to suit any person's budget:
SOLAR package= $6,111: includes the wellness program features (Healing Circle meetings, Self-Advocacy workshops, Nature Therapy workshops, 1:1 therapy)
TRUTH package= $7,555: includes the wellness program features, plus 8-night lodging with all meals, OR the Healing Ceremony with Anthony Sadler
CROWN package= $8,999: includes the wellness program features, plus 8-night lodging with all meals, AND the Healing Ceremony with Anthony Sadler
Registration Opens December 1, 2024; Closes January 31, 2025. Receive 10% off of your registration for the month of December: EARLYBIRD325
Wait-list Available to Upgrade Eligible Participant Registrations
Donors Welcome to Sponsor-a-Participant
Vendors Welcome to Attend March 1 for a Fee
Travel Bookings Available at www.carewellnesscenter.org/agrotours. Book your travel arrangements with us at www.carewellnesscenter.org/agrotours and recieve $250 off of your retreat registration! Promo Code: AGROTOUR325
To customize a payment plan, please contact us directly at service@carewellnesscenter.org. Deposit of 30% Due at Registration; Total Due by January 31!
Empowerment Retreat 2025 Includes:
Healing Circle with journal prompts
9-Day Guided Nutritional Detox with peer support group, journal prompts, and scheduled meetings with experienced Healing Circle Facilitator, Annie Sayo
Daily Meditation & Prayer
Morning and Evening Guided Meditation and Yoga Instruction
Self-Advocacy Workshops
5-Day 4-Hour Guided Workshops with "Self-Advocacy for Equity” workbook Authored by DeeDee Anderson
Nature Therapy Workshops
5-Day 4-Hour Guided Workshops with “Resilient Roots” workbook Authored by Alisa McDuff
Individual & Group Counseling
1-Hour 1:1 session for each attendee with a Certified Trauma-Informed Life Coach & Somatic Therapist scheduled during your time on-site to support you during this immersive experience
1-Hour group therapy session following the Healing Ceremony for upgraded packages only
Lodging at a remote, organic farm for Truth & Crown Packages Only:
Check-In by 12pm on March 1, 2025
Check-Out by 12pm on March 8, 2025
Solar Package attendees are expected to arrive on-site daily by 7:30am PST and remain on-site until workshops end at 5pm PST
Plant-Based Cuisine provided for Truth & Crown Packages Only:
Breakfast Bar, Lunch, and Group Dinners prepared & cooked by Private Chef and Owner of Taste of Onyiyechi, Tissany Gilmore, For Truth & Crown Packages Only from Saturday, March 1, 2025 through Saturday, March 8, 2025. Day-1 meals/drinks are provided upon scheduled arrival of attendees and must be confirmed in advance. All detox meals/drinks for attendees not on-site must be prepared and cooked by each attendee individually.
Healing Ceremony for Crown Packages Only:
1-Day Guided Healing with experienced Sacred Medicine Facilitator & Educator, Anthony B. Sadler, For Crown Packages Only and occurring on Sunday, March 2, 2025
Retreat Itinerary:
Day 1 - Saturday, March 1, 2025
Healing Circle Day-1 Meeting(opening) morning virtual meeting
Lodging Check-In by 12pm, Pre-Screening, Pre-Assessments, Room Assignments, Icebreaker, Healing Circle Day-2
Day 2 - Sunday, March 2, 2025
Healing Circle Day-2, Self-Advocacy Team-Building Activity, Nature Therapy Project, Healing Ceremony
Day 3 - Monday, March 3, 2025
Healing Circle Day-3 Meeting, Self-Advocacy workshop 8am-12pm, Nature Therapy workshop 1pm-5pm
Day 4 - Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Healing Circle Day-4, Self-Advocacy workshop 8am-12pm, Nature Therapy workshop 1pm-5pm
Day 5 - Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Healing Circle Day-5, Self-Advocacy workshop 8am-12pm, Nature Therapy workshop 1pm-5pm
Day 6 - Thursday, March 6, 2025
Healing Circle Day-6 Meeting, Self-Advocacy workshop 8am-12pm, Nature Therapy workshop 1pm-5pm
Day 7 - Friday, March 7, 2025
Healing Circle Day-7, Self-Advocacy workshop 8am-12pm, Nature Therapy workshop 1pm-5pm
Day 8 - Saturday, March 8, 2025
Self-Advocacy Team-Building Activity, Nature Therapy Project, Closing Celebration Luncheon, Lodging Check-Out by 12pm
Day 9 – Sunday, March 9, 2025
Healing Circle Day-9 Meeting(closing) evening virtual meeting
Food/Kitchen Access for Upgraded and Premium Packages Includes:
All attendees participating in Healing Circle on-site must Check-In upon arrival with a C.A.R.E. Team Member to confirm meal prep/kitchen access.
The kitchen is off-limits to all attendees during meal prep. All meals are scheduled between the following hours Monday March 3 through Friday March 7: Break-fast at 6am-8am PST, Lunch at 12pm-1pm PST, and Dinner 6pm-8pm PST
All ingredients prepared and cooked on location will be aligned with the Healing Circle nutritional detox which is derived from "Cleanse to Heal" by Anthony William, “Resilient Roots” by Alisa McDuff, “Plant Teachings for Growing Social and Emotional Skills” by GRuB and NWITC, and also considers Dr. Sebi's alkaline diet routines and "Grow a New Body" by Dr. Alberto Villoldo.
No outside food/drink is permitted on-site/in the kitchen without prior approval to avoid disruption to other participant's healing journeys. Healing Circles affect each person differently, as some fasting from processed foods, caffeine, sugar/sweets, or comfort foods can cause emotional and physical distress.
No alcohol/tobacco products will be allowed on site. This includes vaping.
All attendees participating in the 9-Day Healing Circle must meet 1:1 with Annie Sayo no later than Friday, February 21, 2025 to discuss health concerns, diet restrictions and allergies.
All attendees participating in the 9-Day Healing Circle must prepare their own detox meals/drinks on the days they are not reserved to be on site, unless discussed previously. To maintain health and spirit of this detox, food is prepared fresh and not stored longer than 1-day after preparation.
Attendees with Solar Packages must prepare and provide their own detox meals/drinks during the 9-Day Healing Circle. Storage of such food/drink during days they are reserved to be on site, must be discussed previously.
Your intake and pre-screening appointments will include the discussion of food sensitivities, health conditions, and food allergies. Please contact us for special accommodations for ADA compliance.
Lodging for Truth and Crown Packages Includes:
All attendees must Check-In upon arrival with a C.A.R.E. Team Member to confirm room assignments.
All bedrooms on site are shared and on a "First Come, First Served" -basis, and only made available upon arrival at the lodging reserved for the purpose of this retreat. No "saving spots" will be allowed to respect the time and energy of attendees who are present. Please contact us directly for special accommodations for ADA compliance.
In collaboration with the farm site reserved for the purpose of this retreat, there will be no noise pollution between the hours of 10pm-7am to respect the neighborhood ordinances and site operations.
The site will exclude access to any visitor and guest who is not registered to attend and can show proof of paid registration.
All attendees are encouraged to bring their own sleeping bag, blanket, pillow, yoga mat, water bottle, and towel for comfort.
Beds are offered but available on a FC,FS-basis, and range in comfort from shared Queen, twin bunk beds, sofa beds, and air mattresses.
Towels are offered but available on a FC,FS-basis with limited staff for housekeeping.
To RSVP:
Register here to reserve your spot!
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/care-wellness-center-64018342303
Book a quick consultation to complete required intake with C.A.R.E.: https://calendly.com/carewellnesscenter/care_consultation_30
Complete the Pre-Screening and Pre-Assessment 1 week before the retreat
Disclaimer: We are not medical doctors or therapists. We do not diagnose illness or prescribe pharmaceuticals. We are wellness consultants and make suggestions relating to nutrition and well-being. None of the information offered here is intended to replace any program that your chosen health professional has prescribed for you. Consult with your healthcare professional before adopting new nutritional or fitness regimens. Any physical or mental assessment made during the course of wellness program components are to measure success and for research purposes only.
We are applying for Grants for a total of $5,000 to help with our operating and marketing costs. Please contact us directly for grant opportunities via service@carewellnesscenter.org.
We are raising Sponsorships for a total of $30,000 to help upgrade our SOLAR Package Participants to the full immersive experience of a CROWN Package. Please visit the following page or email service@carewellnesscenter.org with your request: https://www.carewellnesscenter.org/sponsorships
We are raising Donations for a total of $100,000 to help cover the costs of operations and team support during this retreat and towards the launch of our Summer Re-Entry Program. Please visit the following page or email service@carewellnesscenter.org with your request: https://www.carewellnesscenter.org/donate-1