REPLENISH RETREAT: IMMERSIVE WELLNESS WEEKEND FOR DOULAS
Nourishing those who nurture their communities.
July 19-21st, Weekend 2024
AN INTIMATE IMMERSIVE HEALING GATHERING INVITING BIRTH WORKERS TO SURRENDER TO SELF-CARE.
Join us for an immersive weekend reclaiming rest, well-being, ritual, mindfulness tools, community healing and coalition building, in a space of sacred sisterhood. The Replenish Retreat is an offering designed, curated and facilitated by the global maternal health and education platform, Mama Glow. We recognize the deeply impactful work that doulas, nurses, physicians, caregivers, social workers, therapists and healing artists and the like, do to improve the lives of those they serve.
Yet, who is there to nurture the ones who are constantly nurturing others? We are! We are here to hold space for you.
The Replenish Retreat weekend is grounded in movement building, wakeful rest, inspired sacred sisterhood and a deep dive into the sanctity of ourselves. Because of the very nature of their work, birth workers need spaces to access healing. We will engage in healing modalities, soulful sound meditation, ritual and conversation exploring creativity and vulnerability as portals for authentic self-expression and pathways to empowerment as care workers.
Burnout is now classified as an illness and it is far too common that doulas and caregivers experience burnout because they lack support and self-care practices that keep them fortified. We hope to facilitate a space where birth workers can replenish and therefore better serve their communities because they are caring well for themselves. This retreat weekend will guide us to explore how we can fully realize our personhood and activate self-care and self-reflective practices that support our personal growth and wellbeing and fortify us for the times we live in.
This gathering was conveived with birth workers in mind and centers those who caregive. We welcome folks of all ages, backgrounds and walks of life to nourish themselves in community with us.
During this weekend we will:
- Lean into vulnerability and expand our capacity to receive support and replenish ourselves
- Explore paired sharing and storytelling and be witnessed in support
- Practice new skills, mindfulness and leadership tools that will transform our relationship with our personal wellbeing
- Plant seeds to cultivate the personal care work that will continue after this weekend
- Engage in mindful movement, mental health and spiritual wellbeing practices
- Forge bonds and cultivate community and coalition
Investment:
$595.00 + processing fees
What’s included:
- Gift Bag over $250.00 in curated wellness & self-care products
- Meals & Snacks provided by: Chiyo, Welcome Home & Maman
- Weekend of curated expert content including workshops and panels
MEET OUR SPONSORS
THE VENUE
The Soft Space by Mama Glow is a 2,300 square feet space that is a wellness oasis in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Located conveniently 1 block away from the Bedford ave L train station, the space is easily accessible to all. Our shop features boutique wellness products from over 40 women and femme owned brands with a focus on Black and POC products. Our library nook features literary ancestors like Audre Lorde and Nora Neal Hurston. Our kitchen features an herbal apothecary full of medicinal plant allies. A private treatment room is available for 1-on-1 client services like reiki, talk therapy, acupuncture, massage etc.
FACILITATORS
This weeekend has been curated by the Mama Glow team and will be faciliated by, Mama Glow Founder Latham Thomas and special guests.
REPLENISH RETREAT: WEEKEND AGENDA
July 19th, Friday: 6:00pm-9:00pm
An evening of gathering including:
- Restorative Welcome Mocktails & Mingling
- Panel discussion
- Ear seeding by WTHN
- Astrology/Tarot Readings
July 20th, Saturday: 11am-6pm
A full day of activity including:
- Meditation & Mindful Movement
- Lunch powered by Welcome Home
- Gua Sha workshop with Pink Moon
- Panel discussion
- Herbal Allies for Self-care Workshop
- Orisha Dance
- Happy Hour at the Penny Hotel Rooftop
July 21st, Sunday: 10am-4pm
A full day of activity including:
- Perelel powered Breakfast
- Nutrition Workshop
- Panel Discussion
- Group Therapy
- Movement
- Acupuncture by WTHN
- Lunch
- Sound Bath with Latham Thomas
And so much more……
LOCAL HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
This lovely hotel is located 1 block away from our venue – The Soft Space by Mama Glow.
Use our code “MAMAGLOW” for 15% off your stay.
Rate includes:
• Destination Fee Waived
• Complimentary WiFi
• Complimentary Bicycles
• Complimentary in-room Coffee/Tea
• Complimentary Seasonal Amenity
• Chromecast TV accessibility
• Pets stay free (75 lb limit)
• Unlimited free filtered water
We look forward to welcoming you and swaddling you in support!