This retreat will be held in a large, lakeside house in Mineral, VA, overlooking picturesque Lake Anna. Bedroom accommodations include six King Beds and one Queen Bed. Discounts are available for pairs who are willing to share a King Bed. Three-and-a-half bathrooms are shared. The Main Bedroom with en suite is available for a premium rate either for a single or a pair. The property features a private, sandy beach for swimming, kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding, as well as a hot tub. All rooms are thoughtfully appointed with comfortable beds and quality linens. Limited rooms available - early registration recommended.

While wi-fi is available, we invite you to use this retreat as an opportunity to reset and disconnect from digital demands. This is your time for presence and renewal, free from the usual pulls of technology. We understand some participants may need to briefly check in for urgent matters, but we believe that protecting this space as a digital sanctuary allows for deeper reflection and more authentic connection with yourself and others.

The exact address of the retreat will be provided upon confirmed registration. Mineral Virginia is about 2 hours outside of the DMV and only accessible by car. The nearest airports are Charlottsville (CHO), Richmond (RIC), and Dulles (IAD).

While we all have the best of intentions to take good care of ourselves, listen to our inner voice, and nurture our dreams, we know life can lead us away from these intentions. A retreat is a time to prioritize you and connect deeply with who you are in this moment. This is a protected space to step away from the day-to-day, to be nurtured and to nurture your deepest, best, truest self. By committing to a retreat, you can rest assured that you will have the mental space, time, and support to focus on yourself and what you want to cultivate now.

This retreat is for any woman who is seeking an opportunity to pause, grow, and connect with themselves and other women who are on their own journey.

Arrive on Friday evening between 6 and 7:30pm hors d'oeuvres followed by a welcome reception. Saturday will begin at 8:00 AM with gentle movement, followed by breakfast. Throughout the day, you'll participate in workshops, guided activities, and have free time for reflection. Evening activities, including a group dinner, will end by 9:00 PM. Sunday will begin with breakfast, followed by a group closing and checkout. A detailed schedule will be provided upon arrival.

You'll have plenty of opportunities to connect with other participants, balanced with access to dedicated quiet spaces for rest and inner attunement. Our schedule weaves together meaningful group experiences with intentional pauses, allowing you to engage or reflect at your own rhythm.

The cost of the retreat includes your lodging for Friday evening through Sunday morning and meals, snacks, and water. We will serve a light meal on Friday evening, 3 meals on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday morning. We will also provide light snacks throughout the weekend. The cost also includes thoughtful facilitation by your hosts throughout the weekend, a complementary 50-minute coaching session with Laura B, Jessamyn, or Laura W (your choice) within the 3 months following the retreat, and a small gift to welcome you and show our appreciation. An optional yoga session may be offered at no additional cost, depending on registration numbers. Additionally (based on interest), we may offer an option to add a massage to your retreat experience. This would be for an additional fee.

We take dietary restrictions very seriously and will strive to accommodate individual needs during the event. Please indicate your needs when you register, and we will follow up with you if clarification is needed.

Bring your comfy clothes, layers for varying temperatures, a water bottle, notebook and pen, any personal medications, and any specific items mentioned in your welcome email. There will be opportunities to exercise outdoors, including lake activities such as kayaking or canoeing, there is a hot tub. We will incorporate movement into our agenda, if you choose to partake.

Pricing options are listed below and include the cost of food and drinks during the retreat. Extended Early Bird Pricing! Complete your registration and payment during the timeframes below for special pricing! Today - April 23 - 30% off starting at $770 Early Bird Prices Listed Below: Share & Save Options: Register with a friend or be matched with another single registrant. Share & Save Option 1 - Two women sharing: $770 per person (shared king bed) - ($1100 = full price) Share & Save Option 2 - Two women sharing a Private Bath Suite (shared king bed) - $980 each ($1400 = full price) Share & Save Option 3 - Group Connection Room - Registering with 3 or 4 friends to share a room with 2 king beds - $525 per person ($750 = full price) Why Share? - Save on your retreat investment and deepen your experience by sharing the journey with a friend or a fellow retreat attendee! Private Room Options: Private Single Room - Queen bed, shared bathroom - $1015 ($1450 = full price) Private Single Room - King bed, shared bathroom - $1085 ($1550 = full price) Private King Suite with private bathroom - $1365 ($1950 = full price) *Space is limited and selected on a first-come, first-serve basis. We will do our best to honor your room selection, but if your selection is no longer available, we will reach out to discuss other options.

Once your enrollment is confirmed, full payment will be accepted via Paypal, Venmo, or credit card and will be due within 5 days of your confirmation. If you need to discuss alternative payment arrangements, we welcome you to let us know via your registration form and we will make a plan with you. If you are planning to utilize professional development funds from your workplace, please indicate this on your registration form so we can arrange alternative payment options.

Please see our cancellation policies below: Before April 5, 2025 Full refund Between April 6 and May 7, 2025 75% refund Option to transfer registration to another participant at no extra cost Between May 8 and May 22, 2025 50% refund of total retreat cost Option to transfer registration to another participant for a $50 transfer fee Between May 23 and May 30, 2025 25% refund of total retreat cost Transfer options available case by case After May 31, 2025 No refund No transfer options Special circumstances considered on a case-by-case basis Additional Terms: All cancellations must be submitted in writing via email at anurturingpause@gmail.com Travel insurance is strongly recommended Force majeure events (natural disasters, pandemics, etc.) will be handled separately If we, the retreat organizers, cancel the retreat, you'll receive a full refund No refunds for early departure from the retreat Partial attendance is charged at full price