What inspired you to create this retreat?
This retreat was born out of a deeply spiritual experience I had while hosting a retreat for members of my FIT community. I call it "The Garage Experience." In that moment, I realized something profound I had done a lot of healing from painful experiences in my life but there was still more beneath the surface. It reminded me that healing isn’t a destination; it’s a journey.
As I looked around at the women I serve, I saw the same story in them. On the outside, we’re functioning, smiling, showing up in our roles as mothers, daughters, sisters, wives, friends, and professionals. But underneath, many of us are carrying unresolved pain whether from trauma, abuse, low self-worth, or the quiet burnout of carrying too much for too long.
Yet, I also see our strength. Our brilliance. Our power. The depth of our love, our creativity, our courage. That duality the pain and the power is what called me to create a sacred space where women can be fully seen, heard, and supported.
I felt led by God to design a healing retreat that doesn’t end with the weekend, but continues for the next 12 months because true transformation takes time. It’s about addressing the whole woman: spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and socially. And I had the courage to step into this calling because of my own healing journey and my work as a mental health coach and counselor.
