Retreat 2026: Permission to Exhale

Bye-Bye Burnout!

Lake Anna, Virginia

Thursday, September 17th - Sunday, September 20th


The Luminous & Grounded Retreat 2026 is the opportunity to try a variety of tools in the holistic toolbox that promote a calmer, more focused, more present you. Over four days at this lovely lakeside home you'll move out of survival mode and into rest-and-receive. Bye-bye burnout, hello nervous system reset!

The Elements of your 4-day stay

COMMUNITY

Meet kindred spirits who are prioritizing their wellbeing and skew a little woo. If we had to pick one word to describe our vibe it's definitely authentic (and maybe a little rebellious).

MOVEMENT

Start each day with guided stretching and breath work on the boat dock. Let your body awaken through a juicy flow of slow, intentional movements that help you embody your body, release tension and improve mobility.

NATURE

Give your nervous system what it craves: time outdoors, immersed in the elements and unplugged from technology. Glide on the water and unwind under the stars beside the firepit. 

CLEAN EATING

Have you ever had the pleasure of eating ten chef-prepared, anti-inflammatory, allergy-friendly meals in a row? Treat yourself! 

P.S. You might just have the best bowel movement of your life.

FOUNDATIONAL HEALING

Support your commitment to yourself and realignment from within. Experience acupuncture, bioresonance and energy healing modalities to gently nudge your system back into balance and promote lasting well-being.

CREATIVITY

We suspect most adults don't play enough and we want to change that. Watch the porch transform into an art studio. Bring your journal and indulge your inner child with washi tape, stickers and colored pens.

Your Retreat Wellness Squad

Rachel Abbett

Meet your Chief Glow-up Officer. Rachel traded electrical engineering for nutritional therapy and energy work -- a strategic shift from lighting external spaces to illuminating internal ones. At the retreat you'll experience a full buffet of Rachel's current offerings: Emotion Code, Body Code, Bioresonance, IonCleanse detoxing foot baths and more.

Mariah Sotelino

Our in-house Pilates instructor Mariah will lead us through daily gentle movement classes and breath work to help you embody your body. Mariah has over 25 years of expertise and a keen eye for identifying your physical imbalances. A woman of many talents, including art and illustration, she'll be leading us in individual and group art projects.

Beth Burke Farrar

Meet Beth, a licensed acupuncturist with over 20 years of experience in traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and herbal therapy. With a perfect blend of compassion and humor, Beth offers both immediate relief and long-term wellness. Have you ever had acupuncture on a boat dock? Neither have we, but we can't wait!

Chef Amber Tannenbaum

Food allergies? No problem.

Amber is a Denver-based Retreat Chef, Wellness Coach and Level III Reiki Practitioner, specializing in food as medicine. Each menu is informed by seasonal wisdom, intuitive nutrition, and a deep respect for the emotional landscape of those she feeds.  


Certified through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, with an early background in hospitality, Amber learned the art of gathering and that healing happens in community. Whether supporting rest, expansion, or transformation, her food supports you throughout the retreat experience.

Lauren Shoemaker

Director of Magical Logistics 

Our Jane of All Trades for the weekend  joins us from Charlotte, NC where she serves as City Councilwoman in Mt. Holly. Her career with the USDA has ensured our peanuts are mold-free and our pollinators stay safe. Sous chef for all retreat operations, she's your girl for putting out fires (literal and emotional) and enabler of the exhale. Double-booked your treatments? Forgot to pack sunscreen? Lauren's your girl. 


You won't want to miss her fireside chat either. It will serve as inspiration for our art projects and give new meaning to our dinner plates!

Our home for 4 days

When a space feels intimate & expansive at the same time

This 9-bedroom house was chosen with consideration for community and gathering space + its ability to facilitate solitude -- and the healing that comes from that. We hope you like it just as much as we do! This new construction poses little threat for our clients with severe environmental allergies and chemical sensitivities, and will be furnished with "free & clear" soap and laundry products. If you have any acute environmental allergies please share with the team so we know how to best accommodate you.

Choose your bedroom & Choose your payment plan

A variety of options to satisfy every budget and your desire for space, daylight

and privacy. The flexible payment plan allows you to pay in full or choose installments. 


 Please note bedrooms are double occupancy. This is intentional -- we want to meet your favorite people. Most rooms have a king or queen sized bed. If you would like your own bed, choose the bunk room. You'll share a bathroom with 3 others, but get a double bed all to yourself.


 Cost of suites includes your shared room, welcome bag, 10 meals, all on-site activities, materials, equipment usage and one-on-one sessions. Transportation not included. 


 Send this link to your favorite person and then book your preferred suite.


The most spacious king. Adjacent to the secondary living room with limited daylight, this is perfect for the night owls who like to sleep in. Here to journal? The only room with a desk!

If you like a quiet, cozy chair and a view of the lake, this is the suite for you. Easy access to the patio, firepit and plunge pool, too!

See yourself immersed in art projects and journaling? You'll be adjacent to the screened-in porch designated for arts & crafts.

So much gorgeous daylight in this dreamy suite. Coming with three of your friends? This shared hall bath is perfect for your squad.

Another great option if you like generous daylight. Enjoy the novelty of the jack & jill bathroom like you're a kid all over again.

A charming room celebrating lake life. This jack & jill bathroom is giving serious upscale Brady Bunch vibes.

Ideal for the solo traveler looking to build community. Get a bed all to yourself (no one above you either), but share a bathroom with other retreat goers. The most budget-friendly at $1700/night.


Looking to reduce costs? Ask about the Retreat Affiliate program.

The sprinkles on top

If there's no sound bath, is it even a retreat?

I mean... technically yes, but we think an immersive sound bath experience on the boat dock would be the cherry and sprinkles on top! We talk a lot about frequency around here. 

Good vibes = Good times.

A memorable send-off

What in the world is a dopamine dress disco?

This is all about feeling good, and it starts with the clothes. Rachel likes to describe this as HoCo Week Clash Day meets Derby Party. Think of the most colorful, most eclectic, most tactile things in your wardrobe. Now put them all together. We couldn't think of a more memorable (photo) opportunity to finish out the weekend. 


As for the music, there will be three different playlists so you can find the groove that matches your mood. This will be a disco dance party on the dock to cap off three transformative days before we slide into Sunday brunch the next day.

Real People, Real Transformation

Our clients aren't just showing up—they're giving unsolicited feedback. Hear how our team has helped real people take control of their health, build lasting habits, and feel their best every day.

"She explains the process in a way that relaxes the body and soul to open up and receive the treatment."

DR

Client since 2017

"I was able to free up mental space and eliminate negative beliefs that were holding me back from achieving my goals."

VC

Client since 2023

"She is very personable and a joy to work with. I've had amazing results in a number of areas including sleep, energy and personal productivity."

JA

Client since 2020

"Thank you... for reawakening that desire to improve my practice."

D

Client since 2018

"One of the most intuitive and compassionate people I have ever met."

TE

Client since 2023

"A great listener with a fantastic bedside manner and a fun sense of humor"

LRS

Client since 2020

Got Questions? We've Got You.

Below are answers to the most common things people ask before committing. 

  • Do I have to share a bed?
    Most people will share a bed. This is intentional. We want to meet your favorite people, whether that's your best friend, sister, spouse, mom, etc. If you'd like a bed to yourself choose the double bed with the quad occupancy aka the bunk room. If those are sold out, inquire about specialized pricing if you desire to have a suite to yourself.
  • What if I have food allergies?
    Our in-house chef is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Everything she cooks is gluten-free, dairy-free and low-inflammatory. If you have special dietary concerns, please share them and we will accommodate you. Attendees will all receive a pre-arrival questionnaire to address needs like this, but it's never too early to put those concerns to rest.
  • Is this retreat for women only?
    You won't find gender advertised in any of our marketing material. If you feel aligned with our purpose and programming, you are welcome.
  • What is your theme?
    This year's theme is Permission to Exhale. This is an invitation for caregivers (of families, clients, patients, students, team members, your own health...), to pause and take a break. We know it can mean a lot to ask for help. We also know it's important. If you do one thing this week, we ask that you start the conversation with your spouse, your mom, the parent of your kid's best friend, the neighbor who loves your dog... and see if they will support you for these 4 days. We promise to send you back with a fully charged battery and energy to give.
  • Why do you put on retreats?
    We are here for community. The husbands of two retreat alums became golf buddies after their wives introduced them. We want to build more authentic connections like this and help you find your new favorite people. Solitude is healing, loneliness is not. Bond over the things that will be foundational to your life from here on out.
  • What if I'm not familiar with some of these offerings?
    You're welcome to hop over to www.luminousandgrounded.com to read more about them, but we'll give you a rundown of everything you need to know, at the retreat. All offerings are "take what serves you and leave the rest." That means no one will shame you if you want to opt out of an activity or do your own thing. No explanation needed.
  • I missed the Early Bird deadline, is there any way to recoup the savings?
    Yes! We offer a generous affiliate program. When you refer someone to the retreat who signs up and uses your link, you'll receive an 11% commission. Ask us how to enroll!
  • I still have questions, who do I contact?
    Direct your questions to Rachel
    Email: rabbett@luminousandgrounded.com
    Mobile: 703-678-6757

Your 4-day lakeside experience includes: 

 Welcome bag 

 10 chef-prepared allergy-friendly meals 

Snacks, beverage service + mocktail hour

 Daily gentle movement classes 

 Individual and group art projects 

 IonCleanse foot baths 

Bioresonance 

 Self-serve restoration station 

 Heated plunge pool 

 Fire pit 

 Water access via kayak & paddle-board  

 Sound healing experience 

 Acupuncture & Acupressure treatments 

Emotion Code & Body Code 

 Dopamine Dress Disco 

 And more!


Note: All activities are "take what serves you and leave the rest." Attendees are encouraged to bring a book, journal, puzzle, hobby, etc to indulge in solitude as needed. The sprawling property facilitates community as well as restorative alone time.


AGENDA (subject to change)


Thursday, September 17th 

9am: Arrival/Breakfast Buffet + welcome bags 10:30am: Opening Circle/Introductions & Intention Setting + Wellness Bingo 

12:30: Lunch 

1:30: Art Project #1 

3:00: Free time, includes access to: 

*Self-Serve Restoration Station (red light therapy, infrared sauna, vibration plate, compression boots, grounding, etc) 

*Ionic Foot Baths 

*Bioresonance 

*Outdoor activities (kayaking, paddle boarding, plunge pool) 

*Craft Corner (coloring, journaling materials, puzzles, etc) 

5:00pm: Mocktail Hour & Fireside Chat* 

6:00pm: Dinner* 

8:00pm: Movie Night* 

*Surprise Theme #1 

 

Friday, September 18th 

8am: Breakfast 

10:00am: Movement Medicine/Hips 

12:00: Boxed Lunches 

12-2:00pm: Pontoon Boat (10 people) & Free time (10 people) 

2:30-4:30pm: Pontoon Boat (10 people) & Free time (10 people) 

5pm: Mocktail Hour* 

6:00pm: Dinner on the Dock* 

7:30pm: Art Project #2* + s'mores 

*Surprise Theme #2 

 

Saturday, September 19th 

8am: Breakfast 

10:00am: Movement Medicine/Shoulders 

12:00: Lunch 

1:00: Free time including one-on-one services (Acupuncture & Emotion/Body Code) 

5pm: Sound Healing on the Dock* 

6:30pm: Dinner* 

8:00pm: Dopamine Dress Disco on the Dock* *Surprise Theme #3 

 

Sunday, September 20th 

10:00am: Brunch 

12:00pm: Movement Medicine/Spine 

1:00: Closing Circle 

1:30-4:00pm: Snacks + free time including one-on-one services (Acupuncture & Emotion/Body Code) 

4pm: Home!


QUESTIONS?

Contact Rachel

email: rabbett@luminousandgrounded.com

mobile: 703-678-6757

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