Spring 2027 Retreat: Permission to Play

Lake Anna, Virginia

Thursday, April 15th - Sunday, April 18th

with the option to arrive the evening of April 14th at no extra cost!

If there's anything we learned from the 2026 Luminous & Grounded Retreat it's the importance of play. We call it a retreat, but you can think of it as Women's Sleepaway Camp.

Here you'll be presented with a menu of options for activities and excursions. All of your anti-inflammatory meals will be prepared by our on-site chef. And instead of an old cabin, enjoy the luxury of an upscale lakeside home.

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.

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!

There's something that happens when women gather. There's sharing. New perspectives. More sharing. Some crying. We don't want to leave you raw, sending you home on Day 3 to process it all on your own. Integration is an important part of the retreat experience. We'll hold your hand through it, brainstorm with you, all so you can take some of the retreat experience home with you and insert it into your home life seamlessly.

Plus these women are pretty freakin' cool. You may want to keep hanging out with them forever and ever!

One change we are making this year is that beds are first come, first serve.

And you get them to yourself. Everyone pays the same price.

We have a variety of kings, doubles and twins. Several bedrooms have more than one bed, so you may end up sharing bedrooms and bathrooms with other attendees. We are happy to receive your requests for a specific roommate.

If you would like to pay less (i.e. $1500), you may reserve a king with a friend or family member, and you'll both save $250 off the regular price of $1750 each.

Cost includes your room, welcome gift, 10 meals, all on-site activities, materials, equipment usage and one-on-one sessions. Transportation not included. Some optional excursions may require an additional fee.

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, this is a highly curated playlist courtesy of DJ Rae that comes with basic dance instruction (no dance experience required) and the delight of silent disco headphones that not only sync us together, they maximize inhibitions because, surprise, they are noise cancelling. If you want to belt out Whitney Houston with all your heart, you go for it, girl!

Do I have to share a bed?
No, everyone gets their own bed. If you would like to share and save $250 per person, we would be delighted to meet your favorite person and assign you both to a shared king bed.
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 (or dairy-optional) and low-inflammatory. If you have special dietary concerns, please share them and we will accommodate you.
Is this retreat for women only?
Yes. We've noticed a trend that women are the ones who tend to sign up for events like this. If you have any concerns about this please don't hesitate to reach out with your questions.
What is your theme?
This season's theme is Permission to Play. This is an invitation for woman with a lot of responsibility to pause and be carefree. 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 family, 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 still have questions, who do I contact?
Direct your questions to Rachel
Email: rabbett@luminousandgrounded.com
Mobile: 703-678-6757

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