I don’t know about you, but during this time of year, I can’t help but enjoy the winter while also planning my next trip some place warmer. But not just any kind of trip. An intentional destination where I can relax, rest, and recharge. It is a getaway where you can focus on spiritual practices, self-reflection, and bringing more peace into your life; there is nothing else like it. If you have been working hard all year and deserve a moment to calm down, or if you are looking for a way to connect with like-minded individuals who prioritize healing in their lives, then keep on reading. Black Love is here to provide a list of wellness retreats you definitely would want to check out. Whether you want an international destination or travel within the States, we have some great options for you below!
OMNoire
For my readers!! Setting yourself apart from the crowd with a good book that can teach you a lesson or take you to another world. That is the vibe needed for this retreat. OmNoire is a global wellness platform for Black women and Women of Color who are dedicated to living their lives intentionally in wellness. OmNoire curates luxury retreats where women can feel safe and secure and tap into their healing goals while grounding within the community. OMNoire has multiple retreat options that are international and statewide. One of the local retreats is called The Well Read and Well Traveled Retreat and will be held from April 18-22, 2024. Inspired by the book “Before I Let Go,” OMNoire takes participants to Atlanta, Georgia, where they take you on a journey of hope and healing after loss. You are also able to explore Atlanta’s culture, food, art, and much more. During the retreat, the host, Emani Glee, will set up space for readers to dive deep within their own grief and together come up with ways to explore what it means to find the light at the end of the tunnel.
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The Self-Love Organization
Thinking about tapping into a very relaxed wellness experience? A way where you can be in touch with all of your senses and feel more at center with your inner being? This is it. The Self-Love Organization is an organization that prioritizes bridging the gap between self-love and mental health for Women of Color. This organization offers retreats, wellness courses, coaching sessions, and a supporting community for your self-love needs. One of the retreats that you should be on the lookout for is The Self Love Healing Retreat on February 22-26, 2024, in El Salvador. During this retreat, attendees will experience daily yoga and meditation, El Salvador cooking classes, an exclusive self-love photoshoot, spa massages, and so much more.
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Morning Mindset with Tai
Are you ready to elevate higher? Created by wellness, thought leader, and entrepreneur Tai Beauchamp, Morning Mindset with Tai is a movement that supports women and men globally on their journey to elevating their minds, hearts, and spirits. Anchored in the philosophy that how you begin (the day) is half the win, MMWT is a centering space and invitation for individuals to convene online and in-person through mindful practices including communal devotional reading and discussions, meditation, movement, environmental awareness, and prayer. Come and set your morning mindset Tai and her tribe in Negril, Jamaica.
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Paradise + Vibe
If dancing to music and having a good time is part of your wellness journey, then this retreat is just for you. Wellness can look like anything that fits your vibe, and this organization gets that completely. Paradise + Vibe is a global wellness retreat that believes in incorporating play into our everyday lives when it comes to wellness. The next retreat will be taking potential travelers to experience Rio Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on February 12-20, 2024. You will be able to celebrate life at one of the world’s largest party events. While you are able to shake a little something to the culture’s amazing music, you will also partake in yoga sessions, wellness workshops, and an unforgettable cruise to finish the stay.
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Leisano Living
It is something about removing yourself from your familiar environment and taking a trip outside of your comfort zone. That feeling of freedom and letting go of what no longer serves you can truly do wonders to you emotionally and mentally. This organization was built on that same indescribable feeling. Leisano Living was founded on the idea that when it comes to wellness, the healing powers of travel can become a catalyst to choosing a healthier and more fulfilling way of life. From May 25-June 1, 2024, Leisano Living is having a mindfulness retreat on the island of Brac, Croatia. While on this retreat, you are able to connect with Croatia culture and nature, liberate your mind, challenge yourself by facing life’s problems, and nurture yourself from the inside out. Awaken your soul with Leisano.
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The Whole Experience
Health is Wealth. When you make healthier choices, whether it is exercise or diet, you are one step closer to wellness. What started off as a random coffee chat in Bali, Indonesia, was the creation of the Whole Experience organization. This organization is built on women’s empowerment and making health the center of changing lives. The next retreat is just around the corner, and it is taking place in Costa Rica. What a dream to start the new year off in the wonders of Montezuma January 6-13, 2024. This retreat will feed attendees three vegetarian meals a day, daily movement boot camps, sound therapy, wellness workshops, essential oil-making class, etc.
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The Escapism Retreat
When you hear the word escapism, it can be pretty self-explanatory. You are looking for an escape. It is an escape from the day-to-day mundane tasks and gives you a chance to take a different path temporarily. The Escapism Retreat, which was founded by Brandie Freely, was created for the free spirits to tap into adventure and seek inspiration away from the familiar. If this sounds like you, The next retreat will take place in Bali, Indonesia, June 22-28, 2024. During this retreat you can unplug, unwind, and be completely yourself without judgement or shame. You will participate in signature curated experiences, breathwork sessions, daily journal/reflective sessions, and the list goes on.
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La Vida Divine Healing Institute
If you are looking for something different and have a fascination in the power of plants, then this retreat is for you. La Vida Divine Healing Institute is the world’s only BIPOC Queer-owned plant medicine retreat space. This retreat is located in Macas, Ecuador, and you can make your stay whenever you want. This institute provides multiple packages people can choose from. You are in charge of your own curated wellness experience. While in Ecuador, you will be immersed in high-quality nutrition experiences and will be able to witness traditional ceremonies from the locals. This retreat overall is to be inclusive and geared towards people taking more control of their journey towards health and wellness instead of the other way around.
Permission and Refuge
Kripalu, a center for yoga and health, is hosting a healing retreat for men of color in Stockbridge, MA, February 16-18, 2024. This retreat will be led by internationally recognized yoga and meditation teacher, activist, and the founder of Active Peace Yoga, Reggie Hubbard. Men will be able to experience a space for deep rest, soul searching, fun, and conscious conversations about the stresses that men carry on a daily basis. Usually men have to endure a lot of obstacles and keep the weight of the world on their shoulders. This retreat was made to finally lift the weight off and let go of all the burdens they may have. Men are given the space to find strength in vulnerability as well as community.
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