#SynRetreat2020 & Honor Circle
/Find your room, meet the ladies, open up!
My amazing friend Carla from the Shit I’m 30 podcast had the perfect vision of putting together an all women’s wellness retreat; boy did she kill that. Not only did she execute this with over 10 women, but in the middle of an entire global pandemic. The power of the tongue and her work ethic were shinning this entire trip. To begin, I have been manifesting devine feminine energy being around me for months now. This place was dripping of it. Grateful I am. Our trip was from Friday afternoon until Monday morning. Carla chose a mansion in Davenport , FL that had more than enough room for us all. Everyone was able to have their own room and bathroom; hello 12 women, we most definitely needed our own space to get ready and get away when needed. We all had the cutest gift bags with amazing products for your skin, for some smoking (if you partake) and spiritual cleansing (palo santo.) Carla made it known that we all needed to be tested for Covid prior to coming on the trip. Upon arrival she took everyone’s temperature, we had about 75 thermometers because; better to have it than need it. It was so exciting seeing all the women coming in one by one, even two by two. It was getting more real by the minute. Upon arrival Carla gave us all a glass a wine. What better way to break the ice than with wine, snacks and games? We played a couple games to get to know each other a little; most of us never met until this space.
Yoga, brunch, boat, Taverna Opa
Even with sleeping over my alarm because I went to sleep at nearly 5am. Spending quality time with the girls that stood up late was totally worth it. I was still semi bright eyed and bushy tailed for the yoga and deep meditation session with everyone. I enjoyed the session so much; felt so nice to have a nice deep stretch, followed by a motivating guided meditation to set the mood for the day. We enjoyed a versatile breakfast with some mimosas and sweets for balance. We needed full bellies for the boat day that followed. Skye Blue Rentals took such great care of us! Big pontoon boat, a jet ski and down time at the sandbar to enjoy the water. Something about taking a good stroll around lakes and seeing huge fancy houses makes me manifest my future home to my liking. After we are all tanned, tipsy and soon ready for dinner; we head back home to wash up and get ready to head out. Carla picked the perfect place to eat and party. Being that there are so many restrictions on going out, it was so refreshing to find somewhere that I could eat lamb chops and shake my ass on a table… literally. This restaurant got everyone out of their cocoons (if anyone was still in theirs) and let us all just have a ball. Whether watching or dancing full blown, this place had us all hype! Of course when we get back home, majority of everyone was so pooped from our long day they took the sack. But of course myself and selected few stood up to keep the party going. Ultimately we were there to utilize our time by being up as much as possible. The ones who selected awesome nights rest, I wish I had one of those too (ya’ll win.)
Breakfast, Virtual Paint & Sip, Grill & Chill
A whole weekend of brunch is my type of event. Sunday Funday started with yet again a wonderful variety of food and mimosas. We had different juices to mix it with and fresh fruits to soak up the goodness. Heads up, public apology for almost taking Lisa out with blueberries I put in her mimosa (know peoples allergies.) Besides that it was smooth sailing. After our amazing meal, we set up for our virtual Paint and Sip by Hope illustrated. She guided us to making a beautiful sunflower with a butterfly to signify all the growth and new beginnings to come to us all. I loved how interactive we all were; drinking and making our painting, our way. We were feeling creative, full and relaxed. We enjoyed some down time, and played a couple of games. The games now were even more fun because at this point we were together all weekend, so we had a better sense of everyone so the jokes were flying and the laughs were louder. One of the funniest parts of the trip was the neglectfulness towards the shrimp we had to pick up for dinner. If you have already listened to the Shit I’m 30 Podcast episode with Carla, May and myself then you have a gist of what went on. Myself, KK and May were sent on a mission to Publix to get a couple of things for SHRIMP Alfredo; main ingredient is SHRIMP. We go to the supermarket, get items, go to the liquor store get a bottle. Then head back to the house, so proud of our timing and overall success of the trip to get dinner. Get back in, settle down and Carla is asking us one by one where the shrimp is at. One by one we take a long pause, look at Carla in disbelief as we mentally run through the aisles of Publix; we could not believe we forgot the DAMN MAIN INGREDIENT. Great thing is that we maintained the mentality of '“solutions, not problems” great words to live by even after the trip. Last night was lit, Carla was able to make her fire shrimp alfredo for us. I had a block party with a few party animals, listen to the Shit I’m 30 Podcast episode with May and myself to get more insight. Next day I was simultaneously exhausted and refreshed, we went to get some acai bowls before everyone went their separate ways.
Honor circle (alphabetical)
Airy: I appreciate your transparency and your trust in me to guide you right (because I will.) Can’t wait for you to keep hitting all your milestones of life.
Autumn: I appreciate your grace and beauty. You carry yourself with the right balance of party and poise.
Carla: I appreciate your friendship and your work ethic. You read me when I need it and you always lead by example on how to get shit done!
Free: I appreciate your free spirit, your name is very fitting. You are like a fierce black panther; scared of nothing and ready for everything.
Jessica: I appreciate your leadership, Captain at its finest. You get shit done, easiest way I can say it.
KK: I appreciate your versatility. You can adapt to every setting thrown at you effortlessly. TTG
Lisa: I appreciate your insight. You always have something filled with wisdom and truth.
May: I appreciate your productivity and motivation. If “Boss AF” was a person! Thank you for staying on the move, for putting others on, and staying sooooo fucking lit and present in it all !!
Meg: I appreciate your fearlessness. You let yourself be present and out of your usual comfort zones; thank you for sharing and thank you for listening.
Steffany: I appreciate your confidence. You are so radiant inside and out, you are the light every party needs! Keep shining, the world is watching.
Taty: I appreciate your readiness. You are the youngest of us all, but the one that has all the building blocks. Learn from us, stay ready and know how to handle the hurdles life throws. You are grabbing life by the balls baby !
Overall I want to thank you all for being such a positive impact in my life. I thought a tribe like this was only read about, but I full blown lived it. I can not wait for our next retreat! I pray that you all find drive, elevation and keep faith in your God alive. I shared, I learned, I laughed and I cried. Everything was filled with purity and love the entire trip. Typing this my cry baby ass is flowing; I am really just overjoyed with us all feeling this same euphoric feel. I can not wait to meet again and even more I cant wait to GROW!!!!