Subject to change.

Friday, September 6, Day 1: HEALTHY

TimeDescriptionAdditional Information
9:45amArrival at Grand Central StationAttendees will be meeting next to the Clock Tower in the Main Concourse to travel as a group
10:35-11:53amTrain Travel TimeMetro North Train #821
12:00pmCheck In & Shuttle to Garrison InstituteCheck In will take place in the Garrison Lobby
1:00pmWelcome & LunchDining Hall
2:00pmInformation Session & Site TourTour will begin in the Dining Hall and end in the Meditation Hall where the info session will take place
3:00-6:30pmBreak and Room Check InParticipants are invited to unwind and get acquainted with their rooms and the grounds
6:30-7:30pmDinnerDining Hall
7:30-7:50pmBreak
7:50-8:00pmCall to GatherMeditation Hall
8:00-8:30pmOpening Keynote Address: Nurturing the Mind, Body, & Soul: A Journey for Black Women (virtual)with Dr. Magda Demerritt, Meditation Hall
8:40-9:30pmDynamic Stretching Workshopwith Erika Moore, Meditation Hall
9:30-10:30pmS’mores & Fireside Wind DownGarrison Grounds

Saturday, September 7, Day 2: HARMONIOUS

TimeDescriptionSession Information
7:00-8:00amSelf-Guided Morning OfferingsMeditation Hike, Garrison Grounds
Arts & Crafts Room, Heritage Room
Meditation, Meditation Hall
8:00-9:00amBreakfastDining Hall
9:05-9:15amCall to GatherMeditation Hall
9:15-10:20amBUILD IT TO WIN: How to Design Your Personal & Business Life in the Financial Journeywith Jana B. Woodhouse, Meditation Hall
10:30am-12:00pmPieces of Me Art Therapy Workshopwith Tierra Lindsey, Appalachian Room
12:00-1:00pmLunchDining Hall
12:00-6:30pmTranquil Spa Zone & Free TimeTranquil Spa Zone will offer the following:
– Meditation & Quiet Zone, Meditation Hall
– Massages (by appointment only), Heritage, Seminary, & Hudson Rooms
– DIY Facials, Nails, & Aromatherapy, Appalachian Room
– Saunas, available on 2nd and 3rd floors

You can also use this time to explore the Garrison Grounds or pause for snacks and refreshments in the Garrison Lobby.
6:30-7:30pmDinnerDining Hall
7:30-8:15pmBreak
8:15-10:00pmBlack Women’s Wellness Retreat GalaJoin us in celebrating YOU! Be sure to dress in a fun and festive outfit that expresses your best self. Dining Hall

Sunday, September 8, Day 3: HOPEFUL

TimeDescriptionSession Information
7:00-8:00amSelf-Guided Morning OfferingsMeditation Hike, Garrison Grounds
Arts & Crafts Room, Heritage Room
Meditation, Meditation Hall
8:00-9:00amBreakfastDining Hall
9:45amLuggage DeadlineLuggage must be left outside room door by this time if you wish staff to transport it downstairs for you prior to departure
9:00-9:50amBreak
9:50-10:00amCall to GatherAppalachian Room
10:00-11:30amHopeful Harvest Workshopwith the Black Women’s Wellness Retreat Planning Committee, Appalachian Room
11:30am-12:00pmClosing Remarks and Retreat PhotoAppalachian Room
12:00-1:00pmLunchDining Hall
2:00pmShuttles to Train Station BeginLobby
3:24-4:55pmTrain Travel TimeMetro North Train #8844

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