A five (5) day, four (4) night Sankofa-inspired retreat for Women of Color in Charleston, South Carolina that centers agriculture and wellness through the lens of the African Diaspora.

Curated by @mahoganymanifesto | Co-Hosted by @growingandgrowthcollective and @veexretreats

Intentional Small Group Experience Specifically for Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color (BIPOC): 5 Guests Minimum | 8 Guests Maximum. Total range of attendees including the 3 co-hosts is 8 to 11.

Quick Overview: Kiawah Island House | Private Chef | Reflective Meditations | Excursions | Local Transportation

Hold your spot with a deposit. 6-Month Payment Plan Available Through March 30, 2024.

In the event of cancellation by the curator/host, all guests will receive a full refund.

Should a guest need to cancel, a notification by the guest must be sent in writing (electronic) to mahoganymanifesto@gmail.com. No exceptions. 

For a cancellation notice that is submitted properly on or before May 30, 2024, the guest will receive a full refund.

For a cancellation notice that is submitted properly on or before July 30, 2024, the guest will receive a refund of all payments less a 25% service fee.

For a cancellation notice that is submitted properly on or before August 30, 2024, the guest will receive a refund of all payments less a 50% service fee.

After August 30, 2024, any refund under 50% is determined case-by-case at the discretion of the host.

The host reserves the right to cancel a registration for reasons included but not limited to a registrant’s payment being more than 10 days past due. This will constitute a guest-initiated cancellation. 

While the host has acquired travel insurance for up to 11 people, each guest is strongly encouraged to still obtain or confirm access to their own travel insurance.

If flying, arrange your own transportation from the airport to the Kiawah Island house.

All guests are invited to unpack, rest, and spend some time on the beach ahead of the Deeply Rooted: Welcome Dinner.

Start the day with gentle restorative yoga led by our resident instructor, Elizabeth, in preparation for our group excursions.

After a continental breakfast with some warm menu selection, we will explore Black History from the Transatlantic Slave Trade through today on a walking tour of Charleston and visit the International African American Museum that opened in June 2023.* 

Upon returning to the house, wind down for dinner and then participate in yoga nidra promoting rest for sleep.

*Considering the heaviness of the topics that will be covered during these tours, you will have the option of engaging in a personalized decompression exercise with Elizabeth.

Also, all guests will receive a curated set of resources, including podcast, video, and book collections from Jera and Adrienne of the Growing and Growth Collective to support the pre-trip grounding, which makes this experience accessible for people with varying levels of knowledge of agriculture and Black History.

Start day 3 with gentle restorative yoga again led by our resident instructor, Elizabeth, in preparation for our group excursions.

Engage in an interpretive tour of the McLeod Plantation followed by a multifaceted tour or the Charleston Tea Garden (formerly known as the Charleston Tea Plantation). The latter experience will include visits to the operation's factory and industrial greenhouse. 

The evening's activities will depend on your preferences! Choose to join Elizabeth for a ladies night out or hang back at the house for dinner and relaxation.

Spend time reviving your soul after two days of reflection and exploration. Open the day with a resting mediation yoga led by our resident instructor Elizabeth in the late morning and then choose to go into town for shopping or hang out near the beach. 

All guests will be invited to share thoughts and affirmations during the Closing (Re)Affirmation Dinner.

Following breakfast, we say goodbye-for-now and depart for home.