Nubia Wellness and Healing (NWAH CIC) presents:

EEC(SM) Retreat: 19 March 2026 - 23 March 2026.

A Safer Space for People of African Ancestry to Rest, Heal and Thrive despite racial trauma.

Facilitated by Dr Erica Mapule McInnis (Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Trained EEC SM facilitator).

Limited capacity.
Payment plans available (until initial booking deadline).

Take yourself to experience emotional healing in a luxury environment in Lincolnshire (U.K) for 4-nights. You are worth it!

Please note, this retreat runs from 3pm Thursday 19 March 2026, to 4pm Monday 23 March 2026.

What is an EEC(SM)

Emotional Emancipation Circles (EECs) are facilitated groups designed to help heal and recover from racial trauma.

Originated by the Community Healing Network (CHN) and developed with the Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi), EECs are liberatory spaces where Black people share stories to deepen their understanding of self-worth, relationships, and communities.

Together, we learn essential emotional wellness skills to help us be our best as individuals and as a community. In EEC(SM)s we

Learn together
Read quotes together
Watch film clips together
Dance together
Share stories and
Practice emotional regulation skills.

Together we go from the blues to the sky blue of possibilities

Rooted in the best of traditional African culture we develop cultural pride and enhance our spiritual resilience.

Who is this retreat aimed at?

Adults of African ancestry (18 years and over) (Black people) including those of multiple heritage
Executives, professionals, leaders, educators, and trainees/ students seeking nurturing and replenishment in a luxury environment
Those experiencing Black fatigue (Winters 2020). Physical, mental, and spiritual exhaustion experienced by Black people due to systemic racism, repeated aggressions, and the constant need to navigate racial injustice. It encompasses stress from encountering racial violence and/ or our awareness and the burden of having to constantly prove one's worth.
Those open to incorporating the energy of our elders, ancestors, the spirit, a higher power, a creator, the universe etc; as part of their healing journey.

Dress Code:

We welcome African attire alongside Eurocentric attire for this retreat. Dress how you feel comfortable. Please bring comfortable clothes for stretching or a mindful walking activity. Please bring swimwear if you wish to use the hot tubs and saunas.

Full Indicative Schedule

ALL MEALS PROVIDED

Thursday (Arrival & Settling In)

• 3:00pm – Check-in (access rooms, pool, sauna, steam room, jaccuzzi, spa, fitness suite, pre-booked Spa treatments, gym)

• 5.00pm MEET IN HOTEL RECEPTION For Venue Orientation and Retreat Welcome Meeting

• 6:00pm – Dinner (Served). Location: Willow Suite.

• 8:00pm – 9:15pm – Opening Circle (Welcome to your EEC, Who are you & what brings you here now). Location: Willow Suite.

• 9:15pm – Free time. Optional networking, relaxation and restoration time.

Friday

• 6:30am–10.00am - Breakfast. Location: Hotel

Restaurant

• 7:30am-8:00am – African-inspired movement. Location: Willow Suite.

• 10:00am–12:30pm – EEC Launch. Location: Willow Suite.

• 12:30pm - 2.00pm Lunch. Location: Hotel Restaurant

• 2:00pm–4:30pm – Key 1: African Spiritual Origins. Location: Willow Suite.

• 4:30pm–6:00pm – Free time (Option for Pre-booked Spa treatments, steam room, rest, network, gym) (1.5 hr)

• 6:00pm – Dinner (Served). Location: Willow Suite.

• 8:00pm–8:45pm – Evening reflections. Location: Willow Suite.

• 8:45pm– Free time. Option for networking, relaxation and restoration time

Saturday

•6:30am-10:00am – Breakfast. Location: Hotel Restaurant

• 7:30am–8:00am - African inspired movement

• 10:00am–12:30pm – Key 2: Historical Moments & Movements

• 12:30pm - 2.00pm. Lunch. Location: Hotel Restaurant.

• 2.00pm - 4:30pm – Key 3: African Cultural Origins. Location: Willow Suite.

• 4:30pm –6:00pm – Free time (options include rest, nature, gym, jacuzzi, pre-booked Spa treatments) (1.5 hr)

• 6:00pm – Dinner (Served). Location: Willow Suite.

• 8pm - 9pm Healing Circles.

Facilitated small-group healing spaces). Possible prompts: for Women's Healing Circle Fertility & Menopause; for Men's Healing Circle Andropause & Identity).

Women’s Healing circle. Location: Willow Suite.
Men’s Healing Circle. Location: Popular 1.

Sunday

• 6:30am-10:00am – Breakfast. Location: Hotel Restaurant.

• 7:30am–8:00am African-inspired movement. Location: Willow Suite.

• 10:00am–12:30pm – Key 4: Human Development & Learning. Location: Willow Suite

• 12:30pm–2.00pm. Lunch. Location: Hotel Restaurant.

• 2:00pm–4:30pm – Key 5: Ethics & Methods. Location: Willow Suite

• 4:30pm–6:00pm – Free time (options include rest, gym, pool; pre-booked Spa treatments)

(1 .5hr)

• 6:00pm – Dinner (Served). Location: Willow Suite.

• 8:00pm–8:45pm – Evening reflections. Location: Willow Suite.

• 8:45pm– Free time. Options include fitness suite, networking, relaxation and restoration time

Monday

• 6:30am-9.00am – Breakfast. Location: Hotel Restaurant. Check-out of rooms by 11am, (luggage storage available)

• 9:00am–11:30am – Key 6: Our African Cultural Imperative. Location: Willow Suite.

• 11:30am–12.30pm – Key 7: Spirit, Spirituality & Spiritness & Takeaways. (Part 1). Location: Willow Suite.

• 12:30pm–1.45pm Lunch. Location: Hotel Restaurant (1 hour and 15 mins lunch)

• 1:45pm–4:00pm – Key 7: Spirit, Spirituality & Spiritness (Part 2); & Takeaways. Location: Willow Suite.

• 4:00pm – Departure

We endeavour to keep to this programme, but it may be subject to change. If so, we endeavour to offer an alternative of similar value. Mindful walks are now integrated & may be introduced as the spirit takes the group, so come to sessions with a coat or shoes to walk in if wishing to take part.

What’s Included

Full Emotional Emancipation Circle (EEC) healing programme for recovery from racial trauma for people of African ancestry. You will be guided through the 7 Keys to unlock healing.
4-nights luxury accommodation in a Spa Hotel
Access to on-site wellness spa (Spa treatments available to book at extra cost)
Gym and Tennis court available
Jaccuzzi and sauna
Dedicated private meeting space for our group (intimate & confidential)
Meals: daily breakfast, lunch, dinner + refreshments during sessions.
Daily soulful moments & reflections
African inspired movement (Friday - Sunday)
Free Time (to unwind relax and enjoy the spa facilities)
Resilience Toolkit to take home
Insured.

Travel

Our retreat venue is located in the beautiful Lincolnshire countryside and is easily accessible by train or car:

By Train
- London → ~ 1 hour and 10 minutes (train + short taxi)
- Manchester → ~2.5 – 3 hours (train + short taxi)
- Birmingham → ~2 - 2.5 hours (train + short taxi)
- Nearest train station: Grantham Train Station (approx. 12 minutes by taxi to the venue). If arriving by train, please let us know your arrival and departure times so we can help you coordinate taxis, if possible.
By Road (traffic dependent)
- London → ~3 hrs
- Manchester → ~2.5 hours
- Birmingham → ~1.5–2 hours
- Plenty of free on-site parking is available.

Please note: you are responsible for arranging and covering the cost of your own travel to and from the retreat. Full travel details will be provided after booking.

Please note:

This retreat runs 3pm Thursday 19 March 2026 to 4pm on Monday 23 March 2026.
This retreat is in part subsidised by a grant from The Baobab Foundation due to their commitment to healing from racial trauma. The true cost of this luxury healing experience for people of African ancestry is £1400 per person. This is sophistication.
We have a safeguarding policy for your added protection in keeping with the due diligence process of The Baobab Foundation.
This page will regularly be updated.
All bookings for this retreat are non-refundable., however, we will endeavour to transfer your place to someone on the waiting list so a refund may be possible.
We strongly recommend that participants arrange their own travel insurance (e.g. single trip insurance with cancellation cover). This may allow you to reclaim any booked travel and your retreat fee from your insurer if you are unable to attend due to illness, accident, or other covered circumstances. If you already have travel insurance, this would suffice. Please see these links for advice https://www.comparethemarket.com/travel-insurance/content/holiday-cancellation/
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This retreat is facilitated by Dr Erica McInnis (Consultant Chartered Clinical Psychologist), who is the main facilitator and holds professional indemnity and public liability insurance for her facilitation role. Nubia Wellness and Healing (NWAH) CIC, as retreat organiser, is arranging additional insurance to cover the event and venue. Participants are responsible for their own personal travel insurance (including medical, accident, and travel to the retreat). Circle participants are expected to reasonably take due care while at the retreat. A risk assessment will be done by the retreat organisers prior in the interests of minimising and managing avoidable risks. Ashe. Asheooo (so be it)!

• 7:30am–8:00am - African inspired movement

• 6:30am-10:00am – Breakfast. Location: Hotel Restaurant

• 10:00am–12:30pm – Key 2: Historical Moments & Movements

• 12:30pm - 2.00pm. Lunch. Location: Hotel Restaurant.

• 2.00pm - 4:30pm – Key 3: African Cultural Origins. Location: Willow Suite.

• 4:30pm –6:00pm – Free time (options include rest, nature, gym, jacuzzi, pre-booked Spa treatments) (1.5 hrs)

• 6:00pm – Dinner (Served). Location: Willow Suite.

• 8pm - 9pm Healing Circles.

Facilitated small-group healing spaces). Possible prompts: for Women's Healing Circle Fertility & Menopause; for Men's Healing Circle Andropause & Identity).

Women’s Healing circle. Location: Willow Suite.
Men’s Healing Circle. Location: Popular 1.