Overview 

In the unnamed Shulamite Woman of the Song of Solomon, we find one of the most unreserved, unadulterated celebrations of femineity. The Shulamite woman is characterized as a doting daughter (Song of Solomon 6:9), a cherished sister (Song of Solomon 8:9-9), and a vision of beauty (Song of Solomon 4:1–7; 6:4–10; 7:1–7) and is portrayed in imagery that suggests tenderness (Song of Solomon 2:2), strength (Song of Solomon 7:4) and stateliness (Song of Solomon 7:7) as well as sensual (Song of Solomon 4:12).

This retreat, fashioned after the retreats featured in the Shulamite series novels, Naked and Unashamed and Deliver us from eviL, will serve to celebrate the inner Shulamite Woman in you – to celebrate all the diverse, complex, tender, uninhibited, beautiful, and loving pieces of you. 

And He said to them, ‘Come away by yourselves to a secluded place and rest a while’ (Mark 6:31). You are being called to an epic exhale moment – a time of rediscovery, renewal, refreshing, and restoration.

You give so much to so many, now is the time for self-replenishment. The next few days you will immerse yourself in the luxurious surroundings of the 85 acre boutique spa and resort located outside of Asheville, North Carolina.

About the Founder

This is the first of what will become an annual event hosted by Davenia Lea, an author, teacher, and founder of the nonprofit Mazuri Ministries as well as the Mazuri Press. The Shulamite Woman’s Retreat is designed to support women re-write their story as they strive to live lives of praise and purpose, as God has designed us to live. The Shulamite Woman’s Retreat supports the mission of Mazuri Ministries which is to enlighten, exalt, empower, equip, and engage women so that they may rewrite their stories according to God’s purposes in order to transform our families, our churches, and our communities!

Is this retreat for you?

Do you:

  • Have caregiving responsibilities (children, parents, a spouse, etc.) that prevent you from taking time for yourself?
  • Feel guilty about taking time for yourself or about spending money on yourself?
  • Sacrifice or neglect your own health as you care for others?
  • Work more than 40 hours a week?
  • Have unexplained health issues that have been attributed to stress?
  • Wish that you could spend more time in prayer, meditation or the study of God’s Word on a daily basis?
  • Lack true joy despite your success, your material possessions, and other appearances of happiness?
  • Ever look in the mirror and wonder, “Who is that woman?”
  • Get less than 8 hours of sleep each night and no matter ho many hours of sleep that you get, you still wake up exhausted?
  • Have unfulfilled hopes and dreams or do you question your purpose?

When: December 5-8, 2024

You’ll Experience

  • Four days ofpampering and praise 
  • Luxurious lodging featuring porches, fireplaces, soaking tubs, anunparalleled views 
  • Intentionally created spaces to facilitate your experiences and encounters with God
  • All meals featuring elegant farm-to-table offerings, some of whichare featured in the novels of the Shulamite Series
  • Personalized sessions to facilitate reflection, meditation, the study of God’s Word, and prayer 
  • Small group sessions focused on enhancing your spiritual, emotional, mental and physical health
  • Daily morning exercise experiences as well as time to appreciateGod’s beautiful creation
  • Themed evenings to include a Christmas Pajama Party, Christmas Sweater fun, and an evening to sparkle and shine 
  • A swag bag filled with afew of the Shulamite Series character’s favorite things
  • A $100 spa credit in order to enjoy luxury spa treatments 

Schedule

Thursday

3:00 – 6:00 Arrival

6:00 – 7:30 – Dinner

8:00 – Welcome and Bon Fire 

Friday

7:00 – Exercise

8:00 – 9:00 – Breakfast

11:00 – 3:00 – time in Asheville/spa treatments/lunch on own

4:00 – 5:30 – Session – WEIGHT Loss

6:00 – 7:30 – Dinner

8:00 – Soulful, Sofa Serenade featuring artist, Angela Bryant

 

Saturday

7:00 – Exercise

8:00 – 9:00 – Breakfast

9:30 – 1:0 – Rotation through varying sessions 

1:15 – 1:45 – Light Snack

2:00 – 6:00 – Dinner – Pasta-making Party – In the Chef’s Kitchen

6:00 – 9:00 – Games, Christmas Karaoke, Christmas decoration making, Christmas movies, and more

Sunday

7:00 – Exercise

8:30 – 9:30 – Breakfast

10:00 – 11:30 – Reflection and wrap-up

12:00 – Departure

Cost

This experience of a lifetime includes:

  • 3 nights of lodging (we have single, and limited double and triple room accommodations)
  • 6 farm to table meal experiences (3 breakfasts, 3 dinners)
  • $100 spa credit 
  • Swag bag
  • Exercise Classes 
  • Workshops and individualized coaching sessions 
  • Entertainment

The following total Retreat Experience cost ranges vary based on room occupancy. The cost ranges are as follows:

Singles – Cost Range – $1320.00 – $2100.00

Doubles – Cost Range – $915.00 – $1295.00

Triples – Cost Range $985.00 – $1100.00

Payment Options

The following payment options are available: 

  • Early Bird Special: Register and make your initial deposit of 1/3 the total cost by June 1, 2024 will result in a $50.00 discount
  • Payment in full by June 1, 2024 will result in a $100.00 discount
  • Payment options include payment via check, CashApp, and Zelle. Credit card payments via PayPal are accepted but will ensue a 5% credit card processing fee
  • Donation: Please consider making a monetary donation to support a Mazuri Ministries sponsored participant. This young woman has overcome great adversity, has worked diligently to change re-write her story and who will benefit greatly from her participation in this awesome retreat. All donations are tax deductible and you will be giving a deserving young woman the privilege to respond to God’s call to come away and rest a while. 

Register here and you will be contacted to select your room and to make arrangements for payment.

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