Rest Revelations: A rest & write retreat for Black, Indigenous, Writers of Color
{Sound & Silence Edition}
October 4-6, 2024
Elohee Retreat Center in
Northeast Georgia USA
You have old narratives to lay to rest.
You have a new story to write and tell.
That story is an essential key to being free and living an authentic life. Rest is the most powerful portal to access the story line that is yours to follow because it is a quiet place to listen and receive your truth with clarity and courage.
Are you craving time to rest, dream, and write a new story, either on the page or within the narrative of your life?
Rest Revelations is a retreat for Black, Indigenous, people of color with words in their minds and hearts. Words that may have been hidden in survival, performance, masking, following others’ scripts, and narratives. Words that need to and want to be written. Words that need protected space to come forward. Words that need to be released and let go. Words that want to be captured, expanded, and expounded upon. Words that need you to rest so that they can finally awaken.
Details at a glance
i.e The short of it.
What:
Rest Revelations: Rest + Writing Retreat led by Octavia Raheem with special guest teachers
Who:
Suitable for all levels of rest students and writers who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or of color
When:
October 4-6, 2024
How:
Show up. This edition of retreat is focused on silence and sound. Come prepared to be offline for the weekend and spend a portion of the time in complete silence.
Where:
Elohee Retreat Center Bald Mountain in North Georgia
Investment:
$2500-$2700 depending on room and ground transportation selection
*two installments available
Your retreat leader and guides
Co- Authors of the experience + Your rest protectors.
Founder & Creator
Octavia Faith Ann Raheem
Today I am a present wife, loving mother, and best selling + award winning author of three books: Pause, Rest, Be, Gather, and upcoming Rest is Sacred (November 2024). Today I am the Rest Coach to Visionary Black, Indigenous, People of Color in Leadership. Today I am a highly sought after speaker and teacher of restorative yoga & Yoga Nidra. Over a decade ago, I was tired, exhausted, and hanging on by less than a thread after suffering severe burn out that left me hospitalized. Devoted to Rest™ is the sacred curriculum that rose from the ashes of that burn out. I lead rest retreats that affirm that we can be well rested and still reach our greatest potential, abundantly thrive, positively impact our families, communities, and world.
Our retreat presenters are highly sought after artists, creative educators, healers, and activists
Charisse Williams
Charisse Williams is an ultralight beam! Yes, with an exclamation mark. She brings vibrant clarity, laughter, and ease into every room she steps into. As a certified leadership & well-being coach, author of the book The Joy of Thriving While Black , sought after speaker, leader, and certified yoga teacher, she brings joyful reflection, mindful movement, and the creative power to rewrite any narrative to Rest Revelations Retreat.
Shawn J. Moore
Shawn J Moore is an alchemist. He is earth, wind, water, and fire. As a sound therapist, he has the rare gift of creating an experience that is extraordinarily rooted, euphoric, and cosmic- all at the same time. He brings singing bowls that whisper lullabyes, ocean drums that wash away the residue from the grind and a strong+steady presence that calls your most weary parts to let go as you retreat.
Angelica Hairston
Angelica Hairston plays her harp and you hear angels sing. Celestial messages pour from her finger tips to your ears and you remember that this kind of beauty and space is your birthright. As a harpist, music educator, and activist Angelica brings songs of freedom, well seasoned soul, Beyonceholyhiphopgospel, unfiltered mastery of art, and easy elegance to Rest Rev Retreat.
B. Sokari Brown
B. Sokari Brown is a seer. She hears what you do not say and sees patterns unfold long before most do. An essential member of our retreat support team, Sokari is also a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner , Mindfulness-based Psychotherapist , Trauma-Informed Yoga & Meditation Teacher, and Abolitionist Healer. She brings a gentle yet fierce sense of organization, logistics, and operations to Rest Revelations Retreat.
The long of it
More details.
We’ll gather on a mountain top in Georgia — a group of creative souls — we will spend time in silence and with sound—and we will put pen to paper. We will write.
First, though- we will rest and listen for what yearns to be written.
We will rest and write alone, in small groups, and in one whole circle- together.
We will rest and write in silence, with music, and with therapeutic sound.
Here’s the truth.
Your greatest and most creative revelations are waiting for you to rest and receive them.
Join award winning and best selling author, restorative yoga, meditation, and Yoga Nidra teacher Octavia Raheem over one rest filled weekend for a curated retreat focused on restorative yoga, deep relaxation, writing, and community.
This weekend retreat includes:
Restorative yoga and deep relaxation focused on entering the heart of the writer within and listening to the wisdom there
Guidance on how to create with more ease and from a well rested place
Time to focus on your own writing and creativity
Opportunity to practice extended periods of silence
Sound based experiences designed to deepen your inner listening
Practices to rest and reflect on your creative heart, soul, essence
Supportive community of creatives and writers who also practice yoga
Come to this retreat to listen deeply and receive your word(s).
As a result of this weekend retreat you will:
✔️ Be more well rested and fueled for your creative endeavors
✔️ Breath easier, steadier, and calmer
✔️ Have a clearer mind and less racing thoughts
✔️ Be more focused and inspired for the creative season ahead
✔️ Access clarity and creativity
✔️ Gather with a community of like minded and like hearted souls
By the end of this retreat you will also have:
✔️ A short piece of writing that captures your voice, essence, and wisdom
✔️ An embodied awareness of how rest can support you and your creativity.
Please note that this is not a writer’s workshop and we will not critique or give feedback on any of your writing.
In addition to a weekend full of soulfully curated and guided rest + writing experiences in a protected and sacred space the following is provided:
All lodging + meals (ie this is all inclusive)
Mandatory online pre-retreat rest & reflect session with group + Octavia Raheem on September 6, 2024 at 12:00-2:00pm ET
Sound healing to support creative souls
Nourishing snacks and teas throughout the weekend
A supportive and protected community of Black, Indigenous, Writers of Color
Optional upgrade to include round trip ground transportation.
FAQs
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All levels of writers and individuals who self identify as Black, Indigenous, of Color who need and want space to rest and write over the age of 18 are welcome.
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We will be staying in Elohee’s Bald Mountain and Cottage village
All participants will be in a single room alone with a twin bed and shared bathroom or you have the option to choose a room with a king size bed and private bathroom.
Each cottage is equipped with air conditioning, heat, ceiling fans, and adjustable shades. Elohee’s founders created the headboards themselves, while close family created the artwork. Crisp, white comforters lay atop the beds for a cloud-like feel as thoughtful, minimalistic, decorative touches warm the space. Bamboo flooring completes the feel of this modern retreat space.
Click here for more information about accommodations.
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No refunds or transfers. We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance.
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This is an all inclusive experience. Room, board, all meals, all sessions are included in the pricing.
Add $299 to the total rate for an optional upgrade that includes ground transportation to and from.
Air travel is not included.
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You will want to arrive in Atlanta no later than 12:00pm EST on Friday to all for the 2.5 hour drive from Hartsfield International Airport and Atlanta Traffic:)
Check in is from 3:00-4:00pm. Early check in is unavailable and late arrivals require advance notice.
Out retreat ends at 1pm on Sunday and you will want to book a flight for after 6:00pmET to allow plenty of time to travel back to the airport.
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Ground transportation is not included
in the price. You can upgrade to include travel from Atlanta airport to Elohee for $299. This option is available when you check out.
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You’ll fly into Atlanta (ATL) airport. It’s about 2-2.5 hours driving time to the retreat center. Driving directions are here.
Transportation to and from the airport is not included.
Since the retreat check in is between 3:00-4:00pm ET on Friday you will want to arrive in Atlanta no later than 12:00pm ET on Friday.
Retreat ends at 1pm on Sunday and you will want to book a flight for after 6:00pm EST to allow plenty of time to travel back to the airport.
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All delicious meals are prepared on site and focused on healthy seasonal ingredients. Prior to retreat you will complete a registration form and have an opportunity to note any dietary needs. Gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, paleo, and keto meals are available.
