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Torchbearers Wellness and Events, LLC
A goddess-inspired wellness community, where self-care is transformed into sacred ritual. Scroll down to learn about our upcoming wellness retreat!
Self-care isn't about performing better or productivity; it's about returning to the intuitive wisdom within.
This small, woman-owned business was founded on the belief that each of us has the inner strength to guide our lives in meaningful ways. When we tap into that wisdom, we can unlock deep healing and restore balance. Our events and retreats are designed with this principle in mind and informed by therapeutic, trauma-informed practices. Join us as we step away from conventional notions of self-care, into the full, unapologetic reclaimation of your power.
A non-judgmental space for self-discovery, led by curious, compassionate, experienced practitioners dedicated to honoring your unique path to wholeness.
Intimate groups and settings that promote play, groundedness, and sacred community, serving as an enriching, supportive container rooted in shared needs and authentic connection.
Practical, educational, and experiential offerings designed to help you become more self-aware and self-led, foster deeper connections, and gently guide you back home to yourself.
An invitation to unplug from the noise and burnout, realign with your power, and discover who you truly are.
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Reclaiming the Center: A seasonal equinox retreat for women
As women navigating the middle acts of our lives, we are constantly holding, balancing, and nurturing everything around us. We manage careers, households, families, and the many changes that come with this stage of our lives. Yet so often, in the midst of all that pouring out, we lose our connection to our own center.Right before the Autumn Equinox—the precise moment in the year when day and night sit in perfect, equal balance—we are opening the doors to a rare, highly intimate sanctuary designed for you to return home to yourself.From September 10-13, 2027, 11 women will gather at a beautiful private lakeside home in the Poconos for a 3-night immersion dedicated to true self-care, somatic nourishment, play, and deep self-discovery.The Journey of Balance: Light and ShadowThe equinox reminds us that life requires both light and dark to be whole. This retreat offers an opportunity to connect with archetypal wisdom and engage in personalized self-discovery, using tools you can carry beyond the weekend. Drawing on my specialized training in Internal Family Systems, we will gently meet and honor the different parts of you while helping you connect with your core, radiant self.Whole Body NourishmentTrue balance doesn’t stop at the mind. My wonderful co-host will guide our physical well-being and nutrition throughout the weekend. You will enjoy a beautifully curated menu featuring seasonally inspired meals designed to ground your body, stabilize your energy, and teach you how to fuel your physical well-being. From morning teas to evening bedtime elixirs, every sip and bite is designed to restore you from the inside out.
As we are capping this experience at just 9 guests to preserve a sacred, high-trust container, space is incredibly limited. Here is how you can choose to rest this weekend:
All packages are fully inclusive of 3 nights of luxury, lake-side lodging with full amenities, including hot tub and sauna, all workshops, customized tarot / IFS sessions, a professional sound bath, equinox release ritual, premium welcome kits, and all meals / beverages
The Luxury King Suite: The ultimate self-care upgrade. A spacious, private King room to fully stretch out, process, and claim your space. (1 Available) ($1559.00)
The Private Queen Sanctuary: A cozy, completely private bedroom with a plush Queen bed. Ideal for the solo traveler seeking deep, quiet solitude at night. (1 available) ($1449.00)
The Shared Double Queen Room: A spacious bedroom shared with just one other woman. You get a massive Queen bed, all to yourself. Perfect for friends or soul connections. (4 available) ($1249.00)
The Community Bunk Room: Our high-value, budget-friendly option. A beautiful shared space that fosters a nostalgic, late-night “mindful sleepover” connection. (3 available) ($995.00)
Because an 11-person home (including my co-host and me) requires a beautiful harmony of energy, we aren’t using a cold “buy now” button. We want to chat with you first to ensure this retreat aligns perfectly with your wellness goals.If your soul is whispering yes to this pause, complete the form to speak with us, claim your room, and step into the balance you deserve. Sign up before March 1st, 2027 to receive $100 off your investment!
Workshops
Reclaiming balance through parts work, tarot, physical well-being and nutrition, release, and deliberate play.
Workshop 1: Getting in Touch with Self. The Guest House Meditation and Parts Mapping
Workshop 2: Creating Balance through gentle movement and nutrition
Workshop 3: Bringing the Balance Home: Practical routines for keeping boundaries and self-care alive
offerings
Intention setting and ritual, one-to-one self-exploration, nature immersion and play, grounding exercises, and creativity.
Opening Circle and Intention Setting: Introduction to the Equinox landscape of inner light and shadow.
Somatic Morning Movement: physical flow and mindfulness.
Sound healing.
Free Time / Unstructured Play: Open hours to rest, process, or engage creativity and play.
Equinox Release Ritual: Bonfire and Dance Party
Guided Meditation & Reflective Journaling: Anchoring the insights from the release ritual
Casual Community Feast
Welcome
What to expect during our initial contact call
Bring us your questions and concerns; we want to help make this the best possible experience for you! During our brief call, we will get to know you better, learn more about your interest in our retreat, and share any additional information, including payment plan options and due dates. After you sign up, you will receive location details, a detailed itinerary, menu concepts, packing recommendations, and anything else we may have missed!
About us
Danielle Connell is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia who owns and operates her own private practice. She specializes in trauma treatment and is trained in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Internal Family Systems. When possible, Danielle blends her spiritual side, creativity, and humor into her therapy practice.
Danielle has hosted a variety of events, including women's circles, trainings, and workshops. She enjoys crafting and art, writing, cooking, engaging in nature-based spiritual practices, and spending time with her family. She has long wanted to host her own wellness retreats and is excited for this opportunity to reach out and help other women.
Hosted retreats and events aren’t therapy or substitutes for therapy; she hopes to provide a supportive, trauma-informed environment to share knowledge and experience and support wellness.
Jessica Nellis (CPT) is a personal trainer and group instructor in Martinsburg, WV. She encourages women on their wellness journey through movement, nutrition, and daily mindfulness. Jessica has a deep passion for nature and herbalism. Her mission is to bridge physical strength with natural living. When she's not training, you'll find her outdoors immersed in nature, exploring plant magic, making something, or dancing. She loves walks with her dog and creating memories with her family.
We can't wait to meet you
"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive." — Anaïs Nin
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