Illuminate: See Midlife Clearly. Embrace the Opportunity
About This Retreat
Night sweats, instant rage, forgetting the names of people you've known for years … if this sounds familiar, welcome to the party. The Illuminate retreat was created for women navigating menopause (and her rebellious little sister, perimenopause), and all of the physical, mental and emotional changes that come at this stage of life. Through evidence-based education, sustainable physical movement and candid conversation, you will walk away from Illuminate with a broader view of midlife as an opportunity to live the truest and best version of yourself, rather than a list of symptoms to fear.
The Invitation...
The Illuminate retreat was created for women navigating menopause (and her rebellious little sister, perimenopause), and all of the physical, mental and emotional changes that come at this stage of life.
About your host
Melissa Chapman
Melissa Chapman founded Chapman Wellness, where she helps women embrace aging well through simple rituals, restorative movement, and intentional self-care practices.
Samantha Raphael
Samantha Raphael is an Associate Licensed Professional Counselor (A-LPC/MHSP), National Certified Counselor, and certified yoga instructor with over 20 years of experience teaching mindfulness-based movement and supporting whole-person wellness.
Rea Frey
Rea Frey is an author and wellness expert who spent 15 years at the intersection of physical performance and nutritional science. Before becoming a #1 bestselling novelist, Rea was a certified personal trainer and nutrition specialist, dedicated to helping others navigate the complexities of holistic health.
What's Included
- ✓All meals (nutritious, locally-sourced)
- ✓Private or shared accommodation
- ✓Expert-led workshops and sessions
- ✓Guided movement classes
- ✓All retreat materials
- ✓Post-retreat digital resources
Schedule & Pricing
What to Expect
In January, a virtual community will be seated to connect retreat-goers with facilitators and each other, and to start to lay the ground work for the discussions that will take place at the event. Expect Q&A and virtual ice breakers, perimenopause education, polls, and more.
Day 1: Check in at 3pm, opening circle - set intentions for the retreat. Session 1: Understanding the Hormone Landscape. Delicious farm-to-table dinner, and Gentle Qi Gong movement
Day 2: Morning yoga stretch, Session 2: Evolving Identities at Midlife. Big Brunch at the Lodge. Session 3: Midlife Health Roundtable: Cutting Through the Clutter (Bone Density and Joint Health, Pelvic Health, Hormone Health). Winter Forest Bathing. Session 4: Nutrition and fitness Over 40. Delicious farm-to-table dinner.
Day 3: Session 5: Look and Feel Your Best. The most gorgeous sound bath. Closing Circle: Personalized plan and commitiment card
Following the event: Virtual community will have the option to continue and will be added to the broader Founders Circle community, which will offer both virtual and Nashville-based events in the future.
What you take with you: Personalized plan for nutrition and fitness. Medical guidance from a interdisciplinary panel of clinical experts. Exposure to a range of wellness practices. A newfound community of women in the same stage of life.
How to Book
- Click the button on this page for Reserve Your Space
- This will take you to another website for your retreat leader
- Follow the instructions provided by your retreat leader