Illuminate: See Midlife Clearly. Embrace the Opportunity

A three-day reset for women entering or in perimenopause and menopause. Clinical expert-led sessions on hormones, bone density, overall wellness over 40. Education and support on nutrition and fitness practices for longevity, including yoga, tai chi/Qi Gong, lymphatic movement, and strength training.

February 5-8, 2027

Bask Retreat Center

10-12 Women

Starting at $1395

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.

The Resting Wolf

Facilitators

Amber Alexander Solano

Amber Alexander Solano is the founder of The Resting Wolf, a women's wellness retreat company born from decades of work dedicated to advancing equity for women and marginalized people in the workplace.

Elizabeth Chaney

Elizabeth Chaney, FNP-BC is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with nearly two decades of experience in orthopedic and sports medicine, bringing both clinical precision and a deep commitment to whole-body wellness.

Dr. Jen Le Coguic

Dr. Jen Le Coguic is a pelvic health physical therapist with over 15 years of experience helping people navigate pelvic floor issues that often go unspoken.

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

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Schedule & Pricing

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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.

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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

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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.

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Day 3: Session 5: Look and Feel Your Best. The most gorgeous sound bath. Closing Circle: Personalized plan and commitiment card

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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.

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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.

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Your Turn To Receive

Your feet hit the floor, and the day begins before you have had a moment to breathe.

You spend your days giving, carrying, nurturing, and showing up for everyone else. Somewhere along the way, you may have forgotten what it feels like to simply receive. If this sounds familiar, there is a place for you at White Lilies Journey, a restorative women's wellness retreat in Tennessee created for women who are ready to slow down, reconnect, and be cared for, too.

As a woman, you lead, nurture, and pour yourself into the world. With so many expectations and demands competing for your attention, it can become difficult to tune into you: your body, your inner voice, your joy, and the parts of your life that are quietly asking to be renewed. A timeless symbol of renewal and grace, the delicate white lily carries a gentle reminder: after seasons of giving everything to everyone else, it is finally your turn to bloom.

Over This Restorative Weekend, You Are Invited To:

Rest deeply, entirely free of guilt.
Reconnect with nature's quiet wisdom and return home with new insight and a renewed sense of self.
Nourish your mind, body, and spirit through delicious meals, restorative yoga, reflection, and community.
Celebrate the magic of womanhood within a soft, supportive sisterhood.
Trade notifications, expectations, and constant motion for birdsong, creativity, and room to breathe.

The Invitation

White Lilies is your whimsical escape back to yourself. Hidden among the whispering trees and butterfly meadows of Bask, this intimate women's nature retreat asks a simple question: What has been waiting within you, just longing for your attention?

Remember Your Magic

This is not about changing who you are. It is about remembering who you have always been.

Together, we will share slow mornings, sudden laughter, nourishing food, quiet reflection, and the gentle alchemy that happens when women gather with open hearts. Whether you are navigating a transition, craving clarity, feeling burned out, or simply longing to feel more like yourself again, White Lilies Journey offers a safe place to land.

The retreat will balance guided experiences with spacious personal time. You will be invited to participate at your own pace, listen to your body, and choose what feels supportive. No previous retreat, yoga, or meditation experience is required.

This Retreat Is For Women Who:

Are ready to trade notifications for birdsong and make space for fresh creative energy.
Miss the version of themselves that felt light, playful, and fully alive.
Are ready to exhale the overwhelm and release the feeling of never being enough.
Believe that slowing down does not mean falling behind.
Are moving through a personal, professional, or relational transition.
Long for deeper connection with themselves, the natural world, and other women.
Want to attend alone, with a friend, or with someone they love.

Can I Attend Alone?

Yes. Many women attend retreats on their own. White Lilies is intentionally limited to a small group so solo guests can feel welcomed and naturally connect, while still having room for solitude, rest, and personal reflection.

Led by Aylin Ozgener

For the first time, Bask Retreat Center's visionary and founder Aylin Ozgener will personally guide this special retreat. Aylin has spent years creating spaces where others can experience the restorative power of nature. After feeling a deep calling to lead one retreat each year herself, she chose White Lilies as the retreat she knew she was meant to offer. Her intention is simple: to create a heartfelt experience where every woman feels seen, supported, and reminded of her own innate beauty and strength.

"I am listening to my inner wisdom and the integrated energies of life to lead White Lilies. This is an 'invitation' and an 'initiation' for women seeking their purpose. This will empower you for your highest calling."

A Women's Nature Retreat Near Nashville

White Lilies retreat takes place at Bask Retreat Center in Middle Tennessee, approximately 90 minutes from Nashville. Across 42 acres of protected forests, native grasslands, gardens, meadows, and waterways, the land becomes an active part of the retreat experience. Here, the pace softens. Mornings begin close to the natural world. Paths invite wandering, gathering spaces invite connection, and quiet corners make room for the thoughts and feelings that everyday life can drown out.

A Space To Come Home To Yourself

We invite you to join us for a weekend of renewal, sisterhood, and remembering. Your cup deserves to be filled, too. To preserve the depth of connection and create a truly personal experience, White Lilies retreat is limited to 15 women.

What's Included In White Lilies Retreat?

Bask is a nonprofit retreat center rooted in holistic health, education, and land restoration. White Lilies reflects that relationship between personal renewal, meaningful community, and care for the living world. The final retreat itinerary will be shared with registered guests. The White Lilies experience is being thoughtfully shaped around the following confirmed elements:

Guidance by Aylin Ozgener

A deeply personal retreat experience led by Bask founder and visionary Aylin Ozgener.

Restorative Yoga

Gentle movement designed to support grounding, ease, and reconnection with the body.

Nature Immersion

Time among Bask's forests, meadows, gardens, and quiet outdoor spaces.

Nourishing Meals

Delicious food shared in community throughout the retreat weekend.

Reflection + Renewal

Guided prompts and experiences that make room for insight, clarity, and self-trust.

Sisterhood + Connection

An intimate circle of 15 women, with space for laughter, sharing, and rest.

Spacious Personal Time

Unhurried moments to walk, journal, breathe, rest, or simply be.

A Complete Weekend Journey

Programming from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning at Bask Retreat Center.

Schedule & Pricing

Arrive Friday, November 13 at 3:00 PM
Depart Sunday, November 15 at 11:00 AM
Retreat fee is $960 per person
Lodging is additional and booked separately

Beautiful Accommodations

Specific options for this retreat and corresponding prices will be provided during the registration process. Overall space is limited to 15 women, so early reservation is encouraged.

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White Lilies Journey FAQ

What is White Lilies Journey?

White Lilies Journey is a restorative women's wellness retreat at Bask Retreat Center in Middle Tennessee. Taking place November 13-15, 2026, the retreat brings women together for nature connection, restorative yoga, nourishing meals, reflection, rest, and meaningful community.

Where is the White Lilies retreat?

The retreat takes place at Bask Retreat Center in Middle Tennessee, approximately 90 minutes from Nashville, across 150 acres of protected forests, grasslands, gardens, meadows, and waterways.

Can I attend White Lilies by myself?

Yes. Solo guests are warmly welcomed. The intimate group size makes it easy to connect naturally while still having space for privacy and personal reflection.

Do I need experience with yoga or wellness retreats?

No. White Lilies is designed to be accessible to first-time retreat guests and women with a wide range of movement, meditation, and wellness experience. Participation is invitational, and guests are encouraged to honor their own pace.

Is White Lilies a religious retreat?

No. White Lilies is not affiliated with a specific religion. It is a holistic wellness and nature retreat that welcomes women from a variety of spiritual, cultural, and personal backgrounds.

Are accommodations included in the $960 retreat fee?

No. The retreat fee is $960 per person, and accommodations are additional. Available lodging options and prices will be shared during registration.

What should I bring?

Registered guests will receive a complete packing list. Comfortable layers, walking shoes, personal toiletries, a journal, and weather-appropriate clothing will likely be recommended.

What makes White Lilies different from other women's retreats?

White Lilies combines an intimate group of just 12 women, personal guidance from Bask founder Aylin Ozgener, restorative practices, and a deeply immersive natural setting. The experience is intentionally spacious, gentle, and rooted in remembering rather than reinventing yourself.

Your Cup Deserves To Be Filled, Too

White Lilies Journey is an invitation to step out of the noise and into a restorative weekend rooted in nature, sisterhood, and the quiet magic of returning to yourself. Join us at Bask Retreat Center in Middle Tennessee from November 13 – 15, 2026. With space for only 12 women, this intimate Journey is designed to feel personal, heartfelt, and deeply renewing.

Come as you are. Leave rooted, renewed, and ready to bloom.