An Expressive Arts Retreat for BIPOC Women
This retreat offers BIPOC women a dedicated space to set down the psychological and emotional weight of living under systems of white supremacy and empire.
Over three days, participants will reconnect with themselves through poetry, painting, textile art, breathwork, chanting, meditation, and gentle movement.
Portions are held in silence, creating room for deep self-listening and the recovery of voices quieted by daily survival. Set among gardens and forest, the retreat invites genuine rest and restoration of body, mind, and spirit.
The Unburdening is an act of radical self-reclamation, reminding participants that their creativity and imagination hold the power to envision new futures.
FACILITATORS
Arisa White
ACCOMMODATIONS
There are Single and Double rooms available. Please note, there is no available guest elevator and all rooms are accessible by stairs—except for those reserved for the mobility-impaired on the first floor. There are two communal bathrooms on each residential floor as well as a comfortable lounge with sofas and easy chairs, where tea and instant coffee are available. The lounges also are equipped with wireless, high-speed internet connection. There are several local hotels within driving distance from the Institute, for those who wish to stay off-site, as commuters. Onsite meals are included with commuter registrations.
The health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests, teachers, and staff are required to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat on site, and to bring a 2nd self-test kit when coming on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials, New York State and the CDC.
