FAQ's

NOTE: These FAQ's pertain to the founding retreat that was held at my home. These are listed here as a reference and will change for future retreats.

What COVID precautions will be taken?

This will depend on the public health conditions at the time of the retreat. All those attending will need to provide proof of COVID vaccination in order to attend. Masks will likely need to be worn while inside.

What are the sleeping arrangements?

The retreat will take place in my home which is not a hotel! There will be three options for sleeping (see this link for photos): the couch in my office, the ottoman fold-out bed in the sitting room in the basement, and space for two to share my Queen-Sized Sleep Number bed in my bedroom (if two people end up sharing it, they will each get at $25 refund). I'll be sleeping on the couch in the living room.

What will the food be like?

Nutritious and delicious meals will be catered by Poreyah Benton of Vegan Ahava. You'll have a couple of options for each meal which you'll choose ahead of time. There will be plenty of healthy snacks available, as well as filtered water, coffee and tea.

What are the private sessions with Chaila from Bodyworkers going to be like?

On Saturday night, each person will have their own private time with Chaila for 30 minutes. Chaila is a multi-talented bodyworker who does therapeutic massage, Reiki, fitness instruction and yoga. You'll choose which activity you want to do with Chaila ahead of time. Chaila is bringing a massage table and will set it up in my office on the second floor. The rest of us will have the remainder of the townhouse in which to chill out, either as a group or alone. Options include craft making, game playing, evening walks on the beach, chatting, watching a movie...

What if I'm creating audio or video content, will there be a private space for me to do that without being disturbed or disturbing others?

Yes. Up to two people can have private space during the content creation time for creating audios and or videos. However, the spaces are not sound-proofed and will be used for other things (like sleeping arrangements or crafting) when we're not creating content. That means you can't leave your equipment in that space the whole time.

Is the space handicap accessible?

Unfortunately, it is not.

What if I have to cancel?

Cancellations made by Oct. 22, 2021 will be fully refunded. After that, only 50% refunds will be given.

Will there be a waiting list?

Yes.

I can't make it to this retreat but would love to come another time! Is there another one scheduled?

There will be more retreats, but nothing is scheduled yet. If you'd like to attend a retreat in the future, please email Barb at this link to let her know you're interested and she'll put you on the email list to be notified.

Will future retreats take place at Barb's home?

This founding retreat will be the only one taking place at Barb's home. This is a proof-of-concept retreat which is why the price is so low. Future retreats will be held at a retreat center, an AirBnB or some other location and the price will reflect that.

Where can I find out more about the retreat vendors?

Vegan Ahava is a food truck that will soon be opening a storefront and is run by Poreyah Benton. She doesn't normally cater events such as this but is making an exception!

BodyWorkers is the for-profit business associated with The Green Peacock non-profit organization, both run by Chaila Gilliams. The Green Peacock is a health and wellness 501(c)(3) that provides physical interactive fitness programs on-site and virtually for youth with special emphasis on inner-city and minorities to encourage physical and mental well-being.

Both of these vendors are graduates of the first cohort of the Knownpreneurs Growth Lab.

I'd like to see pictures of the space before booking, how can I do that?

Click this link to see photos of the sleeping area and of the immediate neighborhood.