weekend retreat
teacher training
about THE retreat
11.07.25 - 11.09.25
3600 Black Valley Rd, Everett, PA 15537
a pearl-sponsored retreat
let mother nature show you how to let go with grace + gratitude
sweet surrender: a weekend retreat
What if the tree held on to every leaf? What if the flower refused to return to the earth? What if the clouds held on to every raindrop? Surrendering to our surroundings is as natural as life itself, yet so often we can't seem to let go of all that weighs us down.
If you want to experience the sweet gifts that surrendering has to offer, this weekend retreat is for you. During this 2 1/2 day retreat, you will be using the gifts of vulnerability, community, forgiveness, and love to release whatever may be holding you back. Somatic movement, forest bathing, sound healing, heart-centered activities, and sacred sharing circles will help you create space for all that is waiting to be welcomed into your life: once you're willing to surrender.
The sweet surrender retreat will be held at the River Mountain Retreat Center in Everett, PA. The comfortable yet simplistic environment is perfect for keeping participants focused on the necessary work of letting go.
Come home to yourself, supported by nature and the gentle guidance of facilitators Amanda Lane and Ann-Marie Grover.
when + where
Friday, November 7th - Sunday, November 9th
at the River Mountain Retreat Center
3600 Black Valley Rd, Everett, PA 15537
pricing
$650.00 per person - shared lodge cabin with queen bed
$645 per person - shared glamping yurt with 4 people (2 queen beds)
$795 per person - shared glamping yurt with 2 people ( 2 queen beds)
The price includes accommodations, dinner on Friday, three meals on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday, activity materials, supplies, and a special take-home gift.
schedule of events
Friday
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm arrival, check-in + introductions
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm welcome dinner
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm full moon releasing ceremony + bonfire
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm surrender yoga + sound
Saturday
7:30 am - 8:30 am meditation + journaling
8:30 am - 9:30 am group breakfast
9:30 am -10:30 am embodied awakening
10:30 am -12:00 pm reveal + release: tarot for surrender
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm lunch
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm forest bathing + meditative hike
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm afternoon exhale: self-guided care
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm community circle + dinner
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm sweet surrender bonfire
8:00 am - 9:00 pm surrender yoga + sound
Sunday
8:00 am - 9:00 am group breakfast
9:00 am -10:00 am gratitude flow
10:00 am - 11:00 am final group sharing activity
11:00 am hugs and safe travels
more information
accommodation information
all participants will be staying in shared rooms with other guests of the retreat.
friday dinner, all meals on saturday, and sunday breakfast included. snacks and beverages are available throughout the weekend.
each participant should bring the following:
towels and personal hygiene supplies
rain gear and/or umbrella
shoes appropriate for outdoors
water bottle
yoga mat, yoga bolster, yoga blocks, and yoga blankets
journal and writing materials
payment + cancelation
full payment is due in full at the time of registration.
cancellations 30 days in advance receive a 100% refund.
cancellations less than 15 days receive a 50% refund.
no refunds for cancellations less than 10 days in advance.
each participant will be asked to complete a liability waiver, emergency medical form and bring their identification and insurance cards. more information to follow.
inner surrender leads to the highest truth.
- zen proverb