Exhale: A Soul Care Retreat 2027

Rest. Reflect. Renew.

Join us February 5-8 | Wilmington, NC

Why This Retreat

One of the reasons we (Natasha and Jodi) are so passionate about this retreat is because we’ve created the retreat we would want to attend ourselves. A spacious, welcoming place for an intimate group of women to come and simply be.

Not do. Just be.

To walk the beach. Inhale the salty air. Make room for stillness. And release some of what you’ve been carrying into the blue sea.

This retreat is an invitation to step away from the noise and make room for yourself again.

Join us February 5-8, and over these four days, we’ll slow down, breathe deeply, reflect honestly, and reconnect with the parts of ourselves that can get lost beneath the weight of everyday life.

You don’t need to arrive with everything figured out. Just come as you are.

Rest. Reflect. Renew.

Your Retreat Includes:

  • - 3 nights of oceanfront lodging
  • - Nourishing meals, including a private chef experience
  • - 4 guided soul-care sessions
  • - Guided movement session with a certified yoga instructor
  • - Time and space to rest and reflect
  • - Meaningful connection with a small group of women
  • - Practices and conversations you can carry home

Meet Your Hosts

Jodi Grubbs

co-host

Jodi H. Grubbs is a spiritual director, slow-living advocate, and the author of Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exhale. Jodi lives in the Raleigh, NC area and loves to have deep conversations over coffee.

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Natasha Smith

co-host

Natasha Smith is a certified pastoral counselor and certified grief educator, author, speaker, and podcaster. She is passionate about creating space for women to tend to their souls and navigate the hard and heavy seasons of life with honesty, faith, and hope.

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FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers

This retreat is designed for women who are carrying a lot, whether that comes from work, family, relationships, caregiving, life transitions, expectations, or simply the pace of everyday life. You don’t need to be in crisis or have a specific reason for coming. You may simply know that you need space to breathe.

We are intentionally keeping this retreat small so there is room for meaningful connection, personal space, and an intimate experience.

Your registration includes [three nights of lodging], meals, guided soul-care sessions, and the retreat experience.

Because we have to make advance commitments for lodging, meals, and other retreat expenses, deposits and payments are nonrefundable.

We’ll send registered guests a packing list and additional details before the retreat. Come prepared for comfortable days, time outdoors, and plenty of space to rest.

Yes. However, all women are welcome. This retreat is rooted in Christian faith and creates space for prayer, spiritual reflection, and connection with God. You will never be expected to have everything figured out or to participate in ways that feel performative.

Wilmington, NC

Travel to and from the retreat location is not included. Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation.

Raleigh-Durham Airport is the closest airport. The drive from RDU to the retreat location is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Yes. You are more than welcome to share a room with someone you know.

That’s completely okay. You don’t need any previous experience. You simply need a willingness to slow down and make space for yourself.

REST
Time to slow down, sleep, breathe, enjoy the ocean, and simply be.

REFLECT
Guided opportunities to notice what you’re carrying and listen to what your soul needs.

RENEW
Space to consider what you want to carry forward, and what you’re ready to release.

Yes. Intentionally. Free time is part of the retreat, not an afterthought. You’ll have space to rest, enjoy the property and surrounding area, spend time by the water, journal, nap, walk, or simply be.

Come Retreat With Us!

Save Your Spot - Pay Deposit

Total Investment: $2,100 ($1,050 deposit + $1,050 balance)

Save $300 - Pay in Full

Save $300, Pay $1800 in full by October 13, 2026.

Missed our Interest Meeting? We’ve got you.

Watch the replay to meet your hosts, hear more about the beach retreat, and get answers to some of the questions women are asking.

Take a little time to learn about Exhale: Rest. Reflect. Renew. and imagine what it might look like to step away, breathe deeply, and make space for yourself.

Watch the replay here or click the button below.

We’d love to have you join us in February.

Get the Interest Meeting Replay

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