CHOOSE YOUR JOY
A warm, unhurried fall retreat in the New River Gorge National Park
Fall 2027
Fayetteville, West Virginia
This is more than a beautiful weekend away. It’s intentional time to step outside your normal responsibilities, reconnect with what makes you feel alive and return home with renewed energy and a clearer sense of what you want more of.
Fall 2027
Fayetteville, West Virginia
Sometimes we don’t need to reinvent our lives. We simply need enough space to step away from the noise, reconnect with ourselves and remember what brings us joy.
Choose Your Joy is an intimate three-night retreat for women who are ready for a change of scenery, meaningful connection and a little room to breathe. Set against the beauty of the New River Gorge, the weekend will blend time outdoors, thoughtful reflection, shared meals, laughter, creativity and plenty of space to simply be.
WHAT THE WEEKEND WILL HOLD
Think crisp mountain air, incredible fall color, good food, new adventures and the kind of laughter and conversation that leave you feeling more alive.
• A beautiful, spacious home base with a warm mountain feel and plenty of room to gather, relax and settle in
• Nature walks and hikes with views worth stopping for
• Scenic drives, local discoveries and plenty of New River Gorge mountain magic
• Family-style meals we’ll cook, share and linger over together
• Real conversations that go beyond small talk and spark new ideas
• Guided reflection to help you reconnect with what you want more of
• Mindful moments and enough quiet to hear yourself think
• Creative time to dream, play and see what emerges
• Slow mornings, spontaneous fun and room to rest whenever you need it
There will be a plan—but never a packed agenda or pressure to do it all. This weekend is about moving, exploring, connecting, laughing and choosing what feels good to you
WHAT YOU’LL TAKE HOME
A renewed connection to yourself and what brings you joy now
Fresh perspective on what you want more of in the season ahead
New relationships built through shared experiences and real conversation
A practical intention for carrying the energy of the weekend into everyday life
Memories, laughter and a very good reason to keep saying yes
This isn’t a retreat about fixing yourself or becoming someone new. It’s an opportunity to slow down, listen to yourself and become more intentional about what you want to carry into your next chapter.
ROOTED IN FRIENDSHIP
Choose Your Joy grew from a friendship that began when Adena and I were four years old. We’ve walked through decades of life together—the changes, hard seasons, laughter and unexpected turns—and learned that some of the most meaningful moments happen when good people gather, spend time outside and make space for honest conversation.
Adena brings her deep knowledge of West Virginia, generous hospitality and gift for making people feel at home. I bring years of creating experiences, building community and helping people see new possibilities.
Together, we’re creating the kind of weekend we’d want to attend ourselves: warm, relaxed, thoughtful, a little adventurous and filled with good energy.
We can’t wait to welcome you to West Virginia, where the views are big and a little mountain magic has a way of bringing people together.
AT A GLANCE
Fall 2027
Fayetteville, West Virginia
Near The New River Gorge National ParkThree nights | Limited to 10 women
Local transportation provided by Hills to Hills
WHO THIS IS FOR
You may be moving through a transition, craving fresh energy or simply overdue for time away from your normal routine. You don’t need to arrive with everything figured out. Come as you are—with an open mind, comfortable shoes and a willingness to get curious about what brings you joy now.
COME CHOOSE YOUR JOY
Step away from your daily routine. Breathe in the mountain air. Share good food and real conversation. Return home feeling more connected, energized and clear about what you want more of.