The Pause | Fall 2025: A Sacred 2-Day Retreat for Women to Reset and Rise

It’s time to step away from the noise and return to yourself.

The Pause | Fall 2025: Retreat to Rise is a 2-day transformational retreat designed for women, trans women, and gender-expansive beings who feel called to reconnect with the feminine and rise from within.

This is not just time away. It’s a sacred space to rest, realign, and remember who you are—anchored in presence, peace, and power.

• Guided sessions rooted in soul-aligned living

• Gentle practices to regulate your body and quiet your mind

• Time for reflection, restoration, and re-centering

• Supportive community with like-hearted women

• A beautiful, nourishing setting at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, MD

Pause as PracticeGuided sessions led by Pastor Miriam that explore the heart of pausing—breathwork, stillness, alignment, and the daily discipline of returning to yourself.

Pause for ReflectionA self-directed journey in our dedicated Meditation + Stillness Room—space to unplug, exhale, and reconnect with your inner world.

Pause in CommunityA sacred space to connect, share, and be seen. Through intentional conversation and collective presence, we deepen together.

Pause for the BodyA movement-based experience designed to help you return to your breath, awaken your body, and anchor yourself in the present moment.

• Simple tools to ground and reset

• A stronger connection to your inner wisdom

• Renewed clarity about who you are and what matters most

• A shift that stays with you long after the retreat ends

📅 Dates: October 25–26, 2025📍 Location: Turf Valley Resort | Ellicott City, MD🚗 Parking: Free parking available onsite🛎️ Hotel Check-In: Begins at 5:00 PM on Saturday, October 25

✨ The Weekend Includes:• Opening Circle on Saturday at 11:30 AM• Lunch & Dinner on Saturday• Breakfast on Sunday• Guided sessions, reflection time, meditation, community connection, and rest

🧘🏽‍♀️ What to Wear & Bring:• Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing• Journal and pen• An open heart and a willingness to pause

🔕 Retreat Tone:The Pause is a quiet, reflective, and revitalizing experience.This is time to unplug, slow down, and return to yourself.

Retreat Registration: $300 per person (lodging not included - lodging is a separate cost) Your registration covers:

• All retreat sessions and guided experiences

• Lunch and dinner on Saturday (10/25), breakfast on Sunday (10/26)

• All retreat materials + curated swag designed to support your pause

Important Notes:• Tickets are transferable up to 15 days before the retreat (October 10, 2025)• Cancellations must be made by September 20, 2025 for a refund• All registrations must be completed by September 20, 2025 due to venue planning requirements

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

This eventbrite page is for Payment #1 only:💳 $150 deposit toward your full registration for The Pause: Retreat to Rise.

Once you complete this first payment, you’ll receive a private link to complete Payment #2 (due no later than September 20, 2025). Your full registration is confirmed only once both payments are complete.

A discounted room rate of $173 per night (inclusive of taxes) is available for both single and double occupancy. A limited block of rooms has been reserved at this special rate and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Once the room block is filled, additional rooms may be available at the hotel’s standard rate. NOTE: LINK TO REGISTER AT HOTEL WILL BE SENT TO EACH REGISTRANT.

Rooming Note:To honor the reflective and spacious nature of The Pause, we recommend no more than two women per room. A quieter environment allows for deeper rest, integration, and personal reflection throughout the retreat.

We also recognize that financial considerations may affect rooming choices. If needed, more than two women may share a room.

For those who feel led to support another woman’s journey, you’re welcome to make a partial or full contribution through our website. Just indicate that your donation is for The Pause Retreat.

Registration opens Sunday, July 20. Space is limited.

If you feel the pull to pause—you belong here.Come home to yourself.

Waiver/Consent - Emotional Wellness & Participation AcknowledgmentBy registering for The Pause: Retreat to Rise, I understand that this retreat is a reflective and spiritually grounded experience designed to support rest, alignment, and personal growth.

I acknowledge that the retreat is not a substitute for therapy, clinical treatment, or medical care. I take full responsibility for caring for my physical, emotional, and mental well-being during the experience and will honor my own boundaries and needs as they arise.

This retreat is held with care and intention, and I agree to participate with self-awareness, mutual respect, and a spirit of compassion toward myself and others.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Turf Valley Resort, 2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City, United States