About this Event
Maybe you don’t know exactly what you need. You just know you could use some space.
When you spend a lot of your time taking care of everyone and everything else, it can be hard to hear yourself over the noise of everyday life.
Uncharted Waters is a small, two-part retreat for women who are ready to step away from the routine, get outside, connect with other women, and make a little room for themselves.
Saturday, October 3rd, 6-8pm @ Elevate Coworking:
We’ll begin Saturday evening at Elevate Coworking with a small-group experience led by Personal Growth & Mindset Coach Jen Carter. Through reflective exercises and conversation, you’ll have a chance to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and begin exploring what you want more of in this season of your life.
Sunday, October 4th, 8am-12pm, Sharks Tooth Island & Keg Island:
Sunday morning, we’ll trade four walls for open water.
Wilmington Outdoor Adventures founder and experienced kayaking guide Kay Lynn Hernandez will lead us on a guided kayaking adventure to Shark Tooth Island, where we’ll spend time exploring and hunting for shark teeth.
From there, we’ll paddle to Keg Island, where Jen will guide you through reflection, clarity, and connection against one of Wilmington’s most beautiful natural backdrops. You’ll explore what you’re seeking in life, what may be getting in the way, and create intentional steps that can begin moving you toward more of what you want.
This isn’t about having everything figured out.
It’s about giving yourself enough space to breathe, have some fun, connect, and perhaps hear something you haven’t been able to hear in the middle of everyday life.
Your retreat includes:
- Saturday evening connection and personal-growth experience
- Guided kayaking instruction and adventure
- Shark tooth hunting on Shark Tooth Island
- Guided reflection, clarity, and connection on Keg Island
- Kayak, paddle, PFD/life jacket, and necessary kayaking equipment
- Reflection materials
- Snacks
- A small group of no more than 10 women
No kayaking experience is necessary. Kay Lynn will provide fundamental instruction before we launch, and all kayaking equipment is included.
What to bring
Bring a water bottle, sunscreen, a hat, water/adventure shoes (such as Tevas or Chacos), and comfortable active clothing appropriate for kayaking and being outdoors.
October 3–4, 2026 | Wilmington, NC | $195 | Limited to 10 women
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Saturday, October 3 | Connection Evening at Elevate Coworking
Info: Meet the women you’ll be sharing the weekend with and settle into the retreat. Jen will guide a mix of reflective writing and conversation designed to help you step out of the everyday, reconnect with yourself, and begin exploring what you want more of.
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Sunday, October 4 | Kayaking + Shark Tooth Island Exploring
Info: Kay Lynn will provide fundamental kayak instruction before we launch from for Shark Tooth Island. After a short paddle, we’ll spend time exploring the island and hunting for shark teeth.
🕑: 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday, October 4 | Keg Island: Reflection, Clarity + Connection
Info: We’ll paddle to Keg Island for the final part of the retreat. Surrounded by one of Wilmington’s beautiful natural settings, Jen will guide reflection and conversation to help you gain clarity about what you’re seeking and identify steps that can begin moving you toward it.
Event venue & nearby stays
Elevate Coworking, Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC, USA, United States
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