Your Retreat Prep Guide
November 7–8, 2026 | The Inn at Serenbe | Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia
Everything you need to arrive ready, present, and prepared for a transformative weekend. Read through each section carefully and complete any pre-retreat assignments before you arrive.
Your Journey Begins Before You Arrive
Complete these items before the retreat to arrive fully prepared and ready to engage from the first moment.
Alignment Assessment
Complete the Journey to Next Alignment Assessment sent to your registered email. Your results will be used throughout the retreat.
- Allow 20–30 minutes
- Complete before July 31
- Answer honestly and reflectively
Panel Interest Survey
Submit your questions and topic preferences for our expert panel discussions. Your input directly shapes the conversation.
- Takes 5–10 minutes
- Complete before July 31
- Share your most pressing questions
Wellness Exchange Gift
Bring one wellness-inspired gift to share at Saturday evening's Favorite Things Wellness Exchange.
- Wellness-themed item
- Gift value: $50 – $75
- Bring to retreat
What to Bring
Each part of the weekend calls for its own energy. Here is what to pack and wear for each experience.
Dress comfortably while embracing your personal style. Think relaxed, effortless, and comfortable rather than formal or business casual.
Suggested Attire- Casual dresses
- Denim with a favorite top
- Comfortable jumpsuits
- Relaxed separates
- Stylish sneakers, flats, or sandals
- Light layers
Our signature Saturday evening experience invites you to embrace effortless elegance through a beautiful luxury kaftan. November evenings at Serenbe can be cool, so consider a long-sleeve kaftan or bring a coordinating wrap, shawl, or light layer.
Come dressed as the woman you're becoming.
Dress comfortably for movement, stretching, and mindfulness.
Suggested Attire- Workout sets or leggings
- Athletic tops
- Comfortable sneakers
- Light jacket or wrap
Additional Items to Pack
Journal & Pen
You will have meaningful moments of reflection throughout the retreat. Bring a journal and pen that feel special to you. Journaling prompts will be provided.
Open Mind & Open Heart
Come ready to be present, to reflect honestly, and to receive what this weekend has for you. Leave your to-do list at home and arrive ready for you.
Camera or Phone
Serenbe is breathtaking in November. Bring something to capture moments, memories, and the connections you will make over the weekend.
Comfy Pajamas
After a full day of meaningful experiences, you deserve a comfortable night's rest. Pack your favorite cozy pajamas for a restful evening at Serenbe.
Toiletries & Skincare
Pack your personal care essentials and any wellness or skincare items that are part of your self-care routine. This weekend is about taking care of you inside and out.
Layers & Light Jacket
November evenings at Serenbe are crisp and beautiful. Pack a light jacket or wrap so you can move comfortably between indoor sessions and outdoor moments.
Expert Wellness Panelists
Journey to Next brings together accomplished experts passionate about helping women navigate life's transitions with greater confidence, clarity, and intention.
Chawn Payton
Financial Advisor | Northwestern Mutual
Chawn Payton is a respected financial professional dedicated to helping individuals build confidence, create wealth, and make informed financial decisions.
View LinkedIn Profile →Oneka Jefferson Cornelius
CEO & Principal Consultant | Convergence Solutions, LLC
Oneka Jefferson Cornelius is a respected executive leader known for helping professionals navigate career growth, leadership development, and professional transitions.
View LinkedIn Profile →Dr. Alise Jones Bailey
Physician | SignatureMD Concierge Medicine
Dr. Alise Jones Bailey is a board-certified physician dedicated to helping women better understand and advocate for their health throughout every stage of life.
View Professional Profile →Khetanya Henderson
Founder & Owner | KKRU Pilates Studio & Wellness
Khetanya Henderson is a wellness professional and movement specialist passionate about helping women create sustainable habits that support long-term wellness and vitality.
View Professional Profile →Retreat Agenda
A thoughtfully curated weekend designed to guide you through Gratitude, Introspection, Clarity, and Action.
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Check-In, Warm Welcome & Welcome Breakfast
Begin your Journey to Next experience with a warm welcome from the retreat team. Check luggage, enjoy refreshments, and meet fellow attendees as you ease into the weekend. Then gather around the table for a nourishing breakfast and meaningful conversation, designed to foster authentic connections and establish community.
Welcome & Grounding Meditation with the Semicolon Sweetheart
Every meaningful journey begins with intention. Participants will be welcomed and guided through a grounding meditation experience designed to quiet distractions, create presence, and establish a foundation for reflection, connection, and growth.
GRATITUDE Circle
Through facilitated conversation and shared reflection, attendees will honor the people, experiences, lessons, and moments that have shaped their journey.
Journeying to Next: GICA Teaching
This interactive session introduces the Journey to Next framework and GICA methodology, helping participants understand the roadmap guiding their transformation.
INTROSPECTION Readouts
Using Alignment Assessment results, participants explore areas of strength, opportunity, alignment, and growth while identifying patterns influencing their current season.
Lunch + Introspection Panels
Enjoy a nourishing lunch while engaging in expert-led conversations focused on wellness, leadership, finances, health, and personal growth, informed by attendee survey responses.
Room Check-In, Reflection Break & CLARITY Goal Journaling
Settle into your room and enjoy quiet time for rest and reflection. Then, through guided prompts and intentional reflection, transform your insights into vision, identify priorities, and define meaningful goals for your next chapter.
Personal Reflection & Free Time
Unstructured time to rest, journal, connect with fellow attendees, explore the property, or embrace stillness.
Candlelit Dinner, Live Music & Favorite Things Wellness Exchange
Gather for an unforgettable evening of meaningful conversation, beautiful ambiance, and exceptional cuisine as you are enveloped in melodic tunes from a live band. The evening continues with our Favorite Things Wellness Exchange, where attendees share wellness products, books, resources, and practices that have positively impacted their lives, creating connection and practical takeaways for everyone in the room. Attire: Luxury Kaftan.
Evening at Leisure
Return to your room for rest, reflection, journaling, or informal conversations with new friends.
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Sunrise Pilates & Sound Bath
Begin the day with intentional movement and mindfulness. This restorative experience combines gentle Pilates and sound healing to promote balance, relaxation, and renewal. Attire: Workout & Wellness Wear.
Refresh, Pack & Room Check-Out
Time to prepare for departure, gather belongings, review reflections, and transition into the final stage of the Journey to Next experience.
Becoming Her: The Clarity-to-Action Experience
The signature capstone of Journey to Next. Over breakfast, participants integrate insights from the full retreat and create a personalized 90-day roadmap. Each participant concludes with a personal declaration and commitment to action.
Closing Ceremony & Sisterhood Send-Off
The retreat concludes with a celebration of growth, courage, connection, and community. Leave encouraged, supported, and equipped for the journey ahead.
VIP Coaching Sessions
Exclusive one-on-one coaching sessions for VIP attendees focused on refining action plans, identifying roadblocks, strengthening accountability, and creating customized strategies for the next season. VIP Immersion attendees only.
Retreat Outcomes
You will leave Journey to Next with more than memories. You will leave with momentum.
- A personalized Alignment Assessment and your results
- Greater self-awareness and clarity about your current season
- A vision for the next version of yourself
- Meaningful sisterhood connections with accomplished women
- A personalized 90-day action plan
- Renewed confidence, purpose, and commitment to your next season
Because the next version of you deserves a plan.
Have Questions?
Our team is here to help. Reach out before the retreat for anything you need, from logistics to preparation guidance.
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