At this time, this retreat is full. To be added to the waitlist, please contact Olivia at olivia@smithcenter.org.

Reimagining Life: Exploring What’s Meaningful Now

Friday, April 4th from 9:30am to 4pm

with Kiersten Gallagher, Erin Price, Kara Garrett, and Olivia Gonyea

Registration fee: $50

(If cost is a barrier to your participation, please email programs@smithcenter.org to discuss reduced fee options).

Reimagining Life: Exploring What’s Meaningful Now is a one-day retreat designed to help cancer patients & survivors reconnect with themselves after cancer and tap into what’s meaningful now. Through mindfulness practices, meditation, radical writing, and connection to other survivors, this retreat offers an opportunity to reflect on your personal experiences, tap into inner strength, and redefine priorities in a supportive and inspiring community.

Join us for this transformative experience, and leave with clarity, renewed hope, and empowering strategies to embrace a future filled with meaning and purpose. A healthy, nourishing lunch is included as part of your registration fee.

 Space is limited!

Retreat Details:
When: Friday, April 4 | 9:30am – 4:00pm (9:30am arrival, retreat begins at 10:00am)
Where: In-person at Smith Center (1632 U Street NW, Washington, DC 20009)

Additional Components:

Pre-retreat Connection Circle (Virtual on Zoom):
Wednesday, April 2 | 3:00 – 5:00pm – Introductions, meditation, and storytelling to build connection.

Post-retreat Connection Circle (Virtual on Zoom):
Friday, April 11 | 3:00 – 4:15pm – Reflections, meditation, and moving forward with intention.

Please note that all participants that register for this One-Day Retreat are required to attend a 2-hour pre-retreat Connection Circle on Wednesday, April 2 | 3:00 – 5:00pm (on Zoom) AND a post-retreat Closing Circle on Friday, April 11 | 3:00 – 4:15pm (on Zoom). See below for agendas for each day.

PROGRAM AGENDA

Pre-retreat Connection Circle Agenda (Wednesday, April 2 | 3:00 – 5:00pm on ZOOM)

• Welcome & Meditation
• Agreements
• Share Your Story
• Closing

One Day Retreat Agenda (Friday, April 4 | 9:30am – 4:00pm IN PERSON)

• Welcome Circle
• Yoga Nidra & Meditation
• Lunch and Nutrition Q&A
• Radical Writing
• Closing Circle

Post-retreat Connection Circle Agenda (Friday, April 11 | 3:00 – 4:15pm on ZOOM)

• Welcome & Meditation
• Agreements
• Reflections & Moving Forward
• Closing