The Unruly Retreat
UN●RU●LY /ˌənˈro͞olē/:
A LIFE GROUNDED IN SELF LOVE, WHERE YOU STAND IN WHO YOU ARE, AND NOT THE DEFINITION OF WHAT ANYONE ELSE HAS TOLD YOU TO BE.
Welcome everyone! We are beyond excited to be able to connect intimately with each of you on this Unruly Retreat to Jamaica. Where crystal clear Caribbean waters meet white sand, we will invite you to disconnect from your everyday life and reconnect with yourself on a deeper level.
The Unruly Retreat is all about rediscovering your power to create connection and healing. It embodies the practice of creating a safer, friendlier, kinder space where Black women can feel safe enough to let down their guards, be vulnerable, heal – and have a damn good time.
Our goal is that by the end of these 5 days you will have gained the emotional freedom to live a more purposeful, liberated life that brings love and healing into your soul, inspiration into your mind, and connection into your heart. We cannot wait to have you with us on this journey of transformation and restoration.
Come as you are and be accepted as you are!
Meet Your Host
SHELAH MARIE
As an author, content creator, and women’s wellness influencer, Shelah Marie has helped disrupt the idea that women should place themselves last or seek others’ approval in order to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. Shelah offers a fresh perspective on self-care and creativity, while answering the call for a greater, more mindful connection among women. Best known for The Curvy, Curly, Conscious movement as well as her new book, Positive You: A Personal Growth Journal for Women, Shelah excels at meeting people exactly where they are, customizing each of her workshops and retreats to accommodate the distinct needs of her participants and help them overcome barriers in advocating for themselves and their physical and mental wellness.
Prior to founding Curvy, Curly, Conscious, Shelah partnered with the United Nations and other humanitarian organizations to bring her inaugural effort, the Sustainable Theater Workshop, to students around the world, including Hohenfels, Germany, Dakar, Senegal and Sen Rafayèl, Haiti. The Sustainable Theater Workshop used playwriting, poetry, and acting techniques to empower differently abled children and youths impacted by poverty, to share their personal narratives in their own way, and to see the value in learning about themselves and others. The Sustainable Theater Workshop used playwriting, poetry, and acting techniques to empower differently abled children and youths impacted by poverty, to share their personal narratives in their own way, and to see the value in learning about themselves and others.
Trip highlights
Workshops with Shelah and Special Guests
Half-Day Catamaran Cruise
The Unruly Beach Party
Accommodation
HILTON ROSE HALL, MONTEGO BAY
Framed by the glistening Caribbean Sea to the north and lush hillsides to the south, and set amid 400 acres of tropical grounds on a stunning stretch of pristine beachfront, Hilton Rose Hall is a destination in itself. With a lineup of fabulous amenities including a swim-up pool bar, modern spa, and world-class dining, this iconic resort has received numerous awards and accolades for its exceptional service and gracious hospitality.
Room options
QUAD ROOM - FOUR PEOPLE SHARING 2 QUEEN BEDS
- Coming with your girls? This is a great option for a group or for solo travelers who would like to be matched with other Unruly ladies.
- This room is shared between 4 retreat guests. This room includes 2 queen beds, a sitting area, and an en-suite bathroom.
- The price noted is per person.
TRIPLE ROOM - THREE PEOPLE SHARING 2 QUEEN BEDS
- Coming with your girls? This is a great option for a group or for solo travelers who would like to be matched with other Unruly ladies.
- This room is shared between 3 retreat guests. This room includes 2 queen beds, a sitting area, and an en-suite bathroom.
- The price noted is per person.
DOUBLE ROOM - TWO PEOPLE SHARING 2 QUEEN BEDS
- This is a great option for two people traveling together or or for a solo traveler who would like to be matched with another Unruly lady.
- This room is shared between 2 retreat guests. This room includes two queen beds, a sitting area, and an en-suite bathroom.
- The price noted is per person.
SINGLE ROOM - ONE PERSON IN 1 KING BED
- This comfortable and contemporary room includes a king bed for one person and a sitting area with an en-suite bathroom.
- The price noted is per person.
Itinerary
- DAY 1: SHE ARRIVES
- DAY 2: SHE'S THE MAIN CHARACTER
- DAY 3: SHE CREATES
- DAY 4: SHE IS UNRULY
- DAY 5: SHE DEPARTS
Inclusions
What's Included
What's Not Included
- 4 nights accommodation at Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa, Jamaica
- All-inclusive package including meals, all beverages (alcoholic and non), mini-bar, in-room dining, and gratuities (hotel conditions apply)
- Workshops led by Shelah
- Yoga & Breathwork Sessions
- Half-day catamaran cruise
- Our Signature Unruly Beach Party
- Arrival & departure transfers from Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
- Anything not listed in What’s Included
- Flights
- Tours, events and activities outside those noted in the itinerary
- Spa treatments
- Personal items and expenses
- Any additional services at the hotel (room service, phone calls, additional nights, etc.)
- Travel insurance
“THIS ANNUAL RETREAT GIVES WOMEN A SAFE SPACE TO BE HONORED, TO EXPERIENCE JOY, TO HEAL, AND OF COURSE, BE A LITTLE UNRULY.”
ESSENCE MAGAZINE/ READ FULL ARTICLE
Reviews
FAQs
- CAN I COME TO THIS RETREAT ALONE?
- I WANT TO SHARE A ROOM, BUT I AM TRAVELING ALONE, DO YOU ASSIGN ME SOMEONE TO SHARE THE ROOM WITH?
- HOW DO YOU ASSIGN THE ROOMS?
- I WOULD LIKE TO UPGRADE MY ROOM TO AN OCEAN VIEW. HOW CAN I DO THIS?
- WHICH AIRPORT DO I FLY INTO?
- HOW DO I GET FROM AIRPORT TO THE VENUE?
- WHAT TIME DOES THE RETREAT START AND END?
- WILL I GET ANY “FREE” TIME?
- DOES THE RETREAT CATER TO SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS?
- WHAT IS THE CANCELLATION POLICY?
- IS MY DEPOSIT REFUNDABLE IF I DECIDE TO CANCEL THE TRIP?
- IS TRAVEL INSURANCE INCLUDED?
- WHAT IS THE PAYMENT PLAN?
- WHEN DO I PAY THE REMAINING BALANCE?
- I LIVE IN JAMAICA. CAN I JOIN THE UNRULY RETREAT WITHOUT STAYING AT THE HOTEL?
- CAN I BOOK TO STAY IN THE HOTEL SEPARATELY AND JOIN THE RETREAT ACTIVITIES?
- WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OPERATING THIS TRIP?
- WHO DO I REACH OUT TO IF I HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
