Friday, August 25th, 2023 to Sunday, August 27th, 2023
in sunny Sarasota, Florida
A three-day retreat full of adventure, growing deeper in our relationships with God and in sisterhood!
Schedule
Day 1
Welcome Ladies!!!
Upon check in and getting things situated in their rooms, retreat attendees will go to the Ringling 1 meeting room at 7pm for our Meet and Greet, Session 1 and some fun before turning in (or staying up all night!) for the evening.
Day 2
Adventure Day!!!
Day 2 will begin at 8:15am with a meetup in the hotel lobby and consist of Parasailing, Slingshot riding and driving, free time and Session 2 that evening.
Day 3
Worship and Reflect!!!
Our retreat will conclude at the Myakka River State Park for our Final Session. We will check out of the hotel at 9:30a to head to the park. There we will have praise, worship, prayer and time of reflection.
Retreat registration includes: access to 3 group sessions, Saturday morning boat tour, have an opportunity to go parasailing for an additional $40, have the ability to drive and/or ride in a Slingshot on Saturday, entrance to the Myakka River State Park on Sunday morning and receive a retreat t-shirt, notebook and pen, in addition to free time to explore and do as they wish.
Retreat registration does not include: Lunches, dinners, transportation and parasailing. Hotel rooms and parking passes are an additional fee. Rooms can hold up to 5 women, daily parking vouchers and more are included in your hotel room rate. Details below.
The Venue
Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota
202 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
The hotel rate is for one suite for the weekend that can be split between 1-5 women. Total rate includes hotel parking, daily 2hr bike rental, all resort fees and taxes, breakfast, pool, gym, evening hotel refreshments, parking pass and a $10 daily food and beverage credit per room can be used each day at the grab-and-go station or restaurant.
Upon payment, a full rooming list will be needed for each guest staying in a room.
A Few Testimonials From Last Year's Retreat
"It was such a blessing to attend the FOUND ladies retreat last year! If you looked at us, you'd have thought we have never left each other's side. But no, we were ladies from different cities, different walks of life, different stories, and different hurts. We came with our baggage and left holding a piece of each other's load. I, myself, was going through a difficult time especially with my social anxiety. So I was afraid to spend time with people and was changing my mind about going to the FOUND retreat. With support from my husband and friends, I went. I arrived the 2nd day and immediately felt welcomed, loved, and not judged. The retreat ended up being exactly what I and the other ladies needed. Sisterhood in light of eternity!" ~Claire~
"The 2022 FOUND Ladies Retreat was a wonderful mixture of worship, fellowship, fun and exploration. I reconnected with some of my favorite people while looking at some of God’s beautiful creations. But what I remembered most about that weekend was there is no place too deep or too dark for God to find and rescue us. No matter how we view ourselves, our Father sees us as more precious than gold. That weekend was exciting and humbling. Lord willing, I can’t wait to see what He has in store this year!!" ~Cherelle~
"The 2022 FOUND Ladies Retreat was overall a fun, spiritually nourishing experience where I was able to forge stronger relationships with the ladies I already knew along with developing new ones. On the first night we did a super fun introduction session and enjoyed delicious food. The second day we went snorkeling at the Devil's Den in Florida followed by enjoying a delicious, southern meal at a local, rustic diner. We had our own personal block of time when we got to do anything we chose. Some went in groups and others on their own to varying types of activities like shopping, walking, swimming and my personal favorite walking a beautiful local trail. We had a "keep it real", Spirit filled session where we learned from each other about how we all approach our daily lives and their challenges. It was encouraging, refreshing, supportive, and enlightening. This was followed by a fun karaoke and dance party! The grand finale was a reflection, meditation, praise and worship session at the beautiful Botanical Gardens. Throughout the entire time, it was a comfortable, safe space, where each woman got to be herself and where we all poured into each other from a place of godly, sisterly love. I am very thankful to God, the hosts and all the ladies that attended. I will definitely be flying in to attend and bring friends for the 2023 ladies retreat. I highly recommend this event for all women as you will experience fun, encouragement, support, rejuvenation, and love!" ~Giselle~