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The Soul Gathering 2026: Rooted & Rising | The Second Annual Soul Collective In-Person Retreat
Soul Collective!
We will be gathering again for a soul-filled weekend centered on rest, connection, culture, meaningful conversation, and community. This year’s theme, Rooted & Rising, reminds us that we are rooted in what has held us, and rising toward what calls us. I truly hope you’ll join us for what will be another beautiful weekend.
Please note, to preserve the intimate nature of the gathering and ensure that everyone feels comfortable in my home, registration is being limited to 10 guests. Your contribution helps cover the shared retreat experiences and meals hosted at my home.
📅 Dates: Thursday, October 29th through Sunday, November 1, 2026
📍 Location: Kannapolis and Concord, North Carolina
✈️ Charlotte, NC (CLT)
🚂 Kannapolis, NC (KAN)
➖ RSVP Deadline :: 10/1/26, attendance limited to 10 guests
🔺 Weekend Flow
➖Thursday, October 29th -
📌 Dinner (Optional & for Early Arrivals) :: For those arriving Thursday, ease into the retreat weekend with good food, conversation, and maybe some live music.
Location: Local Area Venue/Restaurant (TBD) | 6:30pE - 9:00pE
➖Friday, October 30th -
📌 Brunch (Optional & for Early Arrivals) :: For those arriving early, join us for a casual brunch and a little time to connect before the retreat officially begins.
Location: Local Area Restaurant (TBD) | 12:00pE - 2:00pE
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📌 Rooted & Rising Opening Dinner :: We'll officially open the retreat weekend over good food, conversation, and maybe a little wine and art.
Location: Local Area Venue/Restaurant (TBD) | 5:00pE - 9:00pE
➖Saturday, October 31st -
📌 Soulful Rising | Connection & Reflection :: Begin the day with a meditative and poetic experience led by Janelle Simmons of The Lotus Journey . The tones and vibrations of singing bowls will create space for relaxation, reflection, and connection. Followed by breakfast and conversation. Weather permitting, we’ll gather in my backyard.
Location: The Black Gem (My Home) | 8:00aE - 12:00pE
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📌 Collective Dinner & Conversation :: Gather for dinner and a guided conversation about what has rooted us and what we’re rising toward. The evening also includes a private tour of my tiny home, with a portion of the conversation livestreamed to the community.
Location: The Black Gem | 5:00pE - 9:30pE
➖Sunday, November 1st -
📌 Soulful Send-Off | Connection, Reflection & Intentions :: Close the weekend over a continental breakfast at my home as we reflect on what we’re taking with us and set intentions for how we’ll continue to rise.
Location: The Black Gem | 10:00aE - 11:30aE
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📌 Soul Collective YTube Retreat Wrap-up Conversation (Optional & for Late Departures) :: We’ll gather one last time, live on YouTube, to share reflections from the weekend, what the experience meant to us, and what The Soul Collective means to each of us.
Location: The Black Gem | 12:00pE - 1:00pE
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📌 Downtown Kannapolis Hangout (Optional & for Late Departures) :: For those still in town, we’ll spend a little time exploring Downtown Kannapolis, browsing the shops, grabbing a bite or drink, and enjoying the area together.
Location: Downtown Kannapolis | 1:30pE - 3:00pE
🏨 Hotel Planning
When searching for accommodations use 📍Kannapolis, NC 28081 or Concord, NC 28027. Kannapolis is a small city and there are only a few hotels in the immediate area, including:
- Spark by Hilton
- Hampton Inn
Concord, NC is the closest area with a larger selection of hotels, restaurants and shopping. Depending on the property, Concord is approximately 20/25 minutes from my home. Concord area hotel options include:
- Embassy Suites
- Homewood Suites
- Hilton Garden Inn
- Hampton Inn & Suites
Please note and review: Retreat Participation Acknowledgment
By registering for the Soul Collective Retreat, I acknowledge that my participation in retreat activities is voluntary, involves ordinary risks, and is undertaken within my own limits. I understand that retreat activities are not medical, psychological, or other professional treatment.
I am responsible for determining my ability to participate safely. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I voluntarily assume the inherent risks of participation and release the retreat organizer, host, and facilitators from claims arising from those risks, including claims based on ordinary negligence. This release does not apply to gross negligence, reckless or intentional misconduct, or any liability that cannot legally be waived.
If an emergency occurs, the retreat host may contact emergency services and my designated emergency contact. I understand that I am responsible for any resulting medical, transportation, or emergency-service costs.
By completing registration, I consent to being photographed, recorded, and included in the retreat livestream.
By completing registration, I confirm that I have read, understood, and agree to this acknowledgment.
Soul Collective!
We will be gathering again for a soul-filled weekend centered on rest, connection, culture, meaningful conversation, and community. This year’s theme, Rooted & Rising, reminds us that we are rooted in what has held us, and rising toward what calls us. I truly hope you’ll join us for what will be another beautiful weekend.
Please note, to preserve the intimate nature of the gathering and ensure that everyone feels comfortable in my home, registration is being limited to 10 guests. Your contribution helps cover the shared retreat experiences and meals hosted at my home.
📅 Dates: Thursday, October 29th through Sunday, November 1, 2026
📍 Location: Kannapolis and Concord, North Carolina
✈️ Charlotte, NC (CLT)
🚂 Kannapolis, NC (KAN)
➖ RSVP Deadline :: 10/1/26, attendance limited to 10 guests
🔺 Weekend Flow
➖Thursday, October 29th -
📌 Dinner (Optional & for Early Arrivals) :: For those arriving Thursday, ease into the retreat weekend with good food, conversation, and maybe some live music.
Location: Local Area Venue/Restaurant (TBD) | 6:30pE - 9:00pE
➖Friday, October 30th -
📌 Brunch (Optional & for Early Arrivals) :: For those arriving early, join us for a casual brunch and a little time to connect before the retreat officially begins.
Location: Local Area Restaurant (TBD) | 12:00pE - 2:00pE
〰️
📌 Rooted & Rising Opening Dinner :: We'll officially open the retreat weekend over good food, conversation, and maybe a little wine and art.
Location: Local Area Venue/Restaurant (TBD) | 5:00pE - 9:00pE
➖Saturday, October 31st -
📌 Soulful Rising | Connection & Reflection :: Begin the day with a meditative and poetic experience led by Janelle Simmons of The Lotus Journey . The tones and vibrations of singing bowls will create space for relaxation, reflection, and connection. Followed by breakfast and conversation. Weather permitting, we’ll gather in my backyard.
Location: The Black Gem (My Home) | 8:00aE - 12:00pE
〰️
📌 Collective Dinner & Conversation :: Gather for dinner and a guided conversation about what has rooted us and what we’re rising toward. The evening also includes a private tour of my tiny home, with a portion of the conversation livestreamed to the community.
Location: The Black Gem | 5:00pE - 9:30pE
➖Sunday, November 1st -
📌 Soulful Send-Off | Connection, Reflection & Intentions :: Close the weekend over a continental breakfast at my home as we reflect on what we’re taking with us and set intentions for how we’ll continue to rise.
Location: The Black Gem | 10:00aE - 11:30aE
〰️
📌 Soul Collective YTube Retreat Wrap-up Conversation (Optional & for Late Departures) :: We’ll gather one last time, live on YouTube, to share reflections from the weekend, what the experience meant to us, and what The Soul Collective means to each of us.
Location: The Black Gem | 12:00pE - 1:00pE
〰️
📌 Downtown Kannapolis Hangout (Optional & for Late Departures) :: For those still in town, we’ll spend a little time exploring Downtown Kannapolis, browsing the shops, grabbing a bite or drink, and enjoying the area together.
Location: Downtown Kannapolis | 1:30pE - 3:00pE
🏨 Hotel Planning
When searching for accommodations use 📍Kannapolis, NC 28081 or Concord, NC 28027. Kannapolis is a small city and there are only a few hotels in the immediate area, including:
- Spark by Hilton
- Hampton Inn
Concord, NC is the closest area with a larger selection of hotels, restaurants and shopping. Depending on the property, Concord is approximately 20/25 minutes from my home. Concord area hotel options include:
- Embassy Suites
- Homewood Suites
- Hilton Garden Inn
- Hampton Inn & Suites
Please note and review: Retreat Participation Acknowledgment
By registering for the Soul Collective Retreat, I acknowledge that my participation in retreat activities is voluntary, involves ordinary risks, and is undertaken within my own limits. I understand that retreat activities are not medical, psychological, or other professional treatment.
I am responsible for determining my ability to participate safely. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I voluntarily assume the inherent risks of participation and release the retreat organizer, host, and facilitators from claims arising from those risks, including claims based on ordinary negligence. This release does not apply to gross negligence, reckless or intentional misconduct, or any liability that cannot legally be waived.
If an emergency occurs, the retreat host may contact emergency services and my designated emergency contact. I understand that I am responsible for any resulting medical, transportation, or emergency-service costs.
By completing registration, I consent to being photographed, recorded, and included in the retreat livestream.
By completing registration, I confirm that I have read, understood, and agree to this acknowledgment.
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