Dream Four Foundation Presents
Restore & Renew
By Sunday afternoon, you will feel lighter, clearer, and more alive than you've felt in years — so you can finally stop surviving and start truly living again.
A deeply transformative 3-day women's retreat for the woman who has been carrying it all — and is finally ready to set it down. Healing, restoration & sacred community await you.
If you've been running on empty, giving everything to everyone else, and wondering when it's finally your turn — keep reading. This page was written for you.
August 21–23, 2026 · Fenwick Island & Bayside Resort, Delaware
Only 20 women · Intimate · All-inclusive · $395 deposit holds your spot
Only 20 Spots Available · Applications Close Soon
✦ August 21–23, 2026 · Fenwick Island, Delaware · Only 20 Women
A 3-day all-inclusive healing retreat for women who are ready to stop surviving and start living.
$395 deposit · Secure checkout via Stripe · Payment plans available
She carries it all. But who carries her?
The answer is behind that door. And it's been waiting for you. ✦
We See You
You've Been Running on Empty. It's Time to Come Home to Yourself.
You are the one everyone leans on. The one who shows up, gives, and holds it all together. But somewhere along the way, you stopped asking: “Who takes care of me?”
No matter how much you accomplish, you still feel like you're behind. You know you need to slow down, but every time you try, you feel guilty. You used to feel passionate about your life — now you just feel numb.
You don't need another productivity hack. You don't need another self-help book. You need a way to actually enjoy your life again.
Imagine leaving this weekend and feeling:
- ✦Lighter — like the weight you've been carrying has finally been set down
- ✦Clearer — about what matters, what doesn't, and what you're called to do next
- ✦Restored — not just relaxed, but genuinely healed in your body, mind, and spirit
- ✦Connected — to a circle of women who truly understand and support you
This is not a vacation. This is the turning point you've been waiting for.
✦ The Story
Serenity was never about the destination. It was always about the space — and the people holding it for you. ✦
You Don't Have to Go to Bali.
You've seen the posts. The women standing barefoot in Tulum, arms raised toward a golden sky. The yoga retreats in Bali. The “find yourself” journeys to Belize. Beautiful — yes. But also far. Also expensive. Also not yours.
Here's what no one tells you: serenity isn't a passport stamp. It's a permission slip. And you can give it to yourself right here — in Delaware.
Friday Evening · You Arrive
The drive down Coastal Highway feels different this time. You're not rushing to a meeting. You're not picking anyone up. The Atlantic is four miles away and you can already smell it. You pull up to Bayside Resort and someone greets you by name. Your bags are taken. A welcome bag is placed in your hands. Inside — a journal, a vial of essential oil, a fire wish paper packet, and a note that says: “You made it. We've been waiting for you.”
Dinner is already on the table. Chef Haynes made it from scratch — organic, warm, real. You sit down next to a woman you've never met. By the time the plates are cleared, you've laughed twice and cried once. The evening ends with a sound bath under soft candlelight. The crystal bowls ring out and something in your chest — something you've been carrying for months — begins to loosen.
Saturday · The Day That Changes You
You wake up to the sound of the bay. Rosa and Anthony lead you through a sunrise beach movement session — not a workout, a reconnection. Your body remembers what it feels like to move with joy instead of obligation.
After breakfast, you sit across from Dr. Maribel Garcia Zaragoza. She's a doctor with 36 years of experience. But she looks at you like a person, not a patient. She asks questions no one has asked you in years. She listens. She writes up a personalized wellness plan — just for you — on Dream Four Foundation stationery. You fold it carefully and put it in your bag.
Then Jena Wilkins, RN, sits beside you and gently places an IV line. You chose the hydration and recovery infusion — and within minutes, you feel it. Energy returning. Fog lifting. Your body drinking in what it's been missing. You close your eyes and let the nutrients do what rest alone never could.
In the afternoon, the group gathers for a Cacao Ceremony. You hold the warm cup in both hands. The guide speaks. Someone across the circle starts to cry — not from sadness, but from release. You understand. You feel it too.
Later, you paint. You've never painted before. Joyce Lapp sits beside you and says, “There's no wrong way to do this.” You pick up a brush. An hour later, you're looking at something you made — and it's beautiful. Not because it's perfect. Because it's yours.
Before dinner, you slip away for your private massage with Ameny Spa. The therapist asks what you'd like: Swedish massage, hot stone, or a mix of both. The choice is yours. You choose hot stone. The heated basalt is placed along your spine and shoulders — and for the first time in months, your body truly lets go. Tension you didn't even know you were holding melts into the table. You almost fall asleep. You almost cry. Both would be okay here.
After a candlelit dinner, the group gathers once more for a sound bath. The crystal bowls ring through the room as the vibrations wash over you — deeper this time, because you're more open now. The sound finds the places inside you that words can't reach.
That night, the group walks to the beach. A fire is lit. You write down the thing you've been carrying — the fear, the grief, the old story — and you watch it burn. The ocean receives the ashes. The stars are out. Someone squeezes your hand. You don't know her last name yet. But you know her heart.
Sunday · You Leave Differently
Brunch is unhurried. Chef Haynes walks you through his signature recipe. You're given a flower bouquet bar — you build your own arrangement to take home. The colors you choose say something about who you are now.
Before you go, Ennio sits with you for your Personal Color Analysis. He holds swatches near your face and tells you what colors make you glow. You've never thought about this before. You leave knowing something about yourself you didn't know when you arrived.
The drive home is quiet. Not an empty quiet — a full quiet. The kind that comes after something real has happened.
You didn't go to Bali. You didn't need to.
Delaware gave you everything.
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Serenity was never about the destination. It was always about the space — and the people holding it for you.
Restore & Renew · August 21–23, 2026 · Fenwick Island, Delaware
The Cost of Staying Stuck
What Happens When You Keep Waiting?
Living in a constant state of stress takes a real toll on your body and spirit. Over time, it leaves you feeling depleted, disconnected, and wondering where the vibrant, energized version of you went.
Here's what staying stuck really costs you — and it's far more expensive than any retreat:
“What if instead of staying stuck — you walked forward with women who understand?”
This is what's waiting on the other side of saying yes.
Your Health
The exhaustion deepens. Headaches, insomnia, chronic tension — your body keeps score. Burnout doesn't just make you tired. It makes you sick.
Your Relationships
You have nothing left to give. The people you love the most get the worst version of you — and the guilt of knowing that only makes it heavier.
Your Joy
You used to feel passionate about your life. Now you just feel numb. Another birthday passes. Another season. Same pain. Same promises that next year will be different.
Your Identity
You become a ghost in your own life — present but not alive, going through the motions but not truly living. You've forgotten who you are outside of what you do for others.
Your Future
Every month you wait, the patterns deepen. The wall gets thicker. The distance between who you are and who you were meant to be grows wider.
Your Worth
You keep telling yourself you'll invest in yourself 'someday.' But someday never comes — because deep down, you've been taught that your needs come last.
Here's the beautiful truth your heart already knows: the cost of staying exactly where you are is far higher than the cost of this retreat.
Three days. That's all it takes to begin a completely different chapter. Your body hasn't forgotten how to heal — it just needs the right space, support, and time to reset. That's exactly what this retreat is designed to give you.
You deserve to feel alive again. And this weekend was designed to take you there. ✦
Our Promise to You
By Sunday Afternoon, Your Life Will Feel Different
✦ The Restore & Renew Promise ✦
By the end of this retreat, you will feel rested, restored, and reconnected to the woman you were always meant to be — so you can return home with clarity, confidence, and the tools to live a life that feels aligned and fulfilling.
This isn't just a weekend away. It's the moment everything shifts.
Here's what women walk away with — not just feelings, but real, lasting transformation:
This is who you become. Renewed. Radiant. Free.
Surrounded by women who truly understand. You are not alone.
Your healers, guides, and sisters — all gathered together for you. ✦
A rejuvenated spirit: lighter, freer, more alive in your body than you've felt in years.
A clearer perspective on your life — what matters, what doesn't, and what you're truly called to do next.
New skills and refreshed abilities — from creative expression to wellness practices you can use every day for the rest of your life.
Genuine healing — not just relaxation, but real emotional and spiritual restoration that shifts something deep inside you.
A community of women who understand you — friendships that will sustain you long after the weekend ends.
Permission to prioritize yourself — and the knowledge that doing so makes you a better person for everyone you love.
$395 deposit · Secure checkout via Stripe · Only 20 spots
Is This For You?
This Retreat Was Designed Specifically for You If…
We are intentional about the women we gather. This is not for everyone—and that is exactly what makes it powerful for the women it is for.
A safe space where transformation begins — one conversation at a time.
You are tired of just surviving. You are ready to start living again.
You have carried emotional weight—grief, burnout, loss, transition—and you finally want to set it down in a safe place.
You are open to faith-based wisdom, sacred healing practices, and the idea that your soul has something important to say.
You are willing to do real inner work. Not just 'relax,' but actually shift something that has been stuck inside you.
You believe—or are ready to believe—that investing in yourself is not selfish. It is necessary.
You want to leave this weekend with your body cared for, your spirit restored, and a circle of women who truly understand.
You have been waiting for the right moment, the right sign, the right reason to say yes to yourself. This is it.
You are willing to be vulnerable, present, and real—without needing to perform, produce, or hold it together.
✦ What Awaits You ✦
As you read on, prepare yourself to receive what shall be yours if you choose to join us on this journey.
This is for you, and you have found your home.
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If you read that list and felt something move in your chest—that recognition, that longing—that is the invitation. Your body already knows you need this.
Divine Timing
The Universe Is Calling You Home
August 21–23, 2026 falls under a powerful astronomical alignment window. The stars are aligning for deep transformation, release, and rebirth. This is not coincidence — this is divine timing.
Your healing was written in the stars before you even knew you needed it. The fact that you are reading this right now is not an accident. You were meant to find this retreat at exactly this moment in your life.
✦ The Significance of August ✦
A sacred season of harvest · Mixing the promises of God with faith
August: A Month to Mix the Promises of God with Faith & Receive
In the biblical calendar, August represents a sacred season of mixing the promises of God with faith — and stepping into the fullness of what He has prepared for you. It is a month where heaven meets earth in the lives of those who dare to believe.
Scripture tells us that the promises of God are “Yes” and “Amen” (2 Corinthians 1:20). But promises alone are not enough — they must be mixed with faith to be received. August is the month God is calling you to stop waiting, stop doubting, and start receiving what has already been spoken over your life.
This retreat falls in the heart of that season — a divine appointment where you will be surrounded by prayer, worship, healing, and community, creating the perfect atmosphere to activate your faith and receive your breakthrough.
✦ Astronomical Alignment & Spiritual Alignment · August 21–23, 2026 ✦
🌙 New Moon in Virgo · August 22, 2026 · A powerful time for new beginnings & sacred intentions ✦
New Moon in Virgo (August 22, 2026)
The retreat falls during the New Moon in Virgo — a powerful time for new beginnings, purification, and setting sacred intentions. Virgo energy supports healing, wellness, and the restoration of mind, body, and spirit. This is the universe confirming what God is already doing: making all things new.
A Season of Harvest & Abundance (Late August)
Late August marks the transition from summer's fullness into the harvest season. Spiritually, this is the time to reap what has been planted in prayer, tears, and faith. You are not arriving at this retreat empty-handed — you are arriving at the threshold of your harvest.
Your Voice, Emboldened (August 21–23)
A time when your testimony and truth-telling take on new courage and clarity. Speak boldly about what God has done in your life — your story has power and purpose. This weekend, you will find your voice again.
Grounded Love & Sacred Commitment (Ongoing)
This period carries a tone of seriousness and steadfastness in relationships. It's an ideal time to renew vows, set godly boundaries, and honor the commitments you've made to yourself and others before the Lord.
The Veil is Thin (August 2026)
A season where the Holy Spirit is moving deeply. Transformation at the soul level is available to those who draw near in prayer, worship, and surrender. God is doing a new thing — are you paying attention?
Faith Meets Fire (Saturday Night, August 22)
Under the New Moon, on the beach, surrounded by the sound of the Atlantic — you will release what no longer serves you into the fire and declare what you are ready to receive. When faith meets fire, chains break. This is your night of freedom.
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“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword. But the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard it.”
Hebrews 4:12 & Hebrews 4:2
“When the student is ready, the teacher appears. When the woman is ready, the retreat finds her.”
Your Retreat Setting
Fenwick Island & Bayside Resort
Delaware's most intimate coastal retreat community — where the Atlantic meets luxury living and the sky is always wide open.
Fenwick Island State Park · Delaware Atlantic Coast
The Beach Where You'll Begin Each Day
Three miles of pristine barrier island — Atlantic surf and the kind of horizon that makes everything feel possible again.
Bayside Resort · Your Home for the Weekend
Award-Winning Coastal Community
Nearly 1,000 scenic acres overlooking Assawoman Bay — voted Community of the Year by Coastal Style Magazine.
Bayside Resort
Fenwick Island · Delaware
Resort Amenities
Pools · Tennis · Community Spaces
Bayside Pier at Sunset
Assawoman Bay · Golden Hour
Award-Winning Community
Bayside Resort
Nearly 1,000 scenic acres overlooking Assawoman Bay — Bayside is a master-planned coastal community developed by the Carl M. Freeman Companies. Tree-lined streets, beautifully landscaped homes, miles of walking trails, golf course views, and a private bay beach. Voted Community of the Year by Coastal Style Magazine. This is the backdrop to your healing weekend.
Private Bay Access
Pier & Bay Views
Step onto the private pier at sunset and watch the sky turn gold over Assawoman Bay. Waterfront walking paths and uninterrupted views of the coastal horizon. This is where morning meditations happen — where the water meets your intention and the breeze carries away what no longer serves you.
Your Accommodations
Bayside Luxury Homes
You will stay in beautifully appointed luxury homes within the Bayside community — spacious living areas, modern kitchens, private bedrooms, and outdoor spaces perfect for morning coffee or evening reflection. These are not hotel rooms — they are homes designed for comfort, connection, and the kind of rest that actually restores.
Saturday Night Ceremony
Beach Bonfire
Saturday evening, we gather on the beach for a sacred fire release ceremony. Under the stars, surrounded by the sound of the Atlantic, you will write down what you are ready to release — and watch it burn. This is the moment where the weekend shifts from experience to transformation.
Bayside Resort & Fenwick Island, Delaware · August 21–23, 2026 · 4 Miles from the Atlantic Ocean
August 21–23, 2026 · Fenwick Island, Delaware
Your Retreat Setting
This is where you will sleep, breathe, and come alive again.
Luxury homes inside Bayside Resort — private bedrooms, open living spaces, gourmet kitchens, and waterfront views. Every detail was chosen so your body can finally rest, and your spirit can finally exhale.
2 Nights
Luxury Accommodation
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3 Room Types
Single · Double · Four-Bed
Accommodations
Where You'll Rest · First Come, First Served ✦
Bayside Retreat Home
Fenwick Island · Bayside Resort
Bayside Retreat Home
Fenwick Island · Bayside Resort
Bayside Retreat Home
Fenwick Island · Bayside Resort
Bayside Retreat Home
Fenwick Island · Bayside Resort
✦ Step Inside ✦
Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Living Areas & Gathering Spaces
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This is where you will lay your head each night, and it is beautiful. Accommodations are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Register early to secure your preferred room type.
🛏 Single Bed Rooms
A variety of single bed rooms are available. Private and peaceful, your own space to rest and restore each night.
🛏🛏 Double Bed Rooms
A few double bed rooms available. Shared with one other guest, a beautiful balance of community and quiet.
$250 Discount🛏🛏🛏🛏 Four-Bed Rooms
Two four-bed rooms available. Shared accommodations; some of the deepest friendships of the weekend begin here.
$250 DiscountAccommodations Notice: Dream Four Foundation reserves the right to modify or change accommodation assignments at any time, including after registration, due to quality concerns, property availability, emergency circumstances, or any other operational need. Our commitment to delivering an exceptional retreat experience runs deep — if any issue arises that affects the quality of your stay, we may need to adjust your accommodations to ensure our standard of service is fully met. We will always act in the best interest of our guests and communicate any changes as promptly as possible.
Spirit & Soul
Daily Meditation, Sound Baths & The Cacao Ultimate Experience
Each day begins and ends with intentional spiritual practice — grounding you in presence, opening your heart, and connecting you to something greater than yourself.
Sound Bath Healing
Immersive sound healing sessions using crystal singing bowls, tuning forks, and sacred frequencies. Sound baths reduce cortisol, release stored tension, and create deep states of relaxation that allow the body to heal itself.
Word of Knowledge & Spoken Word
Faith-based spoken word sessions that speak directly to your spirit. These are not sermons — they are prophetic, poetic, and deeply personal moments of divine connection and revelation.
The Cacao Ultimate Experience
Facilitated by Ennio Emmanuel
An ancient heart-opening ritual using ceremonial-grade cacao. This sacred plant medicine has been used for thousands of years to deepen connection, release emotional blockages, and open the heart chakra. Guided by intention, music, and prayer — and facilitated by Ennio Emmanuel.
Ceremonial Cacao Cups
Lava Love · Sacred Heart Medicine
Mayan Sacred Ceremony
Ancient Wisdom · Sacred Calendar
✦ Our Cacao Preparation
We infuse water with 42 grams of ceremonial-grade cacao, gently blended with a touch of cinnamon and cardamom — with no sugar added. Pure, intentional, and exactly as the tradition calls for.
✦ Our Cacao Source ✦
Lava Love Cacao
The ceremonial cacao used in our retreat ceremony is sourced from Lava Love Cacao — chosen for its exceptional potency, richness, and ceremonial quality.
Please note: The Restore & Renew Retreat is an independent event presented by Dream Four Foundation and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or connected to Lava Love Cacao in any way.
Meet Your Spiritual Guide
Spiritual Guide
Erik Raser-Schramm
Spiritual Guide
Founder, Odessa Wellness Center · Forest Therapy Guide · Sound Healer · Firewalk Instructor
Erik Raser-Schramm is a wellness facilitator, certified Forest Therapy Guide, Sound Healer, and Firewalk Instructor dedicated to creating spaces for healing, reflection, and personal growth. As founder of Odessa Wellness Center, Erik guides individuals and groups through immersive wellness experiences that blend sound healing, forest bathing, mindfulness, breathwork, and seasonal retreat practices.
After more than two decades in public service and community leadership, Erik followed a deeply personal journey into health, healing, and recovery-centered wellness. His work is rooted in the belief that nature, intentional stillness, and authentic human connection can help restore balance and create meaningful transformation.
Known for his warm and grounding presence, Erik creates experiences that invite participants to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and embrace healing in a supportive and welcoming environment.
“Nature, intentional stillness, and authentic human connection can help restore balance and create meaningful transformation.”
“The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind.”
The Science of Sound
What Is Sound Bowl Therapy — And What Does Science Say?
Sound therapy bowls — also known as crystal singing bowls — are an accessible, low-tech healing tool used in vibroacoustic therapy, music therapy, and integrative health practices around the world. When played, they produce rich, sustained tones and vibrations that resonate through the body, promoting deep relaxation and supporting the body's natural ability to heal.
More and more evidence from psychology and neuroscience shows that sound-based practices — including sound baths with singing bowls — may help ease anxiety, stress, sleep disruption, and support overall mental and physical well-being. Here is what peer-reviewed research has found:
Stress & Anxiety Relief
A 2016 study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine found that participants in a 60-minute sound meditation with singing bowls reported meaningful drops in tension, anger, fatigue, and depressed mood — especially those new to sound therapy.
Study: Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, 2016
Cortisol Reduction
Relaxing, rhythmically structured sound — like what a crystal singing bowl produces — has been linked to reductions in cortisol and other stress biomarkers, helping the body shift out of chronic fight-or-flight mode.
Study: Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences, 2020
Better Sleep
Research shows sound interventions may help improve sleep quality and reduce insomnia symptoms — making sound therapy a gentle, non-invasive tool for women struggling with rest and recovery.
Study: Journal of Sleep Research, 2019
Nervous System Regulation
Sound baths are increasingly studied for their effects on autonomic nervous system regulation — promoting a shift from "fight or flight" to "rest and digest," supporting relaxation, calmness, and emotional resilience.
Study: Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2020
Pain Relief & Quality of Life
Structured sound therapy has been linked to reduced perception of chronic pain and improved mood and quality of life in conditions including chronic pain and fibromyalgia.
Study: BMC Psychology, 2025
Cancer Support & Immune Function
Music-based interventions can reduce anxiety, fatigue, and pain while supporting immune function and helping patients tolerate cancer treatments more effectively.
Study: Cochrane Library, 2016
✦ How Sound Therapy Works
When a crystal singing bowl is played, it produces a pure, sustained tone that creates vibrations felt throughout the body. These vibrations help slow brainwave activity from the active beta state into deeper alpha and theta states — the same brainwave patterns associated with meditation, creativity, and deep rest.
This shift activates the parasympathetic nervous system (your body's “rest and digest” mode), lowers cortisol levels, and creates the conditions for the body to begin its own natural healing process. With regular use — even just a few minutes a day — sound therapy can help cultivate balance, emotional resilience, and a deeper sense of well-being.
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At the Restore & Renew Retreat, you will experience four full sound bath sessions over three days — guided by our Spiritual Guide using crystal singing bowls. Each session is designed to take you deeper into relaxation, release, and restoration.
Backed by Science · Guided by Spirit · Felt in the Body
“Sound therapy bowls are an accessible, low-tech tool backed by research suggesting benefits for stress reduction, mood support, nervous system regulation, and improved sleep.”
Medical Wellness
One-on-One Consultations with Dr. Maribel Garcia Zaragoza, M.D.
Dr. Maribel Garcia Zaragoza, M.D.
Internal Medicine · General Practice · Medication Treatments
Each retreat guest will have the opportunity for a private wellness consultation with Dr. Maribel Garcia Zaragoza, M.D., a doctor with a focus on Internal Medicine and General Practice who has practiced medicine for over 36 years.
Dr. Garcia Zaragoza is also the Pastor of Maranatha Life Changing Church in Dover, Delaware — bringing a rare and powerful combination of medical expertise and spiritual wisdom to every consultation. Her approach to women's health is compassionate and holistic, addressing hormonal balance, metabolic wellness, energy optimization, and the physical effects of chronic stress.
Her consultations are private, personalized, and designed to give you a clear path forward for your body's healing — guided by both science and faith.
“Your body is not broken. It has been carrying too much for too long. Let's give it what it needs to restore.”
~ Dr. Maribel Garcia Zaragoza, M.D.
Mobile IV Therapy & Holistic Wellness
Willow Healing Co. with Jena Wilkins, RN, CDD, CDP
Jena Wilkins, RN, CDD, CDP
Licensed & Insured RN · Willow Healing Co. · Mobile IV Therapy · Injections · Holistic Wellness
Jena Wilkins is a Licensed and Insured Registered Nurse and the founder of Willow Healing Co., bringing mobile IV therapy, therapeutic injections, and holistic wellness services directly to our retreat. Her gentle, expert care meets you exactly where you are.
✦ Included with Your Retreat Registration
💧 One IV Treatment, On Us
Every registered guest receives one complimentary IV therapy infusion included in the price of the retreat. Jena will work with you to select the infusion that best supports your body's needs for the weekend, hydration, immunity, energy, recovery, and more.
💧 IV Therapy Infusions
Customized IV infusions to replenish, restore, and revitalize, from hydration and immunity boosts to energy, metabolism support, and post-retreat recovery.
💉 IM Injections
Targeted intramuscular injections including B12, glutathione, immune support, stress relief, and more, fast-acting wellness support personalized for you.
✨ Skinny Shots
Lipo-Mino-Mix with Carnitine and MiC + B12 formulas to support metabolism, fat burning, and energy, a powerful complement to your wellness journey.
🌿 Peptides & GLP-1 Support
Peptide therapy consultations and GLP-1 support offerings, advanced wellness tools for weight management, metabolic health, and body optimization.
Willow Healing Co.
Licensed · Insured · Medical Director Oversight
“Real Support. From real experts. Real Solutions. Backed by science. Real You. Your goals matter.”
~ Willow Healing Co.
Therapeutic Touch
Private Massage Sessions by Ameny Spa
Every guest receives a private massage session — because your body deserves to be held with the same care you give to everyone else.
Swedish Massage
Long, flowing strokes designed to promote deep relaxation, improve circulation, and ease muscle tension. The classic therapeutic experience — gentle, restorative, and deeply calming.
Hot Stone Therapy
Heated basalt stones placed on key energy points to melt away deep-seated tension. The warmth penetrates muscles, releases toxins, and creates a profound sense of grounding and peace.
Swedish · Deep Tissue · Hot Stone · Aromatherapy · Licensed & Certified Therapists
Healing & Recovery
Trauma-Informed Care with Peer Recovery Specialist Ennio Emmanuel
Ennio Emmanuel
Peer Recovery Specialist · Executive Director, Dream Four Foundation
Ennio Emmanuel is a certified Peer Recovery Specialist and the Executive Director of Dream Four Foundation. His sessions are rooted in lived experience, cultural understanding, and a deep commitment to meeting women where they are without judgment, without pressure, and with full presence.
Whether you are navigating grief, addiction recovery, trauma, or simply the weight of carrying too much for too long, Ennio creates a safe, sacred space for honest conversation, guided reflection, and the first steps toward lasting freedom.
“Recovery is not about going back to who you were. It is about becoming who you were always meant to be.”
~ Ennio Emmanuel, Peer Recovery Specialist
Life Coaching & Wellness Nutrition
Nourish Your Body, Fuel Your Healing
True restoration begins with understanding what your body needs to thrive. Janice Minor's wellness sessions bridge the gap between healing and nourishment, helping you leave this weekend with a personalized plan that honors your body, your goals, and your life.
Life Coach & Wellness Nutrition
Janice Minor
Life Coach & Wellness Nutrition
Individualized Nutrition Plans · Wellness Sessions · Life Coaching
Janice Minor is a certified Life Coach and wellness nutrition specialist who believes that true healing begins with nourishing the body from the inside out. Her private sessions are warm, practical, and deeply personal.
During the retreat, Janice will offer individualized wellness sessions where she helps you build a nutrition plan that works with your body, your lifestyle, and your healing journey. No rigid rules. No shame. Just clarity, compassion, and a roadmap that feels like freedom.
✦ Continued Support · Pre & Post Retreat
Janice's sessions are available online via Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams, as well as by phone or in person, based on her availability. All sessions are private and confidential, with a focus on your personalized follow-up care.
This is part of our continued support pre and post retreat — because your transformation doesn't begin or end with the weekend. Janice is here for you before, during, and after.
“What's my fuel? Love that never gives up or loses faith, it's always hopeful & endures all things.”
~ Janice Minor, Life Coach & Wellness Nutrition
Creative Arts Therapy
The Healing Power of Hands-On Creation
Sometimes the deepest healing happens not through words, but through the act of creating. Our creative arts sessions are designed to bypass the thinking mind and speak directly to the soul — through color, texture, movement, and expression.
Featured Instructor
Joyce Lapp
Art Therapy Instructor
Joyce Lapp brings decades of experience in therapeutic art instruction — guiding women through the process of self-discovery using paint, canvas, and creative expression. Her sessions are not about artistic skill — they are about emotional release.
Through guided painting exercises and therapeutic expression, Joyce creates a safe space where women can process emotions they may not yet have words for. Every brushstroke becomes a prayer. Every color becomes a conversation with your inner self.
Garden Pots
Acrylic · Garden Series
Wildflower Field
Acrylic · Poppies & Sunflowers
The Lord Is Risen
Mixed media · Floral & Cross
Sample Work by Joyce Lapp
Acrylic · Garden Pots Series
Featured Artist
Monica Kulesa
Resin & Jewelry Artist
Jewelry Making · Wire Trees · Shell Art · Mixed Media
Monica Kulesa leads hands-on creative sessions where women craft beaded jewelry, wire trees, shell art, and mixed-media bead portraits. No experience is needed — just a willingness to create, explore, and let your hands tell the story your heart has been holding.
Shell Heart Mosaic
Coastal shells · Resin · Framed
Blue Bead Wire Tree
Agate & glass beads · Mineral base
Shell Card Holder
Sea shells · Resin · Mixed media
Beaded Wire Tree
Glass & crystal beads · Wire · Stone base
Blue Sea Glass Necklace & Earrings
Sea glass · Wire wrap · Blue ribbon
Tiger Eye Heart Pendant
Tiger eye · Gold wire · Crystal beads
Sample Work by Monica Kulesa
Wire Trees · Jewelry · Shell Art · Mixed Media
Featured Instructor
Garrison
Photography Instructor
Garrison Photography · Portrait · Event · Candid · Nature · Macro · Beginner to Advanced
Garrison is a talented photographer with a passion for capturing authentic moments and telling stories through the lens. His work spans portraits, events, candid photography, breathtaking landscapes, and stunning macro nature shots — always with an eye for the real, unguarded moments that make images truly memorable.
During the retreat, he'll guide participants at every skill level — from first-time camera holders to experienced photographers — in developing their eye and capturing meaningful moments.
The images you take this weekend go home with you. So does the way you learned to see. ✦
“The best photos happen when you're just being you.”
Red Barn · Snowfall
Landscape · Animals · Winter
Daisy · Morning Dew
Macro · Nature · Botanical
Bee & Bloom
Nature · Macro · Wildlife
Succulent Garden
Macro · Nature · Botanical
Bird on Branch
Wildlife · Nature · Candid
Light Heart · Night Portrait
Portrait · Light Painting · Creative
Garden Companion
Pet · Nature · Candid
Sample Photography Work
Landscape · Macro · Nature · Wildlife · Portrait · Pet · Candid
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”
✦ Included with Every Registration ✦
Things You'll Take Home, and Things That Will Stay With You
📓Personalized Wellness Journal
Pre-loaded with sound bath reflection prompts, Word of Knowledge response pages, a personal intentions letter, and a 30-day post-retreat action plan. The work you begin here shouldn't end when the weekend does.
Your healing journey, written in your own hand. ✦
✦Flying Fire Wish Paper Packet
Your personal at-home fire ceremony, to use whenever you are ready. Write what you are releasing. Light it. Watch it rise and disappear into the air — carrying your intention with it.
The retreat lights the fire. This packet keeps it burning. ✦
Women Blending Together
Essential Oil Bar · Community & Intention
Herbs & Botanicals
Lavender · Rosemary · Rose · Eucalyptus
🌿Personal Essential Oil Vial
Guided by Ennio Emmanuel with premium Nice & Bella oils — sealed and intention-set. Open it before you pray, before you work, before you rest. Let the memory of this weekend return in a single breath.
Your blend. Your intention. Your healing, bottled. ✦
Mayan Cacao Ceremony
Sacred medicine · Ancient tradition
Ceremonial Cacao Cups
Warm · Grounding · Heart-opening
Raw Ceremonial Cacao
Pure · Unprocessed · Sacred
🍫Packet of Ceremonial Cacao
A take-home packet of ceremonial-grade cacao — the same sacred medicine shared during your Cacao Ceremony at the retreat. Brew it at home as a ritual of remembrance, intention, and heart-opening. Let every cup bring you back to this weekend.
Every sip, a return to the sacred. ✦
🔥Saturday Night Beach Bonfire
Gather at the water's edge for a guided release ceremony. Write what you are letting go. Watch it return to ash. Feel the ocean breeze carry it away. Some experiences live in the body forever.
🎨Pieces of Painted Art
The paintings you create during Joyce Lapp's art therapy sessions are yours to keep — pieces of original painted art that will stay with you for a lifetime and beyond. A tangible expression of your healing, made by your own hands.
📸Photography Insights & Skills
Leave with more than beautiful images — you'll take home insight on how to capture the best photography angles, lighting, and moments, guided by Chelsea Memmolo. A new way of seeing the world that travels home with you.
💎Wearable Jewelry & Resin Art
The jewelry and resin art pieces you create with Monica Kulesa are yours to wear and treasure. Beaded jewelry, wire trees, shell art, and mixed-media creations — wearable reminders of your strength, creativity, and this sacred weekend.
✦ Our Cacao Source ✦
Ceremonial Cacao Block
Pure · Potent · Sacred
Lava Love Cacao
Grown in Guatemala · Wood Fire-Roasted
🍫Lava Love Cacao
The ceremonial cacao used in our retreat ceremony is sourced from Lava Love Cacao, chosen for its exceptional potency, richness, and ceremonial quality. Their cacao is among the finest available for sacred ceremony use.
Please note: The Restore & Renew Retreat is an independent event presented by Dream Four Foundation and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or connected to Lava Love Cacao in any way. We simply support and use their products in our ceremony due to their exceptional potency and richness for retreat use.
Saturday Night Fire Release Ceremony
Led by our Spiritual Guide · Release the old · Set powerful new intentions · At the ocean's edge
✦ Special Surprises Await at the Bonfire ✦
✦ Saturday Night · The Fire
That night, the group walks to the beach. A fire is lit. You write down the thing you've been carrying — the fear, the grief, the old story — and you watch it burn. The ocean receives the ashes. The stars are out. Someone squeezes your hand. You don't know her last name yet. But you know her heart.
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And just when you think the night couldn't hold any more magic… we have a secret surprise you'll have to be there to experience. ✦
🔥 Fire Release Ceremony Led By
Erik Roser-Schramm
Spiritual Guide · Sound Healer
Ennio Emmanuel
Peer Recovery Specialist · Executive Director
Special Musical Guest Performance
Ty Mathis
Live Performance · Saturday Night at the Bonfire
✦ Special Musical Guest ✦
Saturday Night Performance
Ty Mathis
Singer-Songwriter · Multi-Instrumentalist · Evolution Music
Ty Mathis, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, captivates audiences with his vibrant and soulful music. Ty's expansive musical palette seamlessly weaves together elements of rock, folk, psychedelia, soul, and spiritual undertones. Ty creates a unique sonic experience that transcends genres creating what we know as Evolution music.
A live performance under the stars, by the fire, at the ocean's edge. ✦
Some moments can't be described. They can only be lived.
Culinary Experience
Chef Haynes · Flavorful Dishes Made From Scratch ✦
CATERING
Quality Business Awards
2025 · Dover, Delaware
Chef Haynes of Flavorful Dishes Private Chefs & Catering is the Best Catering in Dover, Delaware recognized with 5-star ratings across satisfaction, services, reputation, and quality. Every dish is made entirely from scratch using fresh, certified organic ingredients. You will not simply be fed this weekend. You will be nourished.
At lunch on Saturday and Sunday, Chef Haynes steps out of the kitchen to personally walk you through his signature recipe, so the magic travels home with you. Recipe cards included.
✦ Beverages & Morning Juice Bar ✦
Available All Weekend
Friday Evening – Sunday Afternoon
Throughout the entire retreat, you will have access to a full beverage station stocked with water, flavored water, fresh juice, tea, Nespresso espresso drinks, probiotic sodas, sparkling water, tonic water, and drip coffee — available anytime, morning to night.
Morning Juice Bar
Each morning, we will prepare Martha Stewart's popular morning juice blend fresh for you — or you can create your own juice at our juice machine bar with a full spread of fresh fruits and vegetables. Start your day nourished, energized, and exactly the way your body needs.
Garden-Fresh Salad
Mâche · Cherry tomatoes · Chickpeas · Cranberries
Avocado & Poached Egg
Artisan toast · Crispy chickpeas · Microgreens
Breakfast Bowls
Oats · Fresh berries · Yogurt · Chia seeds
Roasted Veggie Pasta
Rigatoni · Cherry tomatoes · Zucchini · Basil
Chicken Quinoa Bowl
Grilled chicken · Black beans · Cucumber · Red pepper
Sheet Pan Salmon
Fresh salmon · Green beans · Cherry tomatoes · Basil oil
Sample Work by Chef Haynes
Fitness & Wellness
Move Your Body, Free Your Spirit
Energizing, adaptable workouts designed to meet you exactly where you are — because every body that shows up deserves to thrive.
Featured Instructor
Rosa Kindig
A rare combination of fire and gentleness — workouts that energize without depleting, challenge without intimidating, and leave you feeling more alive in your body than when you arrived on the sand.
Sunrise Flow · Restorative Stretch · Strength & Power
Featured Instructor
Anthony Divirgilio
Explosive energy balanced with deep wellness knowledge — adaptable workouts designed to meet every fitness level exactly where it is, because every body that shows up on that beach deserves to thrive.
High Energy · High Results · Balanced & Present
Your Retreat Team
The People Holding This Space for You
Every specialist on this team was chosen with intention. Together, they cover every dimension of your healing — spirit, body, mind, and creativity.
Your care team — chosen with intention, gathered for you. ✦
Erik Raser-Schramm
Spiritual Guide · Sound Bath Healing · Word of Knowledge · Forest Therapy · Holistic Counsel
Ennio Emmanuel
Peer Recovery Specialist · Trauma-Informed Healing Circles · Essential Oil Bar · Personal Color Analysis · The Cacao Ultimate Experience
Ty Mathis
Special Musical Guest · Singer-Songwriter · Multi-Instrumentalist · Evolution Music · Live Performance at Saturday Night Bonfire
Dr. Maribel Garcia Zaragoza, M.D.
Internal Medicine · General Practice · Private Wellness Consultations · Personalized Take-Home Report
Jena Wilkins, RN, CDD, CDP
Willow Healing Co. · Mobile IV Therapy · IM Injections · Skinny Shots · Peptides & GLP-1 Support
Janice Minor
Life Coach · Wellness Nutrition · Individualized Nutrition Plans · Mindful Eating
Ameny Spa Therapists
Private Massage Sessions · Swedish · Hot Stone · Personalized Scheduling
Joyce Lapp
Art Therapy Instructor · Guided Painting · Therapeutic Expression
Monica Kulesa
Resin & Jewelry Artist · Wire Trees · Shell Art · Mixed Media
Garrison
Photography Instructor · Garrison Photography · Portrait · Event · Candid
Rosa Kindig
Lead Fitness Instructor · Sunrise Beach Movement · Restorative Stretch · All Bodies Welcome
Anthony Divirgilio
Co-Fitness Lead · Adaptive Workouts · Strength & Power · All Levels
Chef Haynes
Full Catering · From-Scratch Organic Cuisine · Live Cooking Demonstrations · Recipe Cards
Please note: The on-site team may vary based on retreat date availability and staff scheduling. Dream Four Foundation reserves the right to adjust team members as needed to ensure the highest quality retreat experience for every guest.
What Women Are Saying
Real Stories, Real Transformation
Every woman who walks through these doors leaves with a story. Here are just a few.
“Beautiful work. Inspires others to be creative as well.”
Beautiful work. Inspires others to be creative as well.
R Billie Turner-Wetterau
Retreat Supporter
“Un ser humano lleno de amor, compasión y fe.”
Para mi es un placer conocer a Ennio Emmanuel, un ser humano lleno de amor, compasión y fe. Su libro es un reflejo de su corazón y su deseo de inspirar a otros a vivir con propósito. Simple Thoughts for Everyday Life es una obra que toca el alma.
Paulina Aguirre
Latin Grammy-Winning Artist
“Sus palabras tienen el poder de transformar vidas.”
Ennio Emmanuel es un hombre de gran fe y compasión. Sus palabras tienen el poder de transformar vidas. Simple Thoughts for Everyday Life es un libro que te acompaña cada día con sabiduría y esperanza.
Myrka Dellanos
Emmy Award-Winning Journalist & Author
“Every page carries wisdom, encouragement, and truth.”
Ennio has written a beautiful collection of thoughts that speak directly to the heart. Every page carries wisdom, encouragement, and the kind of truth that stays with you long after you close the book. This is a must-read for anyone seeking daily inspiration.
Kenny Alonzo
Community Leader
“Where you can Know God, Find freedom, discover your purpose and make a difference.”
Where you can Know God, Find freedom, discover your purpose and make a difference.
Kathy
Local Guide · Google Review
“Very kind God Loving People.”
Very kind God Loving People.
Tina Mason
Local Guide · Google Review
“Friendly inviting atmosphere. The information I received was quite useful.”
Friendly inviting atmosphere. The information I received was quite useful.
Juanita Taylor
Local Guide · Google Review
“Amazing experience. They are very loving, welcoming, helpful, & spread the Gospel.”
Amazing experience. They are very loving, welcoming, helpful, & spread the Gospel. I highly recommend this place to everyone.
Jennifer Rosario-Williams
Community Member · Google Review
✦ Your story could be next. ✦
✦ Reserve My Spot ✦The Restore & Renew Experience
This weekend is the centerpiece of a larger journey
We don’t believe in dropping you into a beautiful experience and then abandoning you. This retreat is designed as an ecosystem — with intention before, immersion during, and sustained transformation after. Your healing doesn’t end on Sunday — it deepens.
This weekend is not a destination. It is a beginning. ✦
Arrive Prepared
- Welcome packet with intentions framework
- What to bring and how to prepare your body
- Pre-retreat journal prompts
- Community introduction in the alumni group
Full Immersion
- 4 sound baths, 2 words of knowledge
- Private medical consult + massage
- Peer recovery & healing circles
- Creative arts, culinary, movement
- Optional upgrades: headshot, kitchen club, red light therapy
- Cacao ceremony + fire release
Sustained Transformation
- 30-day post-retreat letter from your Spiritual Guide
- Personalized wellness report from Dr. Zaragoza
- Private alumni Facebook community (lifetime)
- One-on-one connection with our team afterward
- PASSES membership: podcast, inspiration, tips, insight & wisdom
- My Aura Portal access — manage reservations, courses & digital products, and your Dream Four Foundation event account
- Personal & business goal support through our network
- Priority access & early-bird pricing for future retreats
- Your essential oil vial — a daily reminder
- Flying Fire Wish Paper — your at-home fire ceremony
✦ Your Journey Continues After the Retreat ✦
Post-Retreat Connection
We Don't Abandon You on Sunday.
The retreat lights the fire. What comes next keeps it burning.
The retreat lights the fire. What comes next keeps it burning. ✦
The most powerful retreats don't end when the weekend does — they become the beginning of something deeper. That's why every Restore & Renew graduate receives ongoing access to our team, our community, and our growing platform of resources designed to sustain your transformation long after you leave Fenwick Island.
Private Alumni Facebook Group
A lifetime invitation to our private community — exclusively for women who have done this weekend together. Share wins, ask for prayer, stay connected. These friendships don't fade. They deepen.
One-on-One Team Connection
After the retreat, our team remains available to you — one on one. Whether you need guidance, encouragement, or simply someone who understands, we are here. You are never alone in this journey.
PASSES Membership Platform
Exclusive for Retreat Alumni
Through membership to our PASSES platform, we deliver continued connection through podcast episodes, daily inspiration, practical tips, deep insight, wisdom, and more. This is not a one-time event — it is an ongoing relationship.
We will also open up about how to help you with your personal and business goals through our network of connections and knowledge base. Whether you're building a business, navigating a career transition, or simply seeking clarity on your next chapter — we walk with you.
“Don't think about your retreat as a solo offering. The women who attend deserve continued support — and you deserve a community that grows with you.”
✦ Your transformation doesn't end. It compounds. ✦
Bonus Offerings
Little Extras That Make It Extraordinary
Every one of these was chosen with intention, not as filler, but as a deepening.
Complimentary Wellness Session
🎨 Personal Color Analysis ✦
Facilitated by Ennio Emmanuel · Because how you show up matters, and it starts with color.
Ennio Emmanuel guiding a personal color analysis session · Your colors, revealed. ✦
Did you know that the colors you wear can transform how you look and how you feel? Your personal color palette is determined by your skin's undertone, depth, and clarity, and once you know it, getting dressed becomes an act of confidence instead of guesswork.
In this exclusive session, Ennio Emmanuel will analyze each attendee's natural coloring and reveal the specific palette of shades that make your complexion glow, your eyes pop, and your energy radiate, season by season, year-round.
What You'll Discover
- ✦Your seasonal color type: Spring, Summer, Autumn, or Winter
- ✦The exact color families that complement your skin's undertone and depth
- ✦Which colors to wear near your face vs. away from it
- ✦Colors that make you look tired, older, or washed out, and how to avoid them
- ✦Tips for building a wardrobe that works with your natural coloring year-round
- ✦How color affects your perceived energy, authority, and approachability in any room
“When a woman wears her colors, she walks into every room as the fullest version of herself. This weekend, you'll know exactly what those colors are.” ✦
~ Ennio Emmanuel
Your Season
Personal Color Season
SPRING · SUMMER · AUTUMN · WINTER
Spring
Warm · Light · Clear
Peach, coral, warm ivory, golden yellow, soft camel, warm greens.
Skin glows in warm, clear tones.
Summer
Cool · Soft · Muted
Dusty rose, lavender, soft blue, mauve, powder pink, cool grey.
Skin radiates in soft, muted cool shades.
Autumn
Warm · Deep · Rich
Rust, burnt orange, olive, mustard, warm brown, terracotta.
Deep earthy tones that honor warm depth.
Winter
Cool · Deep · Clear
True white, black, royal blue, jewel tones, hot pink, burgundy.
High contrast colors that create striking presence.
Every season has its own perfect palette ✦
Your Facilitator
Ennio Emmanuel
Peer Recovery Specialist · Essential Oil Blending Bar · Personal Color Analysis · Published Author
✦ This session is included at no additional cost with your retreat registration ✦
First Night Activity
Friday, August 21 · Opening Night
Opening Night Ritual
Message in a Bottle
On the first night of the retreat, each woman will write a heartfelt, uplifting message — words of encouragement, a prayer, a truth she wants another woman to receive. These notes are sealed in a bottle and paired with another attendee, to be opened when she returns home.
It is a simple act with profound impact — a reminder that even strangers can hold each other with tenderness, and that the words we offer to others often carry exactly what we needed to hear ourselves.
A message written in love. Opened when you need it most. ✦
Sunday Send-Off
Sunday, August 23 · Closing Ceremony
Sunday Closing Ritual
Flower Bouquet Bar
On the final morning, before you leave, each woman visits our beautifully styled Flower Bouquet Bar — a table overflowing with fresh blooms, greenery, and petals — and creates her own floral arrangement to carry home.
The flowers are a symbol of your personal growth this weekend. Like you, they are alive, beautiful, and in full bloom. And while flowers eventually fade, the transformation you experienced here will not.
You came as a seed. You leave in full bloom. ✦
Included with every registration
30-Day Post-Retreat Letter
Sealed at checkout. Opened thirty days later. Written by your Spiritual Guide, it recalls what you planted over the weekend and speaks directly to the intentions you set on the first night. Women have called this the gift that arrives when you need it most. Included with every registration. No extra charge.
Prepared by Dr. Maribel Garcia Zaragoza, M.D.
Personalized Wellness Take-Home Report
After your private medical consultation, Dr. Maribel Garcia Zaragoza, M.D. — specialist in Internal Medicine & General Practice — prepares a personalized printed wellness summary: your vitals, observations, and 3–5 tailored recommendations on branded Dream Four Foundation stationery.
Your transformation doesn't end on Sunday — it compounds.
PASSES Membership · Continued Connection & Growth
Every graduate receives access to our PASSES membership platform — delivering ongoing connection through podcast episodes, daily inspiration, practical tips, deep insight, and wisdom. We also open up about how to help you with your personal and business goals through our network of connections and knowledge base. Your transformation doesn't end on Sunday — it compounds.
My Aura Portal · Your Personal Retreat Hub
Every retreat graduate receives access to My Aura Portal — your personal portal for managing reservations, purchasing digital products, and managing your account with Dream Four Foundation events. Stay organized, stay connected, and have everything you need in one beautiful place.
A sisterhood that lasts long after the weekend ends.
Alumni Community, One-on-One Team Access & Priority Pricing
Every graduate receives a personal invitation to our private Facebook community and SMS text group, exclusively for women who have done this weekend together. Our team remains available to you one-on-one afterward. First access to future retreats. Early-bird pricing before the public ever sees it.
Books, wellness gifts & curated finds — all in one place.
Pop-Up Shop · Books, Gifts & Curated Finds
A beautifully styled pop-up shop featuring Simple Thoughts for Everyday Life by Ennio Emmanuel, curated wellness gifts, Dream Four Foundation merchandise, and Nice & Bella premium oil products.
Optional Add-On Upgrades
Optional Add-On
15-min private session · Reserve at check-in
📸 Professional Headshot Mini-Session
A private 15-minute headshot session with our Photography Instructor, Garrison. Walk away with polished, beautiful images. Scheduling is limited, reserve yours at check-in.
Optional Add-On
Limited to 4 guests per morning
🍳 Morning Kitchen Club, Chef Haynes Upgrade
Limited to just 4 guests per morning. Join Chef Haynes behind the kitchen door during breakfast preparation. Watch him work. Ask questions. Get his secrets.
Optional Add-On
15 min ($15) · 30 min ($30)
🔴 Red Light Therapy
Enhance circulation, reduce inflammation, and support recovery with targeted red light therapy sessions. Available in 15-minute ($15) or 30-minute ($30) sessions.
Attendance & Age Policy
Who Can Attend
Every woman is welcome here — every age, every body, every story. ✦
This retreat is designed for women 18 years of age and older. All programming, accommodations, and experiences are curated for adult women seeking healing, restoration, and sacred community.
Ages 15–17: Young women between 15 and 17 may attend by special arrangement only. A parent or legal guardian must submit a written request and signed consent form prior to registration. Approval is at the discretion of the retreat organizers.
Getting Here
Your Journey to Bayside ✦
Fenwick Island sits at the southern tip of Delaware's coast — a peaceful barrier island community easily reached from major East Coast cities.
🗺 Driving Directions from Major Highways
From I-95 / Baltimore / D.C. Area
- → Take US-50 East across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge
- → Continue on US-50 E through Salisbury, MD
- → Merge onto RT-1 North (Coastal Highway) into Delaware
- → Bayside is on the right, just north of the MD/DE state line
From I-95 / Philadelphia / Northeast
- → Take I-95 South to DE-1 South (toll road)
- → Continue on DE-1 S through Rehoboth & Dewey Beach
- → Follow RT-1 South past Bethany Beach
- → Bayside is on the left, just before the DE/MD state line
From Wilmington, DE (ILG — Avelo Airlines)
- → Take I-95 South from Wilmington toward Dover
- → Merge onto DE-1 South (toll road) toward the beaches
- → Follow DE-1 S all the way to RT-1 Coastal Highway
- → Head south on RT-1 — Bayside is approximately 2 hours from ILG
✈️ Nearest Airports
Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY)
Closest airport — ideal for quick access
Wilmington Airport (ILG) — Avelo Airlines
Avelo Airlines hub with affordable nonstop flights from many U.S. cities
Baltimore/Washington International (BWI)
Major hub with most airline options
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Great option from the northeast corridor
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)
Convenient from the D.C. metro area
📍 Nearby Landmarks & Points of Interest
Fenwick Island State Park
2 min from Bayside
Ocean City Boardwalk & Pier
15 min south
Tanger Outlets, Rehoboth
20 min north
Bethany Beach Boardwalk
10 min north
Fenwick Island Lighthouse
5 min from Bayside
Coastal Highway (RT 1) Dining
Along the route
Local Transportation Provided
Once you arrive, we take care of the rest. Sophisticated, air-conditioned and heated shuttle transport will be provided throughout the weekend — from airport pickups to all retreat activities.
Some off-site activities may take place at the Bayside pavilions and event rooms at the community clubhouse, depending on the activity and weather conditions. Your shuttle is always just a moment away. ✦
Preparation
What to Bring ✦
You are about to step away from the noise. Come prepared to arrive fully — mind, body, and spirit.
She packed with joy — and arrived ready to receive everything. ✦
Clothing & Beach
- ✦Casual beach clothing — 3 full days
- ✦Workout & stretch clothing for beach fitness
- ✦Clothes you don't mind painting in
- ✦Bathing suit (bay beach access available)
- ✦Comfortable shoes and sandals
- ✦Beach towel
- ✦Hat (if you prefer shade)
- ✦Sunglasses
- ✦Light sweater or wrap for cooler evenings by the ocean
- ✦🌿 A light tan or white outfit for group photo opportunity on the beach
- ✦🌙 Pajamas, nightgowns, or nighttime clothing for restful evenings
Personal Care
- ✦Personal hygiene items
- ✦Bug spray
- ✦SPF sunscreen / sunblock
- ✦Medications & prescriptions (please consult your doctor before travel)
- ✦Reusable water bottle — stay hydrated all weekend
- ✦Washcloth
- ✦Feminine products as needed
Essentials & Tech
- ✦Phone charger & any electronics you need
- ✦Camera or camera phone for Chelsea's photography class
- ✦Plan to minimize phone use — the ocean will thank you
- ✦Emergency contact info — submit with intake paperwork
- ✦Cash for the pop-up shop (books, oils, Dream Four merchandise)
- 🔥A meaningful object for the Saturday night Fire Release Ceremony (optional — something that represents what you're ready to release)
✦ Group Photo Opportunity
Bring a Light Tan or White Outfit
We will be taking a beautiful group photo on the beach together. Please bring a light tan or white outfit to wear for this special moment. This is your keepsake memory of the weekend — the women you shared it with, captured forever in the light of Fenwick Island.
Light, breezy, and beautiful — just like you. ✦
Soul Essentials
The Things That Matter Most
- ✦Your journal — you'll receive one before the retreat, and you're welcome to bring your own as well
- ✦A meaningful object for the Saturday night Fire Release Ceremony (optional — something that represents what you're ready to release)
- ✦Any dietary restrictions or allergies — please share in advance so Chef Haynes can honor your needs
- ✦A favorite devotional or morning reading if that is part of your daily rhythm
- ✦A joyful attitude — bring it, wear it, share it all weekend long ✦
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“Bring high hopes and great expectations for an amazing time.”
August 21–23, 2026 · Fenwick Island, Delaware
📋 Before You Arrive: Please complete your intake paperwork which will be sent to you after registration. This includes your emergency contact, dietary restrictions, and any health information that helps us take the very best care of you this weekend.
✦ Every moment of this weekend was curated with intention ✦
How Your Weekend Unfolds
This is a curated schedule — not a marathon. Rest, free time, and reflection are woven in intentionally. You will never feel rushed.
We Know What You're Thinking
Let's Talk Through the Hesitations.
Every woman who has ever attended this kind of retreat wrestled with at least one of these. You are not alone in the conversation happening in your head right now.
When someone hesitates, it's never really about the retreat. It's about their relationship with money, time, fear, or worthiness. Let's go there together:
The door is open. The light is waiting. The only thing standing between you and it — is the conversation in your head. ✦
"I can't afford $2,495."
Let's look at what $2,495 includes: a private doctor consultation ($250–$500 value), a professional massage ($150–$200), all meals Friday–Sunday at gourmet quality ($300+ value), four sound bath immersions, creative arts instruction, peer recovery sessions, beach fitness, and so much more. The all-in value of this weekend exceeds $4,000. We also offer payment plans — contact us to arrange. But here's the real question: what is the cost of staying exactly where you are for another year? Another five years? The cost of not solving this is far higher than the cost of this retreat.
"I don't have time to get away."
You have been "not having time" for yourself for a long time. This is a Friday evening through Sunday afternoon — less than 48 hours. The women who tell us they needed it most are the ones who almost didn't come. When was the last time you prioritized yourself in your own life? This retreat is an invitation to explore how you're showing up for everyone else — and finally show up for yourself.
"I'd need to check with my partner/family first."
We honor that. And we invite you to ask yourself: When was the last time someone in your family waited for your permission to invest in themselves? You modeling what it looks like to prioritize your wellbeing is one of the most powerful things you can do for the people you love. This isn't about asking for permission — it's about making an important decision for yourself.
"I'm not sure I deserve this / it feels selfish."
That feeling? That's exactly why you need to come. Believing you don't deserve rest, care, and restoration is not humility — it is a wound. And this weekend was designed to gently, lovingly begin to heal it. Somewhere along the way, you made a decision — consciously or not — that you're not worthy of what you truly want. This retreat is your chance to rewrite that story.
"What if I don't fit in?"
We hear this often — and almost universally, the women who were most nervous become the ones most reluctant to leave. This circle is limited to 20 women. By Saturday morning, you will not feel like strangers. You will feel like the women who finally understood each other. You don't need to be in a good place to come. You just need to be open.
"What if I'm in a dark place — is this safe for me?"
Ennio Emmanuel, our certified Peer Recovery Specialist, provides trauma-informed care throughout the weekend. You do not have to be in a good place to come. You just need to be open to receiving care. When fear surfaces, we go there gently with you — because more often than not, this isn't new. It's something that's been quietly running the show for a long time. This weekend, we help you face it with support.
“Five years from now, you're unlikely to regret investing in yourself. You're far more likely to regret playing small.”
✦ Your healing is not a luxury. It is a necessity. ✦
✦ Is $2,495 Worth It? Here Is The Honest Answer ✦
The right question is not “What are other retreats charging?” The right question is: Is what we're offering truly life-changing, and does it solve a real problem for you?
If you can clearly see that the cost of staying stuck — in your health, your relationships, your joy, your identity — is far higher than $2,495, then you already have your answer. This is not an expense. It is an investment in the most important person in your life: you.
If You Booked It All Separately
Your All-In Retreat Price
$2,495
All of the above + so much more, bundled into one transformative 3-day experience.
“You are not paying for a retreat. You are investing in becoming the woman you were always meant to be.”
Profitability is not greed. It is sustainability. It allows us to deliver high-quality experiences, stay supported, give generously, and continue this work for decades.
The cost of staying exactly where you are is far higher than $2,495.
✦ Everything Included in Your Registration ✦
No hidden extras. No surprise charges. This is what you get.
Optional Add-Ons (not included — available at the retreat)
Choose Your Rate
Standard
$2,495
Private room. Register any time before the event. $395 deposit holds your spot immediately.
⚡ Best Value
$2,245
Pay in full before July 1, 2026 and save $250. Or choose a shared room any time to save $250.
Save $250🏆 Maximum Savings
$1,995
Pay in full before July 1, 2026 AND choose a shared room. Stack both discounts for maximum savings.
Save $500Refer a Friend, Save $50
Know someone who needs this weekend as much as you do? When you refer a friend who registers and pays their deposit, you both win. You receive $50 off your total registration cost for every friend you refer who books a spot. There is no limit.
✦ $50 Off Per Referral · No Limit · Stackable
Mention your referral when registering at [email protected]
$395 non-refundable deposit · Secure checkout via Stripe · Payment plans available
A Word of Honesty
Who This Retreat May Not Be For
We pour everything into this weekend and we want every guest to be truly ready for it. With honesty and love, this retreat may not be the right fit if any of the following feel true for you — and that is perfectly okay.
Some patterns keep us circling the same door — never quite stepping through to the other side. ✦
If this retreat is not right for you right now, we honor that. The right season will come. ✦
If you read this list and felt none of it applied — welcome. We have been waiting for you.
🪙 Deposit & Payment
A non-refundable deposit of $395 secures your spot immediately. Your full balance is due 21 days before the event. Payment plans are available — contact us to arrange.
Early Bird rate of $2,245 applies when full payment is received before July 1, 2026 or if attendee chooses to room with another retreat attendee as a roommate.
📋 Cancellation Policy
All deposits are non-refundable under any circumstances. Cancellations 21+ days before the event: balance paid (minus deposit) may be applied as a credit toward a future retreat, no cash refunds.
Cancellations fewer than 21 days before the event: no refund and no credit. If Dream Four Foundation must cancel or postpone, registered guests receive a full credit toward the rescheduled event.
💡 Payment Plan Available
Can not pay all at once right now? A non-refundable deposit of $395 locks in your spot today. Your remaining balance is due 21 days before the retreat. We also offer a two-installment plan — just ask when you register. Your healing does not have to wait because of timing.
We Strongly Recommend Trip Cancellation Insurance
Protect Your Investment
Life is unpredictable. Illness, family emergencies, travel disruptions — any of these can arise unexpectedly. Because our cancellation policy does not allow for refunds or credits within 21 days of the event, we strongly encourage every registered guest to purchase trip cancellation insurance at the time of booking.
Trip cancellation insurance can reimburse your retreat investment if you need to cancel due to a covered reason — including medical emergencies, injury, illness, or certain unforeseen events. Policies are typically affordable and can be purchased through your travel insurance provider, credit card benefits, or directly online.
✦ What to Look for in a Policy
✦ Our In-House Insurance Partner
We are proud to have an in-house insurance partner available to assist you with trip cancellation insurance — and insurance of all kinds. Whether you need travel protection, health coverage, auto, home, life, or business insurance, our partner is ready to help.
SafeSure USA
Your trusted partner for insurance of all kinds
🛡️ Visit SafeSureUSA.comReach out to SafeSure USA for personalized insurance guidance and quotes
Where to Find Coverage
In addition to our in-house partner SafeSureUSA.com, popular travel insurance providers include Allianz Travel, Travel Guard (AIG), Travelex, InsureMyTrip.com, and Squaremouth.com (comparison site). You may also have travel protection benefits through your credit card — check with your card issuer before purchasing a separate policy.
Please note: Dream Four Foundation does not sell, endorse, or receive compensation from any travel insurance provider. The above is general informational guidance only and does not constitute insurance advice. Please review any policy carefully before purchasing to ensure it meets your individual needs. Dream Four Foundation is not responsible for any insurance claims or coverage decisions made by third-party providers.
♿ Accessibility Accommodations
We believe every woman deserves to be here, regardless of physical ability. If you have mobility needs, require wheelchair access, or have any accommodation requirement, please let us know before booking.
[email protected]✉ Reach Out
- ✦General questions about the retreat
- ✦Accessibility and special accommodation requests
- ✦Payment plan inquiries
- ✦Partnership and sponsorship requests
- ✦Vendor and collaboration opportunities
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Only 20 women. Once they are gone, they are gone.
✦ RESERVE MY SPOT ✦Secure checkout via Stripe · $395 non-refundable deposit · Payment plans available
We're here, waiting for your call. Your weekend is waiting. ✦
Your weekend is waiting.
$395 deposit holds your place today. Only 20 women. Fenwick Island, Delaware. August 21–23, 2026.