4th Annual Relax, Release, & Restore Retreat

JW Marriott Palm Desert

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Alicia Nicole
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5 reviews
Oct 9 - 12, 2025
Group size: 1 - 15
4th Annual Relax, Release, & Restore Retreat
JW Marriott Palm Desert

Alicia Nicole
  • Email address verified
5 reviews

Oct 9 - 12, 2025
Group size: 1 - 15

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It’s time. It’s time to step away from the noise, the obligations, and the weight of everything we carry. It is time to lean into sisterhood, into softness, into spaces that truly see and hold us. Welcome to the 4th Annual Relax, Release, & Restore Retreat, where Black women come to exhale, recharge, and reconnect.


This year, we’re taking it deeper, bolder, and even more luxurious in the serene beauty of Palm Desert from October 9 to 12, 2025. Over four days, we’ll create space for rest, renewal, and real conversations—because true self-care is not just about candles and massages; it’s about releasing what no longer serves us and embracing the peace we deserve.


Why You Should Be Here:

🌿 A Sanctuary for the Soul

Nestled in luxury and surrounded by breathtaking views, you’ll experience an intentional space curated just for us by us. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be enveloped in an environment that whispers: You are safe. You are worthy. You are enough.

✨ Sisterhood is Our Safe Space

This retreat isn’t just about relaxation—it’s about relationships. We are each other’s refuge. You’ll be reminded that healing happens in the community through shared moments, deep conversations, and intentional connection.

What’s included

  • Meals
    Welcome Dinner & Bubbles, 3-course Lunch Friday & Saturday, and Brunch on Sunday
  • Welcome Gift
    Welcome gift from our partner Black Boxx Unlimited
  • All workshops & fun!
    Workshops on Friday - Sunday
  • Luxury Brunch Experience
    Luxurious brunch experience in partnership with Jo Malone London
  • Tax Deductions
    Up to $250 Tax Deductible Offering

What’s not included

  • Breakfast & Dinner
    Breakfast & Dinner are on your own
  • Hotel Accommodations
    We will have only seven rooms under the room block, please secure ASAP. ($389/n)

Available Packages

Exclusive Pricing (Retreat Only)
Deposit: $250
Available until June 22, 20259 left

This is more than a getaway—this is your reset. Your registration includes thoughtfully curated experiences, meaningful connections, intentional relaxation, and a serene escape you didn’t know you needed—until now.

All registrations include: 

✨ Daily workshops + immersive sessions led by Alicia Nicole & Friends

✨ All lunches, including our signature Jo Malone London scented brunch 

✨ Exclusive retreat gift  

✨ Private access to luxury wellness experiences 

✨ Connection with a community of women who just get it


Local but luxe.
Staying offsite? You can still immerse yourself in the full retreat experience. Join us for daily sessions, nourishing lunches, and our indulgent Jo Malone London scented brunch.
Includes everything except overnight accommodations.

$1,275
Deposit: $250

Available Add-Ons

Poolside Pause: Oasis Cabana Vibes
$160
Available until July 1, 20256 left

After a day of intentional relaxation and releasing (Friday & Saturday), we invite you to continue your experience in one of the resort’s newly renovated Oasis Cabanas at the heart of the JW Marriott’s main pool.


This is your time to slow down, sip, snack, and connect with yourself and your sisters.


Each private cabana is designed with comfort and elegance in mind. It offers a spacious outdoor sectional, three padded chaise lounges, an umbrella for shade, a cooling fan, a mini refrigerator, and dedicated personalized service.


Enjoy light bites, refreshing beverages, and meaningful conversation as the sun begins to set. Whether you’re stretched out in silence or sharing laughter with new friends, this kind of relaxation reminds you: you are allowed to feel this good.


Come as you are. 

Leave a little lighter.

Itinerary

Day 1
Gourmet Tacos & Toasts – A Sisterhood Welcome.

At our opening evening, we are kicking things off with flavor, laughter, and connection: Tacos & Toasts – A Sisterhood Welcome.


Join us for a laid-back evening filled with delicious tacos, bubbly sips, and soul-centered vibes as we ease into the weekend together. This isn’t just a mixer—it’s the beginning of our collective exhale.


Come as you are. Meet your fellow sisters. Toast to new beginnings, deeper connections, and the magic that happens when Black women come together with intention.

Dinner is casual, but the energy is rich. 💫

Your Organizer


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Alicia Nicole
5 reviews
Safe Spaces for Black Women™ is A MOVEMENT to provide Black women with a toolkit to navigate their professional spaces. Alicia developed this toolkit after she successfully survived workplace trauma and abuse. Her experience with validation, encouragement, and elevation (VEE) gave her the tools to elevate professionally. She found her safe space and realized other Black women needed access to the toolkit. The toolkit includes a bestselling book (Barnes and Noble), a blog, a podcast, and luxury events.

Reviews

We had a great time. We laughed, we cried, we had delicious food, we exercised. Great comfortable accommodations. The partnerships that you collaborated with to create our experience were fantastic! Kudos to Alicia, Body Art Noire Yoga studio in Inglewood, and S.O.U.L. Circle by Toi Nichols. Thank you for creating a safe space for women to flourish.
By Renita J for Flow & Flourish: A Wellness Affair on Mar 31, 2025
This was such a lovely, relaxing and soulful event with great people, yoga, and facilitators.
By Kay R for Flow & Flourish: A Wellness Affair on Mar 26, 2025
Thank you, Sis! I'm so glad that you had a wonderful time. I hope to see you at our upcoming events this year!
By Alicia Nicole on Mar 26, 2025
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Galentine’s in Luxe was a day to remember shared with beautiful Black women. Every detail was perfectly crafted for enjoyment and relaxation. The massage was much needed. The food was chef’s kiss, the cocktails were mixed to perfection and the fragrant luxury of Jo Malone was icing on the cake. Oh yea, and the skyline view. The experience appealed to my senses and I enjoyed every bit. Thank you for creating this space.
By Ayana S for Galentine's In Luxe on Feb 18, 2025
Thank you, Sis! Your review conceptualizes the day as much as words can. I'm glad that you were able to share the experience with us. Much love, Alicia
By Alicia Nicole on Feb 18, 2025
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The retreat truly filled my cup on multiple levels. I enjoyed meeting the other ladies and made friends, which can be hard to do as adults. I learned so much from the speakers and I am using the information in my life now. The food and general organization of the event was well done. I also liked the location. I felt like I was truly taking a vacation even though I was just a couple hours from home.
By Angel A for 3rd Annual Relax, Release, & Restore Brunch: The Weekend Edition on Oct 22, 2024
Sis!! To hear this brings my heart such joy. We are planning our next retreat and trust me, it will be better!
By Alicia Nicole on Mar 26, 2025
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Everything about the weekend was incredible. From the lodging to the program, I could not have asked for a better experience. Alicia clearly put her heart and mind into creating an event where Black women would feel safe, cared for and nourished. We laughed, met amazing women, and made valuable connections. Thank you, Alicia for your vision. Safe spaces for women are needed and appreciated.
By Kimberly C for 3rd Annual Relax, Release, & Restore Brunch: The Weekend Edition on Oct 15, 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review, Kimberly. I am truly humbled and in awe of your kind words. These words will fuel me to continue developing Safe Spaces for Black Women. 💕
By Alicia Nicole on Oct 15, 2024
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