Return To The Sea: New Year Ancestor Ritual & Retreat
Return To The Sea: New Year Ancestor Ritual & Retreat
January 31st - February 3rd 2025
Biloxi, MS
Start the new year with a weekend of ritual dedicated to honoring, elevating, and healing those that came before us. Join us in the Mississippi delta for an intimate retreat where we will connect deeply with our individual and collective bloodline, learn about the .first African ancestors of the diaspora, and extend healing to the spirits of land that is steeped in the blood of our ancestors. Some retreat highlights include:
Beautiful beach house accommodations
Participation in an ocean side ancestor veneration ritual
Visit to the sacred Emerald Mounds of the Natchez tribe
Lecture and workshop - Cymbees: The First African Ancestors of the Diaspora
IMPORTANT DETAILS
This event will take place in Biloxi, Mississippi. Guest arrival will begin on Friday January 31st and departure will be Monday February 3rd. Registration includes lodging, transportation in Biloxi, limited meals, rituals, and activities. Guests have the option of traveling to Biloxi via a group van (at no additional cost), or making their own travel accommodations (at their expense). If choosing to fly, the nearest airport is Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. Full itinerary will be emailed to guests at least 30 days prior to event.
Early bird registration is $775, deadline October 31st 2024
Regular registration is $995, deadline January 26th 2025
Payment plans are available (see link below), deadline November 30th 2024
REGISTRATION IS NON-REFUNDABLE EXCEPT IN THE EVENT THE RETREAT IS CANCELED BY LATOYA THURMAN. If you have any questions please e-mail us. We are excited to share sacred space with you.
Payment plan option for early bird registration.