B4 Writer’s Retreat
B4 Writer’s Retreat
2046 Whays Creek Road, Reedville, VA, USA
Up to 6 in group
March 28 - April 4, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Daily Meditation & Rituals to open creative channels and cultivate clarity.
- Energy Work & Healing to release blocks and activate the throat chakra.
- 1:1 Throat Chakra Coaching with WakeUp Artists Empress Lolita & Rev. Tonya.
- Guided Group Writing Sessions with feedback, accountability, and supportive community.
- Restorative Environment
- Waterfront luxury home with lush scenery and inspiring views.
- Beachside moments for reflection, meditation, kayaking, or play.
- Nourishing meals prepared by dedicated catering staff.
- Curated excursion outing to explore local culture and nature for creative inspiration.
About this Retreat
As a certified WakeUp Artist™, Rev. Tonya Parker embodies feminine leadership with grace, depth, and sacred intention. Her multidimensional path blends psychotherapy, prevention education, spiritual coaching, and conscious wellness into a healing artistry that nourishes the whole being—mind, body, and soul. Rev. Tonya brings decades of experience and certifications in Massage Therapy, Reiki energy healing,
atural Wellness, Medicinal Aromatherapy, Meditation Instruction, and Metaphysics. Through her practice, Mind, Body & Soul Food, she curates immersive in-person and virtual experiences that guide individuals, communities, and organizations into deeper peace, harmony, and transformation. Whether through her soothing voice, soulful teachings, or grounded rituals, Rev. Tonya creates sacred space for healing, release, and remembering.
A beloved mentor and guide, she is called to teach what she is learning, turning her own evolution into embodied wisdom for those she serves. Her work invites people to tune into self, Spirit, and nature—transmuting distress into ease and activating a return to their natural rhythm of health, harmony, and inner wealth.
Rev. Tonya also serves as a cultural storyteller and thought leader. She is the author of several spiritual and healing-centered books. As a WakeUp Artist™, she centers clarity, co-creation, and divine alignment as core principles of transformation. Her legacy is one of sacred remembrance: supporting others to reclaim their power, rewrite their stories, and return home to themselves.
Empress Lolita Thomas, MCPCC, is a Master WakeUp Artist, Master Coach, Mindfulness Leader, Speaker, Reiki Master, and gifted intuitive. Lolita has an extensive background in speaking; financial alchemy; mindset development; technical and interpersonal training; and human, business, and leadership development. As a Transformation and Clarity Coach™, she has worked with teams, solo/entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and both large and small businesses. She has proven to be an integral part of non-profit and corporate successes and uncovering the necessity of closing the gaps from where individuals are to where they want to be, significantly impacting the bottom line. Through her premier coaching and consulting firm, WakeUp Now, LLC, Lolita has utilized her expansive skill set, working with clients nationwide. However, the true magic happens in the unique approach her team takes in providing transformation and clarity to support spiritual entrepreneurs, CEOs, executives, managers, tech professionals, and teams/groups.
Details of this retreat
Break Through • Blossom • Birth • Become!
Say yes to:
Creative & Spiritual Activation
Daily Meditation & Rituals to open creative channels and cultivate clarity.
Energy Work & Healing to release blocks and activate the throat chakra.
Personal Mentorship
1:1 Throat Chakra Coaching with WakeUp Artists Empress Lolita & Rev. Tonya.
Guided Group Writing Sessions with feedback, accountability, and supportive community.
Restorative Environment
Waterfront luxury home with lush scenery and inspiring views.
Beachside moments for reflection, meditation, kayaking, or play.
Nourishing meals prepared by dedicated catering staff.
Inspiration & Adventure
Curated excursion outing to explore local culture and nature for creative inspiration.
Say yes to:
Creative & Spiritual Activation
Daily Meditation & Rituals to open creative channels and cultivate clarity.
Energy Work & Healing to release blocks and activate the throat chakra.
Personal Mentorship
1:1 Throat Chakra Coaching with WakeUp Artists Empress Lolita & Rev. Tonya.
Guided Group Writing Sessions with feedback, accountability, and supportive community.
Restorative Environment
Waterfront luxury home with lush scenery and inspiring views.
Beachside moments for reflection, meditation, kayaking, or play.
Nourishing meals prepared by dedicated catering staff.
Inspiration & Adventure
Curated excursion outing to explore local culture and nature for creative inspiration.
Schedule
Each day unfolds with spaciousness and intention, allowing participants to move at a pace that supports rest, reflection, and transformation.
Mornings begin with gentle grounding practices, such as meditation and quiet reflection, creating a centered and intentional start to the day. This is followed by a nourishing communal meal, enjoyed together in a relaxed, family-style setting.
Afterward, the day opens into a variety of optional experiences. Participants will balance structured writing and coaching experiences with personal leisure time—nature walks communing with nature, beach activities including fishing or kayaking, or exploring nearby natural surroundings. Others may feel called toward creative or contemplative activities, including reading, journaling, artistic expression, or simply being in stillness.
Community connection is woven throughout the day, with opportunities to gather for meaningful dialogue, shared reflection, or gentle group activities. Additional offerings may include visits to local sites of interest, or moments of deep rest and integration.
Evenings are intentionally unhurried and may include shared meals, collective gatherings, and ceremonial or creative experiences. These may take the form of energy exchanges, music, ritual, cozy coffee or tea connection, or stargazing—providing space to unwind, connect, and close the day in alignment.
This flexible flow allows each participant to honor their individual needs while remaining supported by sacred community and intentional space.
Mornings begin with gentle grounding practices, such as meditation and quiet reflection, creating a centered and intentional start to the day. This is followed by a nourishing communal meal, enjoyed together in a relaxed, family-style setting.
Afterward, the day opens into a variety of optional experiences. Participants will balance structured writing and coaching experiences with personal leisure time—nature walks communing with nature, beach activities including fishing or kayaking, or exploring nearby natural surroundings. Others may feel called toward creative or contemplative activities, including reading, journaling, artistic expression, or simply being in stillness.
Community connection is woven throughout the day, with opportunities to gather for meaningful dialogue, shared reflection, or gentle group activities. Additional offerings may include visits to local sites of interest, or moments of deep rest and integration.
Evenings are intentionally unhurried and may include shared meals, collective gatherings, and ceremonial or creative experiences. These may take the form of energy exchanges, music, ritual, cozy coffee or tea connection, or stargazing—providing space to unwind, connect, and close the day in alignment.
This flexible flow allows each participant to honor their individual needs while remaining supported by sacred community and intentional space.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Ankh Ministries, 2046 Whays Creek Road, Reedville, VA, USA
Directions
Retreat is within 2 hours of airports in Richmond and Newport News, VA, within 3 hours of DCA and BWI.
Accommodation
Our sacred sojourn accommodations are thoughtfully selected to support comfort, reflection, and transformation. Each venue within our trusted network—located across the United States and select locations in Mexico—offers an environment that harmonizes with the natural surroundings and the intentional nature of our gatherings. Guests may stay in private or shared villas, retreat centers, or boutique-style residences, depending on the selected sojourn. Accommodations are equipped with essential and modern amenities designed to ensure ease and relaxation, allowing participants to fully immerse themselves in the retreat experience. At Gift House, stunning river views can be seen from every room. Each space is chosen not only for its comfort, but for its capacity to hold sacred space—supporting rest, connection, integration, and meaningful transformation throughout your journey. Specific lodging details, room configurations, and amenities will be provided prior to each retreat.
Program Price
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Stunning river views can be seen from every room of this modern, light-filled sanctuary set on 28 serene acres. Stroll gentle walking paths, relax on the small beach at low tide, kayak, or simply enjoy the scenery—which typically includes amazing sunsets, dolphins, eagles, osprey & otters. Ideal for book clubs, meditation retreats, creative escapes, or quiet getaways. Enjoy fishing, crabbing, or simply being surrounded by nature. Reconnect with nature—and yourself—at this truly peaceful hideaway
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
We provide daily breakfast, 3 lunches & 5 dinners. Meals are primarily plant-based, with eggs, dairy, and occasional fish. Dietary needs are strictly honored.
What's Included
- Ground Transportation: Round-trip ground transportation to and from major airports is provided for retreat participants.
- Nourishment: All breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners included. Meals are thoughtfully prepared and can accommodate most special dietary needs. Please inquire for retreat-specific meal details.
- Excursion Transportation: Transportation to off-site excursions that are included in the retreat itinerary.
- 1:1 Throat Chakra Coaching with WakeUp Artists Empress Lolita & Rev. Tonya.
- Guided Group Writing Sessions with feedback, accountability, and supportive community.
- Art and other creative activities
- Community Service Exchange: Opportunities to participate in meaningful community service as part of the retreat experience.
- Facilitated Sacred Experiences: Guided sacred rituals, ceremonies, and intentional practices designed to support transformation and integration.
- Curated Healing Services: Optional private sessions with vetted local practitioners, including massage therapy, acupuncture, and other holistic modalities (additional fees apply).
- And More: Each retreat is uniquely curated; additional inclusions may apply based on the selected experience.
What's Not Included
- Flights for our retreats are NOT included in the total cost.
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