Retreats open to BIPOC womxn who are New Jersey residents, and identify as female.
Applicants live in the world as caregivers and creative practitioners, reinforcing the program’s mission to support those who nurture others through their work and artistry. We are especially interested in womxn engaged in Newark’s urban food-growing and sustainability community.
1. Caregiving Role (Applicants must have at least 2-5 years experience in any of the following areas):
- Health Caregiver – Employed in healthcare, social work, or education (e.g., nurses, first responders, home health aides, therapists, teachers, and social workers).
- Family Caregiver – Provides primary care for elders, children with special needs, or other dependent family members.
- Community Caregiver – Actively supports their community through leadership, volunteerism, mentorship, or advocacy.
2. Creative Arts or Wellness Practice (Applicants must also have 2-5 years of demonstrated practice in any of the following areas):
- Artist – Visual, performance, media, or literary arts.
- Food Grower – Farming, gardening, or food justice work.
- Wellness Healer – Holistic health, traditional healing, yoga, doula work, or other wellness practices.
- Community Activist/Organizer – Engaged in collective healing, justice work, or cultural preservation.
- Educator – Uses creative or wellness-based methods in teaching and community education.
