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A local Women's Wellness Retreat right in your back yard

As busy moms, daughters, sisters, friends, and more, women don’t always take time for themselves to recharge, renew and reconnect with their soul’s purpose.  All of the programs have been created with you in mind.  The goal of this retreat is to, “get away without going away.” Re-connect with your inner goddess through yoga, meditation, outdoor activities and spa services. Take time to get grounded by connecting with the earth and with other women as we relax and unwind. 

Trifecta Wellness, LLC's Director & Founder, Leslie Edsall created this retreat with women's needs in mind. "Getting away without going away," is the focus of bringing this retreat to the local community with lots of heart-based practitioners supporting your rest and relaxation. Although Leslie will lead this day and a half retreat program, it wouldn't be possible without the help of all of the vendors and practitioners noted below who are making this possible. The retreat takes place at the Carderock Community Center in Bethesda, MD on May 3-4, 2014. Plenty of parking is available onsite.   

The day and a half women's wellness retreat will include:

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•  Women's Yoga Classes - Flow Vinyasa Yoga lead by Suzie Blackman, RYT-200 & Restorative Yin Yoga lead by Rick Kowalewski, RYT-200

•  Setting Your Intentions for the Retreat & a Vision Board Workshop led by Leslie Edsall, Founder of Trifecta Wellness

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•  Group kayak session led by Potomac Paddlesports. Enjoy a beginner-friendly, flat water kayak trip on the beauitful C & O Canal. 

•  Enjoy a guided afternoon trail hike at Great Falls or Carderock Springs.

•  Mini-spa services. Sign up for a 30-minute massage or 30-minute facial (small additional fees apply).

•  Chocolate Meditation.

•  Mindful Nutrition Workshop led by Leslie Edsall.

•  Full use of the Community Center Tennis Court & BBQ's for Grilling.

•  Surrounding Trails & Picnic Tables are available throughout the weekend.

Spend the retreat in a beautiful studio space full of natural light for yoga, meditation, rest & relaxation. enjoy healthy, hearty meals that are gluten & dairy free, naturally vegan. 

Renew your inner goddess while you make new friends and renewing old friendships. If you don't feel like heading home for the night, discounted hotel rates are also available for those who want to get away for the full day and a half. More information is available on the retreat web page mentioned below.

To Register, see the full schedule or take advantage of the Early Bird Registration Rate of $299 before March 15th, see the Women's Wellness Retreat page.

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