Just as we did last time, we will offer classes and workshops with Academy Director Ruth Schwartz and Outreach Director Jen Solin, along with space for CGA members to share their gifts in exercises, activities and mini-workshops. 

We have now scheduled a CGA retreat in January, as well. We envision the January retreat as being a chance for Ruth to deliver core CGA content about dating, communication, attachment, working with triggers, etc., live and in person. And, we envision this March retreat as a chance to do more varied things - e.g. on sensuality, and other topics beyond what is covered in the Roadmap. However, if you would prefer to have core CGA content at this retreat too, please let us know! 

Sunday, March 8 

4:00 Check in to your accommodations and take in the beautiful landscape. We will designate a CGA section with friendly greeters, tea/coffee & snacks, and a retreat intention-setting space 😎

6:00-7:00 Dinner

7:00-10:00 Ice-breaking exercises, music and dance

Monday, March 9 

~Optional early bird hikes, stretching, yoga, meditation, led by CGA members.

8:30-9:30 Breakfast

10:00-11:30 Connection and Conversation Games (Jen)

12:00-2:00 Lunch and after-lunch walk

2:00-4:30 Workshop: Selected Lesbian Dating & Love Topics (Ruth) 

4:30-6:00 Walk, kayak, swim, relax 

6:00-7:00 Dinner

7:00-10:00 Outdoor bonfire, open mic and storytelling 

Tuesday, March 10

~Optional early bird hikes, stretching, yoga, meditation, led by CGA members.

8:30-9:30 Breakfast

10:00-12:30 Outdoor Experience: Mindfulness, Sensuality & Connection (Ruth)

12:30-1:30 Lunch Time

2:30-4:30 Social Prompts & Connection (Jen)

4:30-6:00 Open Time

6:00-7:00 Dinner

7:00-10:00 Bonfire, massage party and dancing 

Wednesday, March 11 

~Optional early bird hikes, stretching, yoga, meditation, led by CGA members every morning.

8:30-9:30 Breakfast

10:00-12:00 Workshop with Jen 

12:30-1:30 Lunch Time

2:00-4:00 Workshop with Ruth 

4:00-6:00 Free Time

6:00-7:00 Dinner

7:00-9:00 Closing Ceremony, music and dancing 

Thursday, March 12

~Optional early bird hikes, stretching, yoga, meditation, led by CGA members

8:30-9:30 Breakfast

Check out of rooms at 10:00 and say our goodbyes

Note: Many workshops and activities are still in the planning stages and will be co-created with members. We will be creating a google sheet for you to park your ideas and requests.

ABOUT DAYSPRING RETREAT

Dayspring Retreat is a Christian-based retreat center which is actively welcoming to LGBTQ+ people.  We know that the Christian names and symbols may be triggering or simply foreign for some of our members, while being familiar and perhaps comforting to others. We hope that at this moment in time, being in a Christian venue that practices what Christ actually taught -- love -- will offer respite and healing in a troubled world. 

This is a sacred spot on the Manatee River, with beautiful walking paths, wetlands, gardens and a labyrinth that invites you to steady your breath, gentle your mind, and open your heart. There are also indoor and outdoor chapels which will be open to us for personal reflection, meditation and healing. 

Best airport to fly into: Tampa 

Prices Listed Are For The Entire Event

(Four Nights Of Lodging, Plus All Meals, Plus All Academy Events)

Unfortunately, we cannot reduce your rate if you need to arrive late or leave early. These rooms are available on a first come, first full pay basis. If you do not see your preferred lodging option at check out, it is most likely because it is sold out. You can email [email protected] with any questions.

Meals included: Day 1: Dinner, Days 2, 3 and 4: Three meals plus afternoon tea/coffee & snacks; Day 5: Breakfast. Most food sensitivities, allergies and preferences can be accommodated. 

The Cottages are now sold out. 

The Houses (Singles With Private Or Shared Bath & Common Areas)

 Two large retreat houses which offer both single private & double semi-private rooms, along with some common space.

We just opened up 3 single rooms in The Houses, so more people can choose this option. Please indicate if you have mobility issues as there is a second floor & one of the houses has a spiral staircase. We are assigning rooms with private baths on a first-come basis, and after they're gone, all single rooms will come with shared baths. 

Cost: $1697 per person

The Houses (Doubles With Shared Baths & Common Areas)

Two large retreat houses which offer semi-private rooms (two people per room) and shared baths, along with some common space. 

There are 12 more spaces left for people who can choose this option. Please indicate if you have mobility issues, as there is a second floor as there is a second floor & one of the houses has a spiral staircase.

Cost: $1297 per person 

Commuter  

Stay off-site and join us for all meals and activities. 

We highly encourage you to stay on-site if possible, because we'll have activities from early morning til late at night, plus conversation and connection can happen at any time. BUT if you really need to stay elsewhere, we'll still be glad to have you! 

There are 8 people who can choose this option.

Cost: $797 per person

Dayspring is approximately 45 minutes' drive from Tampa International Airport, and 35-45 from Sarasota Airport. 

We will have google docs available to assist you in sharing rides from and to the airport, or carpooling from elsewhere in Florida. 

Dayspring's dining facilities include a salad bar and fresh fruit bar with all meals, and the chefs are extremely responsive to special needs and sensitivities. So, if you're gluten free, sugar free, vegetarian, vegan, nightshade free or on some other special diet, just let us know so they can accommodate you! We will eat well. 

WE HOPE YOU WON'T NEED TO CANCEL, BUT... 

If you sign up and then cancel by January 24, we can give you a full refund. After that date, we cannot offer refunds. However, you are welcome to transfer or sell your reservation to another CGA member.