The Inner Adventure

Melanin & Midlife

A Curated Wellness Immersion for Black Women Ready to Reclaim Strength, Clarity, and Nervous System Resilience.

Designed for women navigating midlife, leadership, and high responsibility who are ready to recalibrate their bodies, hormones, strength, and sense of self.

May 7-10, 2026 | Serenbe, Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia

This retreat is intentionally designed as a small, curated experience so every woman in the room has space to be seen, heard, and supported.

Many women arrive not knowing anyone else, and leave with meaningful connections that extend far beyond the retreat.

Reserve My Spot

Strong. Soft. Rooted. Renewed.

This is a space for Black women in midlife to pause, reset their nervous systems, and have honest conversations about health, hormones, and what comes next.

What Women Are Saying About Their Experience

Reflections from women who have trained, traveled, and adventured with me.

As a Black woman and wellness professional, I’ve witnessed how often we carry the weight of family, work, and expectation rarely pausing for ourselves.

We are the backbone of so much. Yet our health, stress, and hormonal needs are often overlooked.

This retreat is my response to that.

A space where strength means listening.

Where rest is respected.

Where our wellness is centered, not secondary.

Why I Curated This Retreat

  • A Space to Be Yourself

    “I felt fully supported to step out of my comfort zone and try new things. I had the freedom to show up as myself, and that kind of comfort and ease is rare.”

    “I felt both challenged and completely supported to challenge myself.”

    — Chantell, New Mexico

  • A Seamless Experience

    “Shawn curated a fabulous adventure for our group in Moab and handled complicated logistics seamlessly for people with varying levels of outdoor experience. Her coaching style was warm, supportive, and inspiring.”

    “As someone who is usually responsible for planning adventures for others, it was incredibly restorative to simply show up and not worry about the details. I loved being able to challenge myself in the encouraging environment Shawn created.”

    — Mardi Fuller , Boston MA.

  • Confidence Beyond Fear


    “Working with Shawn has been transformational. Overcoming fear and gaining physical confidence has impacted my everyday life.”

    — Laura, Mill Valley, Ca.

  • Redefining What Healthy Looks Like

    “Working with Shawn completely changed the way I think about health and fitness. She combines deep expertise in training and nutrition with a practical approach that makes healthy living feel achievable.

    Shawn helped me redefine what being healthy actually looks like, not hours in the gym, but how you move through your life. I’m healthier, stronger, and more connected to what keeps me active because of her.”

    — Vanessa, Los Angelos , CA.

  • Suported To Push Further

    My experience in Moab was exhaustive joy, a feeling of empowerment paired with a quiet calm.

    I felt both challenged and completely supported to challenge myself. Each moment encouraged me to push a little further, go a little farther, and breathe more intentionally. I had a fabulous time and would do it again in a heartbeat.”

    — Belinda

Why This Retreat Matters

Black women are carrying more than ever… stress, caregiving, work demands, aging parents, hormonal shifts, and the unspoken weight of always being “the strong one.”

And it takes a toll.

  • On our bodies.

  • On our hormones.

  • On our sleep.

  • On our mood.

  • On our energy.

  • On our sense of identity

This retreat was created to center our needs, to offer a space where we can rest, learn, move, breathe, reflect, and be supported without pressure or performance.

You deserve a pause.

You deserve community.

You deserve care that understands you.

  • A midlife reset is not about starting over.

    It’s about recalibrating.

    In midlife, our bodies shift. Hormones change. Stress accumulates. Roles evolve. What used to work, doesn’t always work the same way anymore.

    A reset means:

    • Listening to your body differently

    • Training smarter, not harder

    • Understanding hormonal shifts instead of fighting them

    • Regulating your nervous system instead of pushing through exhaustion

    • Creating space for clarity instead of constant output

    • Realigning your energy with the next chapter of your life

    This retreat blends strength, nervous system support, hormone-aware education, reflection, and community to support that recalibration.

    It’s not about becoming someone new.

    It’s about returning to yourself stronger, clearer, and more intentional.

Who This is For

This retreat is for women Who:

  • Carry a lot

  • Lead at work or at home

  • Feel the hormonal shift but don’t want to lose strength

  • Want science-informed guidance , not trends

  • Value community, but prefer depth over noise.

  • Are ready to invest in themselves without apology

  • You might be wondering….

    What if I’m not “in shape”?

    This retreat is not about peak performance or keeping up with anyone else. Movement sessions are supportive, hormone-aware, and designed for midlife bodies. You’ll be encouraged to listen, modify, and move at your own pace.

    What if I’m coming alone?

    Many women attend solo. In fact, coming alone often allows you to be more present and open. The container is intentionally small so real connection can happen naturally.

    What if I’ve never done a retreat before?

    You don’t need prior retreat experience. This weekend is thoughtfully structured and grounded, not overwhelming, not performative, and not a conference-style schedule. It’s spacious and guided.

    What if I’m navigating perimenopause or menopause?

    You are exactly who this was created for. Conversations around midlife health and hormonal shifts are part of the experience, not an afterthought.

    What if I just feel tired… and unsure?

    Then this may be the right time.

    This retreat was created for women who are strong, capable, and carrying a lot, and who are ready to pause long enough to realign.

    If you’re feeling the nudge, trust it.

Your Host

Shawn Brokemond

Shawn is an ACE-Certified Trainer, Adventure Coach, and founder of Sports Adventure, where she helps women build strength, support their hormones, and create sustainable, grounded relationships with their health. With over three decades of experience, she has coached women through transitions from motherhood to midlife and understands how often women are underserved in traditional fitness spaces.

Shawn blends evidence-based strength training with compassionate coaching to help women train smarter, move with intention, and feel confident in their bodies. As an Adventure Coach, she brings movement into nature, using hiking, biking, and outdoor exploration to help women rediscover joy, resilience, and a sense of possibility.

Her mission is simple: to empower women to feel strong, balanced, and deeply supported in both their fitness and their lives.

Guest Speakers

  • Kristal Holmes

    Kristal Holmes is a mother, certified health coach, attorney, and host of the Go Hard Chick® Podcast. After transforming her own health while managing an autoimmune condition and career burnout, she now helps women reduce stress, build strength, and reclaim their well-being. Through her coaching and podcast, Kristal offers real conversations and practical tools for women ready to live healthier, more balanced lives.

  • Dr. Nicole Peoples

    Dr. Nicole Peoples is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and Functional Medicine practitioner specializing in hormone optimization and longevity. With advanced training in integrative and lifestyle medicine, she helps women understand what’s really happening in their bodies so they can take control of their health. Her approach blends science, lifestyle, botanicals, and medication when needed to support vibrant, whole-person wellness at every stage of life.

  • Mika Newton

    Mika Newton is a certified sound practitioner and the founder of Zenmi Sound; a mobile wellness brand offering sound healing, floating sound baths, and mindful movement sessions. As a stretch therapist, sound therapist, and Reiki Master, she creates calming, restorative experiences that help people release stress, find balance, and come back home to themselves.

What You’ll Experience

Movement + Strength

  • Strength training designed specifically for Black women

  • Midlife fitness education (what works, what doesn’t)

  • Sunrise mobility + grounding practices

  • Nervous system reset movement

Hormone & Health Education

  • How perimenopause + menopause uniquely impact Black women

  • Understanding estrogen, progesterone, cortisol & metabolism

  • HRT guidance, labs to request, and what questions to ask your doctor

  • Strategies to manage inflammation, fatigue, cravings & sleep changes

  • How stress + the “Strong Black Woman” load impacts health

Nutrition for Midlife Wellness

  • What to eat to support hormones

  • How to stabilize blood sugar

  • Why protein matters (and how to approach it gently)

  • Anti-inflammatory meal strategies

  • How to build sustainable routines without dieting

Emotional + Spiritual Restoration

  • Fireside sisterhood circles

  • Guided journaling

  • Reconnection with body + breath

  • Integration workshops

  • Nature-based healing practices

Community

Black women in community = medicine.

Expect connection, safety, laughter, and deep exhale moments.It all begins with an idea.

If this feels aligned, we’d love to welcome you

Reserve My Spot

A Reset

A Remembering

A Recalibration 

This is a reset.

A recalibration of how you move forward in midlife.

A remembering of who you are beneath the noise.

  • What makes this retreat different

    • Expert-led conversations

    • Intentionally curated programming

    • A small group designed for meaningful dialogue

    • Space for reflection, movement, and restoration

  • Women often leave this retreat feeling clearer, lighter, and more grounded in how they want to move forward in their health and lif

Your Transformation

You will leave with…

  • A midlife fitness plan tailored to your stage of life that actually works

  • A clearer understanding of midlife hormonal psysiology

  • A sustainable nutrition rhythm

  • Practical nervous-system tools you can apply immediately

  • A deeper connection to your body

  • A circle of women operating at your level

  • A renewed sense of internal steadiness

  • A vision for your next chapter

Not hype

Not exhaustion

Sustainable strength

Thursday May 7th

Day 1: RESET Strong From the Inside Out

  • Welcome & Introductions

  • House Keeping

  • Journaling + community dinner

  • Fireside Circle

Friday, May 8

Day 2: RESTORE Nervous System + Nourishment

  • Sunrise hike

  • Hormone workshop

  • Nutrition

  • Strength training

  • Mobility +grounding

  • Community dinner

Saturday, May 9

Day 3: REIMAGINE Longevity + Your Next Chapter

  • Stress + cortisol workshop

  • Longevity education

  • Midlife fitness blueprint

  • Restorative afternoon

  • Sound bath

  • Closing circle

Investment & Registration

Choose the level of immersion that fits your season.

The overnight experience is the fullest expression of this retreat and is intentionally designed for complete restoration and integration.

Full Retreat Immersion (Recommended)

The complete 3-night Serenbe experience.

Includes:

• Three nights in refined Serenbe retreat accommodations

• Full access to all curated retreat programming

• Structured strength + guided movement sessions

• Facilitated expert-led fireside dialogues

• Daily country breakfasts at the award-winning Serenbe Farmhouse

• Intentionally hosted communal dinners and evening integration gatherings

• Professionally guided sound immersion experience

• Dedicated restoration + reflection time within a small, intimate cohort

Investment: $2,900

Payment Schedule :

• $900 deposit to reserve your place

• $1,000 due March 7, 2026

• $1,000 Final Payment April 15, 2026

Participants registering after these dates will pay the appropriate portion of the retreat balance at registration in order to align with the current payment schedule.

Space is intentionally limited to preserve depth and intimacy.

  • The overnight experience is the heart of the retreat.

  • Many women come alone and leave with meaningful connections

Reserve My Spot

  • ▸ What makes this retreat different?

    This retreat is intentionally created for Black women to experience deep rest, strength-based movement, and meaningful connection, in one space.

    We’re holding honest conversations around women’s health, hormones, stress, and aging, alongside immersive experiences designed to regulate your nervous system and restore your energy.

    ▸ What health and hormone topics will be discussed?

    We’ll explore perimenopause, menopause, hormonal shifts, cortisol and stress, metabolic changes, and strength training for midlife.

    These are supportive, empowering conversations designed to help you better understand your body, without shame or confusion.

    ▸ What is the sound healing experience?

    A powerful part of the weekend is our guided sound healing session.

    Through immersive sound frequencies and intentional stillness, this experience helps calm the nervous system, release stored tension, and create deep, restorative rest.

    It’s not just relaxing, it’s a full-body reset. Many women describe it as the moment they finally exhale.

    ▸ Is this only for women in menopause?

    No. This retreat is for Black women at different stages of life.

    Whether you’re navigating stress, early hormone shifts, burnout, or simply want more clarity about your body, you are welcome.

    ▸ Do I need to be “fit” to attend?

    Not at all. Movement sessions are accessible and supportive.

    The focus is strength, confidence, and connection, not intensity or competition.

    ▸ Do I have to stay onsite?

    Local pricing is available for Atlanta residents.

    However, this retreat was designed as an immersive experience, and we strongly encourage staying onsite. Shared space allows for deeper rest, meaningful connection, and a more complete reset.

    ▸ What’s included in the weekend?

    • Curated movement sessions

    • Women’s health + hormone discussions

    • Immersive sound healing

    • Time in nature at Serenbe

    • Community conversations

    • Thoughtfully designed group experiences.

    ▸ Is this a safe space for solo attendees?

    Yes. Many women attend alone.

    This retreat is intentionally welcoming and grounded. You will feel included.

Atlanta Local Day Access (Limited)

Designed for local women who wish to participate in daytime programming while commuting from home.

  • Opening Evening

    May 7

    Includes

    Arrival evening welcome and orientation

    Community meet & greet

    Shared welcome dinner

    Guided Fireside Chat

    Investment $375

    Limited spots.

    Register - Opening

  • Single Day

    May 8

    Includes

    One full day of programming

    Movement + facilitated conversation

    Meals that day

    Investment $750

    Registration

    Very limited spots.

    Register - Single

  • Two Days

    May 9

    Includes

    Two full days of programming

    Movement + facilitated conversations

    Meals during programming hours

    Investment $1,250

    Registration

    Very limited spots.

    Register - Two Days

Important Notes

Local options exclude overnight lodging and evening programming (unless you choose Opening Evening).

Local spots are intentionally limited (5 total).

Local participation options are intentionally limited to maintain the integrity of the retreat experience. Participants may upgrade to the full retreat experience if space allows.

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