Curated Connection Retreat for Women+ of Color at Zora's House
Curated Connection Retreat for Women+ of Color at Zora's House
1393 North 4th Street, Columbus, OH, USA
Up to 5 in group
April 10 - 12, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- 3 days / 2 nights in a beautifully appointed private suite in Zora’s House
- Nourishing meals prepared by local chefs
- Curated retreat experience with workshops, journal prompts, and optional activities
- Time and space to rest, reflect, or work on personal or professional goals
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Dr. Alesondra (Alex) Christmas Stapleton is an organizer, educator, and artist-scholar dedicated to social change and justice. She earned her PhD in Dance Studies at The Ohio State University and currently serves as the Program Manager of the Women+ of Color Equity Design Institute at Zora's House in Columbus, OH. Dr. Alex co-founded Thick Like Me, a dance-based non-profit that centers thick Black women in dance and supports body liberation within the dance community and beyond. Her scholarship focuses on the nuances of racism and intersectional oppression in the performing arts, particularly Racial Battle Fatigue in Black women dance educators. Dr. Alex has presented at several national and international conferences, including the Dance Studies Association, Collegium for African Diaspora Dance, Ohio Dance Festival, and Association for Theatre in Higher Education.
Details of this retreat
In a world that constantly demands more of you, Curated Connections offers you something radically different: a weekend to choose yourself.
Hosted by Zora’s House—a vibrant hub created by and for women+ of color—Curated Connections is a three-day, two-night retreat designed to nurture your mind, body, creativity, and spirit. Whether you’re navigating a personal pivot, carrying the weight of community care, or simply longing to breathe more deeply, this retreat is for you.
And not just any retreat.
This is a space intentionally curated for women+ of color to be in community with others who share your lived experiences, cultural brilliance, and unspoken truths. You won’t need to explain yourself, code-switch, or show up in pieces. You get to be whole here.
Hosted by Zora’s House—a vibrant hub created by and for women+ of color—Curated Connections is a three-day, two-night retreat designed to nurture your mind, body, creativity, and spirit. Whether you’re navigating a personal pivot, carrying the weight of community care, or simply longing to breathe more deeply, this retreat is for you.
And not just any retreat.
This is a space intentionally curated for women+ of color to be in community with others who share your lived experiences, cultural brilliance, and unspoken truths. You won’t need to explain yourself, code-switch, or show up in pieces. You get to be whole here.
Schedule
Friday -
4:00 PM - Welcome & Check-in
6:00 PM - Building Tour
6:30 PM - Dinner + Facilitation
8:00 PM - Evening Activity
9:00 PM - Open Time
Saturday -
8:30 AM - Morning Activity:
10:00 AM - Breakfast + Facilitation
12:00 PM - Afternoon Activity 1
1:00 PM - Neighborhood Walk + Lunch
3:00 PM - Afternoon Activity 2
6:00 PM - Group Dinner
7:30 PM - Evening Activity
8:30 PM - Open Time
Sunday -
8:30 AM - Morning Activity
9:00 AM - Breakfast
10:00 AM - Packing time
11:00 AM - Reflection Facilitation
12:00 PM - Check out
4:00 PM - Welcome & Check-in
6:00 PM - Building Tour
6:30 PM - Dinner + Facilitation
8:00 PM - Evening Activity
9:00 PM - Open Time
Saturday -
8:30 AM - Morning Activity:
10:00 AM - Breakfast + Facilitation
12:00 PM - Afternoon Activity 1
1:00 PM - Neighborhood Walk + Lunch
3:00 PM - Afternoon Activity 2
6:00 PM - Group Dinner
7:30 PM - Evening Activity
8:30 PM - Open Time
Sunday -
8:30 AM - Morning Activity
9:00 AM - Breakfast
10:00 AM - Packing time
11:00 AM - Reflection Facilitation
12:00 PM - Check out
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Zora's House, 1393 North 4th Street, Columbus, OH, USA
Directions
Zora's House is located in the Weinland Park area near the University District. John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is the closest local airport.
Accommodation
Luxury single occupancy rooms with large ensuite bathrooms. A shared kitchen and living room space for guests to build intentional community.
Standard Program Price
Early Bird Standard Program Price (Closes Nov. 30, 2025)
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
Zora’s House is a non-profit dedicated to providing women and gender-expansive people of color with the space, the
skills, and the strategic connections they need to thrive personally and professionally. Our 10,000 sq ft building is home to a dedicated 3rd-floor retreat space.
skills, and the strategic connections they need to thrive personally and professionally. Our 10,000 sq ft building is home to a dedicated 3rd-floor retreat space.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
What's Included
- 2-night stay in a private retreat suite
- Chef-prepared welcome dinner + curated brunch
- Retreat workbook and pre-arrival materials
- Self-care gift basket + role card
- Access to coworking space + lounge areas
- Guided reflection and group connection sessions
What's Not Included
- Airfare
- Transportation
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