To protect the health and wellness of our community, all participants are required to provide proof they are fully vaccinated and boosted in order to register for the retreat. Depending on recommendations from the CDC and WHO and COVID-19 numbers in GA at the time of our retreat, WellAcademic may also require that retreat participants and facilitators wear a mask indoors. For reference, if the retreat were happening as of this writing (late March), we would require masks.

The Elohee Retreat Center has no vaccination requirement for staff. They require staff to wear masks if a retreat facilitator requests them. As stated above, we will make a scientifically informed decision about masks closer to the retreat date.  

Elohee is about 90 minutes to two hours away from the Atlanta Hartsfield airport, depending on traffic.

A rental car is the least expensive and most flexible transportation option, especially if the cost is shared among two or more retreaters. As of this writing, for example, a midsize car for the retreat dates is priced at $282 on Travelocity.

Note: you will NOT have to drive steep mountain roads to get to Elohee.  You'll park in Elohee's secure parking lot, and you and your luggage will be transferred via Elohee's shuttle van to your assigned room at the top of the mountain.

For those who prefer an airport shuttle, Elohee recommends Airport Star Shuttle. Shuttle rates depend on whether you share the transportation with other retreaters. For example, if 6 or more retreaters opt to share the same shuttle to and from the airport, the price is approximately $100 per person roundtrip, not including tip. If only 4 share, the shuttle price goes up to approximately $125 per person roundtrip, not including tip.  

Absolutely not! The meals are exclusively (or mostly) vegetarian, but the Elohee chef is amazingly skilled at making them delicious and hearty. There is also no shortage of coffee, which is served at every meal. Coffee is even available one hour prior to breakfast for those who can't even imagine starting their day any other way. Tea is available 24 hours a day at the Tea House, a cozy building next to the cottages with lots of windows and comfy chairs.

Although retreaters are asked to attend group sessions with a sense of possibility, openness, and curiosity, I respect the varying comfort levels with disclosure folx might have. As such, any sharing of personal information is by invitation not edict.

Rooms are located on Elohee's Bald Mountain in one of seven newly-built cottages tucked along the mountain ridge and built to reduce their impact on the natural environment.

Attention is paid to every detail in an effort to maximize feelings of calm and connection, from the large windows and heavy doors with sound-reducing seals to the minimalist decor and soothing wall colors to the plush, white duvets that cover each bed and the decorative rugs that adorn the beautiful bamboo wood floors. Sheets, towels, and bath amenities (soap, shampoo, conditioner) are provided for all rooms.

All cottages have air conditioning, heat, ceiling fans, and adjustable shades.

The terrain is hilly and rugged in areas (e.g., gravel pathways), particularly between the cottages and the communal areas. There are also outdoor steps to some of the locations (e.g., reflecting pond and fire ring). This makes traversing the property effortful for those with reduced mobility.

There is excellent cellphone service for all the major carriers. No internet access is available; a benefit for a retreat where a goal is to exhale and unplug. If you have to connect to the internet, you will need to bring your own hotspot.

The registration process starts once you submit the registration form, which includes signing the Terms of Service Agreement. An invoice based on your registration information will be sent via email within two business days of your submission. Invoices are valid for two weeks. Registration is not confirmed until payment is received.

Yes, if permitted by your university.

Caveat: Unfortunately, WellAcademic does not accept payment from anyone employed by the state of Georgia, whether using university or personal funds. This restriction is to ensure compliance with conflict of interest, ethical, financial, and other policies that apply to WellAcademic owner and lead retreat facilitator Dr. Roxanne Donovan.

Although we hope you will attend the retreat, we understand that unexpected life events may prevent you from doing so. If you must cancel, the following refund criteria apply:

• 90 or more days prior to the retreat start date, 100% of your payment is refunded minus a $100 cancellation fee;
• 60 to 89 days prior to retreat start date, 50% of your payment is refunded;
• 0 to 59 days, no refunds or credits are permitted.

If we must cancel a retreat, you will be offered the choice of a full refund or alternative dates for another retreat. We are not responsible for expenses incurred in preparation for any cancelled retreat, such as airline tickets and/or other costs associated with preparing for your trip. Participants who are traveling to the retreat via plane are advised to have comprehensive travel insurance covering costs for any loss.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide any refunds, credits, or compensation for "no shows," late arrivals, or early departures, regardless of the reason.