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

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.

Elohee's Bald Mountain accommodations consist 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 heavy doors with sound reducing seals to the minimalist decor to the soothing paint on the walls to the plush, white duvets that cover each bed and the decorative rugs that adorn the beautiful hardwood floors. Sheets, towels, and bath amenities (soap, shampoo, conditioner) are provided for all rooms.

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. An invoice based on your registration information will be sent via email within two business days of your submission. Invoices are valid for one week. Registration is not confirmed until payment is received.

​Please note that massages are NOT included on WellAcademic invoices. Payment for this service is made directly to Elohee at the time the service is rendered.

As long as you are not employed by the state of Georgia, you may pay for the retreat with university funds (e.g., professional development funds or research funds) if permitted by your institution. State of Georgia faculty CANNOT use university funds to pay for the retreat and must have permission from Dr. Roxanne Donovan to register. These restrictions are to ensure compliance with conflict of interest, ethical, financial, and other policies that apply to WellAcademic CEO 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.