Reclaiming Your Power:
Breast Cancer Survivor Retreat

Reclaiming Your Power: Breast Cancer Survivor Retreat

Congratulations! You rang the bell, and the doctors told you that you no longer have breast cancer. Your friends and family have moved on, as if breast cancer was a thing of the past; but to you it hasn’t completely left. You ask yourself, “What is wrong with me? Why don’t I feel “normal”? Why don’t I feel like celebrating?

Your body may be healed, but your mind and soul still require attention.

The Reclaiming Your Power Retreat for Breast Cancer Survivors promises to be an exploration into who you are, what you want, and a path to getting there. We talk, laugh, cry, relax, pamper, and play together as we connect with ourselves and each other.

Soulshine Empowerment Coach, Judy ViaCava will offer you a better understanding of the breast cancer journey, supply you with tools to help you process who you are, what you need, and how to begin taking the steps toward rediscovering your soul’s journey to peace and happiness.
Join our sisterhood of breast cancer survivors for fun, relaxation, celebration, self-care, and support from women who understand your experience.

Thursday, April 16 - Sunday, April 19, 2026

All-Inclusive
4-Days, 3-Nights

EARLY BIRD RATES: BOOK BY JAN. 1, 2026 TO SAVE $100 PER PERSON

 

All-Inclusive Glamping Pod for One Person - $800, plus taxes and fees.

 

All-Inclusive Glamping Yurt for Two People - $1,900, plus taxes and fees.

Yurts have Two Queen Beds and can sleep up to Four People.

Each additional guest after the First Two People adds $500, plus taxes and fees to your reservation.

 

25% Deposit to reserve today - remaining balance charged 30 days before your retreat!

Meet Your Host

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Judy with Goat at cattle drive

JUDY VIACAVA
SOULSHINE EMPOWERMENT COACH

Judy ViaCava was diagnosed with breast cancer in April, 2012 and since then has made it her mission to help other women achieve peace, passion, and purpose, beyond their cancer journey. Judy received her coaching certification from the ICF accredited program, The Cancer Journey Institute, where she is a training leader for future coaches.

Judy is the Director of Evolving Women, a 12-month coaching program for newly diagnosed women, as part of the Evolve Pink breast cancer resource organization, founded by breast cancer surgeon, Dr. Jennifer Montes. She provides workshops for breast cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

For more information about Judy or the organizations she supports:
https://soulshineempowermentcoach.com
www.thecancerjourney.com
www.evolvepink.org

Contact Judy at: judy@evolvepink.org, 267-566-3578

Retreat Experiences

Daily yoga
Guided hikes
Meditation/Mindfulness Exercises
Craft Project
Massage
Facilitated purposeful & meaningful conversations
Oh…and guaranteed LAUGHTER!!!!!
You have the freedom to choose to join the group or be alone. YOU DO YOU, because you know what is best. Our hope is you will go home feeling rejuvenated, refreshed, and reconnected… ready to go home aligned with your wild-child spirit!

Wellness with Nature

Resting on 150 acres, River Mountain is bordered by Sweet Root Creek, Warrior Ridge and Tussey Mountain. River Mountain's stunning spaces are designed for reflection, mindfulness, and good vibrations on your self-care journey. Creekside yoga platforms, a restored barn turned wellness space, and the calm of nature make this the ideal destination for peace and wellness.

Located just a few hours from D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh, in the mountains of Pennsylvania, River Mountain is remote yet easy to access.

History

Warrior Path

Running parallel to River Mountain's eastern ridge is Warriors Path, the great Iroquois Indian highway from Six Nations country, New York, to the Catawba country in the Carolinas. The historic path along Sweet Root Creek was one of the longest and most heavily traveled land routes in eastern North America, connecting Indigenous peoples over hundreds of miles.

The Underground Railroad

Black Valley was an active route along the Underground Railroad. Local histories principally credit four, free black residents with leading the aid network in this area: Rev. John Fidler, Elias Rouse, Joseph Crawley, and James Graham. Just to the south of the River Mountain property are 13 unmarked graves of enslaved people who died traveling the route to freedom.

Accommodations

Glamping Pods

Modern Design to Align with the Body's Circadian Rhythm
Standard Glamping Pod - Sleeps 1 Guest
Located in Cabin with Other Retreat Guests
Expansive Deck with Patio Seating
Top Pod Skylights to Fall Asleep to the Stars
Bedside Windows to Nature
Nestled Among Trees, Meadow + Creek
Mountain Views of Warrior Ridge

Glamping Yurts

Two Queen Beds
Picturesque Views of Tussey Mountain
Exterior Door Opens to Meadow Views
Electricity + Heated
Bedding, Linens + Towels
Indoor, Private Full Bathrooms with Shower Nearby
Filtered Water Nearby
Fiber WiFi Internet
Fridge + Microwave Nearby

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Thursday, April 16 - Sunday, April 19, 2026

Reclaiming Your Power: Breast Cancer Survivor Retreat

All-Inclusive
4-Days, 3-Nights

EARLY BIRD RATES: BOOK BY JAN. 1, 2026 TO SAVE $100 PER PERSON

 

All-Inclusive Glamping Pod for One Person - $800, plus taxes and fees.

 

All-Inclusive Glamping Yurt for Two People - $1,900, plus taxes and fees.

Yurts have Two Queen Beds and can sleep up to Four People.

Each additional guest after the First Two People adds $500, plus taxes and fees to your reservation.

 

25% Deposit to reserve today - remaining balance charged 30 days before your retreat!

Retreat Inclusions:

All Retreat Experiences
150 Acres of Nature
Accommodations
Daily Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Access to Hot Soaking Tubs
Campfire + S'mores
Daily Housekeeping
Fresh Linens, Towels, Blankets
Fiber Internet Wi-Fi
Check-In After 3PM
Check-Out By 11AM

Retreat Policies, Payments, Deposit, and Cancellations:

DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON RETREATS. This is for the safety and wellness of the dog and other guests joining the retreat.

25% non-refundable deposit to reserve. The remaining balance is automatically charged 30 days prior to the retreat start date using the initial card on file used to make the reservation and deposit. If reserving within less than 30 days of retreat start date, the remaining balance is automatically charged within 48 hours after reservation is made.

Please note that because River Mountain retreats are limited to a small number of attendees, to allow for a more personable, intimate experience, our cancellation policy is in place to help guests, hosts, and us alike work together sharing expenses that may arise from unexpected cancellations.

• All deposits are non-refundable.
• Full balance is automatically charged 30 days prior to retreat start date, unless otherwise noted.
• Cancellation requests submitted 61 days or more before the retreat start date, 50% of the total is due.
• Within 60 days of your retreat: full balance due, sorry but no refunds given, no exceptions.

Please know that our cancellation policy is designed to mitigate damages and costs incurred to retreat hosts and River Mountain in order to maintain the retreat experience and affordability for other retreat guests. Exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury/illness, or personal emergencies. No refunds or credits for failure to attend or failure to complete the retreat, or for arriving late or leaving early.

For reservations or general questions

Give us a call

+1 (814) 259-6580

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