Sweeter Than Honey Retreat
Come away for a sacred weekend of stillness, connection, and restoration. This retreat is an invitation to slow down, quiet the noise, and draw near to the One who already knows you—and longs to be known by you. Together, we’ll explore what it means to experience true friendship with God—not just as an idea, but as a living, breathing relationship. Through guided teaching, reflections, Scripture, movement, nature, and unhurried space, you’ll have the opportunity to hear His voice more clearly and sense His nearness in a deeply personal way.
Nestled at River Mountain—a peaceful refuge tucked between forest and sky—you’ll also have time to enjoy God’s creation through activities like tubing on the nearby river (weather permitting), planting a tree, soaking in a mountain hot spring tub, dipping in the pond, hiking solo or with a guide, or simply retreating to a hammock hideaway for stillness and prayer. Whether you feel spiritually dry, hungry for more, or simply need space to be refreshed, this weekend is designed to meet you right where you are—with the sweetness of His presence. Come rest, be renewed, and rediscover the joy of walking in friendship with God.
We’ll be staying in two beautifully designed cabins that honor your body’s natural rhythm and support deep rest and restoration. Each cabin features floor-to-ceiling windows, skylights above the top bunks, bedside windows on the bottom bunks, and epic mountain views to help you reconnect with creation—even from your pillow. You'll find cozy indoor sitting areas, two full bathrooms, and thoughtful touches like a coffee pot, mini fridge, microwave, and electric kettle. Outside, enjoy expansive decks, picnic tables, and a wide-open meadow—perfect for casual games, quiet conversation, or simply taking in the stillness. (Top bunks are first come, first serve.
All meals will be provided and crafted with care—delicious farm-to-table offerings that nourish both body and soul. Whether you're gathered around the table or enjoying your meal in solitude, you’ll be invited to slow down, savor, and delight in the goodness of God’s provision.
This retreat is exclusively designed for women seeking to deepen their friendship with God in a supportive, faith-filled environment.
Thursday, July 23 - Sunday, July 26, 2026
All-Inclusive
4-Day, 3-Night Retreat
All-Inclusive Glamping Pod for One Person in Private Group Cabin - $1,395, including taxes and fees
25% Deposit to reserve today - remaining balance charged 30 days before your retreat!
Host - Brittany Edie
Brittany Edie is a Christian therapist, certified yoga teacher, and the founder of Graceful Balance Wellness, a multidisciplinary mental health and wellness practice serving Maryland and Pennsylvania. With a heart for holistic healing, Brittany specializes in helping anxious Christians reconnect with God, restore emotional and physical wellness, and embrace their God-given purpose.
Drawing on her background in mental health, faith-based counseling, yoga, nature therapy, and functional wellness, Brittany creates sacred spaces—like her seasonal women’s retreats with Graceful Balance Collective—where women can slow down, breathe deeply, and experience God in personal and transformative ways. She believes that healing happens when we attend to the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.
Brittany is passionate about guiding women into deeper friendship with God, rooted in truth, presence, and peace. Whether she's teaching yoga, leading a retreat, or sitting with someone in session, her mission is the same: to help others live fully known, fully loved, and fully aligned with the One who calls them friend.
Weekend Encourager - Jenna Myers
Jenna is a devoted mom, business owner, and passionate follower of Jesus who lives to see women fully aligned with God’s heart in every area of life. As a brand strategist and photographer, she helps entrepreneurs clarify their vision, elevate their presence, and build businesses that reflect Heaven’s blueprint. Her deepest joy comes from teaching others how to hear God’s voice and partner with Him—whether in their families, their work, or their calling within the Body of Christ.
With a heart for wholeness and a strong prophetic edge, Jenna empowers women to live boldly, love deeply, and lead with purpose. Her sessions will invite practical encounter with God’s presence and create space for lasting transformation. At the retreat, she will bring both her creative giftings and spiritual insight to help women reconnect with who they are and whose they are.
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.
THE GREENHOUSE
HAMMOCK HIDEAWAY
RESTORED 1850'S BARN
YOGA PLATFORMS
SPRINGS HOT SOAKING TUBS
SWEET ROOT CREEK
FRESH AIR + OPEN SPACE
EXPLORE
HIKE
STARGAZING
HIKE
CAMPFIRES + S'MORES
MEADOW TERRACE
HONEY + HIVE TOURS
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
Sweeter Than Honey Retreat
Thursday, July 23 - Sunday, July 26, 2026
All-Inclusive
4-Day, 3-Night Retreat
All-Inclusive Glamping Pod for One Person in Private Group Cabin - $1,395, including taxes and fees
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.
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