A Signature Women's Retreat
You Are Cordially Invited
A curated experience purposefully crafted from beginning to end — nestled on a peaceful country estate on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
By Exclusive Invitation Only
A Day Especially Curated for You
Queens' Country Spa Retreat is more than a day to indulge in personal renewal and relaxation — it is a deliberate, beautifully orchestrated Signature Women's Retreat nestled on a peaceful estate with the gathering of women who deserve to rejuvenate completely, who choose to rest deeply, reconnect authentically, and indulge in self-care, and personal replenishment.
Every detail has been thoughtfully curated, from the estate grounds to the final toast — a seamless journey from arrival to departure that honors your time, your spirit, and your crown.
This is your invitation to step away from the demands of everyday life and into an experience crafted with intention, elegance, and deep care.
Date
October 3, 2026
Time
10 AM – 3 PM
Location
29318 Connelly Mill Road
Delmar, Maryland 21875
Spa Events
A Curated Collection of Spa & Wellness Experiences, Culinary Encounters & Empowering Conversations
The Welcome Pavilion
Your Arrival: A White-Glove Welcome
Your Queens' Country Spa Retreat experience begins at the moment you arrive. Opening at 9:30 AM, the Welcome Pavilion serves as your gracious gateway to a day of restoration, connection, and beautifully curated experiences.
Upon arrival, you will be warmly greeted by our Guest Ambassadors, who will provide white-glove service throughout the guest check-in process, ensuring that your arrival is seamless, personal, and thoughtfully attended to.
From check-in and orientation to guiding you toward the day's experiences, our Guest Ambassadors will be there to make you feel welcomed, cared for, and ready to settle into the retreat. Your day begins not simply with an arrival, but with an experience.
Retreat Flow Director
Connie "Lewa" Stewart serves as the Retreat Flow Director, thoughtfully overseeing the rhythm and movement of the Queens' Country Spa Retreat. She will monitor the retreat schedule, coordinate transitions between experiences, communicate with facilitators and retreat team members, and ensure that each carefully curated experience begins and concludes as planned.
With a keen eye for timing, coordination, and the overall guest experience, Lewa will help the day unfold with ease and intention—creating a smooth rhythm that allows guests to remain fully present, engaged, and immersed in the retreat.
Farm-to-Table at the Executive Chef's Pavilion
Executive Chef Christopher Pollitt and Culinary Creative Shania Pollitt, the distinguished Chefs and Owners of C&S Culinary Services, LLC, invite you to indulge in thoughtfully crafted cuisine designed to delight the senses and elevate your retreat experience. Begin your morning with the Chef's Choice Continental Breakfast, offered during two convenient seating times: 9:30 AM–10:00 AM and 10:30 AM–11:00 AM. Later, prepare your palate for a memorable Serendipitous Lunch Encounter—an inspired culinary experience where exquisite flavors, creativity, and a touch of delightful surprise come together beautifully.
Thankfulness in the Open Air
In the open air, we pause with Sharon Morris to welcome a beautiful and soul-stirring moment of thankfulness. Beneath the gentle canopy of nature, surrounded by trees, and the quiet splendor of the landscape, we will slow our pace and turn our hearts toward gratitude. Together, we will honor the extraordinary blessing of another day—the breath in our bodies, the beauty before our eyes, and the grace that meets us in the simple gift of being fully present. In this peaceful moment, gratitude becomes more than something we express; it becomes something we feel, breathe, and carry with us.
The Queens' Country Spa Retreat: The Bare Truth
What is the deeper bare truth behind The Queens' Country Spa Retreat? From a mental health perspective, Jeri Jones, MSW, LCSW-C, Executive Director of Life Management of Maryland, LLC, will lead us in a thought-provoking 10-minute reflection to help us understand why the retreat truly matters through the lens of purpose, self-awareness, emotional well-being, and intentional living.
Her Majesty's Lavender Cool Water Foot Soak & a Jasmine Oil Foot Massage in a Private Retreat Tent
Denise Murray, a licensed manicurist, former salon owner, and degreed Physical Therapy professional, will serve as your gracious host for this restorative experience. With her unique blend of beauty, wellness, and therapeutic expertise, Denise will provide each guest with a soothing, rejuvenating foot massage designed to complement Her Majesty's Lavender Cool Water Foot Soak. Immerse your feet in a cool lavender-infused foot soak, where smooth, polished stones gently massage the soles of your feet as you relax. The cool water offers an invigorating sensation that can help refresh tired, overheated feet, while the smooth stones add a massage component, providing gentle pressure and sensory stimulation to the arches, heels, and balls of the feet—creating a calming, grounding experience. Surrounded by the delicate fragrance of lavender, allow yourself to slow down and savor a moment of peaceful renewal. Your experience concludes with a luxurious jasmine oil foot massage, to leave your feet feeling pampered and refreshed.
SoulSonic Sessions: A Journey into Restorative Rhythms
Practitioner-Apprentice
Join Erica T. Dennis, TSP-A, Therapeutic Sound Practitioner Apprentice, for restorative group sessions beneath the tents, where the gentle power of therapeutic sound invites us to slow down, breathe, release the cares of everyday life, and reconnect with inner calm and renewal.
Core Engagement & Gait Control
Join Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutritionist and Owner of Fitness 418, Taryn Renee Turner, CPT, CN for an engaging group movement session. Learn about core engagement, and how to ensure core engagement in everyday movements, including exercise. Also learn how core engagement correlates with low back pain. Discover how gait control, the pattern in which you walk, is directly correlated to alignment.
The Restoration Deck
Surrender to a restorative moment of relaxation with Tasha (Tashanika) Thomas, LMT, LCPC, a Licensed Massage Therapist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Enjoy a thoughtfully tailored massage experience designed to ease muscular tension, promote relaxation, and encourage healthy circulation. Allow the skilled, soothing touch to quiet the body, settle the mind, and create space for renewal. This is more than a massage—it is an invitation to pause, breathe, release, and receive, leaving you feeling refreshed, relaxed, and beautifully restored.
Visit the Heated Massage Veranda Lounge
Relax outdoors while enjoying the comforting warmth and soothing motion of heated back massagers designed to help ease everyday muscular tension and encourage relaxation. Settle in, unwind, and let the gentle heat and massage provide a tranquil moment of comfort and renewal.
Feeding Ourselves: That's Where It All Begins
Gather beneath the gentle shade of the tree canopies with Dr. Nadine Burton, PhD, Founder of Around the Bay Farmers Alliance, Inc., an independent farmers' organization committed to producing fresh, locally grown produce on a large scale and strengthening the connection between families, communities, and the food that sustains them. An inspiring interactive conversation that invites women to look beyond simply eating food and explore the deeper meaning of nourishment and how feeding ourselves can become a pathway to self-sufficiency, health, dignity, resilience, and empowerment. Also, immerse yourself in a timely, hands-on experience that brings the conversation to life. Engage, explore, and put inspiration into action as you gain practical knowledge you can carry with you—taking home not only what you learned, but the confidence and inspiration to put it into practice.
Canvas & Crafted Mocktails
A relaxed artistic encounter designed to inspire self-expression, meaningful conversations, and joyful connections while sipping beautifully crafted mocktails. Painting offers a gentle way to quiet the mind, release stress, awaken creativity, and remain present in the moment—making it a perfect complement to the restorative spa retreat.
Plant-Based Nigiri 101
Step into the world of creative plant-based cuisine with Chef E.C. of 20° Below for an exciting, hands-on culinary experience featuring Plant-Based Nigiri. Discover how fresh, vibrant ingredients can be thoughtfully transformed into beautiful, flavorful bites that delight both the eye and the palate. Roll up your sleeves, explore new techniques, and experience the joy of creating something delicious with your own hands.
Her Breath, Her Power: Rested, Rooted & Renewed — A Sound Bowl and Essential Oil Experience for Black Women
Guided by Bronte Jackson, LCPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, Director of The Personal Wellness Center, and Certified Sound Healer. A plush green space where you are invited to hear positive affirmations, slow down, breathe, pause, and be still.
The Poetry Porch for Poets, Aspiring Poets, Rockers & "Poetry Karaoke"
Sink into the gentle comfort of a rocking chair and give yourself permission to slow down, unwind, and simply enjoy the moment. Indulge in a soothing hand massage as you release tension and embrace a little restorative self-care. Then, let your creativity flow through poetry—put your thoughts, feelings, dreams, and reflections into words. And if your spirit moves you, take the stage and share your masterpiece during "Poetry Karaoke," where your words become your voice and your voice becomes part of the experience.
The Melanated Woman: What Is the World Trending Us to Do That Brings Damage to the Skin?
A powerful and enlightening session led by Mona Lisa Henry, a Licensed Esthetician and Educator, offering expert insight, designed to help melanated women better understand, protect, and celebrate their skin. Explore the beauty trends and social influences that compromise melanin-rich skin—and learn how to tell what is trending from what truly supports healthy, radiant skin —because caring for melanated skin starts with understanding its unique needs, honoring its beauty, and making informed choices.
The music is thoughtfully curated to complement the natural beauty and rhythm of the retreat environment. Gentle ambient, instrumental, acoustic, and soulful sounds will create an inviting backdrop, flowing softly through the outdoor spaces to enhance moments of relaxation, reflection, meaningful conversation, connection, and renewal, never overpowering the experience, but thoughtfully becoming part of it.
Mark Your Calendar
Saturday
October 3, 2026
10 AM – 3 PM
The Queens' Welcome Pavilion Opens at 9:30 AM
29318 Connelly Mill Road, Delmar, MD 21875
A Private Country Estate
Maryland's Eastern Shore
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