This is your invitation.
The Way Back to Ourselves' Cultivate Retreat 2026
I love party planning.
Being an August baby means I’ve had some pretty memorable birthday parties over the years.
The summer I turned five, my mom taught at a Christian summer camp, so the entire camp sang “Happy Birthday” to me in the dining hall.
I spent my tenth birthday “camping” in the backyard with a handful of friends. We ate pizza, roasted marshmallows, and spent the night in sleeping bags.
As an adult, I still love a good party.
Over the past few years, I’ve hosted my fair share of pool parties, bonfires, and trivia nights. Those celebrations are some of the best memories from my mid-twenties.
Do you know what my favourite part of a party is?
It’s not the food.
Or the music.
Or the games.
It’s the people.
Every good host knows that the most important element of party planning is the guest list.
After all, it’s not a party if you’re eating cake by yourself.
That’s why I want to personally invite YOU to The Way Back to Ourselves’ CULTIVATE RETREAT happening June 19th to 21st in Greenville, South Carolina.
CULTIVATE 2026 is COMING, and it’s IN PERSON!
Join faithful creatives and leaders from around the world during this inspired and equipping retreat, taking place June 19-21 in Greenville, South Carolina, at First Presbyterian Church. This year, our theme is ROOTED.
SEATS ARE LIMITED. LESS THAN 40 LEFT. RECORDING OPTION STILL TBD.
You’ll hear from amazing keynote speakers, work on writing and publishing in workshops, enjoy community and praise and worship, be cared for with spiritual direction and guided prayer, take part in a “you choose” breakout session, and so much more, tucked away in the heart of historic downtown Greenville, South Carolina.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
STEPHEN ROACH of Makers and Mystics and The Breath and the Clay
AMANDA HELD OPELT, musician and author of Holy Unhappiness and A Hole in the World
BREAKOUT WORKSHOPS:
Solum Literary Press and Clayjar Review on writing and publishing.
SPEAKERS AND BREAKOUT SESSIONS:
Kimberly Phinney, Deidre Braley, Matthew Nash, and more!
YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS.
Order your ticket today at thewayback2ourselves.com.
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You are so right Allana that the key to a great party is the people that are there! Hearing people share stories and memories and ask great questions is my favorite thing about parties and Cultivate this summer is going to be INCREDIBLE!!! I am so glad we are gathering again this year in person and we will all be better because of your presence there my friend!