UU Women and Religion

Every fall and spring UU women gather for a weekend of relaxing, having fun and Sharing Our Stories. Please join us for this Friday evening through Sunday morning retreat at UBarU. ALL ARE WELCOME!

This is a weekend to recharge your body, mind and spirit in the companionship of other Unitarian Universalist women.

This is a weekend during which you will have few responsibilities other than to be your own true beautiful authentic self.

This is a weekend where you can deepen your relationships with old friends and build new friendships.

This is a weekend to sing, dance, meditate, write, draw, read, talk, hike our gorgeous 142 acre campus, walk the UBarU labyrinth, lounge on the Meeting House porch or do just what your spirit needs.

This is a weekend free from compulsory workshops and classes, although opportunities for worship, spiritual practices, and other group experiences will be offered.

This is a weekend you won't want to miss.
Meals included for full weekend participants: Friday-dinner, Sat- all 3, Sun- breakfast.
Please bring your own bedding- sleeping bag or twin sheets, blanket and pillows
Sleeping will be in the Dwight & Marie Brown Center in the Suites where most beds are twin sized bunk beds and a few queen beds. The larger room in each Suite sleeps about 8 and there is a bathroom right there in the Suite as well as additional facilities between the Suites. A private room or bottom bunk cannot be guaranteed yet we will trust in each other to accommodate each other's needs.

Bring comfortable clothes, good shoes for walking to observatory and/or labyrinth, toiletries and other personal needs items.

Check-in will begin 4 p.m on Friday October 5. After closing worship, retreat will end on Sunday morning.
Cost until August 18 is $150 for the whole weekend and then $160 for registration on/after August 19.
Cost for just Saturday is $65 (does not include an overnight stay). A one-night stay is $90 (Friday or Saturday)

Our chaplain will be Rev. Erin Walter. Contact Robyn at director@ubaru.org with any questions.

Please join us. ALL ARE WELCOME!

Like the Phoenix, We Rise:  Strong.  Fierce.  And Wise.       

            The writing of Mary Summer Rain in Phoenix Rising serves as the inspiration for this event. 

            We sense the challenges we are facing and at times, it is easy to feel discouraged about the future.  But, there is also a movement afoot.  An awakening. 

            Women in particular are stepping into their power like never before.  Speaking their truth, demanding to be heard.

            We feel a sense of urgency, as well as a desire to be a part of the movement taking place. 

            From the ashes of the old, we spread our wings and rise into the future with the strength and wisdom of our past to guide us. 

            Please join us for our fall event, October 10-14, 2018 at The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center in Highlands, NC.  The brochure with detailed information about this event is available on our website, www.uuwomenspirit.org.  Registration begins in mid-August. 

Stay tuned for details!

We'll post details when we get them.

https://www.uua.org/southern/calendar/region/florida-uu-womens-retreat-0?month=2019-04

Spring Institute and Gathering!

What can you look forward to experiencing at our events?

Take a look at the About Events page.

Do you want to sell items at Brigid’s Bazaar?

Anyone attending the event may request space to sell woman-made creations or items from her woman-owned business. Artists keep 90% of the sales and give 10% to UUWomenspirit. You will be responsible for selling your items during the scheduled times. Check back here a couple of months before the event for the link to the agreement form.

Would you like to offer massage therapy services?

If you are a licensed massage therapist, you may offer massage. You will need to provide your own table and find your own space. PLEASE check with cabin mates before offering massage in your cabin. You can reserve a space in the sales area where women can sign up. Therapists keep 90% and give 10% to UUWomenspirit. Check back here a couple of months before the event for the link to the agreement form.

Do you need financial assistance to attend?

UUWomenspirit is proud to offer some financial assistance to those who need it. Check back here a couple of months before the event for the link to the application form.

Where will the event be held?

UUWomenspirit Institute and Gathering are held at The Mountain, just outside of Highlands, NC. Please use these links to get more information.

Directions to the Mountain
Information about coming to the Mountain

If you have any questions about UUWomenspirit, please contact our Membership Coordinator.

Plan way in advance!

Fall: October 16-20, 2019
Spring: May 13-17, 2020
Fall: October 14-18, 2020