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Own Your Crown - A Transformative Journey Through Intuition, Empowerment, & Expansion

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Own Your Crown - A Transformative Journey Through Intuition, Empowerment, & Expansion

July 23 - 27, 2025

Free Union, VA, United States

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4 nights, 5 days

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11 person retreat

Highlights

  • Themed Pathways for Transformation in Intimate Environment

  • Energy Alignment and Intuition Development

  • All-Inclusive Meals and Accommodations

  • Enhance Spirituality for Everyday Life

  • Deeper Connection with Self

Details

Step into your power and embrace your most authentic self at Own Your Crown, a transformative retreat led by Spiritual Medium Rhonda Rhodes and Inner Flow Coach Nicole Batiste. Designed to nourish your body, expand your mind, and empower your spirit, this journey will help you break free from limitations and embody your true essence with confidence and clarity. Through the guiding themes of The Apprentice, The Explorer, The Seeker, The Sage, and The Crowned Creator, you’ll embark on a soul-deep journey of personal growth and spiritual alignment. Engage in guided meditations, intuitive development, creative expression, and empowerment workshops to awaken your intuition, amplify your gifts, and step boldly into the life you were meant to live. Own Your Crown is about claiming your unique path and unapologetically owning your authenticity. It invites you to shed the masks of who you think you “should” be and instead honor who you truly are. This experience empowers you to align with your purpose, embrace your worth, and stand confidently in the fullness of your being. Set against the backdrop of breathtaking mountain vistas, Own Your Crown offers an intimate, nature-filled sanctuary to relax, reflect, and rise. Together, we’ll create space to connect deeply with yourself, the divine, and a like-minded community, so you leave feeling expanded, empowered, and fully aligned with your authentic truth. It’s time to Own Your Crown—your authentic life awaits.

Location

Free Union, VA, United States

Free Union, VA 22940, is a small, picturesque community located in Albemarle County, Virginia, known for its pastoral landscapes and peaceful rural charm. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this area offers a serene escape with its rolling hills, lush forests, and meandering streams. Free Union is characterized by its tight-knit community, historic homes, and local farms that contribute to a strong sense of local identity and sustainability. The region is popular among those who appreciate outdoor activities such as hiking, horseback riding, and fishing, thanks to its proximity to natural attractions. With its scenic beauty and tranquil environment, Free Union provides a quintessential country living experience while being just a short drive from the amenities of Charlottesville.

Venue

Pathways Retreat Center

Reviews

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Our private mountainside residence is the perfect location to rest, reflect and rejuvenate mind, body and spirit — either through a Pathways-sponsored retreat, or your own special event offering. With luxurious accommodations, gourmet kitchen, large outdoor decks and hot tub, fire pits and communal spaces, the Pathways Retreat Center is ideal for hosting small groups interested in Yoga, health and wellness weekends, writers’ retreats, workplace bonding getaways, or just a relaxing escape with friends and family surrounded by nature’s beauty. Located outside Charlottesville, VA, the house is within 2.5 hours driving distance from the greater DC Metro & surrounding areas, Richmond, VA, and other major mid-Atlantic urban hubs. The 34-acre property boasts spectacular mountain views, trails and streams. Points of interest within an hour’s drive include: the Appalachian Trail, Shenandoah National Park & Skyline Drive, and several local wineries, breweries and distilleries.

A/C in Rooms

A/C in Rooms

Free Wifi

Free Wifi

Hot Tub

Hot Tub

Laundry

Laundry

Towels

Towels

Kitchen

Kitchen

Shower

Shower

TV

TV

Fire Pit

Fire Pit

BBQ Grill

BBQ Grill

Accommodation

Single Occupancy Room

Private room for 2

$1,464.50 USD / person

Single Occupancy Room

Private room for 1

$1,616 USD total

Double Occupancy

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2-person shared room

$1,010 USD / person

Triple Occupancy

3-person shared room

$888 USD / person

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Retreat in comfort at our serene mountain sanctuary, offering accommodations for up to 8 guests. Choose from single-occupancy room (3 available), a cozy double-occupancy room, or a spacious triple-occupancy room. Nestled amidst stunning mountain vistas, the property features a relaxing jacuzzi, a deck perfect for sunrise views or evening gatherings, and on-site guest parking. Surrounded by nature, there are plenty of trails and spaces to explore, making this retreat a harmonious blend of relaxation and adventure.

Meals

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Meals provided

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Diets catered

Vegetarian · Vegan · Dairy-free · Organic · Nut Allergy Friendly · Diabetic Friendly

During meal times, you can choose to commune with the group or grab a plate for some quiet, reflective time. Meals are served buffet-style on the kitchen counter (pictured) at scheduled times. Guests can dine at the dining table (pictured) or, weather permitting, enjoy their meal outdoors, taking in the serene beauty of the property from any spot they choose.

Schedule

Day 1: The Apprentice — Setting the groundwork, establishing a baseline, clearing the way for true transformation. Day 2: The Explorer — Inner and outer journeys through excursions, group activities, challenges, and personal reflections. Day 3: The Seer — Using art and creative expression to develop intuition and inner vision, discuss intuition, insight, and synchronicity. Day 4: The Sage — Lectures and discussions on philosophy, spirituality, and ancient teachings through guided nature walks, meditation, and reflection exercises. Day 5: The CROWNed Creator — Empowerment and leadership workshops and exercises, group sharing, ceremony, and celebration. In between sessions, you have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with one of the retreat leaders based on their expertise. There are also optional, scheduled daily meditations and sound baths.

Testimonials

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Which event did you attend? Y our Crowning Glory - Journey to Authentic Self [Now called CROWNED AF Spiritual Retreat] Overall, how helpful was the event? 10 / 10 After the event, how inspired did you feel? 10 / 10 Do you feel the event provided value for money? 10 / 10 What was the single best part of the event? Receiving my healing. I have been struggling for a long time, but now I feel refreshed, renewed, and ready to take on life! Would you recommend this event to a friend? Yes, definitely Overall, were you satisfied with the venue? 
 Yes What problems, if any, did you encounter? None How was the quality of the food? 10 / 10 How would you rate the handouts/packets 10 / 10 If you were running the event,what would you have done differently? Make it last longer! This was an amazing experience I will never forget!

R. Duda, USA

Overall, how helpful was the event? 10 / 10 After the event, how inspired did you feel? 10 / 10 Do you feel the event provided value for money? 10 / 10 What was the single best part of the event? The community of like minded Spiritual people binging and sharing information Would you recommend this event to a friend? 
Yes, definitely Overall, were you satisfied with the venue? 
Yes How was the quality of the food? 10 / 10 How would you rate the handouts/packets 10 / 10

E. Morris, USA

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What's Included

All-inclusive meals and accommodations

Opportunity for 1-1 coaching with retreat guides

Curated Journey Package (includes journal, pendulum, crystal, and other intuited items)

Rest, relaxation, community

Not Included

Travel to retreat center

FAQs

Guest requirements

  • Once registered, we will reach out to learn of any dietary restrictions or special accommodations required.

Cancellation policy

The remaining balance for the retreat is due 30 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 30 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 30 days before the retreat begins.