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restoration week
5 days/4 nights of rejuvenation and renewal
April 26 - 30, 2026: Columbia, NC
Restoration Week is a direct response to the fact that today’s leaders need to be more resilient than ever.
The data clearly show that a brief retreat not only relieves stress and restores balance, but also helps us gain new insights into our core purpose and critical priorities. That’s the idea behind Restoration Week—to “make space” for recovery and renewal. Our design follows precepts of the evidence-based DRAMMA model:
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Disengagement from work
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Relaxation of both body and mind
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Autonomy, deciding what to do with self-directed time
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Mastery of new skills, a focus on learning
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Meaning, engaging in challenging and rewarding activities
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Affiliation, feeling connected to like-minded individuals
A TYPICAL DAY
7:00 –10:00 Breakfast
10:00 –1:00 Group gathering for reflection & sharing
1:00 – 2:00 LUNCH
2:00 – 5:00 On your own (hikes, crafts, water activities, etc.)
5:00 – 6:30 Help prepare our evening meal
6:30 – 7:00 Sunset reception on the dock
7:00 – 8:30 Communal dinner
ABOUT THE BLUE JUNIPER INN
Earning all 5-star reviews since opening last June, the Inn has hosted writing retreats, cooking weekends, and nature getaways. Guests enjoy five sun-filled en suite rooms, bright and cheery common areas filled with regional art, and around-the-clock access to coffee, tea, wine, beer, and snacks.
Learn more about the Inn here!
About the IBX Region
The Inner Banks (IBX) region of North Carolina is a tranquil and ecologically rich area, offering a harmonious blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. IBX is characterized by its unhurried pace and uncrowded landscapes, making it an ideal destination for those seeking serenity and connection with nature.
The Inn is located in the tiny town of Columbia, NC — the heart of the IBX — situated along the slow-moving Scuppernong River, as it merges into the Albemarle Sound, just 45 minutes from the Hatteras Seashore on the wild Atlantic coast.
To get here, fly into Greenville, NC or Norfolk, VA, get a car, and drive approximately one hour to Columbia, or you can take a well-deserved road trip!
$999 covers everything for the week — lodging for 5 days/4 nights (Sunday, April 26 - Thursday, April 30, 2026), all sessions, all materials, all activities, and all food including a nourishing continental breakfast each morning. All you’re responsible for is getting here! We take care of the rest.
A deposit of $300 is required to register and hold your space. The remaining balance is due March 15, 2026.
Limited space available. Filling up quickly. Register now.
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