Join us in the Poconos Mountains

Pause, By Design

Pull back the curtain on a sleek, modern, and deeply intentional retreat experience that redefines Pocono luxury.

Nestled in the mountains, The Swiftwater blends wood, stone, and glass into a boutique, bespoke sanctuary designed for rest, reflection, and renewal. It is elegant without excess. Grounded without compromise.

When the world insists on hustle, luxury becomes the ability to pause.

The Sweet Life Winter Reset is your invitation to do just that four restorative days designed to help you soften into the year ahead with clarity, care, and intention.

You'll sip slow coffee by the fire.
Release what no longer belongs to you.
And realign your body, mind, and spirit for the season you're entering.

Expect ease.
Expect depth.
Expect to leave lighter and more yourself.

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Retreat Details

Dates: February 4 - 7, 2027
Location: Swiftwater Hotel, Pocono Mountains

Investment:

  • Solo Room: $2,800

  • Shared Room: $3,310 ($1,655 per person)

Capacity: Limited to 6 - 8 women for an intimate, high-touch experience.

Payment Options

  • Register before November 1st with a deposit of only $387 after November deposit increases to $500 non-refundable deposit secures your plus you'll automatically receive a full year of Sweet Life Society membership

  • Payment Plans available Reserve your spot with a non-refundable deposit today and claim your place in this beautiful experience.

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Questions? Feel free to email us at retreats@holistree.com - we’re happy to help.

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Modern bathroom with dual black vessel sinks, illuminated mirrors, a freestanding bathtub, patterned wallpaper, framed artwork, and wooden accents.

Your Experience Includes

  • Ground Transportation During Retreat Programming

  • Room + Concierge Access
    Comfort and care handled from the moment you arrive

  • Breakfast included

  • Welcome Dinner
    Our first toast together, before the real unwinding begins

  • Spa Time
    Because your body deserves to exhale too

  • Sweet Life Card - $400 Credit (when you pay in full)
    Yours to use however feels good - spa, shopping, food, it's up to you

  • Fireside Chats
    Real conversation, real connection, no agenda

Reserve Your Spot

Book Before November 1st & Get a Year of Membership

Reserve your spot before November 1st and you'll automatically receive a full year of Sweet Life Society membership on us. That means access to the Society space, our monthly Wellness Check-Ins, and first invite to future retreats and events, all before you even arrive in the Poconos.

What Is the Sweet Life Society?

The Sweet Life Society is Holistree's membership community for Black women who are done treating rest as something they earn. It's where the Sweet Life Way lives year-round beyond the retreats, beyond the one-off moments of indulgence. Inside, you'll find monthly Wellness Check-Ins, a space to connect with women who get it, and access to join future events and retreats as a member first. It's not a program to complete. It's a place to belong.

Why This Retreat?

You’ve mastered momentum.
Now it’s time to master peace.

This experience is for the woman who is ready to:

  • Begin the year grounded, not rushed

  • Redefine luxury as clarity, calm, and choice

  • Connect with other Black women walking the Sweet Life path

  • Remember that ease is power

You won’t just leave with memories.
You’ll leave with a renewed rhythm.

Join Us in the Mountains
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Itinerary

(Flow may shift slightly to preserve ease and spontaneity.)

Day 1 - Arrival & Ease
Check-in, welcome cocoa bar, spa time, chef-prepared welcome dinner, fireside reflection.

Day 2 - Stillness & Self-Study
Slow morning, spa time, private dinner, luxury conversation by the fire.

Day 3 - Nature & Nourishment
Guided nature walk or snowshoe, communal wine tasting, candlelit dinner, fireside chats.

Day 4 - Integration
Morning gratitude ritual, farewell brunch, closing blessings.

(Itinerary subject to minor changes to preserve flow and spontaneity.)

A message from Rakita

As someone who deeply understands the necessity of rest, alignment, and intentional living, I curate Sweet Life retreats as spaces where women can soften without losing themselves.

This retreat isn't about turning into someone new. It's about returning to who you already are.

Every detail - from rituals to meals to moments of quiet is designed to honor your season, your needs, and your vision of a life lived with sweetness and intention.

I cannot wait to welcome you into this intimate circle and witness the beauty that unfolds when you allow yourself to pause.

Here's to beginning the year gently. Here's to choosing yourself.

Rakita, your Sweet Life Maven

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FAQs

  • The closest airport is Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), about 35 miles from the hotel. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) is another option, about 40 miles away. Airport transfers are included as transportation options to get to The Swiftwater.

  • Your investment covers:

    Accommodations at Swiftwater plus access to the concierge room. Welcome Dinner and lunch during our outing are covered as part of your registration.

    Beyond that, meals and extras are yours to cover using your Sweet Life Card credit giving you the freedom to choose what feels good, whether that's food, spa time, or shopping.

    Travel to and from the Poconos is not included.

  • Yes! Payment plans are available on the registration page payments are automatically charged monthly to make the experience more accessible.

    Pay in full, and we'll boost your Sweet Life Card credit from $400 to $550 as a thank-you for booking early.

  • Check-in is at 4pm, but you're welcome to arrive as early as the afternoon we'll hold your bags until your room is ready so you can settle in and start relaxing right away. Check-out is at 10am, and we'll be fully wrapped by noon.

  • Because of the intimate nature of this retreat and the planning involved, payments are non-refundable after December 10th. Your deposit is non-refundable.

    However, your registration is transferable if you find someone to take your place.

    What If Severe Winter Weather Affects Travel?

    We recommend travel insurance for peace of mind. If we need to cancel the retreat due to adverse weather, we will reschedule rather than cancel outright.

  • Upon registration, you'll receive a welcome message with general trip information within 48 hours.

    If you opted for an installment plan, you'll also receive a reminder prior to your payment date.

    As the retreat date approaches, you'll receive emails with specifics relevant to your trip, along with a final itinerary 30 days before the retreat.

  • Yes. Many of the women who join Sweet Life retreats come alone and leave with a circle of women who feel like family. This is an intimate space designed to welcome you exactly as you are no prior experience or connections needed.

  • This retreat is intentionally small just 6 - 8 women to keep the experience intimate and personal.

  • Yes! We recommend registering now to guarantee your spot once you're registered, we'll make arrangements directly with the hotel for your extended stay. Payment for the additional nights would go directly to the hotel.

Past Retreat Reviews

Dionna M.

“What I love most about these retreats is the intentionality. I always feel like they’ve created the moment exactly for me!”

Chanika M.

“The thing that has touched my heart so deeply was the love, enthusiasm and celebratory manner in which I was received by my fellow retreaters! I felt heard. I felt valued.”