BEWARE of BLACK WOMEN HEALING RETREATS
I honestly never thought I would be writing something like this, but I feel people deserve to know before booking with BWHR.
I booked this retreat expecting healing, peace, community, and an experience I had been looking forward to for months. Like many people who invest in retreats, I planned my schedule, finances, and emotional energy around those specific dates. This was not a casual purchase for me — it was something I deeply looked forward to.
Then, only weeks before the retreat, it was postponed.
What hurt the most was not just the postponement itself, but how powerless and dismissed I felt afterward. Future dates were offered as if people can simply rearrange their lives, work schedules, finances, and commitments with no issue. Most people do not book retreats expecting that the entire experience could suddenly be moved weeks before departure.
I tried to resolve this respectfully and privately. I attempted disputes through my bank and communicated directly, but the matter still remains unresolved. At this point, I no longer even want to attend future dates because the entire experience has left such a negative impression on me.
It is incredibly frustrating to spend thousands of dollars on something meant to bring peace and healing, only to end up stressed, financially strained, and emotionally exhausted.
I completely understand that businesses can face unexpected issues, but customers also deserve transparency, professionalism, and fair resolutions when major changes happen.
Please do your research carefully before booking and make sure you fully understand what protections you do or do not have if plans change unexpectedly.