We are devoted to the wellness and liberation of queer and trans leaders of color because too many of us carry the stress of our communities on bodies that have never been allowed to truly rest. Our brilliance, our strategy, our care work, and our leadership are often demanded without replenishment, without sanctuary, without recognition of the cost. This retreat is our refusal of that cycle. We believe that rest is not a luxury for our people—it is a political, spiritual, and ancestral necessity. When queer and trans leaders of color heal, the culture shifts. When we are nourished, the world expands. When we reclaim spaciousness, softness, and pleasure, we become unstoppable. This radical sabbatical is an offering: a container where leaders can unravel exhaustion, reconnect to their bodies, and remember the feeling of being held. It is a space designed with intention, high protocol, and reverence—because our healing deserves beauty. Our rest deserves ritual. Our futures deserve leaders who are not simply surviving, but thriving.

We focus on helping our people live their dreams because a dream deferred doesn’t just sit quietly—it erodes us. It dulls our joy, numbs our creativity, and slowly chips away at the parts of us that make vision and leadership possible. When queer and trans people of color abandon their dreams, the whole movement loses a piece of its imagination.

But when we return inspired, resourced, and recommitted to our own desires, we become the kind of leaders who can shift culture and build futures. Pursue the dreams you’ve tucked away. Want to learn a martial art? Study a new language? Take culinary classes, throw pottery, learn to draw, deepen your yoga practice, or explore the power of sound healing? This is your moment.

In this retreat, we imagine together. We map the dreams your spirit has been whispering about for years—and we figure out exactly how to make them possible. You deserve a life that feels expansive, alive, and beautifully yours.

This isn’t just a mindset shift—it’s a daily practice. We begin with three days of deep relationship-building, grounding you into a cohort of fellow Sovereigns who will walk this journey with you. These first days create a foundation of trust, intimacy, and shared purpose, setting the tone for the breakthroughs that follow.

Throughout the sabbatical, you’ll learn directly from some of the movement’s most powerful leaders. Each day offers a chance to apply what you’re learning—through structured reflection, skill-building sessions, and embodied practices that strengthen your clarity and resolve.

We gather for weekly dinners where we slow down, integrate, and connect. We embark on adventure excursions that stretch us—inviting courage, curiosity, and a willingness to grow. And in our collective visioning sessions, you’ll receive invaluable perspective on your life, your calling, and the toughest challenges your organization or community is facing.

This is leadership development at its most intimate and transformative—rooted in connection, sharpened by practice, and amplified by community. Where Sovereigns rise.