Soeur Du Sol Rematriation retreat

A West African Thanksgiving

Are you a high-achieving woman feeling disconnected from your roots? Do you crave a deeper understanding of yourself and your heritage?This Thanksgiving 2025, embark on a transformative journey to Ghana, Togo, and Benin. It's an invitation to rediscover your power, reconnect with your ancestors, and redefine your womanhood by demystify your African ancestral roots, remind you of your sacred power, and tap into some deep ancestral healing to open the joy you deserve to retrieve. Sankofa!

Imagine!

Walking in the footsteps of powerful Queen Mothers, feeling the strength and resilience of your lineage.
Participating in sacred ceremonies and rituals designed to unlock your inner wisdom and heal ancestral wounds.
Connecting with a sisterhood of like-minded women, sharing experiences, and supporting each other on this profound journey.
Exploring vibrant markets, ancient palaces, and breathtaking landscapes, immersing yourself in the rich culture of West Africa.
Receiving your spiritual name

This is more than a retreat, it's a re-matriation. It's a chance to reclaim your birthright, honor your ancestors, and step into your full potential as a woman.

Demystify your African Ancestry

Women are the backbone of any society and hold the power to create life. Over the course of history, many were stripped of their heritage and humanity, yet they survived to ensure one day we would thrive. Find your roots and your power.

We have partnered with African Ancestry Inc., the world leader in tracing maternal and paternal lineages of African descent. With the industry’s largest and most comprehensive database of over 30,000 indigenous African DNA samples, African Ancestry determines specific countries and specific ethnic groups of origin with an unrivaled level of detail, accuracy. CONFIDENTIALITY and confidence.

Each women will have their African ancestry done as part of the journey!

Your Host

Dr. Michelle

I am a Medicine Woman, Ancestral Healer, and Leadership Development Activator and created this retreat to bridge leadership development/activation, ancient healing traditions, and plant remedies as a form of activist healthcare for the Black woman leader and their non-Black love warriors in today's modern world.

I'm originally from Trinidad and growing up I was hardwired to think, speak, and act freely, and to be authentically me.

After being in jobs that interrupted that freedom, I transitioned from an 18-year career in Higher Education to my soul’s calling to heal, support and serve women. My heart was to create a true activation experience for women through the art of medicine making with herbs, ancestral healing with West African Alchemy, and leadership development activation. I now help women to optimize their primal power to heal and liberate themselves by teaching them to tap back into source…West Africa. My favorites:

Book- How to Menopause
TV Show- Forever
Piece of advice- Stop caring about what others think, as long as it's legal and moral...do it!

" The wounds of our ancestors live within us, but so does their strength. This journey is an invitation to heal the past, embrace your resilience, and step into our full potential. Your time has come. It's time to remember who we are and rise, together."

Dr. Michelle Cromwell

CEO & Founder

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What you'll Eat!

West African food is down to earth, comforting, full of flavor and from the first mouthful, you will be reminded where soul food was born. The staple foods in West Africa are rice and ground vegetables, but not just any rice!
Ghana is famous for its jollof rice, which is typically accompanied by a variety of delicious side dishes, including meat, vegetables, and soups. The menus at the resorts you will stay at are inspired by a consciously local cuisine that is sure to provide an epicurean experience that meets the needs of every pallet. Their global cuisine trained chefs are trained to inspire you to eat like a local or to try the global cuisine on the menu.

I recommend trying everything, it’s one of the ways to better understand the people of this very special region!Whether you are vegan, vegetarian or a meat eater, each meal will wow your taste bud and your imagination. You'll find mouthwatering traditional African dishes as well as your world fare to nourish you for your excursions and tantalize your taste buds and your senses. All meals are cooked with ingredients that will make your mouth water to the last bite.

Can't eat this or that?
Whether vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten free or any other diet, we'll accommodate your food preferences or allergies, so you feel loved, nourish, and supported.

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Home away from Home

When traveling to Africa it’s normal to be assigned to a 3-star hotel as part of your package. I’ve chosen to upgrade our stay for 8 nights to 4-star hotels in Accra, Ghana- Mole, Ghana, Klikor, Ghana and Cotonou, Benin.

I promise – it will be worth the cost!
We begin our retreat in Accra where we will rest for 2 days before moving on to Mole National Park for 3 days of Safari. This is in the serene rain forest and will be a home away from home for three nights of leisure, ancestral healing, and rest while in Ghana. We'll stay at a 3-star beach resort, before ending our journey in Ghana.

We then move to Benin for there days of spiritual, cultural and historical exploration before we return home on December 5.

**Keep in mind that you NEVER know what’s going to happen and they may move us to another hotel. However, if that does unfold, we will move to a venue that is equal in value to what I’ve already chosen for us.

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What's Included

Accommodation at 3 hotels for double occupancy.
All accommodations as specified in itinerary or similar.
Retreat experience (heritage and healing workshops, cultural self-care rituals, daily yoga sessions, medicine woman visit, trauma-informed support, Sankofa Sistah-circles ™, Calabash dinner)·
Guided tours with a professional driver and tour guides for every tour listed on the itinerary.
All group transportation and transfers as per itinerary.
All meals specified on itinerary.
Breakfast and Dinner will be provided daily. On most days you will have lunch on your own. Keep in mind that African breakfasts are very heavy.
Entrance fees for tours and excursions.
Fees for all tours and excursions specified in the itinerary or ones that are similar.
Special Thanksgiving Dinner on November 27, with some surprise guests. It will be Am.Azing.

What's NOT included

Your round-trip airfare or transport from home·
Alcohol except at Calabash dinner·
Any additional transport during free time and not related to planned excursions·
Shopping and additional services, personal snacks, personal food, personal toiletries or items, medical expenses·
Private one-on-one coaching or consultation on site ·
Insurance, (personal, medical, travel)·
International airfafe·
Departure taxes & fuel surcharges, seat selection·
Optional Tours not listed on the itinerary ·
Meals unless listed in itinerary·
Tips & Gratuities or Increase in local tax rates·
Early check-in & late check out of rooms (standard check-in time is 2pm and check out 10am) ·
Visa/passport handling fees

What You'll Experience.

Ancestral Connection: Visit historical sites, sacred forests, and royal palaces in Ghana, Togo, and Benin.
Spiritual Healing: Participate in daily yoga, dream analysis, meditation, and traditional healing ceremonies.
Sisterhood & Support: Connect with a powerful circle of women, sharing your stories and experiences.
Cultural Immersion: Experience the vibrant culture of West Africa through music, dance, food, and art.
Personal Transformation: Rediscover your inner strength, reclaim your voice, and step into your authentic self.
Find Peace in Nature: Enjoy being with animals in their serene environment in Safari.

younger black women in normal clothes at a safari in Mole National Park

Thanksgiving in Ghana!

Begin your transformative journey in the vibrant city of Accra, where the pulse of Ghana's rich culture and history will envelop you. From there, we venture to the serene landscapes of Mole National Park for three days of safari and tranquility, immersing ourselves in the breathtaking beauty of nature. As the sun sets over the lush green rainforest, we will gather with local friends for a Thanksgiving dinner, sharing stories and laughter in a celebration of connection and gratitude. This is more than a retreat; it's a homecoming to the heart of Africa, where every moment is an opportunity to rediscover and embrace your true self.

black women in white dresses with their hair showing no head dress or covering chatting with each other at the lakeside

Volta Region and Togo

Take a transformative journey to the Lake Volta region, where the serene beauty of Ghana's largest lake awaits. Embark on a scenic drive through the lush landscapes of the eastern corridor, a path that promises discovery and rejuvenation. Spend two nights immersed in the tranquil surroundings, where the gentle lapping of the lake's waters and the vibrant local culture create an unforgettable experience. Whether you're seeking relaxation or adventure, the Lake Volta region offers a perfect blend of both, inviting you to reconnect with nature and yourself. You'll discover a mirror image of you that has been waiting to be revealed.

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Your Gate of Return

Embark on a transformative journey to Benin, where you'll spend time with revered religious and cultural leaders, engaging in a profound re-matriation process to unearth the powerful women within us. This unique experience allows you to walk the paths of history, visiting iconic sites that have graced the silver screen, and feel their magic and awe firsthand. As you stand in these sacred spaces, you'll reclaim a buried identity, reconnecting with the ancestral wisdom that has long awaited your return.

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1 The first part of the experience from landing in Ghana, to Thanksgiving at a Safari Lodge, to exploring the story of kente.

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Second half of the itinerary- from Volta Region to Tog and Benin

Do I need a visa?

Yes...yes…yes! You need a visa for each country. Benin, Ghana, and Togo. You need tourist Visas for Benin and Ghana and a transit visa for Togo. Here's a great resource to get visa information and apply for visas. I will guide you on the process at the end of July so you can apply for your visa 60 days before your travel.

Will I learn personalized rituals I can use in my everyday life?

Absolutely. If you have tried conventional methods to stress-reduction that take you so far and no further, you will learn some African rituals and ceremonies that may give you the stressbusting and joy-releasing breakthrough that is beneath the surface. As a Planetary herbalist, I advise my clients, family, and friends to eat like their ancestors, and using the stress reduction techniques of our ancestors is no different.

You will be taught specific herbal remedies and rituals that can become a part of your tool kit to address stress, burnout and thriving regardless of what comes your way.

You will received customized rituals specifically for you and your goals. These are not a one size fits all and it is important to get what meets your needs so you can see results.

Can I bring my family...kids?

While we love the support and comfort that family provides, this is your right to rest, your permission to pause, and your priority to amplify your self-love.

You should do this on your own, at your own pace and without the responsibility of caring for others even your retreat participants. This is your permission to be place yourself as your #1 priority. After all your selfcare is not self-indulgence and you need to practice doing that in your own space and time.

So I’d say lovingly, no family, unless it’s another woman wanting this experience.