A Mind • Body • Spirit Retreat

July 25–27, 2025 | Heritage Hotel & Conference Center | Southbury, CT

Ready to unplug, recharge, and reconnect—with yourself and with a like-minded community?

Join us for the 5th Annual EverMindful IRL, a transformational in-person gathering hosted by Lois Villa, founder of the EverMindful Clubhouse community. This weekend retreat is your opportunity to step out of the virtual space and into real-life inspiration, healing, and connection.

Set in the beautiful Heritage Hotel & Conference Center in Southbury, CT, this three-day experience is designed to awaken your spirit, nourish your body, and expand your mind through powerful sessions, holistic wellness, and meaningful community.

- Breakout Sessions with EverMindful members on topics such as:

• Simply Plant-Based Energy
• Simply Overcoming Depression
• Simply Grief Recovery Through Legacy
• Awakening Your Divine Blueprint
• Writing Your Own Book
• Group Meditation

- Personalized Experiences including:

• Sound Healing
• Tarot Reading
• On-Site Laser Engraving
• And more!

- A Small Vendor Village featuring heart-led entrepreneurs, creators, and small businesses will be stationed between conference rooms throughout the day.

- A nourishing, nutritional lunch will be provided by the Heritage Center. 

Whether you’re seeking deep healing, creative inspiration, or authentic connection, EverMindful IRL offers a sacred space for you to explore your next chapter—fully supported, seen, and celebrated.

Space is limited — secure your spot today and be part of something truly special.



Breakout Sessions

Simply Overcoming Depression

In this powerful and deeply personal session, sisters Cathelina Duvert and Carmelle Jean-François explore the transformative connection between mental health and nutrition.

Cathelina opens with her journey of living with depression and how five simple, everyday strategies—discovered almost by accident—helped shift her mindset and reclaim her emotional well-being. Her story is one of resilience, authenticity, and hope.

Following her lead, Carmelle shares how refined sugar—prevalent in the Standard American Diet—fuels chronic inflammation, metabolic disease, and mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. With science-backed insights, real-life anecdotes, and a touch of humor, she invites the audience to ask a powerful question: Could changing what’s on my plate change how I feel?

Together, they offer an uplifting message and practical tools for anyone seeking to take small, meaningful steps toward healing—mind, body, and spirit.

Simply Plant-Based Energy

In this dynamic afternoon session, Carmelle Jean-François kicks things off with an energizing movement exercise designed to get everyone’s blood pumping and spirits lifted. With enthusiasm and passion, Carmelle then dives into how plant-based nutrition fuels energy and enhances physical performance on a cellular level, unlocking vitality like never before.

Cathelina Duvert follows, sharing her own journey and how staying committed to exercise has been a key factor in maintaining her mental wellness, empowering her to face life’s challenges with resilience.

Together, the sisters create a motivating atmosphere, leaving the audience feeling inspired, rejuvenated, and ready to harness their own strength and energy for lasting health.

Cathelina Duvert, M.Ed. is an author and New York City public school English teacher with a passion for storytelling that uplifts and inspires. A graduate of Hofstra University with a B.A. in Creative Writing and Literature, she spent over a decade working in the publishing industry before turning to fiction as a powerful outlet for exploring themes of mental health, identity, and resilience.

Her debut novel, The Box, draws deeply from her own experiences with depression, offering a raw and honest portrayal of a young woman’s journey to reclaim her voice amidst personal and professional upheaval. The novel was honored with an Honorable Mention in the 2024 Chapter One Writing Competition, a recognition of Duvert’s ability to weave vulnerability and strength into her prose.

Through both her writing and speaking engagements, Duvert continues to shed light on the nuanced realities of mental health with authenticity and compassion. She lives in New York City with her twin sister and their spirited kitten, Maxie.

Carmelle Jean-François of FIT Coaching LLC is a nutrition coach, fitness trainer, speaker, and author with a passion for helping individuals embrace a vibrant, sustainable lifestyle. Specializing in whole-food, plant-based, and sugar-free nutrition, she empowers clients—particularly women over 50—to reconnect with movement and nourish their bodies for long-term wellness and vitality.

A dedicated runner and bodybuilder, Carmelle brings both personal experience and science-based insight to her work. Whether through coaching programs, masterclasses, stage appearances, or engaging social media content, she breaks down the myths around plant-based living and makes healthy eating approachable and achievable.

Currently, she’s leading a transformative sugar-free journey for a dynamic cohort of women and hosts rejuvenating wellness retreats designed to educate, inspire, and build community. Passionate, relatable, and purpose-driven, Carmelle motivates her audience to take control of their health and thrive at any age.

Awakening Your Divine Blueprint

Step into a transformative experience designed to deepen your self-awareness and restore energetic balance. In this immersive session, you’ll explore the profound connection between your physical and spiritual selves, uncovering the hidden energies that influence your well-being.

Using the harmonious integration of light, sound, movement, and carefully selected essential oils, you’ll release past wounds and traumas, creating space for a renewed sense of inner peace and alignment.

This sacred process will help you reconnect with your divine blueprint, empowering you to step into a more vibrant, authentic version of yourself. Are you ready to release inner resistance and embrace the transformation that awaits you?

Kim Erickson, ND is an author, international speaker, educator, and transformational coach with over 35 years of experience studying proven techniques alongside the latest neuroscience. Her journey has taken her across the globe, immersing herself in ancient cultures, traditions, and practices to bring back universal wisdom that guides individuals toward living their true purpose.

Kim’s path to transformation deepened after the passing of her mother, an event that expanded her awareness of the unseen realms of energy and consciousness. This life-altering experience sparked her passion for supporting others on their own healing and awakening journeys. As a transformational coach, Kim offers healing sessions, courses, and retreats designed to help individuals break free from limitations and embrace a higher state of being.

Now, as part of the global movement of the Great Awakening, Kim is dedicated to guiding others in stepping into their true potential and divine purpose, helping them shine brighter than ever before.

Simply Grief Recovery Through Legacy

Patricia Freudenberg (Patty) is a visionary leader, certified end-of-life coach, and CEO of Miss-U-Gram LLC, a groundbreaking social network app transforming grief into resilience. She is also a Certified Human Rights Consultant, celebrant advocate, and expert in grief recovery. 

With over 33 years of experience, Patricia teaches Legacy as the Seventh Stage of Grief-the light at the end of the tunnel-where living your legacy becomes a path to healing because everyone wants to be remembered.

She is the host of A New Spin on Mourning: Grief Recovery Through Legacy, guiding individuals to transform loss into meaningful impact. As an Amazon influencer and published author, Patty's passion lies in serving with purpose, inspiring others, and creating a positive impact. She is a dedicated advocate for mental well-being, healthcare, and ministries. Join her at EverMindful IRL as she shares profound insights on healing, legacy, and transformation.

More to be announced soon!