What to Expect
The Prama Institute is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, about two hours away from Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø.
Prama is well known for serving delicious and nutritious vegetarian meals. They incorporate local and organic food from their onsite garden and surrounding farms. They can also meet many diets such as gluten free, vegan and more.
Session Dates: January 13–17, 2027, participants must arrive by 5 p.m. on January 12.
Registration: Opens October 1, 2026
Sample Schedule
Arrival Day
Arrive on campus and gather for dinner and our opening circle.
Day 1
Drive up to the Prama Institute together. Settle into your space and engage in community building and internal reflection.
Days 2-3
These days will be filled with a combination of movement/somatic practices through yoga and meditation, as well as connection with others and a deep dive into self-awareness of your personal wellness needs and support. There will also be opportunities for hiking and nature connection.
Day 4
We will continue our intentional growth together before heading back to campus to start integrating your growth into your campus home.
Day 5
This morning will be spent reflecting on your retreat experience and developing your personalize wellness plan to put in place for spring semester.
What’s Next?
The First Year Wellness Retreat is the first step in a broader continuum of support in the College Compass Initiative. Following the retreat, students are invited to participate in:
- Small-group reflection meetups
- Monthly wellness sessions on topics such as resilience, identity, and emotional wellbeing
- Ongoing opportunities to reconnect with their goals and values