Kaftan & Tea — A Self Care Retreat, November 8, 2026, Silver Spring, MD
The Invitation

Winter is coming, and before we hibernate, we're gathering.

Slip into your favorite kaftan — purple, winter white, or gold — and join a circle of women for an afternoon of rest, restoration, and real talk — designed just for you. This isn't just a spa day. It's sisterhood. It's the kind of room where you exhale, because everyone here understands exactly what you carry.

Think tea, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and the cutest desserts, surrounded by women who get it. You'll move through hydration facials, massage chairs, foot massage, guided breathwork, and the Girl, LYFL Journal Station — with a marketplace of Black women-owned vendors to shop along the way. I'll share a talk on self-care as we head into the season of slowing down, and Mama Sha of Shas Organic Med Spa will walk us through the spa and what's possible for your skin this winter.

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The Experience

What's waiting for you

Arrival

Tea & Hors d'Oeuvres

A welcome spread of tea, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and beautifully plated desserts.

Skin

Hydration Face Analysis

A quick scan to see exactly what your skin needs heading into winter.

Body

Foot Massage & Reiki

Sink in. Let your shoulders drop and your feet finally rest.

Mind

Girl, LYFL Journal Station

Guided prompts to reflect on the year and set intentions for the season ahead.

Breath

Guided Breathwork

A group moment to slow down, reset your nervous system, and just be still.

Shop

Vendor Market

Shop wares from Black women-owned businesses throughout the afternoon.

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Choose Your Seat

General & VIP

General Admission
$100
  • Tea, heavy hors d'oeuvres & desserts
  • Facial analyzer
  • Foot massage
  • Foot Spa Detox
  • Whole Body Vibration Plate
  • Girl, LYFL Journal Station
  • Guided breathwork
  • Vendor market access
  • Self-care talk
  • Goodie bag
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Afterpay available at checkout
VIP
$200
  • Everything in General, plus:
  • VIP First Access: Priority lineup for all spa treatments
  • 20-Minute Reiki Treatment: Personal energetic balancing session
  • Consultation with Mama Sha: Personalized wellness/skin consultation
  • Upgraded Goodie Bag: Premium products and gifts
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Afterpay available at checkout
Capped at 20 women, so every guest is truly cared for.
About your host
Avalaura Gaither

Avalaura Gaither

Avalaura Gaither, MSW, LMSW, is a globally recognized Celebrity Life Coach and Intuitive Consultant who earned both her Bachelor's in Psychology and Master's in Social Work with honors from Howard University.

As the author of the Girl, Live Your F*cking Life self-love guided journal, she is a disruptive force in the wellness space, specializing in shifting clients and organizations from settling to radical authenticity. Her expertise has been featured on major platforms like The Real Housewives of Potomac, The Huffington Post, The Root, Men's Health, and Reader's Digest, and she has delivered powerful talks to PayPal, Telstra, Topps Candy, the U.S. Secret Service, and the Air Force.

A former Social Worker trained as a Reiki Master/Teacher, Hypnotherapist, Holistic Aromatherapist, and Yoga/Meditation instructor, Avalaura is renowned for her ability to blend clinical mental health mastery with a raw, "tell-it-like-it-is" approach to holistic healing.

About your Sponsor
Sha's Organic Skin Care and Med Spa storefront

Welcome to Sha's Organic Skin Care and Med Spa, your premier destination for holistic beauty and wellness! We specialize in organic facials, hydrafacials, microdermabrasion, Microneedling, and dermaplaning for radiant skin.

Our Med Spa services include Botox, Daxxify, dermal fillers, PRP, skin tightening, sauna wraps, red light therapy, Ultra-slin, Ultra-smooth, green light therapy, and body contouring.

Relax, rejuvenate, and glow with our expert team in a serene environment. Book your appointment today for natural beauty solutions!

Shop Black Women-Owned

A small marketplace of Black women-owned vendors will be on-site throughout the afternoon — bring a little extra to treat yourself.

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Reserve Your Seat

20 seats only. Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 2–5:30 PM · Shas Organic Med Spa

General — $100
Afterpay available at checkout
VIP — $200
Afterpay available at checkout