Align
His vision. His way. Your yes.
1-Day Women’s Retreat in Hanover, PA
Saturday, January 16, 2027 | The Olive Branch | Hanover, PA
Align.
A new year brings fresh beginnings, new goals, and endless possibilities. But it can also bring pressure.
Pressure to do more. Be better. Get organized. Set goals. Have a plan.
What if 2027 looked different?
What if, instead of beginning the year striving to become a better version of yourself, you began by slowing down, listening, and allowing God to direct your steps?
Welcome to ALIGN.
A one-day retreat designed to help you pause, reconnect with the Lord, and intentionally align your mind, body, spirit, and vision with Him.
What if this year, instead of asking God to bless your plans, you first asked Him to align your life with His?
Before You Make the Plan, Seek His Direction.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight." — Proverbs 3:5–6
Maybe you've been moving through life on autopilot.
Maybe you're juggling so many responsibilities that you haven't had time to consider what God is asking of you.
Maybe you're standing at the beginning of a new season, wondering what's next.
Or maybe you simply long for a day to step away from the demands of everyday life and be reminded of who you are in Christ.
You don't have to enter this new year with everything figured out.
You don't need a perfectly organized planner, a list of resolutions, or a five-year vision.
You just need a willing heart.
Because alignment isn't about doing everything right.
It's about surrendering our plans, quieting the noise, and making room for God's direction.
A Day to Realign Your Mind, Body & Spirit
ALIGN is more than a day of inspirational teaching. It's an opportunity to experience what it means to slow down, listen, and bring your whole self into God's presence.
Throughout the day, we'll explore three areas of alignment.
01 | ALIGN YOUR MIND
Release the noise. Renew your thoughts.
Our minds are often filled with expectations, worries, comparison, and endless to-do lists.
Through biblical teaching and intentional reflection, we'll explore the thoughts and beliefs shaping our decisions and learn to recognize where we may be relying on our own understanding rather than God's wisdom.
02 | ALIGN YOUR BODY
Slow down. Breathe. Become present.
Sometimes our bodies carry the stress and tension our minds have grown accustomed to ignoring.
Through two Christ-centered Holy Alignment practices, you'll be invited to connect with your body through gentle movement, breath, prayer, and Scripture.
These experiences are designed to help you become more present, release tension, and create space to rest in God's presence.
No previous yoga experience is necessary.
03 | ALIGN YOUR SPIRIT & VISION
Listen for His direction. Discover your next yes.
What if the most meaningful thing you could do this year wasn't adding another goal, but learning to recognize where God is already leading?
We'll create space for prayerful discernment, reflection, and creativity as you consider what God may be inviting you to release, embrace, or pursue in the coming year.
Not striving to create your perfect life.
But learning to walk faithfully in the life He's calling you to live.
What Your Retreat Day Includes
Biblical Teaching & Guided Reflection
Join Alyson Groft for two meaningful teaching sessions exploring what happens when life becomes misaligned and how we can begin discerning God's direction for our lives.
Two Holy Alignment Experiences
Begin your morning with Missy Hussey as she guides you through a gentle, Christ-centered movement practice focused on release, stillness, and returning to God's presence.
Later in the afternoon, Brittany Edie will lead a second Holy Alignment experience centered on surrender, trust, courage, and taking your next faithful step.
Both classes are designed to be welcoming and adaptable for different experience levels.
A Meaningful Creative Experience
Led by Amanda Cole, our hands-on creative experience will help you reflect on the vision, Scripture, prayer, or word God may be placing on your heart for the coming year.
You'll leave with a meaningful reminder of your time at ALIGN and the invitation to walk in His direction.
Lunch & Genuine Connection
Enjoy a provided lunch and time to connect with other women who are also seeking to grow in their faith.
Because sometimes the sweetest part of stepping away is remembering that you don't have to walk through life alone.
Space to Simply Be
Throughout the day, you'll have opportunities for quiet reflection, journaling, prayer, laughter, and meaningful conversation.
No rushing. No pressure to perform. Just space to be present.
Meet the Team
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Brittany Edie
HOST
Founder of Graceful Balance, Brittany brings together her background in mental wellness, trauma-informed care, and Christ-centered yoga to create experiences that invite women to connect with God through their whole selves. -
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Alyson Groft
SPEAKER
Alyson will guide our teaching sessions, helping women explore the connection between their thoughts, priorities, faith, and the direction of their lives. -
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Amanda Cole
CREATIVE EXPERIENCE LEADER
Amanda will guide our intentional creative time, helping women turn their reflections and prayers into a meaningful keepsake from the day. -
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Missy Hussey
HOLY YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Missy will lead our morning Holy Alignment practice, creating a welcoming space for women to slow down, breathe, move gently, and become present with the Lord.
Retreat Location
The Olive Branch Event Space
We've chosen a welcoming space where women can step away from their everyday routines, gather in community, and intentionally begin the year with the Lord.
Additional arrival details and what-to-bring information will be shared with registered guests before the retreat.
This Day Is for You If…
You're tired of entering every new year with pressure to do more and be more.
You want to become more intentional about seeking God's direction.
You're navigating a transition or wondering what comes next.
You recognize that your mind, body, and spirit need time to reconnect.
You long for meaningful friendships with other Christian women.
You want to start 2027 grounded in faith rather than overwhelmed by expectations.
Or you simply need a day to step away, breathe, laugh, create, and spend time with the Lord.
You don't have to be in a difficult season to deserve a day of renewal.
Sometimes we step away not because we're falling apart, but because we want to be intentional about how we're moving forward.
What If Your Most Important Goal This Year Was Simply to Follow Him?
Not perfectly.
Not without uncertainty.
Not with every step mapped out.
But with a heart willing to listen, trust, and say yes.
We believe God has beautiful things ahead, but we also believe that our greatest calling isn't to chase a particular outcome.
It's to remain close to Him along the way.
Join us for a day of faith, movement, creativity, community, and intentional alignment as we begin 2027 together.
ALIGN
His Vision. His Way. Your Yes.
Saturday, January 16, 2027
The Olive Branch Event Space
Lunch, teaching, two Holy Alignment experiences, creative supplies, and meaningful community included.
Space is limited. Advance registration is required.
A Note About Graceful Balance Collective
Graceful Balance Collective creates intentional Christian women's retreats and experiences designed to help women step away from the demands of everyday life, deepen their relationship with God, cultivate meaningful friendships, and rediscover the joy of being present.
Our gatherings combine faith, rest, connection, creativity, and adventure because we believe there is room for both sacred stillness and genuine fun in the Christian life.
Come as you are. Leave encouraged, connected, and renewed.
Disclaimer: Graceful Balance Collective retreats are faith-based educational and wellness experiences. They are not psychotherapy, mental health treatment, or a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. Participation in movement activities is voluntary, and modifications are encouraged based on individual needs.
Join Us.
$190 per person
Includes lunch, workshops, and all retreat supplies.
Space is limited to 50 maintain an intimate setting.
Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to another person up to 24 hours before the event.
Sponsors
We are grateful for the generous hearts who make this retreat possible.
Your sponsorship helps create sacred spaces where women can rest, reconnect, and experience the healing presence of God.
If you or your business would like to support ALIGN, please contact us to learn more about available sponsorship opportunities.
Make an impact today
Support our scholarship fund which allows women in our community to attend a retreat experience who might not be otherwise able to attend.