Coming Soon! The 11th RefresHER Women's RetreatÂ
September 18-20,2026
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What is RefresHER?
Something in you knows it's time.
You've been carrying more than you should. The weight of transitions, the noise of daily demands, the quiet ache of a soul that needs more than a Sunday service can hold.
What if you gave yourself permission to stop — not just to rest, but to be restored?
Authentically You: Embracing Beauty for Ashes is a sacred space designed for the woman who is ready to lay down the performance, step out of the pressure, and step into the presence of God — fully, honestly, and without apology.
This is more than a retreat. It's a divine appointment.
Over three transformative days in the breathtaking Black Forest of Germany, you'll encounter God through worship, teaching, prophetic art, and deep soul care — surrounded by women who understand the journey you're on.
You don't have to have it all together to come. You just have to be willing to be made whole.
Your next season is waiting. And it begins here.
What are you waiting for?
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Rhonda Ashton
I knew that I was coming for an encounter but I didn't know what would happen. Each moment was refreshing and though it was difficult to unplug it was necessary from devices. It made us be present! I now have sisters all around the world! LaVonda loves people the way Christ commands us to love! Every single woman should attend the RefresHER retreat!
God will meet you in the mountain!
Before the retreat, I had a problem trusting women and opening up to new close relationships due to some experiences but now I'm free to love without fear.
Women were healed and delivered!!
Why RefresHER is for you?
Rest in His Presence Step away from the demands of everyday life and into an atmosphere intentionally created for encounter. Here, you're not a volunteer, a spouse, a mother, or a soldier — you're simply a daughter of God, and that is enough.
Build Endurance Through Stillness Sometimes the most courageous thing you can do is stop. Resting in God's arms isn't a sign of weakness — it's how you find the strength to keep going. You'll leave RefresHER spiritually refueled and ready for what's next.
Reconnect in a Stunning Setting Nestled in the beauty of the Black Forest, the Monbachtal Retreat Centre offers the kind of quiet that lets God speak. Let the stillness of nature become the backdrop for a fresh encounter with His Word.
Heal What's Been Hidden You don't have to keep pushing through the pain. RefresHER creates a safe, Spirit-led space for inner healing — where wounded places are met with grace and you are free to move forward without the weight of what was.
Encounter God in a New Way Whether through worship, prophetic art, teaching, or quiet prayer, you'll experience the presence of God in fresh and unexpected ways. Come expectant — He has something specific for you.
Discover Who You Really Are Insecurity loses its grip when you know whose you are. At RefresHER, you'll release the lies that have kept you small and step into the confidence of a woman who knows her value, her voice, and her calling.
Is this for me?
At RefresHER Women's Retreat, you’ll make progress toward your spiritual goals through:
Walk away from the busy
Find time to focus on God and get away from distractions so you can listen to the Holy Spirit.
Find time for fellowship
Enjoy a safe community of other Christian women in a supportive and loving environment.
Fill your cup
Receive inspiration and words of knowledge to embrace your identity in Christ.
Hi there, I'm LaVonda
I am passionate about helping women who are held captive to self-judgment and mindset limitations experience the freedom to walk courageously in their God-given purpose.
Because I've experienced living beneath the labels of fear, shame, depression, and anxiety, I understand untapped potential along with the many other effects of a broken identity.  Â
I love teaching Bible Study and doing Prayer Walks.
The RefresHER Women's Retreat is a time that will teach you how to reach God's divine power within you so you can walk Confidently and Boldly in your calling!Â
~ LaVonda McCullough
Deborah Julien
“Life-Changing! It was my very first retreat of this magnitude. Yes, I’ve been to many before, but the intimacy, the fellowship, and the bond created by the circle of women (of all ages) who attended was unmatched. I laughed, I shouted, I danced, and yes, shed lots of tears.I was amazed (blown away) to see lives changed, stronghold broken, and joy restored. It was an unforgettable experience, more than I ever expected.
I left recharged, restored, and renewed with a deeper desire for the Lord. It rekindled the fire within me, my passion was stronger to walk in my purpose. I would definitely do it again and again and again”
Tiffany Laitola
"I will never forget my first RefresHER Retreat!
The meeting of women, the long night discussions, the times of prayer, sharing, laughing and even the tears, were instrumental in my journey with Christ. This was a time of pivot in my journey from knowing about God to knowing Him!
I not only took away awesome messages and words of encouragement, but inner healing, a reinvigorated desire for more of Him, and newfound sisters!
I look forward to future RefresHER Retreats hosted by Pastor LaVonda and her Joyful Journey team."
When can I join?
The 11th Annual 2026 RefresHER Women's Retreat will be held in the Black Forest at the Monbachtal Christian Centre.
Are you ready to take the next step in your journey?
You will leave the retreat rested, invigorated, and excited about taking the next step in your journey, confident that's precisely where God wants you to go.
 1. It will be an opportunity to connect with other like-minded women.
2. You will have a God encounter and grow spiritually.
3. You can take a break from your everyday routine to relax in a  peaceful setting surrounded by nature.
4. You will be able to recharge your batteries and return feeling Refreshed.
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