# Event Details - **Event Name**: An Afternoon Retreat to Reset and Renew - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: A free community wellness retreat featuring Qigong, Yoga, 5Rhythms, Private Mini Integrative Healing and Sound & Vibration sessions.About this EventWELCOME TO AN AFTERNOON RETREAT TO RESET AND RENEWWe are delighted that you'll be joining us for this special afternoon of movement, mindfulness, healing and connection. This complimentary community wellness retreat is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with yourself and experience a variety of practices designed to support relaxation, presence and well-being.WHAT TO BRING AND HOW TO PREPARE_Come for an hour or two, or stay for the afternoon._Bring plenty of water to stay hydrated._Wear loose, comfortable clothing ideal for active movement._Wear non-skid socks, as shoes will be removed for the workshops._Bring your own yoga mat, towels or blankets and yoga blocks_To enhance your experience during a private mini Sound and Vibration Healing session, you may bring your own pillow, blanket and/or eye covering. Please note that the availability for private mini sessions is limited._Light snacks will be provided. If you have specific dietary needs or restrictions, please feel free to bring your own snacks.MEET OUR PRACTITIONERSMike Schmidt - Qigong and Integrative Healingmikeschmidtnj.comAmber Hare - Sound and Vibrationnourish-within.comSayrah Garrison - 5Rhythms® Movement Meditationsayrahgarrison.comChara Rodriguera - Yogachara.tvAgenda🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:00 PMARRIVAL & CHECK-INInfo: Please arrive by 12:45 PM to check in and get settled. Our Welcome Team will confirm your registration and completion of your signed Participant Waiver. Shoes will be removed for the afternoon workshops, so please wear or bring comfortable non-skid socks. Take a few minutes to settle into the space as we prepare to begin promptly at 1:00 PM.🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PMOPENING & WELCOMEInfo: Join Christy Fondevilla, organizer of An Afternoon Retreat to Reset and Renew, for a warm welcome and introduction to the afternoon. We’ll take a few moments to arrive together, set our intention for the experience ahead, and introduce our first practitioner, Mike Schmidt, who will guide us into Qigong.🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:00 PMQIGONG with MIKE SCHMIDTInfo: Begin your retreat experience with a grounding Qigong practice led by Mike Schmidt. Through gentle, intentional movement, mindful breathing and focused awareness, Mike will guide participants in slowing down, reconnecting with the body and cultivating a sense of balance and ease. No prior Qigong experience is necessary - simply come as you are and allow yourself to move, breathe and be present.🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PMREFRESH & RESET BREAKInfo: Take a few moments to refresh, hydrate, enjoy a light snack and connect with others in our community. Use this time for a restroom break or simply to pause and reset as we transition into our next experience.🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:00 PM5RHYTHMS MOVEMENT MEDITATION with SAYRAH GARRISONInfo: Step into an expressive movement meditation with accredited 5Rhythms® teacher, Sayrah Garrison. Through the map of the 5Rhythms®: Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness, you’ll be invited to reconnect with your body and explore movement in a way that supports your own unique expression of being. No dance experience is necessary - simply come as you are, move at your own pace and allow yourself the freedom to be present in the experience.🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PMREFRESH & RESET BREAKInfo: Take a few moments to pause, hydrate, enjoy a light snack and connect with others. Use this time to refresh and reset as we prepare to transition into our next experience.🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PMYOGA with CHARA RODRIGUERAInfo: Settle into a mindful yoga practice with Chara Rodriguera. Through gentle movement, conscious breathing, and mindful awareness, Chara will invite you to reconnect with your body, release tension and cultivate a greater sense of balance and ease. All levels are welcome - simply listen to your body and move in the way that feels right for you. Please bring your own yoga mat, along with any blankets, towels, yoga blocks and other props that you may need. Chairs will be available for anyone who prefers to participate in a chair yoga variation.🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:15 PMREFRESH & RESET BREAKInfo: Take a few moments to refresh, hydrate and enjoy a light snack following our final group practice. This is also a time to reset as our Practitioners prepare for the Meet and Greet portion of the afternoon.🕑: 04:15 PM - 05:00 PMMEET & GREET THE PRACTITIONERSInfo: Close the afternoon with an opportunity to connect personally with our practitioners. Visit each practitioner at their table. Ask questions about the modalities you experienced throughout the retreat, and learn more about the services and offerings they provide. This is a relaxed time to connect, continue conversations and discover resources that may support your own wellness journey.🕑: 01:30 PM - 04:00 PMPRIVATE MINI SOUND AND VIBRATION SESSIONS WITH AMBER HAREInfo: Private mini Sound and Vibration sessions with Amber Hare will be available by sign up during the afternoon on the day of the retreat. These brief one on one sessions offer guests an opportunity to pause, relax and experience the soothing qualities of Sound and Vibration in a more personal setting. During the private Sound and Vibration mini session, Himalayan singing bowls will be placed on and around the body, creating layers of sound and gentle vibration. You will remain fully clothed while resting comfortably on a padded massage table. Space is limited and sessions will be available on a first come, first serve basis.🕑: 02:15 PM - 04:00 PMPRIVATE MINI INTEGRETAIVE HEALING SESSIONS WITH MIKE SCHMIDTInfo: Private mini Integrative Healing sessions with Mike Schmidt will be available by sign up during the afternoon on the day of the retreat. These brief one on one sessions offer guests an opportunity to experience Mike's Integrative Healing modalities in a more personal approach and in a private setting. Space is limited and sessions will be available on a first come, first serve basis. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/an-afternoon-retreat-to-reset-and-renew/100002001777300793 - **Event Categories**: fitness, health-wellness, Meetups, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Thursday Morning Club's Madison Community House - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Madison - **state**: NJ - **country**: United States - **location**: Thursday Morning Club's Madison Community House - **lat**: 40.7605593 - **long**: -74.41592469999999 - **full address**: Thursday Morning Club's Madison Community House, 25 Cook Ave, Madison, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: An Afternoon Retreat to Reset and Renew - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=An+Afternoon+Retreat+to+Reset+and+Renew&date=Sat%2C+17+Oct%2C+2026+at+01%3A00+pm&bg=4 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is An Afternoon Retreat to Reset and Renew being held? - **A:** An Afternoon Retreat to Reset and Renew takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Thursday Morning Club's Madison Community House, 25 Cook Ave, Madison, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing An Afternoon Retreat to Reset and Renew? - **A:** An Afternoon Retreat to Reset and Renew is organized by Christy Fondevilla. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "An Afternoon Retreat to Reset and Renew", "image": "https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=An+Afternoon+Retreat+to+Reset+and+Renew&date=Sat%2C+17+Oct%2C+2026+at+01%3A00+pm&bg=4", "startDate": "2026-10-17T13:00:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-10-17T17:00:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/madison/an-afternoon-retreat-to-reset-and-renew/100002001777300793", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Thursday Morning Club's Madison Community House", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "25 Cook Ave", "postalCode": "07940", "addressLocality": "Madison", "addressRegion": "NJ", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "40.7605593", "longitude": "-74.41592469999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "A free community wellness retreat featuring Qigong, Yoga, 5Rhythms, Private Mini Integrative Healing and Sound & Vibration sessions.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-10-01", "availabilityEnds": "2026-10-17T17:00:00-04:00", "validFrom": "2026-10-01", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/madison/an-afternoon-retreat-to-reset-and-renew/100002001777300793" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-10-01", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-10-01", "url": "https://allevents.in/madison/an-afternoon-retreat-to-reset-and-renew/100002001777300793", "price": 0, "name": "Free Community Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Christy Fondevilla", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/christy-fondevilla/28187569", "description": "Christy Fondevilla is a wellness event organizer and Reiki Master Practitioner with a passion for bringing people together through meaningful wellness experiences. 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