The Reclaiming Our Rest Retreat – Scholars in Solidarity Conference is a multi-day professional and wellness retreat designed for Black women in academia, including faculty, administrators, researchers, and higher education leaders, taking place March 19–22, 2026 at the C. Baldwin, Curio Collection by Hilton in Houston, TX. This gathering creates a structured, supportive space for intentional rest, reflection, and restoration, emphasizing how rest and wellness are vital to leadership resilience and long-term professional sustainability. Participants will engage in keynote talks, interactive workshops, reflective practices, and networking sessions focused on navigating leadership fatigue, sustaining purpose-driven work, and cultivating institutional practices that support well-being and retention. Grounded in community care and equity-minded strategies, the retreat fosters connection, clarity of purpose, and actionable insights for academic professionals seeking renewal and impact.
