2026 BNCEP Replenish Wellness Retreat
Renewed. Rooted. Ready.
An overnight, immersive retreat for the people carrying the weight of Black nonprofit leadership — and a place to set it down for a moment.
November 5–6, 2026 · Lambertville, NJ
Black nonprofit leadership is powerful — and it is demanding.
The Replenish Wellness Retreat is where the people carrying that weight come to set it down for a moment: executive directors, program leaders, funders, capacity strengtheners, and the broader community of changemakers who show up for their organizations and their people again and again.
This retreat is the flagship experience of Call to Wellness, the movement BNCEP started to put rest, restoration, and sustainability at the center of Black nonprofit leadership. What began as a single gathering is now growing into a wider campaign — one we’re proud to carry forward alongside partner organizations who share our belief that leaders can’t sustain movements they aren’t sustained by.
Four years of listening shaped what comes next. Leaders asked for more space, more stillness, more time to simply be in community with people who understand both the weight and the wonder of this work. This year’s retreat answers that call directly.
Renewed. Rooted. Ready. is both an invitation and a declaration. In a season that demands more than ever from Black nonprofit leaders, the goal isn’t to push harder — it’s to replenish deeper.
Renewed
Sustainable leadership starts with restoration. Before pouring into organizations, communities, and movements, leaders need space to return to themselves first. This retreat builds that space in — for the body, the mind, the spirit, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Rooted
The strongest leadership grows from the inside out. Grounded in who you are, clear on what you value, and held by a community that understands — that’s what lets leaders act from wisdom instead of urgency. Rooted leaders weather any storm.
Ready
Rest isn’t a retreat from the work — it’s preparation for it. Leaders leave energized by what they received, not depleted by what they gave: from the land, from each other, from themselves. Ready to lead boldly, collectively, and on their own terms.
Replenish is a call to wellness, a practice of revolutionary leadership, and a commitment to collective impact — held within two days built entirely around the people who show up.
Retreat details
Dates
November 5 and 6, 2026
Location
Lambertville, NJ
Format
An overnight, immersive experience
Come ready to move, rest, connect, and breathe.
What to expect
Two days built around replenishment — rooted in nature, community circles, peer dialogue, and the kind of unstructured time that rarely finds its way onto a calendar. Every experience is participant-informed and designed to meet leaders where they are.
Day 1
Replenish | Root
Arrive. Ground. Release.
Day 2
Restore | Rise
Emerge. Commit. Lead forward.
Four years of showing up for each other
Scenes from past Replenish gatherings.
Look back
Recaps from the 2023 and 2024 retreats, filmed by Darrien Johnson, Community Curator.
2024 retreat recap
2023 retreat recap
What to bring
- Comfortable, layered clothing suitable for indoor and outdoor experiences
- Walking or hiking shoes
- A journal and your favorite pen
- Any personal wellness items that support your daily practice
- An open spirit and permission to rest
Who this is for
This retreat is built for BNCEP members — and space is intentionally held for the nonprofit leaders, funders, capacity strengtheners, and community partners who make this work possible.
Not yet a member? Membership is open, and there’s a place for you here too.
Registration is by invitation only.
Registration closes October 5, 2026. Space is limited, and priority is given to BNCEP members.
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Your registration fee guarantees your spot for the retreat and is non-refundable and non-transferable. All costs — including overnight lodging, meals, and materials — are fully covered by BNCEP/CLE administration.