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Ripple Effect Wellness Retreat is a substance-free and family-friendly music and wellness gathering.
Our mission is to create a ripple effect of healing through community experiences which promote
authentic connection, empathy and belonging.
Together we grow in love through many local and some touring holistic wellness workshops, ceremonies, live music performances, open mic opportunities, collaborative art, commUNITY potluck meals and more!
YOU BELONG.
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Inspiration for creating Ripple Effect and Our Dedicated Mission
In loving memory of George Penev
In Loving Memory of George Penev, Ripple Effect Wellness Retreat is devoted to providing a safe space for our community to connect, heal and develop a stronger sense of belonging. Founder of Ripple Effect Wellness Retreat Amanda Bridges witnessed him commit suicide right in front of her, in December of 2018 on Liberty Street. A different street also named Liberty Street is the only street that leads into Freedom, NY from our hometown. It is without a doubt that he guided us to this sacred land.
May Ripple Effect Wellness Retreat remain a safe space for every voice to be heard, for every heart to be followed, for every body to feel safe, for every soul to be remembered,
for every mind to be inspired, for every being to be loved.
May Ripple Effect Wellness Retreat carry the message for all who struggle with and all who are healing from mental health, substance use concerns and suicidal thoughts remember that
we are all worthy of love.
May Ripple Effect Wellness Retreat reflect that light within each and every heart, guiding us back home to unity through empathy, compassion, love and community.
If you are struggling, trust you will be held here. May we heal together and also may we have a healthy balance of laughter and blissful fun this July!
One love, family!
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