Bestie retreats

Join us for the fall bestie retreat!

The Bestie Retreat is an incredible weekend where we encounter God and are encouraged in our faith journeys!

Join Janice and other besties for a powerful and refreshing weekend filled with worship, God’s Word, prayer, quiet time & more!

Journey with Janice hosts 1-2 Bestie Retreats per year. If you’d like to host your own, contact Janice through the events tab!

schedule

  • Friday: 6pm dinner; 7pm worship and message

  • Saturday: 8am breakfast; 10am worship and message; 12pm lunch/free time; 6pm dinner; 7pm worship and message

  • Sunday: 8am breakfast; 11am checkout

    The rest of the time will be for you to rest, connect with other besties and have time with God.

    Schedule is tentative and subject to change.

OCTOBER 2025 BESTIE RETREAT TEAM

  • Janice is a joyful, laughter-loving girl. Her heart is to collide humor with the truth of God's Word to inspire others to fall more in love with Him. Her desire is for all who have been silenced by the pains of life to have their voices restored and used to speak life and give hope to others in need of the same restoration.

    Janice is the Podcast Host of 'Journey with Janice' and Author of several books and devotionals. She is the creator and host of the TELL Women’s Conferences and Holy & Hilarious Comedy Events, where she spreads God’s joy, love and truth through laughter, God’s Word and spoken word poetry.

    Janice loves sharing her story and biblical truth to encourage everyone to know Jesus personally, walk in the fullness of their identity in Him and celebrate life in every season.

  • Anna is the Founder of Stirred Up Ministries. She travels and speaks at conferences, churches, coffee shops and in-home gatherings, sharing truth through the prophetic gifting of the Holy Spirit. Anna's desire is to bring the “Acts Church” to local communities and inspire others to operate in the truth of who God truly is, limitless and not confined by boxes we put Him in.

    Anna's heart is for the chains of religion to be bound and for grace to be loosed in the souls of those who desire freedom. Anna is the host of Wanted at the Table podcast. She thrives in communicating the heart of the father and has prior experience in leading young adult ministries, speaking in the public school system, and ministering to struggling teens.

    Anna loves administering her gifts to bring life changing events through Stirred Up Ministries. She is the author of three profound books that take you on a journey to discover the Trinity; and find your true self along the way. Find her books in the shop.

  • Dawn is a passionate worship leader from Michigan (a musician and artist/teacher) and has been leading in various capacities for over 16 years. Although she began speaking about worship and leading at a later time in life (in latter years of raising a family), she is no less zealous or tired of the amazing things that God can and is doing through singing, playing, and writing worship music. The Lord is looking for true worshipers who worship in Spirit and in Truth!

TESTIMONIES

  • I loved the excellent communication prior to the event with a clear agenda, and when I arrived the warm welcome, venue and clear room assignments made me feel safe. The worship ushered in Holy Spirit and the message was Jesus inspired. The simple act of praying and sharing a God inspired message for each person was my favorite, I anticipated reading what God had for me and it was beautiful and so many were similar and I knew all were from the Lord, and everyone prayed for me. The meals were delicious and the value of the Retreat was worth it. I loved the word of God and the testimonies that were shared and how God has worked in each woman’s life. God knew who I needed as laughter and joy filled the evening hours, reminding me the joy of the Lord is my strength.

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  • I thought it was wonderful to get to meet other likeminded girlies. It was life giving, the food was so good, and giving a space for each lady to feel like they could have an encounter with God was truly beautiful.

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  • The Journey with Janice bestie retreat is where it is at! It's an atmosphere filled with the Holy Spirit! I made so many wonderful friendships that will last a lifetime on top of growing my relationship closer to the Lord. My favorite part about the bestie retreat was the testimonial night!

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JOIN US FOR THE BESTIE RETREAT!

  • What is included? This retreat is all-inclusive and includes: lodging in a beautiful Airbnb, meals, goodie bags and sessions.

    How many besties will be there? Space is limited and most retreats are between 10-15 ladies. This allows for an intimate setting where we can encounter God together.

    Can I come alone? Absolutely! We would love to have you join us, and you don’t have to come with anyone else! You are welcome and wanted!

    What does the retreat entail? Our heart is to make space for you to encounter God, grow in His Word and make Kingdom connections with other women who love Jesus! We do that through times of worship, Biblical messages, prayer, conversations and sharing meals together.

    Do I have to share a room?
    You can choose from two cozy sleeping arrangements:

    #1: Single Bed (Upper Bunk) – 2 Available
    Sleep in your own upper bunk bed
    Perfect if you prefer a bed to yourself
    Only 2 spots available – first come, first served!

    #2: Shared Queen Bed – Limited Spots
    Share a queen-sized bed with another attendee
    Ideal for those comfortable sharing sleeping space
    Great for friends attending together (or meet a new sister in Christ!)
    Bed selection is first-come, first-served. Secure your preferred option when you register!

    What should I bring? A Bible, journal, cozy clothes, and an open heart!

  • Dawn Leno will be leading worship.

    Janice Henriquez and Anna Vaughn will be leading the sessions.