The UN-gala is here! Join us for a fundraising event UNlike anything you’ve ever experienced before!
What is an UN-gala? The UN-gala finds all the ways to re-think the UNintentional negative experience of a traditional fundraising gala (like rubber chicken dinners, pointless games to get you to spend money, awkward paddle raises… I’m sure you can add your own list too). And instead, create an UNforgettable experience where you get to meet other incredibly generous and awesome people, invest in your own health and healing, and leave feeling like you got your money’s worth and then some!
What does it include? We’ll start at 10:30 AM with an UNlimited mimosa bar and a delicious Southern Sunday Brunch, where your bellies and your hearts will be filled. While we eat, you’ll get to hear UNtold inspiring stories and the vision of what’s to come (it’s big!)... You'll then get to choose your own wellness adventure to UNplug, breathe, and support your own health and wellness at 12:30 PM. After, we'll gather one last time to UNveil what's in store for next year and have a beautiful group send-off around 2:15 PM.
What the heck is a wellness adventure? We call it a wellness adventure because you truly never know what can come UNblocked when you create the space to listen and support your body. When you buy your ticket, you’ll get to choose one of four options for your 90-minute group wellness adventure:
Grief Yoga - This is a very special session with Lanise Shortell, pediatric hospice nurse & grief yoga specialist. She’ll be guiding us through a practice of breathing, listening to our bodies, and getting still with our grief. She’s fully equipped to help as emotions come up and support everyone in this restorative session.
Sound Remembrance + Sound Bath - Ashley, the founder of Love Not Lost, will lead a short and special sound remembrance opportunity for those who are wanting to honor loved ones who have died and then we will move into the sound bath. You will literally lay on a yoga mat while a trained practitioner plays singing bowls and other instruments as the sound waves flow over your body.
Guided Meditation Walk around Barnsley - Barnsley Gardens is one of the most beautiful resorts in Georgia! We are so excited to be able to share the beautiful grounds with you through our guided meditation walk around the gardens and landscapes. This session will happen rain or shine, so bring an umbrella or rain jacket if the clouds move in…
Community Craft + Sharing - Carol, our incredible team member who is bereavement certified, will be leading this session specifically designed for those who are looking to connect with others through a creative craft exercise and have the opportunity to share their stories (don’t worry introverts, you can pass on the sharing part)!