"This space was especially curated for rest, restoration, and writing."
Ijeoma Opara, PhD
Associate Professor, Yale University
"I was burnt out, tired, anxious...unhappy. I was not at my best...[but] this retreat was EVERYTHING. Thank you for this gift including giving us the space to write, brainstorm, plan, and rest (also the massages and gourmet meals). I had a successful NIH presentation, developed an action plan for three projects, and submitted an R&R!"
Juan Rios, DSW, LCSW
Assistant Professor, Seton Hall University
"This has been phenomenal... amazing! The way we were able to engage as intellectuals as well as...gaining more insight regarding what we truly need to take our careers to the next level. And the rejuvenation piece is just so fantastic... it... cultivates our brains and minds to be in a space for our creative juices to start flowing... We really don't have spaces like this... It's been absolutely transformative."
Ashley Stewart, PhD
Assistant Professor, Georgia State University
"Burnout is so real... I was exhausted, overwhelmed, and depressed...[but] This space was especially curated for rest, restoration, and writing. I did all those things and received ... peer mentorship [and] resource-sharing... This experience was invaluable. I checked off one of my writing goals and drafted/submitted my first... grant proposal...I'm so excited for all 2022 will bring now that my mind is clear. "
The Experience
Transformative Professional Experience
Immerse yourself in a life-changing journey, designed to elevate your academic career and enhance your overall well-being.
Personalized Career Coaching
Benefit from one-on-one coaching sessions with experienced mentors, tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Professional Development Workshops
Engage in interactive workshops to improve your opportunities for success in research, writing, and beyond.
Access to Resource Library for Research Opportunities
Explore our comprehensive resource library offering valuable insights, tools, and opportunities to propel your work forward.
Protected Writing Time
Over 30 hours of protected writing time! Enjoy dedicated writing sessions free from distractions, allowing you to make significant progress on your research projects.
Writers Support Circles
Form meaningful connections with like-minded researchers, participating in supportive writing circles that foster feedback and camaraderie.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with a diverse community of researchers, expanding your professional network and creating potential collaborations.
Optional Wellness Sessions
Rejuvenate your mind and body with daily mindfulness meditations, yoga sessions, and fitness activities, ensuring a balanced and fulfilling retreat experience.
The Location
Stanley House Inn | Marietta, Georgia
Retreat Registration
Note: Each registration includes retreat meals (daily breakfast, 2 lunches and dinners, and snacks), workshops, networking opportunities, and ground transportation to and from retreat center. Pricing is based on accomodation type. If you are interested in a payment plan, contact us at info@thriveinstitutes.org
Commuter Pass
$750.00
Join the full retreat experience without overnight lodging. Includes access to coworking spaces, daily parking, writer support circles, 2 workshops, retreat meals, gifts, and snacks. Perfect for local participants or those arranging their own accommodations.Quantity
Vinings or Peachtree Suites
$3,750.00
The Vinings suite features a ground floor entrance (no steps), separate bedroom with a king bed and a ceramic tile bath with a shower. The kitchen has a mini-stove and full-size refrigerator and is stocked with dishes, silverware, utensils, pots and pans, microwave, and coffee maker. Outside of the apartment is a covered brick patio with furniture.
The Peachtree suite is on the ground floor (no steps) and is complete with a combination living room/ bedroom (king), separate dining area, full kitchen with a small stove and fridge, and a walk in shower. The kitchen is stocked with dishes, silverware, utensils, pots and pans, microwave and coffee maker.Quantity
Premium Accomodation: Westminster (Dog Friendly), Savannah, & Buckhead
$3,550.00
Westminster, our only dog-friendly room, is accessed through a private fenced courtyard on the ground floor (no steps) and is a sweet arrangement for you and your pup. The Westminster has a king bed, a private bath with a large ceramic tile shower, and flat screen-cable TV. Your dog will love the nearby park. It's the social hub on the neighborhood.
Savannah, our largest guest room, is bright and airy with tall ceilings and windows, a crystal chandelier, and an ornamental fireplace. You'll remark about the beautifully finished century-old hard-wood floors. The private bath has both a shower and claw foot tub combo. A flat screen TV with cable sits on the wall. The bed has an organic Avocado Mattress.
Buckhead features an impressive king canopy bedroom suite, high ceilings, an ornamental fireplace, designer chandelier, flat-screen cable TV and warm hardwood floors. The private bath has a gorgeous marble shower. A large slipper-shaped soaking tub sits in a corner of the room.Quantity
Deluxe: Marietta, Vidalia, Castleberry, Alpharetta
$3,350.00
Marietta is decorated in calming green and wood accents. The entrance to the room is down a draped side hall off of the center hall. The private large bathroom with a shower tub combo is right outside of the room and you can come and go without being seen. There is a flat screen cable TV in the room and you'll love the designer bed!
Vidalia is our newest room at the very top of the house. This is our coziest bedroom, best for a single person or people who are traveling light as you will have to climb 3 flights of stairs. The room is full of antique treasures like a Victorian Armoire for your clothes and storage. Along the walls are old newspaper clippings from 100 years ago.
Castleberry suite offers 1 large private suite. There's a king bed in the main room, a sitting area, vaulted ceilings, skylights, a full bath with a shower, and cable flat screen TV. There is a small alcove in the main room where an additional twin bed sits.
Situated in the Inn's turret, the Alpharetta room is tucked away as the coziest bedroom. This room features Eastlake Victorian era furniture, a tranquil yellow color guaranteed to make you smile, a beautiful antique ceiling fan, and a marble bath.QuantityMeet Your Host
Jasmine Abrams, PhD
As an international behavioral research scientist, Dr. Abrams conducts international research in collaboration with community-based and health service organizations and she is fiercely dedicated to sexual health promotion among women of African ancestry - with a focus on sexual and maternal health. She has secured numerous federal funding awards to support her work, including funding from NIMH, NIMHD, NHLBI, and Fogarty International Center.
Dr. Abrams has also founded 4 companies, including the Thrive Institute for Professional Development. The mission of the Thrive Institute is to offer transformative training and professional development experiences to advance productivity and well-being among researchers at research intensive institutions. In her downtime, Dr. Abrams enjoys yoga, dancing salsa, painting, and loving on her family.
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