Welcome to
Collect & Recover Wellness
Collect & Recover Wellness generates creative spaces that explore the balance between physical, mental, and emotional wellness. We center healing in Black & Brown communities through modalities grounded in nature, sound, play, and mindfulness.
Our Core Values:
Collect & Recover Wellness was founded under The Institute of Public Scholarship, a local Kalamazoo non-profit organization. We were created to serve as a wellness pillar for the The Institute by focusing on the Black and Brown communities. Along the way the Collect & Recover Wellness has highlighted many ingredients to facilitate optimum health and wellness such as the benefits of nature, the importance of art and creativity, and mindfulness practices to help enhance the health of Black and Brown individuals and communities.
Our Core Values:
- Support Wellness - We are centered around the overall well-being of individuals and nature.
- Heal Black and Brown Culture - We are a Black and Brown based organization designed to better promote and uplift Black and Brown communities by providing space and resources to Black and Brown people who seek support.
- Encourage Retreat - We know the best way to recover is to create a space catered to one’s specific needs. That is why we have created Essential Space, an outdoor retreat space for Black and Brown people to do just that!
- Promote Education - We strive to educate the community on the importance of health, wellness, and nature.
Collect & Recover Wellness was founded under The Institute of Public Scholarship, a local Kalamazoo non-profit organization. We were created to serve as a wellness pillar for the The Institute by focusing on the Black and Brown communities. Along the way the Collect & Recover Wellness has highlighted many ingredients to facilitate optimum health and wellness such as the benefits of nature, the importance of art and creativity, and mindfulness practices to help enhance the health of Black and Brown individuals and communities.
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The Collect & Recover program by the Institute of Public Scholarship is designed to offer transformative wellness retreats that nurture holistic self-care and relaxation for staff. These retreats provide an opportunity to step away from daily routines and embrace restorative activities in serene environments.
Participants can indulge in a variety of wellness experiences, including:
This video highlights the 2025 Collect & Recover wellness retreat at Day Dreamer Domes in South Haven, MI, where staff enjoyed peaceful surroundings and immersive self-care practices. Let it inspire you to prioritize your well-being and explore the rejuvenating experiences offered by the program. We look forward to seeing you at the next retreat! 🌿 |
Blamping Wellness Retreats with Collect & Recover Wellness
Blamping Wellness Retreats, organized by Collect & Recover Wellness, offer a unique and immersive experience focused on holistic healing and personal rejuvenation. Blamping is a Black Luxurious Camping! A camping retreat experience curated to help guide you to collect yourself and recover from the tedious day-to-day ventures. Fellowship with us and bathe in nature with scenic and glamorous amenities. These retreats blend the comforts of luxury camping ("glamping") with curated wellness activities that engage mind, body, and spirit. Held annually, the retreats feature a serene environment at The Essential Space, Delano Farm, providing an ideal backdrop for relaxation and self-discovery. Participants can indulge in healing modalities such as table and chair massages, reiki, and sound baths, alongside workshops and activities like tai chi, yoga, stretching, painting, and jewelry-making. Evenings culminate in an after-hours Afrobeats party, fostering joy and connection in a vibrant, uplifting atmosphere. Blamping Wellness Retreats exemplify Collect & Recover's mission to create safe, transformative spaces for wellness, blending creative expression with restorative practices for an unforgettable experience. |
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