This is the 5th Annual Baddies with Business Retreat and Community Bazaar, a personalized experience tailored by Black women for Black women. We are excited to bring you a weekend to connect with like-minded Baddies like no other! Our theme is--HOMECOMING: Honoring and celebrating where we've been to prepare for where we’re going!

Take a peek at the weekend's festivities:

 

Thursday, May 15th, 6:30-8:30 pm:

Welcome Kickback (Morehead Manor Bed and Breakfast)

• Enjoy an evening of hors d'oeuvres and beverages with Baddies you will meet throughout the weekend.

 

Friday, May 16th, 9:30 am- 4:30 pm:

Community Care and Reflection (Community Family and Life Rec Center at Lyons Park)

• Welcome, Baddies

• Community Building

• Lunch: Virginia and Co

• Baddie Spa Experience

• Fireside Chat w/ Malliron

• Connections

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Saturday, May 17th, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm:

Preparing for Our Future: Workshop Series  (Community Family and Life Rec Center at Lyons Park)

• Breakfast: Virginia and Co

• Concurrent Workshops

• Lunch: Virginia and Co

• Concurrent Workshops

• Closing Retreat Ritual

 

Saturday, May 17th, 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm:

Closing Retreat Party (Missy Lane's Assembly Room)

Celebrate the end of the retreat as we dance the night away to the vibes of DJ Twenty3! Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and an open bar! Partners and friends welcome $30/ticket.

 

Sunday, May 18th, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Community Bazaar

(Durham Central Park)

Get ready for a Sunday Funday filled with music, vendors, and food trucks! This event is free and open to the public, featuring all Black women-owned vendors.

• Every Baddie attending the retreat can vend at no additional cost! Participating Baddies must plan to arrive between 10 and 11 am for setup.

 

 

Our hotel block is at Double Tree Suites by Hilton Hotel Raleigh Durham! Each room within our block includes a King suite! Our team will reserve your room and plan to send confirmation emails in February 2025.