Rooted & Restored
OUR HEART BEHIND
ROOTED & RESTORED…
Our heart behind rooted & restored…
Our heart behind rooted & restored…
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Have you felt stuck, weary, or like you have lost a little bit of yourself in the middle of all of the change?
Maybe you are…
Grieving the loss of a loved one
Starting a new career or changing direction
A new mom adjusting to life’s rhythms
Navigating relational challenges or divorce
Entering the empty nest years
You are not alone, Rooted and Restored was created for you!
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AT ROOTED & RESTORED…
It is our dream to make a safe place for people to be seen, heard, and known.
A place to retreat.
To rest, reconnect, and be renewed.
At this retreat, we desire to create a sacred pause in the middle of life’s transitions, where women can breathe, reflect and leave feeling grounded, encouraged, and reminded of who they are.
Choose Your Experience
All experiences include retreat programming, guided group sessions, optional 1:1 session, ALL meals from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, and materials to take home with you at the end of your stay.
CHECK IN: Friday from 4:15 - 5:00pm
CHECK OUT: Sunday by 1:00pm
Commuter
A great experience if you live nearby or prefer your own accommodations, or prefer the comfort of your own home at night while still receiving the full retreat experience. Join us each day for guided sessions, meals and connection - then unwind in your own space before returning refreshed in the morning.
5 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Shared Room
Our shared rooms (your own bed) offer a cozy, welcoming environment where you can rest deeply, breathe easy, and share your time with other women on similar journeys. Whether you are joining with a friend or hoping to meet a new one, this experience invites space for meaningful conversations and connection.
6 SPOTS AVAILABLE
All experiences include retreat programming, guided group sessions, optional 1:1 session, ALL meals from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, and materials to take home with you at the end of your stay.
CHECK IN: Friday from 4:15 - 5:00pm
CHECK OUT: Sunday by 1:00pm
All experiences include retreat programming, guided group sessions, optional 1:1 session, ALL meals from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, and materials to take home with you at the end of your stay.
CHECK IN: Friday from 4:15 - 5:00pm
CHECK OUT: Sunday by 1:00pm
Choose Your Experience
Commuter
A great experience if you live nearby or prefer your own accommodations, or prefer the comfort of your own home at night while still receiving the full retreat experience. Join us each day for guided sessions, meals and connection - then unwind in your own space before returning refreshed in the morning.
5 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Shared Room
Our shared rooms (your own bed) offer a cozy, welcoming environment where you can rest deeply, breathe easy, and share your time with other women on similar journeys. Whether you are joining with a friend or hoping to meet a new one, this experience invites space for meaningful conversations and connection.
6 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Our Venue
The briar rose estate
THE BRIAR ROSE ESTATE
1086 Anderson Lane
Shelbyville, KY
Nestled on 50 acres of Kentucky’s rolling hills, Briar Rose Estate offers a peaceful experience for our retreat. From the moment you step into Briar Rose Estate, you will feel the beauty and serenity that surrounds the historic property. From sunset views over the 4.5 acre lake to sunrises over the fields of surrounding horse farms, you will get to enjoy the timeless beauty of its 1841 origins with modern amenities to unwind, reconnect, and delight in pausing with one another. We cannot wait to spend the weekend here with you!
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Want to attend, but finances are tight?
We understand that during life transitions, there can be financial hardship, and we want to make our retreats accessible to everyone. Don’t let cost stop you. We never want cost to be the reason someone misses this experience.
If you’re walking through a season where finances are limited, join our waitlist — we’ll notify you if a sponsored spot becomes available.
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About Us
We are so glad that you are here! As friends and therapists, we have come together in a shared dream. We have both desired to create a space where people can truly rest, reconnect with who they are, and be renewed in order to live in their purpose.
Rooted & Restored is a step into this prayer and vision — we are truly honored to welcome you in.
OLIVIA SHORT
Licensed Art Therapist, LPAT, ATR-BC
Olivia’s greatest passions are people, creativity, and the great outdoors. She cares deeply about people and the stories they carry — where they have been, and how it has shaped them. Blending evidence-based guidance, creativity, faith, life experience, and lots of laughter, Olivia loves to hold space for others to get curious, dig deep, and live well in their purpose.
When Olivia is not in the office, you could find her on a run outside, losing track of time while creating, or spending quality time around a table with family and friends. She loves good food, dancing to live music, and always down for a spontaneous sweet treat.
Creating space for others to feel seen and known is her desire — and she can’t wait to do that through this retreat.
CRISSY GASPAR
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Crissy is passionate about helping people find freedom and peace through both biblical truth and practical mental health tools. She believes that faith and psychology work beautifully together, and she loves creating spaces where people can be real, laugh freely, and grow in grace.
Crissy has been married to her wonderful husband, Gerald, for 30 years, and they are now enjoying the“empty nest” season. When Crissy is not in the office you can usually find her listening to music, watching a good Korean drama, or spending time with friends and family. She loves pizza, thrifting and a good cup of coffee.
Hosting retreats like this one is one of her greatest joys — a chance to connect deeply, share God’s truth, and remind each other that we are not alone.
special guest: Culinary & wellness
expert
JULIE MAJORS
Julie will be joining Rooted & Restored as the culinary and wellness expert for the weekend!
In 2004, after years of infertility, Julie was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. That set her on a journey to learn about properly fueling her body with nutrient dense foods. Over twenty years later, Julie still wakes up thinking about food. Making nutritious meals is one of her favorite hobbies and her husband says she can't make the same meal twice, even if she calls it the same.
The food for this weekend will be from scratch with ingredients your great grandmother would recognize (no seed oils, high fructose corn syrup or food dyes!). If you want to spend your January indulging on warm, buttery sourdough bread, Julie will be there to make your dreams come true.
