College Compass Initiative: First Year Wellness Retreat
This program is a mid-year opportunity to reflect, reorient, and grow with intention. The retreat fuses elements of wellness to build community and introduce healthy habits that support students’ ability to thrive in their college experience.
Registration Opens Oct. 1
Registration opens October 1, 2025 and is first-come first-served due to limited availability.
Each day is spent intertwining dimensions of wellness to promote a holistic and lasting set of habits for individual and community well-being.
This 5-day immersion starts at a retreat center in the Blue Ridge Mountains, which allows for a peaceful and grounding experience. We finish by integrating what we’ve learned into campus life through activities in and around Davidson College.
Some activities include yoga, nature immersions, mindfulness, artistic projects, and exploring areas in and around Davidson College, as well as evening campfires with sharing and reflection circles.
First Year Wellness Retreat January 2026
Session Dates: January 14–18, 2026, early move-in on January 13
Fees & Financial Aid
First Year Wellness Retreat is offered at no cost to students. Non attendance for any non-emergency situation will incur a fee.
Contact
If you have questions or concerns, please contact Susan Denny.