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Friday, October 30
Arrive + Exhale
Check-in begins at 4 PM. Settle in, enjoy welcome bites and gather for a nourishing dinner. Spend the evening however you feel most rested.
Come as you are.
Rest the way you need.
October 30–November 1, 2026 · Knoxville
heal(H)er Haven
B.Y.O.B.Build Your Own Breakaway.
There is no itinerary because you don’t need another schedule.
A hosted weekend where your meals are prepared, your time belongs to you and you get to be cared for.
2 nights Entire weekend
5 meals Prepared for you
5 women Intimate gathering
Choose Your Haven
Starting at $495 per woman for the entire weekend.
Your weekend. Your way.
For one weekend, let someone take care of you.
You spend so much of your life planning, working, leading, helping and caring for everyone else.
We’ve taken care of the home, the meals and the hospitality. You decide what rest looks like.
Sleep in. Stay in your pajamas. Read. Journal. Enjoy coffee and conversation. Sit outside. Explore Knoxville. Spend quiet time with God.
Or do absolutely nothing.
Nothing to accomplish. Plenty of room to just be.
The Haven
Comfortable spaces. Wooded surroundings. Room to exhale.
Settle into a comfortable home with inviting spaces to unwind indoors and outside. With only five guests, the atmosphere stays intimate and personal.
A look inside your Knoxville haven
What’s included
Everything essential is already taken care of.
For this weekend, you get to receive.
- Two nights of accommodations
- Friday welcome bites and dinner
- Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Sunday breakfast
- Nourishing, anti-inflammatory, gut-health-centered meals prepared for you
- A peaceful, hosted home environment
- Unstructured time to rest and enjoy your weekend
- Optional prayer and biblical mentorship, available by request
A simple weekend
A gentle beginning, an open middle and a slow goodbye.
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Saturday, October 31
Your Day
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are taken care of. The time between meals is yours for rest, exploring or optional services.
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Sunday, November 1
A Slow Goodbye
Enjoy breakfast and a gentle final morning before departure. Checkout details will be provided before your stay.
Build out your breakaway
Choose a little more—or simply enjoy your rest.
Your Haven stay is complete just as it is. If you would like to personalize your weekend, optional services may be available through independent providers.
Massage · Facials · Fitness and wellness services
Services are subject to provider availability, booked separately and paid for separately. Let us know what interests you when you inquire.
Rooted in faith. Room to just be.
heal(H)er Haven is rooted in faith, hospitality and care for the whole woman.
Prayer, biblical encouragement and personal mentorship are available with Takiya if you desire them.
Participation is entirely optional. Women from all backgrounds are welcome to come and rest.
Choose your haven
Three ways to make the weekend yours.
All rates are per woman for the entire weekend and include two nights, five prepared meals, welcome bites and personal hosting.
Weekend stay
Private King Room
$695per woman
A private bedroom with a king-size bed for one guest.
Two rooms offered.
Request This RoomWeekend stay
Private Full Room
$595per woman
A private bedroom with a full-size bed for one guest.
One room offered.
Request This RoomWeekend stay
Shared Twin Room
$495per woman
A bedroom shared by two guests, each with her own twin bed.
Two guest spaces offered.
Request This RoomKing room add-on
Share your space
Book a Private King Room and bring your bestie, mother, daughter, sister or auntie to share the king bed with you for an additional $395. She enjoys the full weekend, all five meals, welcome bites and personal hosting.
King room $695 + shared guest $395 = $1,090 for the two of you. Available for the two king rooms only.
Private rooms refer to bedrooms; bathrooms are shared.
Five guest spaces total. Room availability is confirmed when your reservation is arranged.
Payment options
Pay for your haven in the way that works for you.
Once your invitation is accepted, choose one of these options when you book. Your space is confirmed once payment is completed.
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Pay in Full
Secure your spot with full payment at booking.
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Two-Payment Plan
50% due at booking.
Remaining 50% due October 23, 2026.
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Three-Payment Plan
One-third due at booking.
One-third due October 12, 2026.
Final one-third due October 23, 2026.
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Buy Now, Pay Later
Choose an available provider such as Affirm, Klarna or Afterpay upon acceptance of your invitation to attend the Haven to spread your payments over time.
Subject to provider approval and availability. Payment schedules, interest and fees vary by provider. Your booking must be successfully paid through the provider by October 23, 2026. Your repayments then follow the provider’s schedule.
Meet your hostess
Takiya L. Smith
Founder of heal(H)er Restorative Retreats
Takiya La’Shaune is a retreat curator, healing hostess, and founder of Takiya La’Shaune Ministries and heal(H)er, Inc. — a transformative wellness movement created to restore the mind, body, spirit, and soul of high-achieving women.
Known for her warm presence, truth-telling voice, and deeply personal approach to healing, she has spent years guiding women through emotional restoration, inner-wound healing, and life-giving transformation. Her restorative retreats — hosted nationally and abroad — have helped women slow down, rediscover their identity, and reclaim their strength.
Her work is rooted in her own journey of overcoming trauma, abuse, homelessness, and depression — a testimony she shares boldly through her ministry, books, the Behind This Smile podcast, and her talk show, Inspired with Takiya La’Shaune.
Here at the Haven, she brings all of that — and her love of true hospitality — to one small table. She will personally host your weekend and hold a space where you can set everything down, breathe, and be cared for.
Whether you come for quiet, connection or a little of both, you are welcome here.
Explore her work
Connect with Takiya
Discover the heart behind the Haven through Takiya’s ministry, teachings and digital presence. Her work has reached women across the world with messages of healing, purpose and faith-centered restoration.
Takiya L. Smith Ministries
Visit her ministry home for teachings, events and resources.
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Instagram, TikTok, strategy calls and all official links.
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Watch teachings, talks and faith-centered encouragement.
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Words from previous guests
What women take home with them.
“I left feeling encouraged and strengthened.”
It gave me time away from everyday life to slow down, reflect, connect with other women, and focus on healing emotionally and spiritually. I left the retreat feeling encouraged, strengthened, and reminded that healing is a journey.
Danielle S.
Previous heal(H)er Haven guest
“She had everything I needed and more.”
Takiya was an amazing host. She had everything I needed and more. Very quiet and peaceful. I look forward to staying again the next time she’s in my town.
Jaila J.
Previous heal(H)er Haven guest
“I didn’t feel judged—I felt heard and seen.”
The retreat was an amazing and serene experience. Being in the company of God-fearing women was a breath of fresh air. I didn’t feel judged - I felt heard and seen. Even the food was thoughtfully prepared for nourishment. I walked away feeling light, thankful and grateful.
Teresa M.
Previous heal(H)er Haven guest
“My daughter and I bonded deeply.”
Takiya went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our time away. Her thoughtful care and attention made a meaningful difference so we could focus on our time together.
Jennifer R.
Previous heal(H)er Haven guest
“A thoughtful welcome. Space to be yourself.”
Takiya’s guest selection process for the shared respect for the peaceful, drama free environment was so settling. I enjoyed solitude when I needed it, and connection when I wanted it. There was room for new friendships to unfold naturally.
Chrissie D.
Previous heal(H)er Haven guest
“I left feeling encouraged and strengthened.”
It gave me time away from everyday life to slow down, reflect, connect with other women, and focus on healing emotionally and spiritually. I left the retreat feeling encouraged, strengthened, and reminded that healing is a journey.
Danielle S.
Previous heal(H)er Haven guest
“She had everything I needed and more.”
Takiya was an amazing host. She had everything I needed and more. Very quiet and peaceful. I look forward to staying again the next time she’s in my town.
Jaila J.
Previous heal(H)er Haven guest
“I didn’t feel judged—I felt heard and seen.”
The retreat was an amazing and serene experience. Being in the company of God-fearing women was a breath of fresh air. I didn’t feel judged - I felt heard and seen. Even the food was thoughtfully prepared for nourishment. I walked away feeling light, thankful and grateful.
Teresa M.
Previous heal(H)er Haven guest
“My daughter and I bonded deeply.”
Takiya went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our time away. Her thoughtful care and attention made a meaningful difference so we could focus on our time together.
Jennifer R.
Previous heal(H)er Haven guest
“A thoughtful welcome. Space to be yourself.”
Takiya’s guest selection process for the shared respect for the peaceful, drama free environment was so settling. I enjoyed solitude when I needed it, and connection when I wanted it. There was room for new friendships to unfold naturally.
Chrissie D.
Previous heal(H)er Haven guest
“I left feeling encouraged and strengthened.”
It gave me time away from everyday life to slow down, reflect, connect with other women, and focus on healing emotionally and spiritually. I left the retreat feeling encouraged, strengthened, and reminded that healing is a journey.
Danielle S.
Previous heal(H)er Haven guest
“She had everything I needed and more.”
Takiya was an amazing host. She had everything I needed and more. Very quiet and peaceful. I look forward to staying again the next time she’s in my town.
Jaila J.
Previous heal(H)er Haven guest
“I didn’t feel judged—I felt heard and seen.”
The retreat was an amazing and serene experience. Being in the company of God-fearing women was a breath of fresh air. I didn’t feel judged - I felt heard and seen. Even the food was thoughtfully prepared for nourishment. I walked away feeling light, thankful and grateful.
Teresa M.
Previous heal(H)er Haven guest
“My daughter and I bonded deeply.”
Takiya went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our time away. Her thoughtful care and attention made a meaningful difference so we could focus on our time together.
Jennifer R.
Previous heal(H)er Haven guest
“A thoughtful welcome. Space to be yourself.”
Takiya’s guest selection process for the shared respect for the peaceful, drama free environment was so settling. I enjoyed solitude when I needed it, and connection when I wanted it. There was room for new friendships to unfold naturally.
Chrissie D.
Previous heal(H)er Haven guest
“I left feeling encouraged and strengthened.”
It gave me time away from everyday life to slow down, reflect, connect with other women, and focus on healing emotionally and spiritually. I left the retreat feeling encouraged, strengthened, and reminded that healing is a journey.
Danielle S.
Previous heal(H)er Haven guest
“She had everything I needed and more.”
Takiya was an amazing host. She had everything I needed and more. Very quiet and peaceful. I look forward to staying again the next time she’s in my town.
Jaila J.
Previous heal(H)er Haven guest
“I didn’t feel judged—I felt heard and seen.”
The retreat was an amazing and serene experience. Being in the company of God-fearing women was a breath of fresh air. I didn’t feel judged - I felt heard and seen. Even the food was thoughtfully prepared for nourishment. I walked away feeling light, thankful and grateful.
Teresa M.
Previous heal(H)er Haven guest
“My daughter and I bonded deeply.”
Takiya went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our time away. Her thoughtful care and attention made a meaningful difference so we could focus on our time together.
Jennifer R.
Previous heal(H)er Haven guest
“A thoughtful welcome. Space to be yourself.”
Takiya’s guest selection process for the shared respect for the peaceful, drama free environment was so settling. I enjoyed solitude when I needed it, and connection when I wanted it. There was room for new friendships to unfold naturally.
Chrissie D.
Previous heal(H)er Haven guest
“I left feeling encouraged and strengthened.”
It gave me time away from everyday life to slow down, reflect, connect with other women, and focus on healing emotionally and spiritually. I left the retreat feeling encouraged, strengthened, and reminded that healing is a journey.
Danielle S.
Previous heal(H)er Haven guest
“She had everything I needed and more.”
Takiya was an amazing host. She had everything I needed and more. Very quiet and peaceful. I look forward to staying again the next time she’s in my town.
Jaila J.
Previous heal(H)er Haven guest
“I didn’t feel judged—I felt heard and seen.”
The retreat was an amazing and serene experience. Being in the company of God-fearing women was a breath of fresh air. I didn’t feel judged - I felt heard and seen. Even the food was thoughtfully prepared for nourishment. I walked away feeling light, thankful and grateful.
Teresa M.
Previous heal(H)er Haven guest
“My daughter and I bonded deeply.”
Takiya went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our time away. Her thoughtful care and attention made a meaningful difference so we could focus on our time together.
Jennifer R.
Previous heal(H)er Haven guest
“A thoughtful welcome. Space to be yourself.”
Takiya’s guest selection process for the shared respect for the peaceful, drama free environment was so settling. I enjoyed solitude when I needed it, and connection when I wanted it. There was room for new friendships to unfold naturally.
Chrissie D.
Previous heal(H)er Haven guest
“I left feeling encouraged and strengthened.”
It gave me time away from everyday life to slow down, reflect, connect with other women, and focus on healing emotionally and spiritually. I left the retreat feeling encouraged, strengthened, and reminded that healing is a journey.
Danielle S.
Previous heal(H)er Haven guest
“She had everything I needed and more.”
Takiya was an amazing host. She had everything I needed and more. Very quiet and peaceful. I look forward to staying again the next time she’s in my town.
Jaila J.
Previous heal(H)er Haven guest
“I didn’t feel judged—I felt heard and seen.”
The retreat was an amazing and serene experience. Being in the company of God-fearing women was a breath of fresh air. I didn’t feel judged - I felt heard and seen. Even the food was thoughtfully prepared for nourishment. I walked away feeling light, thankful and grateful.
Teresa M.
Previous heal(H)er Haven guest
“My daughter and I bonded deeply.”
Takiya went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our time away. Her thoughtful care and attention made a meaningful difference so we could focus on our time together.
Jennifer R.
Previous heal(H)er Haven guest
“A thoughtful welcome. Space to be yourself.”
Takiya’s guest selection process for the shared respect for the peaceful, drama free environment was so settling. I enjoyed solitude when I needed it, and connection when I wanted it. There was room for new friendships to unfold naturally.
Chrissie D.
Previous heal(H)er Haven guest
Quick questions
A few things you may be wondering.
Do I have to attend activities?
There are no required sessions or group activities. Beyond meals, your time is yours.
Can I come alone?
Yes. Come on your own or with a friend. Choose a private bedroom or a shared room with your own twin bed.
Are optional services included?
No. Optional provider services are booked and paid for separately, subject to availability.
Is prayer or mentorship required?
No. These are available by request.
Is transportation included?
Guests arrange their own travel and transportation.
Can dietary needs be accommodated?
Please share allergies and dietary needs when you inquire so Takiya can confirm what can be accommodated before you reserve.
Final invitation
You don’t have to earn your rest.
October 30–November 1, 2026 · Knoxville, Tennessee
Only five guest spaces · Weekend stays from $495
Let us take care of the meals. Give yourself the weekend.
Request Your Haven StayReservation inquiry
Tell us how you would like to rest.
This is a reservation inquiry, not a completed booking. Takiya will confirm room availability and share next steps.
Arrival details are shared with confirmed guests.
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