Come Join the The Chosen Warriors Retreat in Ghana
Unforgettable Experiences For Black Men
Come Join the The Chosen Warriors Retreat in Ghana
Unforgettable Experiences For Black Men
RETREAT DATES: DECEMBER 27, 2024 - JANUARY 10, 2025
Unforgettable Experiences
"Black men struggle with masculinity so much. The idea that we must always be strong really presses us all down--it keeps us from growing" - Donald Glover
Peace of Mind
Travel can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be. At The Chosen Warriors Retreat, we handle all the details so our clients can relax and enjoy their travels. Be prepared to experience the peace of mind and opportunities awaiting you as a Black Man in Ghana, West Africa.
Itinerary for The Chosen Warriors Retreat
Friday, December 27
Saturday, December 28
Saturday, December 28
Arrival Day and Welcome Night
- Arrival to Kotoka Airport
- Stay overnight in Accra
- Afrofuture Concert (Email if you're interested in attending)
Saturday, December 28
Saturday, December 28
Saturday, December 28
Early Morning Departure from Accra to Central Region
- Visiting the Cape Coast & El Mina Dungeons/Tour by Rabbi Kohain: This Workshop is based on the historical connection with our ancestors to the Door of No Return.
- Lunch at Mable's Table
- Last Bath Site: Visit the site of the Last Bath at night time to experience the path our ancestors took before loading a boat into slavery.
Sunday, December 29
Saturday, December 28
Sunday, December 29
Renaming Ceremony at One Africa
- Naming Ceremony at One Africa with Brother Shabazz: A naming ceremony and workshop on the importance of reclaiming our identity through name, language and repatriation.
- Reclaiming Workshop
- Lunch at One Africa
- Meet with Chiefs in Asebu & Land Tour: Discuss the history and future in the Pan African village.
- Land & Property Investments Workshop: Learn how to purchase land, the significance of free land and the investment opportunities in Asebu.
- 1 Free Land Plot Giveaway Winner Announced
- Networking Mixer Night: Bonding & building evenight experience
Monday, December 30
Tuesday, December 31
Sunday, December 29
Kemetic History
- Kemetic Yoga Workshop with Yirser Ra Hotep, Creator of Kemetic Yoga: A Mini certification workshop on Kemetic Yoga practices & how it helps us deal with trauma of being in America.
- Ancient Kemet History Workshop: The history of Kemet and our connection to it.
- Lunch at Venue
- Tour at the Black Think Tank by Steve Cokely Jr. & Business in Ghana Workshop: Learn how to set up an online business to sustain you while living in Ghana. Learn how to create an off the grid experience in Ghana at the Asebu village.
Tuesday, December 31
Tuesday, December 31
Tuesday, December 31
New Years Eve in Accra
- Breakfast & Travel to Accra from Central Region
- Spiritual Day of Reflection of 2024: Ceremony for a blessing guiding us into 2025.
- Special NYE Event: Celebrate the New Year in Accra
Wednesday, January 1
Tuesday, December 31
Tuesday, December 31
Accra City Tour
- W.E.B. DuBois Memorial Centre
- Black Star Square
- Makola Market & Arts Center Shopping Tour
- Lunch at Kwame Nkrumah Museum & Restaurant Experience
- Free Evening
Thursday, January 2
Thursday, January 2
Thursday, January 2
Film & Nature Tour
- Movie: B1 Documentary by Dr. Richard Mathis: The film is broken into segments and has a workbook that goes along with it for future study. The film features Dr. Boyce Watkins, Rizza Islam, Dr. Chike Akua and many more. Many of the featured speakers in the film will be in attendance.
- Lunch at Jerk Soul Jamaican Food Restaurant in Oyarifa
- Aburi Botanical Gardens & Nature Tour
- Center for Plant Research Institute
- Cocoa Museum tour
- Visit to Nyame Bekyere Community Center
Friday, January 3
Thursday, January 2
Thursday, January 2
Warriors, Healers & Builders Workshop w/ Baba Wakesa
Healing Oppressions Wounds: The Blacknificent 7
- From Manipulation to Manhood
- Conflict Resolution: From Community to Chaos
- The Economic Conundrum: Black Economic Prowess from 1860 - 1835
- From Storytelling to Reading: Storytelling From the Inside Out
- Uhuru Esusu: Nurturing trust where distrust is induced for economic power
- Araminta Harriet Tubman: The Warrior-Healer-Builder Story
Saturday, January 4
Thursday, January 2
Saturday, January 4
Live Feed Workshops
- Meet with Baba Barutti, Author of Iwa: A Warrior's Guide. This book is a workbook designed to assist in studying IWA: A Warrior's Character...Asafo: A Warrior's Guide to Manhood
Sunday, January 5
Monday, January 6 - Wednesday, January 8
Saturday, January 4
Day Trip to Kumasi
- Bonwire Kente Factory and Museum
- Ntonso Adinkra Village
- Lunch
- Manhyia Palace of Chiefs
- Okomfo Anokye Sword Site
Tour the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
- Meet King Otumfuo One Tutu the Second
- Travel to Koforidua Bead Market
Monday, January 6 - Wednesday, January 8
Monday, January 6 - Wednesday, January 8
Monday, January 6 - Wednesday, January 8
Volta Region Tour
- Early Morning Departure to Volta Region
- Check in at HABESHA Inc. Workshops at the Kweku Andoh Sustainability Institute
- 3 Major Workshops will feature:
MEDICINAL HERBS - Learn about medicinal herbs used locally and globally. Explore options for application of medicinal herbs. Create herbal mixtures for health benefit. Identify properties of common herbs in Ghana. Categorize edible and medicinal herbs in their natural habitat.
WATERWORKS - Learn the basics of installation and minor repair of water systems.Learn conservation and better watershed management system options. Learn how to monitor, calculate and lower your daily energy consumption.
SOLAR TECHNOLOGY - Learn to harness the sun and empower yourself. Learn solar energy basics to harness the sun's clean energy. Learn to build a basic solar panel to start your renewable energy experience. Learn solar basics today, for a clean energy living future.
Thursday, January 9
Monday, January 6 - Wednesday, January 8
Monday, January 6 - Wednesday, January 8
Back to Accra
- Visit the Ancestral Wall tour and Workshop with the Founder Jerry Johnson
- Visit to ADA for Final Group Lunch
- Check into Accra hotel
Friday, January 10
Travel Day
Travel back home or continue on your journey with a new warriors mindset.