Still Rise Farms & Unite for HER Wellness Retreat

Visit this 40-acre sanctuary, offering holistic wellness support for those navigating the challenges of cancer and chronic illness.

Still Rise Farms & Unite for HER Wellness Day

November 1, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | 1494 Birch Lane, Perkasie, PA 18944

Join us for a rejuvenating day of empowerment and evidence-based wellness at Still Rise Farms, a program of Still Rise Foundation, tailored for individuals navigating breast and ovarian cancer, chronic illness, and for the clinicians who support them.

Engage in informative sessions covering topics such as innovations in cancer research, treatment, and care; navigating health disparities; and supporting nutrition, mental health, and sexual well-being. Still Rise Farms is designed for hands-on, experiential learning—so you won’t just learn, you’ll experience wellness in action through meditation, yoga, fishing, gardening, massage, and other immersive indoor and outdoor activities across our 40-acre retreat.

This event has limited capacity; so we kindly ask that you be mindful of others when registering. If you have attended this event in the past, we encourage you to consider allowing someone who has not yet had the opportunity to participate to join this session.
We value your continued interest and support, and we look forward to offering additional opportunities for you to participate in future events.

Agenda

9:00 AM – 9:50 AM | Registration & Community Connection

- - - - Check-in
        Pre-survey (completed at registration)
        Light breakfast and herbal tea
        Guided networking with table conversation prompts
        to help participants begin building connections

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks

Led by Dr. Monique Gary and Melissa Christie

- - - - Welcome
        Retreat Overview
        Community Agreements
        Group Photo

10:15 – 11:00 AM | Food as Medicine: Fueling Your Healing Journey

Interactive Panel Discussion
Discover how nutrition, movement, and supportive therapies work together to promote healing, improve quality of life, and empower survivorship. This engaging panel will provide evidence-based strategies and practical tools participants can begin using immediately.

Featured Panelists

- - - - Dr. Monique Gary – Breast Surgical Oncologist & Founder, Still Rise Farms
        The role of lifestyle medicine in breast cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship
        Integrating nutrition and whole-person wellness into cancer care
        Empowering patients to take an active role in their healing journey
        Jen Campbell – Sparks for Life
        The evidence behind exercise as medicine for breast cancer survivors
        Managing treatment-related fatigue through physical activity
        Restoring strength, mobility, and confidence after treatment
        Practical movement strategies for every stage of survivorship
        Overcoming common barriers to staying active
        Melissa Faith Baun
        Oncology massage and its benefits during and after cancer treatment
        Lymphedema prevention and maintenance
        Gentle bodywork techniques that support healing, comfort, and recovery
        Caring for your body through every phase of survivorship
        Holistic Nutrition Professional
        Anti-inflammatory nutrition for healing and wellness
        Building balanced meals that support recovery
        Meal planning during and after treatment
        Reading food labels with confidence
        Healthy eating on a budget
        Practical nutrition strategies participants can implement immediately
        Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) Students
        Healthy cooking demonstrations
        Simple, nutritious recipes using accessible ingredients
        Interactive food preparation and meal ideas
        Resources to help participants continue healthy eating at home

Participants Will Learn

- - - - How food, movement, and supportive therapies work together to improve health outcomes.
        Evidence-based strategies to reduce inflammation and treatment-related side effects.
        Practical ways to increase energy, strength, and overall well-being.
        Affordable, sustainable nutrition and wellness habits.
        Resources and community support to continue their healing journey beyond the retreat.

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Fireside Chat with Sue Weldon, Founder and President of Unite for HER

Sue Weldon discusses her new book!
Featuring live coverage

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Move Break & Outdoor Wellness Experience

Participants choose gentle movement experiences:

- - - - Eco-Therapy Nature Walk with Karen Dupree
        Gentle Yoga with Black Lotus Collective
        Mindful Movement with Jen Campbell, Sparks for Life

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM | Lunch & Interactive Cooking Demonstration

Participants select one session.

Food as Medicine Experience – IG Livestream

Cooking Up Conversations: Nutrition Talk Between Patients and Providers

A live cooking demo paired with open dialogue between cancer patients and medical students. While a simple, nutrient-focused recipe from Sue Weldon’s Heal, Empower and Restore book is prepared, attendees talk honestly about a topic often skipped in the exam room: food. Patients share what’s been hard to bring up with their care team; medical students practice listening and questioning that helps patients feel heard. Patients leave with practical takeaways; future doctors leave with a clearer sense of what patients need from them.

Hosted by:

- - - - Erin Pellegrin – Unite for HER
        PCOM Students

The session combines:

- - - - Live cooking demonstration
        Shared lunch
        Nutrition education
        Healthy recipe particpants can recreate at home

1:15 PM – 1:45 PM | Community Connection Café

This replaces a traditional lecture and directly addresses participant feedback about networking.

Facilitated small-group discussions on:

- - - - Caregiver connections and support
        My cancer journey
        What has helped me heal
        Challenges I’m facing now
        Resources I’d recommend
        Finding purpose after treatment

Participants rotate tables to meet new people, creating intentional opportunities for meaningful survivor connections.

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM | The 4 M’s of Thriving

Meal • Mindset • Movement • Medicine

Presented by Dr. Monique Gary

An engaging discussion on living well beyond cancer by embracing four pillars of wellness:

- - - - Meal: Using nutrition as medicine
        Mindset: Building emotional resilience
        Movement: Staying active through every stage of recovery
        Medicine

Interactive audience Q&A

2:45 PM – 3:00 PM | Closing Reflection & Grounding

- - - - Participant reflections
        Community commitments
        Sponsor acknowledgements
        Post-survey completion

Wellness Resource Stations | Available Through the Retreat

Participants may visit resource tables during breaks.

- - - - Make-up Application
        Massages
        Fishing
        Gardening
        Eco-Therapy & Nature Walk
        Movement
        Vendor Area

Want to become a Sponsor?

Review full benefits of sponsorship levels below and email nia@stillrisefarms.com to confirm your sponsorship.

Interested in becoming a Vendor?

We’re excited to invite you to be a part of the Still Rise Farms Wellness Retreat! For just $100, you’ll get:

2 chairs & 1 table to showcase your products or services

Opportunities to network with fellow vendors and attendees

Delicious food and drinks to keep you refreshed

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to grow your connect with our Still Rise Farms community.

Email nia@stillrisefarms.com to confirm your vendor opportunity.