Sisterhood Retreat

Caroline Imiolek,our Sisterhood Retreat and Support Chair, worked in tandem with vp membership programming Alex since January to make our sisterhood retreat the best yet! Our chapter traveled to Columbus, Georgia, to White Water Express, where we white water rafted on the Chattahoochee River, ziplined from Georgia to Alabama, and explored the town. 

"After the three hour bus/car ride, everyone was so excited to be in the cute little town of Columbus. For the 101 of us that went, we all got the opportunity to do everything. We were all under the impression that the rapids would be easy and that no one would get wet, however, that was not the case. One of the funniest memories we all experienced was watching our sisters float down the river after their raft capsized. At one point, I was completely under water and I had to look for my best friend to make sure she didn't fall off the raft. Columbus is such a cute, rustic, and friendly town. We had lunch at a chic coffee shop, and got frozen yogurt at an artsy, trendy little place. The trip was unforgettable and I would love to go back again. After the hours of stress it took to plan this event, it was all worth it and I would definitely do it all over again."

Sisterhood Retreat: Oprah Style: You get a ticket, and you get a ticket, and you get a ticket ...

What are we thankful for this week? Thinking of others and providing assistance and benefit! #AXOThankful

Remember that time we had our Sisterhood Retreat at Disney's Animal Kingdom and we shared #HeraDay with other park visitors by giving away some day passes? It was Magical.

Thanks Katie Jo, Carrie and Kellie

and as a special treat, we ran in to an alumna from OUR CHAPTER! (Michelle G, Kellie G and #axoyoungalum Kari)

Sisterhood Retreat 2013

The week of March 1-3 we went to Greenville, South Carolina for our Sisterhood Retreat! We left Friday afternoon and made our way to Asbury Hills Camp and Retreat Center. We stayed in cabins along a trail in groups of about 10 sisters per cabin. Saturday morning we woke up bright and early to snow! It was a beautiful sight to see and we all bundled up then started our day filled with many activities! We split up into six groups and all rotated between different activities which included hiking beautiful trials, the Giant Swing, the Alpine Tower, the low ropes course, the rock climbing wall,  and the Leap of Faith.

The hiking trials were along a lake and in the distance we could see the mountain tops. The Giant Swing consisted of one sister being harnessed in and the rest of the group worked together to pull her up fifty feet in the air. She then released herself and swung through the air! It was a great time and everyone loved doing it. The Alpine Tower was a sixty feet tower combination of rock climbing and ropes with a platform at the top. Once we conquered the tower and got to the top, it was a beautiful view of the mountains of South Carolina.  The low ropes course was a team building activity in which communication and team work were used. First, we worked as a group to move numerous small objects with the use of one hook. We communicated with each other and moved various ropes as a team to move the hook and pick up the items. Next, we completed an activity in which we walked on wires leaning against another sister. We had to trust each other and there were many laughs exchanged. At the rock climbing wall, sisters held each other’s rope as they made their way up the wall. We helped each other by shouting out tips on where to place our hands and feet and motivate girls to make it to the top. The Leap of Faith was exactly what it sounds like! Harnessed in, we climbed up a twenty foot pole and then jump off it and hit a bell. 

After a long and exciting day, we had dinner and a bonfire with s’mores! Everyone bundled up, huddled the fire, and had a great time. Overall, the weekend was a great success and everyone enjoyed it! We all got to face our fears in attempting the activities and help each other overcome them. We also had down time in which we were able to share laughs and connect with sisters.