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Creating a Nature-Based Retreat at Home
Your retreat space doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive. Simple changes in your environment can help you reconnect with nature and...
Shanelle Koroma
Mar 52 min read
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The owners of Ujima Retreat Center: A sanctuary for healing and reconnection in Urbana
We were featured in Chambana Today for Black History Month on February 28,2025. Click Here to Read!
Shanelle Koroma
Mar 51 min read
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Winter Whispers: Cozy & Creative Family Vibes
When the cold comes through and we’re all bundled up inside, I say, “Let’s make the most of it!” Winter is a time to slow down, connect,...
Shanelle Koroma
Dec 3, 20243 min read
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Prioritizing Self-Care: Getting Back on Track After a Busy Summer
As summer winds down and we transition back into our regular routines, it’s easy to let certain things slip through the cracks. After...
Shanelle Koroma
Aug 21, 20242 min read
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Cultivating Dreams: How Trials Bring Dreams to Fruition
Let me share a bit of my journey with you. As I pursue my dreams, I am filled with excitement and anticipation. I have a clear vision and...
Shanelle Koroma
Jul 4, 20242 min read
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Finding Beauty in Uncomfortable Moments
Hey there, fellow seeker of growth! I've been paying attention to spring and it has taught me a thing or two about finding beauty in...
Shanelle Koroma
Apr 4, 20241 min read
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“Tis the Season” My Cup Runs Empty
December is a rough month for many of us. Grieving the loss of loved ones, increasing demands at work, and buying people GIFTS. Now I...
Shanelle Koroma
Dec 15, 20232 min read
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Catching the Weather Blues? Where’s the Sun When You Need It?
As the days become shorter and the weather gets colder, do you find that you are more likely to feel sad or out of sorts? You’re not...
Shanelle Koroma
Sep 18, 20234 min read
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Build the Plane While Flying It: Cabin Completed!
When we embarked on building a cabin, it was simply an idea that would eventually come to fruition. Sometimes naivety is the BEST thing,...
Shanelle Koroma
Apr 16, 20232 min read
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Cabin Construction Underway!
My husband and I did not grow up in the country. We both lived in the suburbs pretty much our whole lives. We actually used to drive on...
Shanelle Koroma
Jun 21, 20221 min read
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Young Black Family Buys Acreage with A Lake?
Did you ever think you would see Black folk in Urbana living on a farm? We didn’t either and we definitely didn’t plan on it being us....
Shanelle Koroma
May 5, 20222 min read
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