NEW SISTER RETREAT

The New Sister Program begins with an expense-free weekend retreat for women at the beautiful Quaker Hill Conference Center in Richmond, Indiana.

Retreat participants are introduced to a group of loving volunteers, all Noble Circle sisters, who have walked this path before them. The three pillars guide Noble Circle's approach to well-being through:

• Nutrition education classes, cooking techniques and the opportunity to enjoy delicious, healthy meals or snacks that embrace the whole foods eating style . 
• Complimentary energy classes, such as qigong, meditation and guided imagery. And individual energy sessions with professional practitioners of massage, reflexology, reiki,  and sound energy.
• Peer support dialogs, led by a trained facilitator along with   opportunities for one-on-one conversations with other participants and volunteers who have previously completed the New Sister Program

Additional activities often include an art project, guided meditation, drumming, walks on the beautiful retreat center grounds and more.

The New Sister Retreat is offered twice a year: 

Fall 2025: September 12-14, 2025

Spring 2026: March 13-15, 2026

THE EIGHT-WEEK PROGRAM

The in-depth New Sister Retreat is followed by eight weeks of Thursday evening classes, 5:30-9:15 PM held at the Noble Circle Center.

Each week the New Sisters will:

• Continue to learn about and practice qigong
• Share a healthy meal
• Learn more about the three pillars through presentations on a wide variety of topics, such as understanding carbs and fats, coping with fear, journaling, nutritional supplements, and recipe makeovers.
• Come together with others in an intimate, small group led by a trained facilitator to address issues and questions that women face who are living with a cancer diagnosis.

During these transformative weeks, each woman tracks her own progress and practices new lifestyle skills. 

At the end of the program, participants are recognized as official Noble Circle Sisters and introduced the other members of Project Sisterhood, our year-round program that offers continuous learning and support.

The Eight-Week Program immediately follows the New Sister Retreat. 

   Fall 2025: Thursdays, Sept 18 - Nov 6, 2025

   Spring 2026: Thursdays, Mar 19 - May 7, 2026