Saturday, December 6 | 10:00 AM | The Lodge at Sonoma
Join From Water to Wine at A Life Steeped in Prayer, our one-day women’s retreat designed to help you strengthen your foundation in Christ through intentional time in God’s presence.
Your Retreat Experience
Every detail of this retreat has been thoughtfully planned to help you slow down, draw near to God, hear his voice, and experience meaningful connection. Here’s what you can expect:
Inspiring panel discussions featuring women who live out their faith with purpose
Small-group conversations designed to spark reflection, connection, and growth
Quiet moments for personal prayer, journaling, and rest
1:1 prayer opportunities with women ready to walk alongside you in faith
A full breakfast and lunch spread thoughtfully prepared with seasonal ingredients
A farewell reception to close the day in community and celebration
A curated gift bag filled with resources to support your ongoing prayer journey
Space to connect and build meaningful relationships with like-minded women
A beautiful and serene landscape within Sonoma, California
“Your relationship with God is the foundation that holds everything else together, and building a strong foundation starts with being steeped in His presence.”
Who This Retreat is For
A Life Steeped in Prayer is for women who want to draw closer to God in a real and personal way. Whether you’ve been walking with Him for years or are just beginning to explore what prayer means, this retreat offers space to slow down, listen, and grow.
If you’re:
Longing to deepen your relationship with God
Entering a new season and asking, “What’s next?”
Carrying heavy responsibilities and need rest and renewal
Desiring spiritual growth without pressure, judgment, or labels, or
Seeking authentic community rooted in encouragement and prayer, this this retreat is for you!
Where We’ll Gather
Set in the heart of California wine country, The Lodge at Sonoma offers a peaceful backdrop for reflection and renewal. Surrounded by vineyards, gardens, and natural beauty, it’s the ideal setting to slow down, connect with God, and build community.
We encourage you to make a weekend out of your visit and end the year pouring into your faith and self. The resort’s thoughtfully designed rooms and amenities provide the perfect place to rest and recharge for a solo or girls getaway trip.
Should you decide to book a room, please email hello@fromwatertowine.net once confirmed.
Meet Your Speakers
CHARLENE CARR, Founder, From Water to Wine
Charlene Carr is the founder of From Water to Wine, a community created to bring women together for honest conversations about faith, growth, and purpose. With over a decade of experience in Communications and Events across both the public and private sectors—including roles in tech and state government—Charlene has built her career around the power of connection, storytelling, and shared experiences.
Her passion for creating meaningful spaces extends beyond her professional life. Through From Water to Wine, Charlene invites women to slow down, reflect, and engage in authentic dialogue that nurtures both faith and community. Whether through intimate gatherings, retreats, or shared moments of prayer, her mission is to help women draw closer to God and to one another.
Charlene lives in the Bay Area with her husband and son, where she continues to pour her heart into building spaces that inspire faith, fellowship, and transformation.
ERIN TURNER, Streaming Content Project Manager, TBN+
After successful careers at ESSENCE Magazine, The Oprah Winfrey Network, and Twitter, Erin Turner transitioned into full-time ministry in 2020, serving as Executive Office Director at Transformation Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Through her company, Momentum Management Group LLC, she continues to work at the intersection of faith, media, and influence—leading global marketing for The Chosen, managing tours for Jackie Hill Perry and Preston Perry, and representing leaders such as Jamal and Natasha Miller. Her past clients include Laila Ali, BET, Nona Jones, and Chef Nyesha Arrington.
Now based in Dallas, Texas, Erin also serves as Project Manager for TBN+, helping others heal, embrace their journey, and walk boldly in their God-given purpose.
FRANCELI CHAPMAN-VARELA, Speaker, Author, Minister & Founder of Sequoia Sisters Ministries
Sequoia Sisters, a women’s discipleship organization in Los Angeles and Tampa Florida, and empowering women to embrace their rightful place in the world— is Franceli's passion. Through dynamic speaking engagements, inspiring writing, and heartfelt ministry, she creates and nurtures spaces where women can confidently step into their purpose.
Her mission is clear: guiding brothers and sisters to walk with divine confidence and realize their true potential.
Franceli uses her voice in Hollywood as well hosting panels such as, “What does it mean to be a Christian in Hollywood” and supporting organizations like the Hollywood Prayer Network and Behind Her Faith. Franceli’s career as an actor and writer is just another vehicle the Lord uses her to point others to him.
Tickets
Don’t miss your opportuntiy to secure an Early Bird Retreat Pass. This retreat is intentionally small, designed to create space for real connection and meaningful conversation.
ADVANCE TICKET SALES BEGIN OCTOBER 12
Early Bird Pass | $350
GENERAL TICKET SALES
General Retreat Pass | $385
Not sure what to expect? Check out previous From Water to Wine gatherings.
Don’t miss this special opportunity to end the year in a way that allows you to slow down, pour into yourself, and build a deeper relationship with Christ through prayer. This isn’t about perfection or performance—it’s about presence, growth, and renewal.