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LEVEL 1

CONVENE

What to Expect

A space to come together

Image: OTJ Architects
The Howard Meeting Room 
Image: Drummond Projects

Meeting Room 101A

THE HOWARD

DC’s Black Carnegie Hall

A stop on the Black Power Historical Trail, The Howard Theater was the first black-owned theater in the country.

The Howard was known as “the theater for the people” and an anchor of DC’s Black Broadway, it was a sanctuary for black culture, pride, and excellence during the Jim Crow Era.

Pre-dating The Apollo, The Howard has hosted practically every major black artist throughout its history.

As a young performer, Duke Ellington got his start there and later returned in 1931 for The Howard’s reopening as an established musician. Later in the 30s, the new building manager held an amateur musician contest that helped to launch the careers of Ella Fitzgerald and Billy Eckstine.

In 1962 as a motown hotspot, The Supremes had their first show outside of the Detroit area on The Howard’s Stage.

At Co-Lab, The Howard is one of the first floor conference rooms along 16th Street NW that can combine to host meetings of up to 100 meeting participants. 

Day Two

THE LINCOLN

Together, we pause to consider our goals, hopes, and direction. This is about aligning with ourselves and with the journey ahead. This is a chance to reconnect with what brought you here—your questions, your hopes, your turning points—and consider how they’ve shifted or deepened.

At Co-Lab, The Lincoln 

Day Three

THE ELLINGTON

We explore the possibilities beyond this moment, making space for growth, action, and forward momentum. As we end our time together, we honor the experience, the growth, and the connections made along the way.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

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How It Works

  • Browse our upcoming events to find the one that feels right for you. We host events year-round in all different locations and climates.

  • Sign up and pay all required fees to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the retreat start to receive a 50% refund.

  • After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.

  • We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.

  • Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.

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