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Let's head to the New Orleans Botanical Garden, located within City Park. It's a serene 10-acre oasis featuring more than 2,000 plant varieties from around the world. Established in 1936, the garden blends historic design with themed areas like the rose garden, tropical garden, and Japanese garden, offering both beauty and educational experiences. It provides a peaceful escape for visitors to explore nature, art, and horticulture year-round. 

Location: Botanical Garden | 5 Victory Avenue

Host: Sandy

Attendees: Board, Executive Leaders, Regional Directors, & Retreat committee

Dress code: Casual 

Distance from hotel: 15 min drive (5 miles) 

Join us at Rosie’s On The Roof to kick off our 5th Annual Wellness Retreat! The Welcome Mixer is a great start to the weekend, where you can mix, mingle, and connect with your fellow Sisters in Public Health. Light bites will be provided.

Location: Rosie’s on the Roof | 1000 Magazine Street

Host: Angela

Attendees: All registered attendees

Dress code: Business or cocktail 

Distance from hotel: 10 min drive & 25 min walk (1.1 miles) 

As part of our commitment to community impact and service, we will volunteer with Second Harvest Food Bank during our time in New Orleans. This experience allows us to put public health into action while addressing food insecurity as a key social determinant of health. Participants will engage in hands-on activities such as sorting and packaging food or preparing meals, directly supporting individuals and families in need. Lunch on your own will follow this activity. 

Location: Second Harvest Food Bank | 700 Edwards Avenue

Host: Brittani 

Attendees: All registered attendees

Dress code: fitness with SiPH merchandise & closed toe shoes

Distance from hotel: 20 min drive (11 miles) 

Join us for an interactive Sisters in Public Health session focused on building community and strengthening meaningful connections. The Community Quilt invites our team to reflect on the strengths we bring, engage authentically with one another, and contribute to a shared sense of belonging. 

Location: Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter| 541 Bourbon Street

Host: Cassidy 

Attendees: Leadership team only 

Dress code: Business

Distance from hotel: located inside the host hotel

Option 1: Experience authentic Louisiana swamps and waterways on a New Orleans swamp tour aboard a shady, spacious pontoon boat. During our time in New Orleans, we’ll step into Louisiana’s rich natural landscape with a guided covered swamp tour through the bayou. This immersive experience offers a unique opportunity to explore one of the country’s most diverse ecosystems, where we may encounter wildlife such as alligators, birds, and other native species while learning about the region’s ecology and cultural history from local guides. 

Time: 9:45am - 12:00pm (8:30am pick up time)

Location: Dauphine Orleans Hotel | 415 Dauphine Street (pick up location)

Host: Ebony

Attendees: All registered attendees

Dress code: Casual 

Distance from hotel: 5 min walk (0.3 miles) for pick up location

Option 2: Vue Orleans takes the visitor on a deep dive into New Orleans history, music and culture via a multi-level interactive cultural experience that brings New Orleans into sharp focus. The attraction offers an eye-popping 4-D experience with nine original films, seven interactive exhibits, and the city's only rooftop 360-degree panoramic viewing platform. Enjoy the cafe, cocktails on the rooftop, or stop by the panoramic theater. Includes general admission to the observation deck, a 30 minute guided tour, and a complimentary signature drink included on the 34th floor rooftop.

Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Vue Orleans Observation Deck | 2 Canal Street

Host: Esarrah

Attendees: All registered attendees

Dress code: Casual & walking shoes encouraged

Distance from hotel: 9 min drive & 17 min walk (1.0 miles) 

Join us for the President’s Dinner—an elegant and exclusive evening designed to celebrate the incredible leadership and impact across Sisters in Public Health. Hosted at Arnaud's Restaurant in the beautiful Creole Cottage Room, this experience will feature a curated three-course menu and a cash bar, creating the perfect setting for connection and celebration. This special evening will honor the outstanding achievements made across SiPH chapters nationwide as we continue to empower, educate, and evolve the next generation of women in public health. Awards presented will include Miss SiPH, Board Member of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Chapter of the Year, Best Volunteer Event of the Year, and M.V.P. of the Year. Attendance is required for the SiPH leadership team and highly recommended for all attendees. 

Location: Arnaud’s | 813 Rue Bienville Street

Host: Angela F.

Attendees: All registered attendees (leadership team required)

Dress code: cocktail (black & pink)

Distance from hotel: 5 min walk (.3 miles) 

We’ll close out our retreat with a sweet New Orleans tradition—beignets and meaningful goodbyes at Café du Monde. Over warm beignets and coffee, we’ll take time to reflect on the connections made and memories created throughout the retreat. This final gathering is a moment to pause, celebrate the experience, and send one another off feeling inspired, recharged, and deeply connected to the Sisters in Public Health community. This experience will be covered at the cost of the organization as a small thank you from us to you for choosing to invest in yourself this weekend.

Location: Café du Monde | 800 Decatur Street

Host: Aliyha 

Attendees: All registered attendees

Dress code: Casual

Distance from hotel: 5 min drive & 12 min walk (0.5 miles)