Reconnect. Reflect. Renew.
Step away from the noise of everyday life and immerse yourself in the beauty of Allah's creation.
The Sisters Suhbah Retreat is a four-day mountain getaway designed to help you reconnect with your Lord, build meaningful sisterhood, and return home spiritually refreshed. Through reflection on selected Qur'anic verses about nature, we will explore how Allah calls us to slow down, reflect, and strengthen our relationship with Him.
Surrounded by the beauty of the Smoky Mountains, this retreat combines learning, worship, adventure, and community in a peaceful environment where faith and nature come together.
Whether you're hiking scenic trails, sharing meals with sisters, gazing at the stars, or reflecting on the signs of Allah in creation, this retreat is an opportunity to recenter your heart and nourish your soul.
INSTRUCTORS
Ustadha Fatima Lette is the Associate Director of Academy at Qalam and a faculty member at the Qalam Seminary, where she teaches ʿUlūm al-Qur'an, Uṣūl al-Tafsīr, and Tafsīr. She also teaches at the Roots Community Space, conducts online classes and workshops, and is a regular instructor at Qalam Intensives.
Ustadha Fatima earned a B.A. in Psychology from Kennesaw State University before completing the ʿĀlimiyyah program at the Qalam Seminary. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, she is passionate about making sacred knowledge accessible and helping Muslims develop a deeper relationship with the Qur'an.
Ustadha Sally Elhouseiney graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Media and Communications (2018) and completed the Qalam Seminary's ʿĀlimiyyah program as part of the Class of 2024.
She has over a decade of experience teaching Arabic and Islamic Studies to students of all ages, from preschool through high school, and has led numerous classes and halaqāt at MAPS in Washington. Now based in Dallas, she serves as an instructor with Qalam Academy and works with the Admissions team at the Qalam Seminary.
A lifelong lover of books, Ustadha Sally is known for her joyful spirit, engaging teaching style, and ability to create warm, welcoming spaces for learning and growth.
LOGISTICS
Our retreat will take place in a private tiny home village nestled in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee.
Getting Here:
Closest Airport:
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Knoxville, Tennessee
Airport transportation will be provided on the designated arrival and departure days for all attendees arriving within the scheduled shuttle windows.
PRICING
Accommodations available are as follows:
Individual Tiny Home & Room: Regular Price $1,200
Includes lodging stay from 8:00 pm July 30th to 10:00 am August 2nd
Merchandise
Socials
Outings and Activities
Daily shuttles to outings
Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Shared Room Individual Bed: Regular Pricing $1050
Includes lodging stay from 8:00 pm July 30th to 10:00 am August 2nd
Merchandise
Socials
Outings and Activities
Daily shuttles to outings
Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Shared Room Sofa Bed: Regular Pricing $900
Includes lodging stay from 8:00 pm July 30th to 10:00 am August 2nd
Merchandise
Socials
Outings and Activities
Daily shuttles to outings
Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What’s Included?
Your retreat experience includes:
Shared or private accommodations in cozy mountain tiny homes
Daily halal breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Guided Qur'an reflections and daily sessions with Ustadha Fatima Lette and Ustadha Sally Elhousieny
All scheduled activity fees in the Smoky Mountains
Guided stargazing and reflection experience
Whitewater Rafting or Lazy River Experience
Crafts and sisterhood bonding activities
Round-trip transportation between the airport and retreat lodging on scheduled arrival and departure days
Transportation between the retreat lodging and all scheduled activities
Terms and Conditions for Travel
Questions?
Email us at academy@qalaminstitute.org
