Ujima Retreat Center is a Black family-owned sanctuary just outside Urbana-Champaign, Illinois. Founded in 2022, Ujima was born out of a desire to create a healing space that feels warm, grounding, and deeply human—never cold or clinical. We offer an immersive retreat experience where individuals, families, and groups can pause, breathe, and reconnect.

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Set on 7.5 acres of land, our retreat features a cozy all-weather cabin, 2.5 acre spring-fed pond (swimming, kayaking, fishing), pavilion, sauna, hot tub, community vegetable garden, sound healing garden, aroma garden, forest bath trail, and fire pit—all designed to support rest, wellness, and meaningful connection. Whether you're seeking solitude or shared experiences, Ujima invites you to come as you are and leave renewed.

 

We believe nature is a powerful source of healing. Through rest, reflection, and reconnection with the land, we help guests restore balance, clarity, and well-being—returning to their lives and communities more grounded and inspired.

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WHAT WE DO

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• Retreat Stays for individuals, families, and groups seeking rest and rejuvenation

• Wellness Experiences that nurture the mind, body, and spirit

• Space to Reconnect—with self, nature, and others

 

OUR VISION

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To inspire healing and renewal in a space that honors rest, connection, and growth—contributing to a more balanced world, one experience at a time.

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OUR ROOTS

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Ujima is rooted in stewardship, restoration, sustainability, and legacy. We are cultivating an ecosystem of healing and possibility—grounded in spiritual wisdom, lived experience, and service to self and community.

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Join us at Ujima Retreat Center to experience the healing power of nature and the strength found in community.