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Embrace the broken.

Empower the beautiful.

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Far from perfect, we are all a broken people searching for mortar to fill in our gaps from cracks pain and hardships create. Many feel discouraged, defeated, worried, filled with concern and overwhelm.

Brokenness can do that to anyone. But it doesn’t have to.

Something amazing can happen at the exact spot where brokenness lives. There lies the potential for something incredible; the gift to piece all parts of us back together in a way that makes us more beautiful and even stronger than before.

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Our Savior is our mortar.

He helps us transform through our hardships to be a beautiful representation of His image and likeness. No brokenness is too messy for Him; no hardship too big.

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Psalm 34:18

Broken & Beautiful Retreats offer women an intentional and Spirit-led pause to reconnect, recalibrate and rejuvenate.

We were made for community, we learn from one another, and our brokenness is at the heart of what connects us. Learn more about how you can experience a Broken & Beautiful breakthrough.

Retreats

Participate in soul-filling experiences pivoting you from broken to beautiful.

Podcast

Tune into a weekly discussion guided by the wisdom of Scripture and real life applications.

Bible Studies

Invite your community to be inspired by Scripture-lead stories of redemption.

Books

Invite Stephanie and Shannon’s stories of brokenness and hope into your life through their new book, Women of Redemption.

Meet Stephanie & Shannon

Two Women. One Shared Mission.

Both authors found themselves at a retreat, unaware that their time together would be a Divine Appointment. The two uncovered their mutual love for Jesus, their passion for writing and a budding friendship that was destined for more. They always knew God had a plan for their paths to merge, but both got goosebumps when they realized Broken & Beautiful Retreats may be His way. 

Stephanie Feger

A woman of faith her whole life, it was middle-of-the-night moments that change her life’s trajectory. In the thick of pregnancy insomnia and work stress, Stephanie found her fingertips on the keyboard, capture her conversations with God. Those writings were the beginning of a book; that book the beginning of a business; and that business the beginning of many relationships, including the one that invited her to meet Shannon.

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Shannon Carroll

She grew up in a Christian family and the church, but it took broken experiences of miscarriages, PTSD and her husband’s stress-induced amnesia to bring her to a place of purpose. She serves as a pastor’s wife and approaches life often through her lens as a registered nurse and wellness educator. Shannon knew from the first time she met Stephanie that God had something super special planned for their relationship.

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Embrace the beautiful person you are despite feeling broken.

Become the beautiful and restored woman God calls you to be. Dive deep into Scripture, let your creativity spark during creative therapy sessions, and meet other women who are on the same broken to beautiful journey. Broken & Beautiful Retreats take place at various locations in Louisville, Kentucky and Southern Indiana.

Here’s the Broken & Beautiful Retreats Schedule.

Desert Day 40
July 18, 2025

Desert Day 40

Everyone is in a wilderness. Maybe you’re stepping into one. Maybe you’re in the thick of it. Maybe you’re just finding your way out. Whether it’s grief, career uncertainty, relational strain, health struggles or spiritual dryness — the wilderness looks different for all of us. But what connects us is this: we all walk through it.

Desert Day 40 is a one-day spiritual retreat designed to help you reframe your wilderness, recognize its purpose, and walk through it with grace, clarity, and hope.

The Broken & Beautiful half-day retreat will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday.

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September 11-13, 2025

Rest + Rise

Before we can rise into our purpose, we must first learn to rest in His presence. Rest & Rise is an invitation to step away from the noise, quiet your soul and find renewal in God’s presence. Through intentional stillness, soul-refreshing activities, and time in His Word, you’ll release the burdens you’ve been carrying and rise with renewed strength, clarity, and purpose. Jesus often withdrew to quiet places, not to escape but to be filled. This is your invitation to do the same. Come rest deeply, so you can rise boldly in faith, strength, and purpose.

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OCTOBER 2-4, 2025

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Brokenness is not a weakness, it’s a testament to our strength and a demonstration of faith. Acknowledging vulnerabilities can lead to personal growth and resilience. During our signature Broken & Beautiful Retreat, uncover how Jesus embraces the broken and offers healing in its place. Brokenness isn’t something to hide from; it’s something to surrender to Him, inviting His resurrection power into your life so redemption is possible.

The Broken & Beautiful retreat will begin Thursday evening and conclude Saturday morning.

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New Season. Same Reason.
October 18, 2025

New Season. Same Reason.

As the autumn leaves fall, reminding us of life’s ever-changing seasons, it’s easy to feel unprepared or uncertain about our purpose in the midst of transition. How do we navigate new or unexpected seasons while staying grounded in God’s calling for our lives?

Join us for a half-day retreat experience hosted by the Women’s Ministry of Scottsville Christian Church in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, and together, we’ll explore what it means to embrace change with grace and clarity, discovering tools to help you honor God in every season.

The Broken & Beautiful half-day retreat will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

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Silent Night
December 5-6, 2025

Silent Night

Embrace the transformative power of stillness in the midst of life’s chaos during this 24-hour silent retreat reflecting on the humble birth of Jesus. Prepare your heart for the gift of the Savior this season through self-reflection exercises, biblical teachings to cultivate a rhythm of silence in your life, and creative activities that deepen your connection with Christ in a tranquil environment. Come, be still with us, and uncover His light and presence in the silence.

This retreat is a collaboration between Broken & Beautiful Retreats, LLC and Country Lake Christian Retreat.

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  • In Pursuit of a Supernatural, Calm Life

    A calm sea.A calm day.A calm face.   The state of being calm feels like a deep, long, exhaled breath. Peace, harmony, and smoothness…

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  • What to Expect at a Silent Retreat (and Why It’s Worth It!)

    A silent retreat, for some people, may be enticing… exciting even. For others, the thought of having lips zipped for 24 hours is terrifying.…

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  • Hard Question. Simple Answer. Be Still.

    Some Bible verses are tucked away, rarely heard of and unlikely to be found on a piece of home decor. Others, however, are woven…

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Frequently Asked Questions

Interested in attending an upcoming retreat, joining a weekly livestream, utilizing a Bible Study in your church community or more? These FAQs offer additional insights to assist you on your Broken & Beautiful journey.

While Shannon is the wife to a pastor of a church in Southern Indiana and Stephanie a member of a Christian church in Louisville, the Broken & Beautiful Retreats is not affiliated with a specific church or ministry. Shannon and Stephanie have created Broken & Beautiful Retreats to meet a need they identified in their communities and love to offer women of various Christian denominations the opportunity to find beautiful elements of our broken lives and world.

Great question! While Stephanie and Shannon began their collaborative ministry with the intention of hosting women’s retreats, they quickly realized that the concept of “retreat” isn’t bound to a time-frame. Instead, it’s an intentional pause used to deepen one’s faith. With that in mind, they continue to let the Lord guide their steps on how He wants them to share His message. While their 2-night retreats offer the most immersive experience, they also have a weekly livestream, Bible Studies and books that provide reflection opportunities.

Absolutely! Stephanie and Shannon love learning the unique needs of your women’s ministry and creating a meaningful experience for your community. While they host a select number of retreat experiences throughout the year, they also collaborate with other organizations, churches and groups to bring their approach to these communities. Send an email to brokenbeautifulretreats@gmail.com to explore how you can work together.

While each Broken & Beautiful Retreat is unique based on message, location and experience, there are a few consistent parts that we wanted to share as a whole.

Can I request a roommate? Absolutely! In the registration form for each retreat, you can indicate your preferred roommate selection. Please share the first and last name and we will do our best to accommodate.

I have dietary restrictions. Can you accommodate? Of course we can! Stephanie is a vegetarian and Shannon lives a gluten-free lifestyle. These two ladies understand dietary restrictions and are personally cooking meals so that accommodations can be made. Please do indicate in your registration form what dietary restrictions you have so we can plan accordingly.

What is creative therapy? Stephanie loves calling her God-given talent creative therapy, but rest assured she is no therapist. Stephanie deepened her relationship with God through creating wreaths that funded her book dream. Out of it came a passion for teaching others the power of creativity. Now, her workshops integrate creative elements, and she connects the final takeaway to the full experience of the retreat. Each retreat has a Creative Therapy element, but artistic ability isn’t required! Just you, an openness to hear God working in your life and a willingness to try something new is. 

If I select a double occupancy room, do both myself and my roommate need to register and pay the $350 per person cost? Yes! All attendees of a Broken & Beautiful Retreat are required to register. The retreat fees encompass more than just accommodation; they ensure a comprehensive experience for every woman present. This includes lodging, meals, engaging activities and delightful surprises throughout the event. While most of our retreats offer double occupancy lodging, the Whispers of Faith retreat has a single occupancy option attendees can opt for at an extra cost. Ensure you specify this preference during registration if it is offered for your chosen retreat.

Do you offer refunds? Due to the intimate nature of the retreat, we do not offer refunds. However, if you are unable to make one of our retreats and there is a waitlist, we will see if we can fill your spot accordingly. If we are able to do so, we will provide you a refund at that time but we are unable to offer any guarantees.

Are there any other policies I should be aware of? The spaces we host our retreats have a policy requiring no smoking on their grounds.

Shannon and Stephanie host the Broken & Beautiful Podcast, which is a weekly livestream turned podcast. Join these two live on YouTube and Facebook or tune into their forthcoming podcast which will release in 2024 on your favorite podcast platform.

Broken & Beautiful Retreats will release their first Bible Study in 2024. Be sure to join the community and get on the email list to be among the first to learn of its release.

Stephanie and Shannon have both published books themselves. Learn more about Stephanie’s books by visiting www.stephaniefeger.com. Learn more about Shannon’s books by visiting www.shannonlcarroll.com. Together, they plan to publish their first co-authored book in 2024. Join the email list to be among the first to learn release dates!

Shannon and Stephanie did a great job planning a retreat that provided everything I needed to move forward in healing from grief. The retreat was excellent and I have already recommended it to others.
Judy Hollkamp
So grateful the Lord takes our broken pieces and puts them back together with love, mercy and compassion. He started a fire in me [at the retreat] that won’t be put out no matter what the enemy throws against me.
Valeria lopez
I highly recommend a retreat. Everything is well thought out and you can tell a lot of love goes into creating a space of being vulnerable and open and, therefore, getting a space to grow/heal.
Heather brown