Powell Nation Retreat Registration 2026

Join us at Powell Nation Retreat for a weekend of fun, relaxation, and connection with family.

🌿 Powell Nation Family Retreat 2026

“The House That Papa Ben & Dollie Built — The Blueprint Continues…”

📍 McClellanville & Mount Pleasant, SC
📅 Friday, May 15 – Sunday, May 17, 2026

✨ About the Retreat

With great excitement, we invite you to the second formal gathering of the descendants of Bellamy “Papa Ben” and Dollie Powell for the Powell Nation Family Retreat 2026.

This special weekend is all about connection, legacy, and love—bringing together generations of Powell Nation to strengthen bonds, honor our ancestors, and continue building the blueprint they started.

Expect meaningful moments, laughter, shared history, and unforgettable memories with family near and far.

🎟️ Registration Fees

• Adults: $130
• Children (Ages 4–11): $65
• Children (Ages 3 & under): FREE

🛑 Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 22, 2026

Registration includes access to all scheduled retreat activities unless otherwise noted.

💳 Payment Information

Please submit your Powell Nation Family Retreat registration fee (include names of all attendees):

Zelle:
📱 Sissi Johnson — (646) 387-4927

OR

Money Order / Certified Check (Mail To):
113 Hemlock Circle
Peekskill, NY 10566

🏨 Hotel Accommodations (Group Rate)

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston / Mount Pleasant
📍 300 Wingo Way, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
🛏️ $260.95 per night (taxes & fees included)
📌 Saturday Banquet Location

🔗 Hotel Booking Link (copy & paste into browser):
https://links.h6.hilton.com/f/a/6w5sEP2KMNqKuD3w4FpmAw~~

⚠️ Rooms are first-come, first-served
🗓️ Cancel by May 13, 2026 to avoid charges
💳 Card required at booking; payment due at check-in

🗓️ Weekend Schedule Highlights

Friday | May 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Welcome Reception
📍 Home of Cassandra Powell
638 Society Rd, McClellanville, SC 29458
• Meet & greet
• Light meal
• Games for all ages
• Family trivia

Saturday | May 16, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Homage to Our Ancestors
📍 Bethel AME & Seventh Day Adventist Cemeteries
464 Society Rd, McClellanville, SC 29458
• Gravesite maintenance
• Beautification of ancestral burial grounds

Saturday | May 16, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Powell Nation Family Banquet
📍 Hilton Garden Inn Charleston / Mount Pleasant
300 Wingo Way, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Sunday | May 17, 2026 | 10:00 AM

Powell Nation Family Worship
📍 Bethel AME Church, McClellanville, SC

“Till We Meet Again” Brunch
📍 Home of Dollie Ann Johnson
641 Society Rd, McClellanville, SC 29458

📞 Questions?

Payments:
Sissi Johnson — 646-387-4927

Registration:
• Geisha Patton — 757-593-6776
• Benita Kerr — 917-647-9438
• Braxton White — 404-423-4112

Hotel / Lodging:
Pam Martin — 817-992-4936

❤️ We Can’t Wait to See You

Join us as we celebrate the love, strength, and legacy of Powell Nation. Let’s honor where we come from—and continue building together.

— Sissi Johnson, Benita Kerr, Pam Martin, Geisha Patton, Carol Powell, Justin Powell & Braxton White