Upcoming events
October Hive Coffee
Join us on the first Saturday of every month from 9am-10:30am at Parallax Coffee Lab (18 E. 3rd St.) in downtown Wendell, NC. We will enjoy good coffee, authentic community, and encouragement for the soul.
Sweeter Life Ministries Holiday Extravaganza
Sweeter Life Ministries Holiday Extravaganza
Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:30pm
First and Main | 315 N. First Ave, Knightdale, NC
More info below for ticket options, vendors, and table decorators
November Hive Coffee
Join us on the first Saturday of every month from 9am-10:30am at Parallax Coffee Lab (18 E. 3rd St.) in downtown Wendell, NC. We will enjoy good coffee, authentic community, and encouragement for the soul.
Christmas Coffee and Ornament Exchange
Join us for our 2nd Annual Christmas Coffee and Ornament Exchange. Last year was so much fun and we can't wait to do it again. This year we will meet in the home of Honey Wiggs in Zebulon, NC. Your registration includes breakfast and Christmas coffee! Please bring a new or regiftable ornament to exchange. Please keep all ornaments valued at $5 or less. This event is limited on space so please purchase tickets for you and your friends ASAP.
SheScape Experience
Imagine this: the ocean breeze kissing your cheeks as you sip morning coffee on the balcony of a private first-row ocean oasis. The unobstructed ocean view and rhythm of the waves reminds you to breathe deeply, to let go, to be present. This is your sacred invitation to step away from the noise of daily life and into a space intentionally designed for your rest, renewal, and reconnection—with God, with your purpose, and with a circle of extraordinary women.
We invite you to The SheScape Experience, an intimate 4-night luxury retreat held at a stunning seaside home on the serene shores of Holden Beach, North Carolina. From March 18–22, 2026, you’ll be welcomed into a sanctuary of peace and possibility—a place where your soul can exhale and your dreams can rise again.
You’ll enjoy:
All-inclusive chef-prepared meals so you never have to lift a finger
A heated private pool for relaxing swims and sunset conversations
On-site massage therapy to soothe your body and soul
Free time to journal, stroll the beach, and rest without guilt• Spirit-filled conversations and gospel bathed sessions to refill your heart and soul
A chauffeured “White-Out” dinner experience at a beautiful waterfront restaurant (yes, pack something elegant!)
The powerful opportunity to mastermind with other Kingdom-minded women—entrepreneurs, executives, ministry leaders, stay-at-home moms, and creatives alike
This is not just a retreat. It is a sacred investment in your well-being, your calling, and your future. With only a limited number of spots available, you’ll be surrounded by a small circle of women who are ready—just like you—to trade burnout for breakthrough, hustle for holy rest, and striving for Spirit-led success.
Your total investment, deepening on room selection, will be $1797 - $1997, which includes all lodging, meals, experiences, and programming. Convenient payment plans are available to make saying "yes" easier.
This is your moment. The one where you say yes to the rest your body craves, the clarity your mind needs, and the revival your spirit longs for. Join us at the water’s edge—where peace meets purpose, and luxury meets legacy.
Other important information:
This home has an elevator for easy access to all floors! Check-in begins at 4pm on Wednesday, March 18th (arrive any time after that as you wish). Check-out is Sunday, March 22nd at noon.
1. Primary King Bedroom, Top Floor Oceanview, Private Bath, 2 people sharing a bed: $1,997.00 each paid in full OR 6 month payment options (includes processing fees) $340.00 paid now and $340.00 paid on the 15th of every month. The balance must be paid in full by March 1, 2026.
2. 2nd Level Oceanside King Bedroom, Private Bath, Single occupancy: $1,997.00 paid in full OR 6 month payment options (includes processing fees) $340.00 paid now and $340.00 paid on the 15th of every month. The balance must be paid in full by March 1, 2026.
3. 2nd Level Poolside King Bedroom, Private Bath, Single Occupancy: $1,897.00 paid in full OR 6 month payment options (includes processing fees) $324.00 paid now and $324.00 paid on the 15th of every month. The balance must be paid in full by March 1, 2026.
4. Poolside Queen Bunk Bedroom, Double Occupancy - 1 person per bed (2 people in room), Private Bath: $1,797.00 each paid in full OR 6 month payment options (includes processing fees) $307.00 paid now and $307.00 paid on the 15th of every month. The balance must be paid in full by March 1, 2026.
Meet Your Retreat Hosts and Speakers
Karyn Farmer
Karyn Farmer is a visionary leader and dedicated advocate of underserved communities. She serves as the Community Development Director for the SEED Community Foundation (TSCF), a nonprofit established by her husband. It is her mission to Support, Educate, Empower and Develop (SEED) individuals and families through innovative programs designed to address critical social challenges.
Under her leadership. TSCF has become a cornerstone for community support, offering transformative services in youth and adult education, affordable housing for veterans and seniors, and combating food disparities in underrepresented areas. Motivated by her commitment to sustainability and empowerment, Karyn has led meaningful initiatives including youth garden clubs and community gardens.
Karyn is a Amazon Bestselling Co-author of two anthologies: “Unstoppable” and “Give Me a Minute”. She is a sought-after speaker for her empowering Mastermind sessions that inspire and uplift women and youth by challenging them to act and chart their course in the face of adversity and setbacks. Karyn is a strong woman of faith and believes the Lord has orchestrated her gifts to better the lives of women. Her voice is used by God to deliver her signature course, “SHIFT: Setback Has Inspired Focus & Tenacity.”
Faithful in serving her community, Karyn supports: Steel Magnolias Garden Club (Chair, Awards and Community Outreach), Zebulon Chamber of Commerce (Board of Directors), and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (Member).
Residing in North Carolina with her husband and son, Karyn enjoys spending time outdoors and she has a love of artistic expression through painting and drawing. Living up to her name, “Farmer,” Karyn cultivates hope and opportunity in the communities she serves.
Honey Wiggs
Honey Wiggs has made a significant impact on the lives of countless individuals as an Amazon Bestselling Author, Worldwide Speaker, and Podcaster. Her debut book, “Life Is Sweeter with Honey: How to Create a Joy Filled Life,” has paved the way for her engaging speaking opportunities and captivating podcast series. Honey’s heart is to help women have deeper relationships with each other and the Lord. This is what inspired her to write her second book, a bible study method titled, “A Sweeter Study: Open the Scriptures Empowered by the Holy Spirit.” Currently, she travels on speaking tours, delivering inspirational messages at churches, organizations and leading women's Bible Studies.
Honey Wiggs calls the beautiful Raleigh, North Carolina area home. She and her husband, Dale, have been married for over 30 years, have four children, and six grandchildren. Her love language is travel and she takes advantage of every opportunity to get away on an adventure with family and friends.
Additionally, as a certified health coach, she has positively impacted the lives of over 12,000 individuals across the United States, guiding them toward well-being, encompassing physical, mental, spiritual and financial health. During the week, you can find Honey swimming every morning, not only as a way of exercise, but also mental and spiritual rejuvenation.
Deeply committed to her community, Honey actively volunteers with various organizations, including Make-A-Wish, Rotary, Chambers of Commerce, and Boys and Girls Club. She and her husband support many local and overseas ministries, coming alongside them to make a difference in the world and impact the Kingdom of God.
The Gathering Women's Event
Tickets are $26.50
Cry Freedom Missions Shoppe
111 North Center Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
The Gathering Women's Event is especially created to awaken your potential - to help you understand identity and purpose. To create strong female relationships and to make room for you to walk in life with audacious faith in your own talents and abilities!
Join us on Saturday, September 13th as we gather and do just that. Tickets are on sale now.
September Hive Coffee
Join us on the first Saturday of every month from 9am-10:30am at Parallax Coffee Lab (18 E. 3rd St.) in downtown Wendell, NC. We will enjoy good coffee, authentic community, and encouragement for the soul.
Carolina Mudcats
Join us for an evening of food, fellowship and fun at the Carolina Mudcats game on Friday night July 25th. Your registration will include a game ticket to join us in our own air conditioned private suite that has indoor and outdoor seating, free parking, food, softdrinks, a visit from Muddy the Mudcat, the best seats in the house, and fireworks after the game.
The gates open as early as 5:30pm and the game starts at 6:30pm. Food will be brought to the suite around 6:15pm. Our group will be announced and on the big screen at the top of the 6th inning! Fireworks usually start around 9pm.
This event is open to friends and family, but there are only 30 tickets available, so purchase tickets ASAP before they are gone.
June Hive Coffee
Join us on Saturday, June 7 from 9-10:30am at Parallax Coffee Lab in Wendell, NC. Let's enjoy a sweet time of sisterhood and sharing the things God has placed on our hearts. When you arrive, purchase your cup of coffee, a possible sweet treat, and head on back to the private room reserved just for us!
May Hive Coffee
Join us on Saturday, May 3 from 9-10:30am at Parallax Coffee Lab in Wendell, NC. Let's enjoy a sweet time of sisterhood and sharing the things God has placed on our hearts. When you arrive, purchase your cup of coffee, a possible sweet treat, and head on back to the private room reserved just for us!
Abide: Connect. Rest. Renew
Abide: Connect. Rest. Renew.
Saturday, April 26, 2025 with a Friday Night Sleepover Option (4-25)
9am - 6pm
The Assembly: 9121 West Mount Drive, Rocky Mount, NC
In John 15: 4-5 Christ promises us if we abide in Him, He will abide in us and allow us to bear much fruit. Christ also gives us a warning that if we do not abide in Him, we can do nothing and will not bear fruit. Just as our phones need to be plugged in when running low on battery, so we need to be plugged into the Father when running low on spiritual and physical battery.
Join us for this true "retreat" away from the world to reconnect with the Father, the True Vine, and focus on the fruit He would have us to bear for not only the people in the world around us, but also His glory. When we learn to continually abide, we are promised that His joy is us and our joy is made complete (v11).
From the moment you turn into the driveway of this estate, you will feel the stress of the world begin to slip away and be positioned to enjoy the day abiding in God, celebrating community, and resting in relaxed moments for body, mind and spirit. The Assembly @9121 is an 8,000 sq. ft. home that includes several living rooms, dining spaces, 3 fire places, a coffee cafe, quiet nooks, a game room with pool table, movie room, several patios, 5 bedrooms and plenty of bathrooms! It is situated on 5 acres of beautiful lawn and has a 2 acre pond.
You have the opportunity to join us Friday afternoon/evening until Saturday evening, or just participate all day Saturday. Registration is very limited, so grab your spot today by placing a deposit for the option you desire or by paying in full.
Friday Night and Saturday: $180
Arrive as early as 3pm on Friday, April 25th, to explore and enjoy all the amenities of our spectacular estate. This experience includes a beautiful welcome gift, retreat materials/supplies, a delicious dinner, Friday night teaching session with encouragement from the Word, interactive workshops, and lots of yummy snacks to enjoy while playing games, watching movies, or hanging out by the fire. To make the most of this experience, bring along your sleeping bag or air mattress and stay overnight in this welcoming home. This is a perfect opportunity to relax, recharge, and immerse yourself in a supportive community. We really are looking forward to a super special "girls night" on Friday evening! All Saturday activities are included as well (listed below). Space is limited. Register in full today or save your spot with a deposit.
Saturday Only: $140
Arrive as early as 7:30am and enjoy all the amenities of our spectacular estate before breakfast which will be served from 8am - 8:45am. This option will include all your retreat materials/supplies, times of praise and worship, large group teaching sessions, interactive workshops, prayer, rest and reflection times, (or crafts and games) and so much more. You will enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch, snacks, and end the evening with a fun time of fellowship over a cookout dinner!
Friday Night Only: $67
Arrive as early as 3pm on Friday, April 25th, to explore and enjoy all the amenities of our spectacular estate. This experience includes a beautiful welcome gift, retreat materials, a delicious dinner, Friday night teaching session with encouragement from the Word, and lots of yummy snacks to enjoy while playing games, watching movies, or hanging out by the fire. Stay as late as 10pm.
April Hive Coffee
Join us on Saturday, April 5 from 9-10:30am at Parallax Coffee Lab in Wendell, NC. Let's enjoy a sweet time of sisterhood and sharing the things God has placed on our hearts. When you arrive, purchase your cup of coffee, a possible sweet treat, and head on back to the private room reserved just for us!
Hive Nature Walk at Fuzzy Faces Refuge
Date: Saturday, March 22, 2024
Time: 9am - 10am
Location: 604 Ryans Lane, Clayton, NC
Fee: Free Event
Hive Member, Bonnie Dennis, is opening up her farm to us for a nature walk on Saturday morning, March 22nd. Fuzzy Faces Refuge is located on 70 acres in Clayton, NC. FFR provides a sanctuary where humans and endangered heritage breed farm animals can interact safely, by using therapeutic experiences that build confidence and enable positive progress. We provide these opportunities through our ever expanding programs for Special Needs Children and Adults, Veterans, First Responders, as well as Local Heroes and their Families. Come enjoy a cup of coffee, enjoy a walk with us, and then feel free to tour the refuge.
Sweeter Life Ministries and Redeemed Wellness presents "Daughter of the King": Silence Lies. Embrace Truth. Stand Confident.
Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
Time: 9am - 4pm.
Location: Old Capitol Church, 141 S Heidelberg Rd SW, Corydon, IN 47112
Fee: $25
Description: This all-day event will help women identify the sources of negative self-image and rediscover their worth and identity through God's voice. By exploring Scripture, engaging in fellowship, and participating in transformative activities, attendees will learn to silence the lies of the world and anchor their self-image in the unchanging truth of God’s Word. A light breakfast and delicious lunch will be provided.
Breakouts - 25 people each.
1. Hearing His Voice: Practical tools to discern God’s truth amidst the noise of the world.
2. From Comparison to Contentment: Learning reflection and gratitude exercises to focus on God's blessings
3. Overcoming Fear and Rejection: Live loved and understand how God's perfect love casts out all fear
Hive Coffee
Join us on Saturday, March 1, from 9-10:30am at Parallax Coffee Lab in Wendell, NC. Let's enjoy a sweet time of sisterhood and sharing the things God has placed on our hearts. When you arrive, purchase your cup of coffee, a possible sweet treat, and head on back to the private room reserved just for us!
Hive Coffee
Join us on Saturday, February 1, from 9-10:30am at Parallax Coffee Lab in Wendell, NC. Let's start the new year off with a time of sweet sisterhood and sharing the things God has placed on our hearts for 2025. When you arrive, purchase your cup of coffee, a possible sweet treat, and head on back to the private room reserved just for us!
Hive Coffee
Join us on Saturday, January 4th, from 9-10:30am at Parallax Coffee Lab in Wendell, NC. Let's start the new year off with a time of sweet sisterhood and sharing the things God has placed on our hearts for 2025. When you arrive, purchase your cup of coffee, a possible sweet treat, and head on back to the private room reserved just for us!
Outdoor Movie Night and Chili Cook-Off
Fee: $22.50 per person
Join us on Friday evening, November 1st, for a fun filled night under the stars (and edison lights) at Haven Farm in Knightdale, NC. We will be enjoying a large area at the back of the farm that includes a stable, pavilion, and fire pit area.
NOTE: This is the only event where spouses are welcome if you so choose!
For dinner, you will be able to sample, and vote on, a wide variety of Chili (including vegan) as well as indulge in a deluxe, hot, baked potato bar.
You will be able to enjoy a wonderful movie on the big screen complete with fresh popped popcorn, candy and a hot cocoa bar, all while cuddling up on our comfy sofas under cozy blankets.
Another opportunity for community will be around our bonfire where you can roast marshmallows and make s'mores. Please bring your favorite camping chair.
If being outside is not your thing, warm up in the stable where we will have games to play and enjoy conversation with one another!
This event will take place rain or shine (since we have the pavilion, stable and heaters) so invite your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers and more!
There are only a few tickets left so grab them today!
Hive Gathering with Coffee and Conversation
Ticket Price - $12.50
Join hosts Lori Mattingly and Honey Wiggs for a morning of conversation, connection, and blessing. We will be donating $10 of every ticket sold to a local ministry called SEEN (Support, Encourage, Edify, Nurture). Breakfast will be served from 8:30am - 9am and the program will run from 9:00am - 11:00 am.
Our guest speaker is Honey Wiggs. Honey is an author, speaker, podcaster and ministry leader. She is the founder of Sweeter Life Ministries. The ministry cultivates authentic and genuine community among women to break down barriers which prevent life-giving relationships with each other and Christ. When we can be honestly transparent and fully present with each other it opens the doorway for us to be honestly transparent and fully present with Christ. Women who walk in powerful community, gather together in living rooms, eat around tables, with bibles open, praying for the cries and desires of each other’s heart, truly change the world.
Her online Facebook group of women is called, the Hive. As women of passion and purpose, how we live today is what will leave a legacy for tomorrow. When we walk relationally with Christ, design our family, cultivate community, disciple others, abundantly give and transform our body and mind, we will create massiveimpact in our world, not only for today, but also for years to come.
Hive Gathering with Coffee and Conversation
Ticket Price - $12.50
Join us for a Saturday morning Hive Gathering over coffee and breakfast at the Farmhouse Cafe in Wendell, NC. You will be able to order a custom coffee of any size from the barista at the counter (once you have your ticket) and then enjoy our homemade breakfast items made locally. We usually meet in the back of the cafe or on the back porch.
Our coffee gatherings are always a “come and go” type event and an opportunity to connect authentically with other women in The Hive. Please share, invite and bring friends.
Hive Meet-Up
Join us for a fun Hive get together on Saturday morning June 29th. Enjoy coffee, breakfast and fellowship with other Hive members. We will meet on the covered back porch of The Farmhouse Cafe in Wendell Falls from 9-11am. This event will take place rain or shine. Registration is now open!
Healthy Hive Meet-Up
Join us for a fun Hive get together on Saturday morning June 22nd. Enjoy coffee, breakfast and fellowship with other Hive members. We will meet in New Oxford, PA from 9-11am. This event will take place rain or shine. The event is free, but registration is required.
Hive Gathering and Dinner
Our Spring Hive Gathering Dinner will be an outdoor “Garden Party” in the beautiful surroundings of Third Day Gardening! Think of a “tea party” type event. Feel free to wear a spring dress/outfit with your favorite garden/derby hat or fascinator!
At this outdoor event, you will enjoy a catered dinner surrounded by lavish greenery, beautiful flowers, cafe lights, and new friends. We will enjoy delicious food, live music, amazing program and a fun “activity”.
There will be limited seating and we will sell out fast. If you want to bring a friend, your mom, sister, etc…, go ahead and purchase their tickets ASAP. Since this is a residence, once you are registered, you will be given the exact address.
Saturday, May 11, 2024
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Zebulon, NC
$35.00 per person
Hive Meet-Up
Join us for a fun Hive get together on Saturday morning March 16th. Enjoy coffee, breakfast and fellowship with other Hive members. We will meet on the covered back porch of The Farmhouse Cafe in Wendell Falls from 9-11am. This event will take place rain or shine. Registration is now open!
Hive Gathering and Dinner
Join us for our very first Hive Gathering Dinner in the beautiful surroundings of a Greenhouse! That’s right, enjoy a catered dinner surrounded by lavish greenery, cafe lights, and new friends. We will worship, focus on the new year, awaken dreams God has planted in our hearts, and come away with a plan of action to make 2024 everything He desires it to be for us and our families.