Modern Revival is an intentional community, comprised of “circles” or groups of eight to twelve women that gather for three hours each month to share, listen, learn and play to create deep connections at the root of collective wellness. Modern Revival is founded on reclaiming real connection – we are reviving what real connection to the self and to other people looks like. It’s a space for emotional growth, intentional relationships and practical exercises that are fun and lean into the playfulness we were all born with.

We’re having real conversations and we recognize that there is an opportunity for all of us to learn and grow. At Modern Revival we believe we can all learn from each other’s experiences. There's something uniquely powerful about doing the work to grow yourself in the presence of other people.

Modern Revival is for women who are committed to growth and interested in developing deeper relationships and collective wellness. As Americans, we are most familiar with a culture that focuses on self-reliance, independence, the individual journey and individual responsibility at the expense of valuing, acknowledging and playing with the reality of interdependence and connection.

Despite so many ways to connect in our digitally-driven world, people are lonelier than ever – so much so that the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory in May 2023 about “the public health crisis of loneliness, isolation, and lack of connection in our country.” In our distracted and disconnected culture, Modern Revival builds intentional community and meaningful connections. For individuals longing for genuine relationships and a sense of belonging and purpose, Modern Revival offers a structured, nurturing environment where women come together in small groups, or "circles," to engage in authentic dialogue and shared experiences.

Right now, Modern Revival is building new communities in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Those who are curious about the experience can sign up to try a single session.  If you’re ready to join a circle, visit www.modernrevival.com to learn more and apply.  If you’re interested in joining a circle in Los Angeles, please add your name to the waitlist.

Your annual membership includes 10 in-person sessions, as well as access to the entire Modern Revival network of members.  You’ll also get early access to retreats, workshops, and social gatherings.

We offer flexibility in our pricing approach, so that our members can decide which payment cadence works best for them. We want Modern Revival to be accessible and offer financial assistance to those who qualify after review. Should you like to inquire about payment questions or financial assistance, please reach out to a member of the Modern Revival team.

While we carefully screen and curate our groups, we understand Modern Revival may not be fit for everyone.  In the event you are unable to continue with your group, we ask that you work with a member of our team to transition out of your group, so as to not be disruptive to the other members.  

We understand the people have to miss & groups find a way to keep you current… Our group agreements state that each member can miss up to two sessions and must communicate your absence to your fellow group members.  If you need to miss more than two, your group must decide how to proceed, as your absence impacts others.

Upon joining a Modern Revival group, each member signs group agreements that include a commitment to confidentiality.  This is also addressed during the first session.

Modern Revival began with and is currently focused on women because we believe there’s always a need for more safe spaces for women. Modern Revival is geared towards women but is for anyone with a curiosity and appetite for collective wellness.

Our founders, Mikel Blair and Courtney Smith bring more than 20 years of collective experience in many different modalities including: Conscious Leadership Group, Byron Katie’s work, The Hendricks Institute, and the Enneagram with a fresh perspective fit for the modern world.

Each circle will consist of 8-12 women who meet monthly, in person, for three hours in a space provided by Modern Revival.Here's what to expect:
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Co-creative Community: Modern Revival weaves together practices from the Enneagram tradition, Conscious Leadership Group, Byron Katie’s “The Work” and The Hendricks Institute to create a structured curriculum that facilitates learning, growth and expansion at each meeting. Through leadership, participants serve as allies to one another and mutually support and benefit from one another’s work.

Introductory and Advanced Practices: Exercises include reflection inquiry and embodiment to ensure participants experience teachings in their bodies, hearts and minds. Through these tools, Modern Revival helps individuals break through their patterns and limiting beliefs and more fully experience aliveness, connection, integrity, appreciation, effectiveness, authenticity, clarity, support and freedom.

Curated Materials: Each participant receives a monthly package from Modern Revival containing guided learnings and exercises to supplement the curriculum and sessions.

Our group format is composed of 8-12 members and a facilitator who meet monthly for three hours.

Modern Revival’s experience is all about the in-person dynamic – the energy and feeling that comes from physically being in a room interacting with others. Modern Revival hosts classes in Bethesda, Maryland and Los Angeles, California but we may expand into hosting online circles if there is enough interest.

Ideally, we keep groups between 8-12 members.

A member of the Modern Revival team screens all group inquiries and carefully curates each group.

While we carefully screen and curate our groups, we understand Modern Revival may not be fit for everyone.  In the event you are unable to continue with your group, we ask that you work with a member of our team to transition out of your group, so as to not be disruptive to the other members.  

Revivals meet at either one of our studios or at a location of the group's choice.

Groups meet 10 months out of the year for 3 hour sessions.  

Each facilitator has a background in coaching and goes through training with the Modern Revival leadership team.

The Modern Revival team offers support with all member-facing areas, including technology, content and logistics.

To us, healthy conflict is an amazing opportunity to learn from.  Healthy conflict  encourages an environment of safety and trust.  In the unlikely event of unhealthy conflict, a Modern Revival facilitator will intervene and work to understand the best path forward.

Upon joining a Modern Revival group, each member signs group agreements that include a commitment to confidentiality.  This is also addressed during the first session.