A 3-month vacation four times a year would be lovely, but a masterfully-crafted week in paradise that is filled with peace and restoration is certainly a wonderful alternative.
Let Mahogany Manifesto take care of the details so that you can focus on your rest and relaxation.
Custom Bookings for July 2026 Afro Nation in Portugal
November 2026 for Pack Light, Travel Far: Zanzibar.
Adults Only: November 18-25, 2026
Multigenerational: November 24 - December 1, 2026
Luxury Mediterranean Cruise from Lisbon to Barcelona in April 2027

Perhaps an international vacation isn’t possible right now. No problem! Mahogany Manifesto also hosts small group getaways that are drivable from Columbus, Ohio.
Check out the 2025 retreat that took place in Yellow Springs (just 50 minutes away from the 614).
Details will be released in Spring 2026 for the upcoming Women’s Wellness Weekend that will take place from November 6-8. Check back!


Jera Oliver, curator and host of Wellness Retreats by Mahogany Manifesto, wears many hats. Based in Columbus, Ohio, she is a mother, daughter, higher ed professional, urban agriculture organizer, and wellness advocate.
In 2019, Jera experienced a transformative awakening about her spiritual, physical, and mental well-being—the true foundation of holistic health. The COVID-19 pandemic offered clarity on what brings her joy, inspiring her to launch Mahogany Manifesto to promote multi-dimensional wellness and self-care.
For Jera, travel has always been a path to healing, reflection, and community. After two transformative trips to Zanzibar in 2022, she found her “home away from home” and began helping others plan their own journeys. Now, her travel planning support is official and she’s expanding! Zanzibar is just the beginning. More group and solo travel options, with domestic and international itineraries, are on the way!
As an independent travel advisor through InteleTravel, Jera can help you create the itinerary of a lifetime.
Connect with Jera for a consultation.

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