Holistree

Editorial team

02 Apr 2026 — 1 min read

Rakita Lillard-Brown is the founder of Holistree LLC, built on a simple truth: sweetness is your birthright. With over 10 years in luxury wellness, retreat curation, and community building, she creates intentional space for Black women and women of color to rest, restore, and return to themselves - through intimate luxury retreat experiences and a thriving membership community, The Sweet Life Society.

Preferred contact email - for general questions: info@holistree.com

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