The sun had warmed the winding path by the time Katherine and Carolina made their way toward the wellness center nestled at the edge of the retreat grounds. The roof was covered in moss, and the doorway was framed by thick wisteria vines, their purple blooms curling like lazy fingers in the breeze.

Carolina gave a dramatic sigh and stretched her arms above her head as they approached. “Girl, I need someone to snap my spine back into place. I swear, one more emotional ceremony and I’m ...