The Story of Constance

The Constance Wedding Destination located in the quaint Town of Knightdale, North Carolina is a unique space which was created out of a special bond between Dr. Constance Battle, MD. “aka Connie/ Dr. Battle” and her “Sister”-in-law Rachael Battle, PhD. aka Raquel, whom she called her “baby sister”. Two caring, highly educated, accomplished Women. Connie and Raquel spent countless hours together at the cottage, sitting under the pavilion and on the phone reflecting on life experiences and sharing ideas on future plans, and her vision for the future.

Connie was inspired by the work of her brother, The Very Rev. Dr. Michael Battle, PhD. research and publications on the African concept of Ubuntu and The Spiritual Legacy and Theology of Desmond Tutu on the Concept of UBUNTU, an African term which means COMMUNITY-I am, because you are. A person is a person through other persons. We are all interconnected, thus naming her property UBUNTU FARM.

Connie enjoyed being in community. Although she was unwed and did not have any biological children, Connie and Raquel spent countless hours visioning what that life could look like for her. Constance was a legend in her own right. She built, owned, and operated the first Black Female owned OB/GYN practice in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Battle as she was affectionally known by her patients, called all the children she delivered, “HER babies”. She loved nothing more than bringing new life into this world-HER BABIES. In the latter part of her retirement Connie, a breast cancer survivor, and her “baby sister” Raquel talked about how she could stay connected to “HER Babies.” One idea was an event space on her property, a community of wellness and renewal, a space for new beginnings.

In the arms of her baby sister Raquel, she took her last breath on October 27, 2020. Raquel vowed to affirm Connie’s vision to create a community where HER Babies can enjoy their special day. A place of Wellness, Renewal and Community~ A space that quenches the soul.

Envision the Life You want

Create the Life you desire and Live it without apology!

Welcome to The Constance

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