It’s time to RETREAT!
Why join us?
- Planning and hosting a retreat can be an exciting but lonely journey, and there are moments where it can feel like there is no one to turn to for advice or support.
- There is always room to hone our skills in retreat planning and facilitation skills like date/time/location considerations, pricing, methods and activities, ensuring inclusion, and other retreat-specific topics.
- Learning alongside peers is fun and will push your retreats to the next level!
No matter what stage of your career you are at, we feel there is always something to be gained by
being surrounded by others who are navigating the same waters. Together, we can learn to plan and lead retreats in ways that are both more sustainable and impactful.
This 4-month series is designed to
create a community of support and transformation that models the journey your clients will be taken on.
Who can join?
Our community is open to:
- Professional Facilitators
- Department/Organizational Leaders
- Coaches
- Wellness Practitioners
In short, anyone who would like to be in a space to learn about and support each other on issues related to retreat planning and leadership. Please contact us if you have questions about whether this community is right for you!
Together we will engage in:
- Four synchronous online sessions
- One in-person overnight retreat at the Westerbeke Ranch in Sonoma, CA
What you’ll get out of the experience:
- Learn and share new ideas and strategies for increasing your impact and well-being
- Have a space to process and share successes and challenges
- Feel supported, uplifted, and appreciated as part of a web of change-makers dedicated to elevating the collective (these will be your new best friends!)
Frequently Asked Questions
→ When does the community start and end? What are the important dates?
–> Virtual Sesssion 1: Monday, January 27, 10am – 11:30am PT, zoom
–> Virtual Sesssion 2: Monday, February 24, 10am – 11:30am PT, zoom
–> Virtual Sesssion 3: Monday, March 17, 10am – 11:30am PT, zoom
Overnight retreat at Westerbeke Ranch, Sonoma, CA:
- Monday March 31, 4pm PT – Tuesday, April 1, 7pm PT (in-person, no virtual option available)
–> Virtual Sesssion 4: Monday, April 21, 10am – 11:30am PT, zoom
We have a limited number of Virtual-Only slots available for those who are unable to travel.
→ What is included in the overnight retreat?
- Dinner on Monday night, and breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Tuesday (all dietary restrictions can be accommodated)
- A shared room for Monday night
- All materials, snacks, and other goodies
- Access to the pool, hot tub, meditation labyrinth and grounds at Westerbeke
→ How much does the retreat cost?
We are offering an equity-based sliding-scale payment structure for this community. All participants will receive equal access to everything about the community and sessions, regardless of ability to pay. We encourage you to reach out to foundations and your organization’s funders to sponsor your participation! We consider this to be very cost-effective and essential support that will build equity and resilience within your organization and business (you will get a very high ROI at a very low price point!).
Full Rate: $5,000 – We encourage you to make the full investment!
At-Cost Rate: $2,400 per person – If you do not earn enough/your organization cannot help subsidize your participation for this to be viable for you, please use this rate.
Discount Rate: $1,200 per person – Please use this rate if you need a deeply subsidized spot.
Virtual Series Only: $600 per person (if you can’t make it to Westerbeke) Please note that this option is limited to 5 participants and there is no virtual version of the overnight retreat.
→ How can I get to Westerbeke?
We will help to arrange carpools for those wishing to save on gas and ease the burden on the environment. Plus, riding up together offers an excellent opportunity to get to know each other better. Westerbeke Ranch is located at 2300 Grove Street, Sonoma, CA 95476
→ Can I join with a team from my organization?
Yes! You are strongly encouraged to join with a colleague (or two, or three). If cost is a concern, please reach out to find out about group rates.
→ Who is facilitating this community?
This series is being facilitated by Eva Jo Meyers – (read more about Eva at
evajomeyers.com and
spark-decks.com) but the magic centers around the wisdom and experience brought in by participants. We are committed to offering an inclusive and accessible space for all identities and levels of experience.
