A retreat in 2022… you may be thinking how can I plan for 2022 when I don’t even know what tomorrow will bring?
We hear you! Things are uncertain, but we decided to be optimistic and plan for our retreat because…
Who is Leading this Retreat?
Allow us to introduce ourselves….
Maria Connolly, somatic coach, psychotherapist and master NLP practitioner. I’m a Somatic psychotherapist and coach. I coach with the body in mind, which means understanding the way we have embodied ways of being, the way we move, walk, operate, and respond to others and events based on our earlier experiences. I also weave my Feldenkrais — “Awareness Through Movement” — training to support the mind-body connection, to move and perform more deliberately and resourcefully. I’m also an NLP master practitioner, integrating these skills and tools to help people achieve profound and lasting transformation. I’ve co-led women’s retreats in Europe and South America and am excited to continue adding new locations around the world to support women on the journey of self-leadership.
Louise Santiago, award-winning leader, university professor, Reiki master. I’m a leadership coach and the founder the Center for Learning Leaders, where leadership is intentional. I believe that leadership is innate in all people so I work to purposefully develop exceptional leaders. I’ve found many people simply need a little support to bring forward their internal leader. I love leading purpose-centered leadership events for both emerging and experienced leaders. I’m also a Reiki Master, integrating the belief that we have the tools to care for ourselves and others, we simply need to identify them and intentionally integrate them into our lives. I co-led the first and second annual Women: Wisdom, Presence and Flow with Maria in South America and Grand Canary Island, respectively, and am thrilled about our next adventures!
Louise & Maria met in 2016 at a coach development event — Coaches Rising, Power of Embodied Transformation. We were inspired by the quality of the program, excellence of the presenters, and depth of emotional intelligence. After this transformational experience, we continued our connection with each other and became great personal and professional friends. We came to realize, that in collaboration, we have a lot to offer. In fact, that is true of most women.
This retreat allows us to bring our collective experience and wisdom forward and give you the space to explore ways of being, your inner leader, and how you can show up more powerfully in the world. It’s been carefully designed to empower women to move forward both individually and collectively.
LOCATION
The Blue Spirit yoga and meditation retreat center is perched on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific Ocean and a white sand beach that is protected as a turtle refuge. The pristine nature, subtropical climate, dedicated staff, and the healing energy of the community create the ideal environment for a deeply nurturing experience. We recommend flying into Liberia International Airport (LIR), you can learn about Blue Spirit’s transportation arrangements here.
TRANSPORTATION, LODGING, AND FOOD
Your payment includes your training, workshop materials, 7 nights of 5-star lodging, and delicious meals.
ACTIVITIES
Most of our group activities will take place during the day so in the evenings you can take advantage of this beautiful retreat to rest and rejuvenate. One day will be left open so you can relax at the spa, explore the local beaches, or choose an off-site excursions.
ITINERARY
Arrival Day
6:00pm: Dinner
7:45pm: Opening Circle
Tentative Daily Schedule (subject to change)
7am: Optional Sunrise Activities
8:00-9:00: Breakfast
9:30am-10am: Gathering Circle
10am-12:30pm: Newave Leaders Class
1pm-2:30pm: Lunch and time to rest
3pm-6pm: Afternoon Workshop and Closing Circle
6:30pm-7:30pm: Dinner and Optional Sunset Activities
Restorative Evenings on your own to Reflect, Retreat, or Connect
Closing Day
7am – 8am: Gathering Circle
8am – 10am: Breakfast
10:30am-11am: Closing Circle
How Do I Register for the 3rd Annual
“Bring Forth the Leader Within” Retreat?
There are only 10 spots available for our upcoming retreat, so if this speaks to you please reserve your spot now. It’s easy, simply pay your deposit online using our online registration form. We’ve made the cost of this retreat affordable so it isn’t an obstacle to women who are truly committed to a life-changing experience.
RETREAT COSTS
We have these two rooms to choose from:
Mountain View with A/C – king or twin beds (only two of these units available!)
$2,699 per person double occupancy
$3,299 single occupancy
Nature Suites with A/C – king or twin beds (four of these units available)
$2,599 per person double occupancy
$3,099 single occupancy
Or save 20%, that’s over $500, with Super Early Bird Pricing if you place your deposit of $599 by October 31, 2020 and pay the balance by January 15, 2021 (in two equal installments).
Limited to 10 Participants — Hold your super early bird pricing spot now with a deposit of $599 with two remaining payments, with the first is due on November 30, 2020 and the second due on January 15, 2021.
Regular pay option, pay your $599 deposit by October 31, 2020 with four equal payments due in December 2020, February, April, and June of 2021.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- We will issue a 100% refund for cancellations made 60 days or more prior to the event.
- Cancellations made 30 – 60 days prior to the retreat will be refundable, less the deposit.
- Cancellations made 30 days or less prior to the retreat are non-refundable.
