Retreaters Retreat
Where Your Retreat Idea Happens!
Do you have an idea for a retreat, but you don't know where to start or how to make it happen? Have you launched a retreat that did not run smoothly? We've got you!!
This all-inclusive retreat will focus on everything you need to run a successful and lucrative retreat of your OWN!
Join us April 13-16, 2023
We will host you in a beautiful home located in Denver, CO. You will be central to everything Colorado has to offer! We picked a city that is easy to fly in and out for your convenience.
Featured Topics
We will take you through everything from identifying your retreat, planning, developing, budgeting, negotiating, leading, and launching your special event. We will dive into navigating group dynamics, creating inclusive spaces, and caring for ourselves. Each day we will practice somatic exercises you can practice personally and within your retreats.
Retreat Development
We will take you from A to Z on retreat planning. You will walk away with a clear plan, budget, and strategy for hosting a successful and lucrative event. You will receive our templates for contracts, waivers, consents, itineraries, agreements, and more.
Group Dynamics
Hosting a retreat is very similar to running a group. We will discuss how to best run activities and learning blocks. We will dive into what to expect from your participants and how to address anything that pops up. We will dive into creating a group agreement and what should go into yours.
Wellness Strategies
Desiree will teach you basic yoga and somatic movements, great for group work. Dawn will practice breathwork exercises, which you can use professionally or personally. We will model several wellness strategies great for retreats.
Working Your Retreat
We will have two full days of learning, practicing and planning. We arrive on April 13th and the evening will be spent connecting and sharing. On April 14 and 15 we will focus on creating your retreat. We will take you from A to Z. Our goal is for you to leave on the 16th with a clear plan, confidence, and support to make it happen. We are certain your retreat is going to be amazing!
Day #1
Today we hit the ground running! We will dive into developing your event, identifying your client, offering a solution, then making it happen.
7AM - 9 AM
Morning Routine
We will offer morning movement, breakfast, and time for your morning intentions.
9AM - 3PM
Retreat Planning & Development
We will start at A and move to Z, following along with a workbook you will be provided. We will work through each component together and in small groups. Lunch and break will be provided.
3PM - 6PM
Coaching and Collaborating
This is your time to meet 1:1 with Desiree or Dawn. You can also collaborate with your peers. The energy that comes from being in the flow is empowering.
Day #2
Today we will talk about group and facilitator care. We will explore potential and external barriers to launching and running your retreat. We practice strategies for wellness and success.
7 AM - 9AM
Morning Routine
We will offer morning movement, breakfast, and time for your morning intentions.
9AM - 3PM
Retreat Planning & Development
We will go over guest and facilitator care, focusing on creating safe and inclusive space for all. We will talk about barriers and how to handle difficult situations.
3PM - 6PM
Coaching & Collaborating
This is your time to meet 1:1 with Desiree or Dawn. You can also collaborate with your peers and plan for support. The people in this retreat will be your biggest fans!
Experienced Retreaters
Together, Dawn and Desiree have multiple retreats and special events under their belts. They know what it takes from planning to profit. Dawn is a counselor educator that loves creating continuing education content for psychotherapists. She hosts online courses and adventure retreats where she can push others out of their comfort zones. Desiree is a certified yoga instructor and therapist. She hosts mind and body wellness retreats for women. Desiree is passionate about curating soulful retreats where women can connect mind, body and soul.
Book Your Spot Now!
ALL-INCLUSIVE RETREAT:
All meals provided during your stay (healthy)
Spend 3 nights/4 days lodging in a beautiful home
Gain 10 NBCC CE focused on group and wellness
1:1 Coaching with Dawn and Desiree
Recieve your 'Retreators Retreat' workbook and forms
Group dinner out
Daily yoga with Desiree
Guided breathwork with Dawn
Group Excursion (TBA)
Connections for a lifetime
*Not Included: Airfare, Transportation, Gratuity for Outings
This is for YOU if...
you have an idea!
- You have an idea for a retreat, but don't know where to start with planning and what to budget.
- You want additional revenue streams outside of the 1:1 service.
- You love leading groups of people.
- You enjoy travelling to new places, changing scenery, and new experiences.
- You need someone to validate your fears and thoughts yet still push you forward.
- You enjoy working in groups and collaborating on ideas with like-minded people.
- You are optimistic and have an attitude of let's go!
- You want to invest in your professional life by leveling up.
OUR RETREAT PAD
We will be staying in a large, 6-bedroom home, with two living spaces and a large, open kitchen. The house has plenty of space for us to meet together and spread out. The outside area has a hot-tub, a fire ring, and a large picnic table.
We are only 25 minutes from the airport, which is close enough to get uber together. The house is centrally located, so if you want to explore all that Colorado has to offer, you can get there quickly. You have the most beautiful mountain range just 30 minutes away, art museums, a zoo, and so much more.
We chose this type of space because it's great for connection and collaboration. This allows a degree of intimacy that fosters elevated levels of creativity. You will have full-time access to Dawn and Desiree for 4 days.
The "Bed" situation is as follows:
2 Upstairs King Bedrooms with sofa beds
1 Downstairs King Bedroom
1 Upstairs Bunk Room (2 Full Beds)
2 Downstairs Bunk rooms (6 Twin Beds Total)
For the sake of less complication, we have a flat rate for all beds in shared spaces and one rate for those that want their own room. If you do not want a bunk bed, you can reserve a King Bed-Shared (with an old or new friend). We do not expect to be in the bedrooms very much, so it really is for resting and sleeping. Your hosts are pretty active and this retreat is loaded with learning, movement, and play.
King Bedroom
King Bedroom
Full Size Bunks
Bunk Room
King Bedroom
Bunk Room
Living Room
Basement Living Room
Basement Gameroom
Coffee Bar & Workout Room
Fire Ring
Hot Tub
Living Room Space
Kitchen
Shuffle Board
Common Area
Registration Options
All options are split into 3 payments and will be automatically drafted each month.
Please make sure you have the correct selection in the cart.
Your Hosts
We hope you say "YES" to elevating your business!
We know exactly what it's like to have a dream and bust through the fears to make it happen. It's hard work and we want to help. We have experience, content and tips to share! Why recreate the wheel? This CE retreat will be an investment in your future and your business. It will have ROI.
So we actually met on another retreat. Our common friend thought we should collaborate and introduced us to one another as "you're both amazing retreaters". We began talking about our experiences leading retreats and had the idea of hosting an event where "retreaters" could come together and talk about their experiences. In developing this retreat, we decided to help anyone that needs help, freshman and sophmores. We noticed we had a lot to offer! We are both energetic and driven women that believe in manifesting the life you want. Change is exciting and it needs to happen to grow! We want to help you make your dream a reality.
Dr. Dawn Brunkenhoefer, LPC, hosts multiple adventure and hiking retreats with co-ed and same-sex groups. She has curated retreats in the Smoky Mountains, Zion NP, Big Bend NP, Sonoma Valley, Costa Rica, Yellowstone NP, and Spain. She loves incorporating nature and movement into her retreats. She is an Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP 7235) with NBCC and truly enjoys providing information that supports clinicians.
Desiree Vargas, MFT, 200RYT curates luxury women's wellness retreats geared for healers of all kinds. She has hosted retreats in some of the most magical and breathtaking locations, such as Rosarito, Mexico, Sedona, AZ, Palm Springs, CA, Las Vegas, NV, and Dana Point, CA. Desiree is a proud WOC entrepreneur and loves to help and support others to start a wealthy and abundant life of their own. She believes in modeling radical self-care and living a life of healing.
Dawn
Desiree
Desiree
Dawn
We are committed to providing you with a retreat focused on education and connection. For comments, concerns, and questions...
dr.dawn@thepracticeclass.com
PO Box 331, Buda, TX 78610
512-523-8777
desiree@mindbodysoulliving.com
Desiree Vargas, MFT, 200RYT
Dawn Brunkenhoefer, PhD, LPC
NBCC ACEP 7235
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