Tell me more about the retreat in March!
We’ve been getting this request a lot lately so today’s blog will provide the answer and tell you what you can expect at our 2016 overnight retreat.
This retreat has been designed to be a unique blend of Education, Inspiration and Relaxation. We are super excited about our location this year!!! If you haven’t heard already, this year’s retreat is being held at the beautiful Antrim 1844 Country House Hotel, which is just 15 minutes from historic Gettysburg, PA. This is truly a destination location and some of you may choose to stay a 2nd night. If this is something you are interested in, the staff at Antrim 1844 will be happy to assist you and offer you our group rate. Here is how one of the reviewers on Trip Advisor described Antrim 1844, “One of the best kept secrets in the area. A fabulous bed-and-breakfast location with five-star dining, this little gem in northern Maryland should be on everyone’s bucket list.” We’ve arranged for private rooms at Antrim 1844, but if you are coming with a friend and would like to stay together, that can be accommodated too.
Wholistic Woman Retreats provides personal and professional development opportunities for women-on-the-grow. This year’s overnight retreat is called Strong You because the educational component is based on Dr. Brené Brown’s latest book, Rising Strong. As a researcher, Brené Brown has studied what it takes to pick yourself up after life knocks you down; because the truth is…if we are actively out there living life, then we will fall down from time to time. Some falls feel big… like the death of a loved one, a scary medical diagnosis, or a failed relationship, for example, and some falls may feel small… like when we feel like we’ve been reprimanded by our superior, our teenager tells us we are the worst mother ever, or we just feel like we could be doing better. The Rising Strong process will help you no matter the size of the falls you’ve experienced.
If you are curious about how your time will be spent, here’s what you can expect…
We have a gentle start to the weekend so that you can take your time getting here and transition from your everyday life into retreat mode. You may check into your room at Antrim 1844 anytime after 2 pm on March 4th. Retreat registration starts at 3 pm and continues until 5:45. For those of you who can arrive early you may want to take advantage of some of our ‘settling in’ activities. Some options during this time are to explore the beautiful grounds, have a private session with one of our life coaches, take time to journal and set your intentions for the weekend, or have tea in the drawing room to meet other guests. The choice is yours! If you can’t arrive early, don’t worry! The program will begin after dinner which is at 6 pm and will run to 9:00. We will cap the evening with an optional guided meditation to relax and prepare you for a rejuvenating night’s sleep.
On Saturday, the breakfast buffet runs from 8-8:45 am. If you are an early bird, there will be optional self-care activities beginning at 6:30 am. Maybe you’ll want to join other Wholistic Women for a gentle morning exercise session, or get up early to journal about your takeaways from Friday night, or casually stroll the grounds of Antrim 1844…again, the choice is yours. After breakfast, we will regroup at 9 am for a fun-filled day that will be a combination of education, self-care activities, creative exercises, and reflections. We finish our day with a reception from 5-6 pm to celebrate your insights and growth.
Who is this retreat for?
This retreat is perfect for women (high school aged or older) who value staying connected to themselves as well as being part of a supportive community. It’s for women who are curious about what it takes to get back up after a fall…as well as for women who have already had experiences of Rising Strong at some point in their lives. It’s for the woman who is constantly putting herself at the bottom of the priority list…as well as for the woman who understands that filling her own cup first is what allows her to generously give to others. It is for the woman who feels alone and longs for a place where she belongs…as well as for the woman who already knows she is valued and enough just the way she is. In short, this retreat is for every woman!
We encourage you to join us on March 4th and 5th, 2016 for our ‘Strong You’ Premiere Retreat. You can find more details, including the full schedule, and registration information by clicking here. Remember to share this wonderful opportunity with your friends and consider making it a girls get-away weekend.
Click here to visit the Antrim 1844 website. If you have any questions, email [email protected].
Do you love your life? As a certified professional coach since 2009, Laura Hall, Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator has been helping people just like you make changes in. As a mother of 2 girls, Laura has a special interest in coaching parents, so if you still have children living at home, ask Laura about her Wholehearted Parenting programs. Laura can be reached via email at [email protected] or feel free to visit her website HallCoaching.com