THE LAB: LIVE
From Vision to Venue
Creating Your First Retreat + Your Business in the Hot Seat
Friday, November 20 | 10 AM–1230 PM ET | LIVE on Zoom
10 spots only | $100
You have an idea for a retreat. Maybe you've been sitting with it for years. Maybe you've already started planning but feel overwhelmed by everything that comes with bringing it to life.
A beautiful vision is only the beginning. Building an experience that's meaningful, financially sustainable, and thoughtfully executed requires an entirely different set of skills.
THE LAB: LIVE is a two and a half hour virtual working session for facilitators, healers, wellness practitioners + space holders who are ready to explore what it actually takes to create and host their first retreat.
This is not a webinar. Cameras are on. Conversation is encouraged. And with only 10 people in the room, everyone comes with something they want to work through.
THE LESSON | 45 MINUTES
FROM VISION TO VENUE: CREATING YOUR FIRST RETREAT
We'll explore the decisions that happen long before you welcome your first guest, and the realities of turning a retreat concept into an experience that works for both your guests and your business.
We'll work through:
Defining your retreat concept, purpose + ideal guest
Choosing the right destination, venue + format
Understanding budgets, expenses + the true cost of hosting
Pricing your retreat to create value without sacrificing profitability
Planning the guest journey, programming + logistics
Understanding deposits, payment schedules + financial commitments
Knowing what it takes to market and fill your retreat
Recognizing the common mistakes that can cost you time, money + energy
THE HOT SEAT
Then we turn the Lab over to you.
Each person comes prepared with ONE question, challenge or decision related to creating a retreat or growing their wellness business.
A destination you're considering. A venue proposal. A budget that isn't adding up. How many guests to host. What to charge. How to find your first participants. Or simply figuring out whether you're ready.
You bring the question. I bring nearly a decade of building Kanekshun, 15+ years of corporate leadership before that, and the perspective of someone who has planned, produced, and facilitated retreats and wellness experiences in different destinations and settings.
And because there are only 10 of us, you'll also learn from the questions and experiences of everyone else in the room.
Come with your vision. Leave with a clearer path to bringing it to life.
COME PREPARED
Bring your ONE question for the hot seat, something to take notes with + a willingness to participate.
You don't need a venue booked, a complete budget, or even a finalized retreat concept. Just an idea you're ready to explore seriously.
Please join from a quiet space where you can comfortably speak and keep your camera on. This is designed to feel like we're sitting around one table together—not watching another online class.
10 seats only | $100