Your boss told me she thought you needed a little time away...
Who is this retreat for anyway? You, dang it!
- You’re loving the WDA fam-damily and ready to meet your biz besties in real life
- You want some focused time to brainstorm and work on your business and would love some colleagues to bounce ideas off of
- You are ready for a vacation (ok, maybe a little work-ation) and want someone else to plan the whole dang thing for you
- You want to explore a new locale with your online (now irl) buddies and support other women-owned businesses in the process
- You want to commiserate with someone besides your dog on the agony of WPBakery (no offense if that’s your preferred builder) and explaining domain and hosting transfers to your clients
- You want a little luxury and to not have to think about preparing one single meal the whole entire time you’re there
What's included in this week of fun?
- four nights in a beautiful VRBO in Indio, California (about 30 minutes east of Palm Springs)
- all meals catered in-house by a professional chef (except for one lunch and one dinner out)
- focused time each day to mastermind, collaborate, and co-work
- day trip to Joshua Tree National Park and the Noah Purifoy Desert Art Museum for hiking and sightseeing
- outing in Palm Springs
- time each morning to walk, do yoga, listen to a guided meditation, or journal
- opportunity to work with a branding photographer for some updated branding images (extra charge)
And what's not included?
- your flight/transportation to Palm Springs
- one lunch and one dinner out on the town
- transportation to the VRBO (I’m going to try, but I can’t guarantee it!)
- branding photographer’s fees
Tell me more about this place we're staying at?
Sleeps 16 (I think we’ll cap it at 12 people total so no one has to share a bed or sleep on the top bunk)
From listing: “Outdoors: Lush lawn, palm trees, and lovely red hard-scape surround the heated saltwater pool, spa, and built-in fire pit with seating. The pool has a tanning shelf and a waterfall spillway from the spa and 11-foot cantilever umbrella. The custom fire pit has built-in seating so everyone has the perfect spot. There are several outdoor seating options at Acacia with 6 lounge chairs, a sitting area for 4 with outdoor flatscreen HDTV, and an outdoor dining table with built-in BBQ and bar, for those meals you want to enjoy alfresco. Clear out those pores in the standalone sauna.”
Who's your roomie?
Bedroom Sleeping Arrangements:
Master Suite 1: 1 King, 1 Queen Sofa Sleeper
Bedroom 3: 1 Queen, 1 Queen Sofa Sleeper
Bedroom 4: 1 Queen, 1 Twin Bunk Bed, 1 Twin Trundle
Bedroom 5: 2 Queens
Bedroom 6: 1 King (first come, first served!)
What's this about a branding photographer?
My good friend and amazing professional photographer Jean Kercheval will be on the retreat with us to document our adventure and help out with the details.
You will have the opportunity to schedule a time with her to get some new and updated photographs for you to use in your 2023 branding and marketing.
Jean has a fantastic knack for putting you at ease, making you feel beautiful and strong, and the results will knock your socks off. We are currently updating her website but you can see examples of her work on Facebook and Instagram.
Let's Plan, Let's Play, Let's Pontificate
- Let’s keep it simple and have the same price for everyone
- First come, first served in terms of choosing a room (and roommate)
- I will be renting a 12-person van for transportation
- Schedule will be loose, and flexible for maximum fun and/or relaxation
Cost: $1300
$500 to reserve your spot, payment in full due by March 1, 2023
Not sure if you can make this one, but want to be notified of the next?
I would love to offer work-ation opportunities to entrepreneurs at least twice a year. Where shall we go next? St. Thomas? Mexico? North Carolina? San Juan Islands?
