Shifts happen in this place that simply DO NOT happen anywhere else.
This is why I’m now hosting my retreats in a unique, smaller than usual venue in Asheville. Many of these places are not luxurious – but they do allow for an affordable retreat experience for you as a host – and for your clients!įor me – and for my clients – it’s about the SOUL of having a business and how I serve my clients. If you do a Google search in your area, you may discover that there are a few small retreat centers that provide amazing options. Next, let’s talk about choosing a retreat center. If you want to consider a more exotic location, it will obviously take a lot more planning on your part. It’s great to have familiar surroundings and not have to travel far. I recommend that, at first, you keep your retreat close to home. Of course, this is also dependent upon the content you want to deliver. This makes it easy for your participants to plan, to arrange travel, and doesn’t require too many days off from work. Or longer! If you’re just getting started, I recommend a 3-day format. Retreats can range anywhere from 1 – 9 days. What is ideal for you? 4 – Choose a Time-Span for Your Retreat Many of my clients have offered retreats for as few as 6 people. My retreats had anywhere from 22 – 35 people in them. Take time with this and have fun! 3 – Decide How Many People You Want at Your Retreat When I finally created the name, “The Unstoppable Power of Intention Retreat,” I was much more excited at the prospect of my retreats – and many more women expressed interest! This grounds your idea with a vision and purpose.Īt first, I just called my retreat: “Women’s Retreat.” (Truly exciting, huh? Sign me up!) Still, you need to have a list – whether it’s your client database, or your eZine list – in order to market your retreat. Many retreat centers offer options for 10-person retreats. The great news about retreats is that your list doesn’t have to be huge in order to fill the spaces. But it’s a whole other thing to find people to come! It’s one thing to have a great idea for a retreat.
If this sounds like you, here are some tips - straight from my personal “in-the-trenches” files - for how to plan and host your own retreats.
(My events now attract 200+ people.) Now, I meet many coaches, consultants, trainers and healers who want to host their own retreats.
My list has now grown so much that I no longer offer these more intimate retreats. (The combination of passion and profits is a game-changer!) Not only was it a gratifying experience each and every time, but it also was a great income generator. If you’re passionate about the work you do, you’ve probably considered offering a getaway retreat so your clients can spend some intense high-focus time with you and other like-minded souls.įor 16 years, I hosted my own retreats several times each year, and they pretty much always sold out.