women's retreat brainstorming

[Guest guest]

Hi ladies,

and and I are brainstorming and researching to organize our

first Women's Retreat long weekend. Nothing is set yet, but here's what we're

thinking at the moment:

We're going to try to find a real Retreat setting rather than working with a

hotel and function rooms. We think being in a natural and beautiful

environment would be much better. A peaceful setting and opportunities to

enjoy

nature!

We had 3 retreats to look into but one in northern CA that looked fabulous

turned out to not be very accessible, darn and shame on them, so it's out of

the running.

The one I'm currently hot to get details on is in Tampa. I sent them an

email but haven't heard back so I guess I'll have to call them. If it sounds

promising, I'll be able to check it out in person in early June cuz I'll be

down there then. If it doesn't work out, then our 2nd choice right now is

located an hour's drive south of Atlanta.

Now, this will be a Women's Retreat. That doesn't mean you can't bring your

husband and he can do his own thing while we do our stuff, but if you can

travel alone, consider coming by yourself. Go women! If you'd like to come

alone but want a roomate, we can try to pair people up.

What will we do - well, this is an opportunity for women with HSP or PLS

to talk about personal issues around having crazy legs and all that goes with

that. We'll do some brainstorming on potential session topics and pick the

ones women want the most. I'm also leaning towards ending this with a

TeamWalk, for those who want to participate in that effort.

Dates - I am currently leaning towards the long weekend of October 13 but

that's not cast in stone. First, we have to find where we want to do this and

then book a weekend they are available to host us.

Cost - We will keep an eye on costs so this is affordable. Of course you

have to drive or fly there so there's that expense. I think that a real

Retreat setting will be less $ than a hotel and function rooms but still,

lodging

costs money. I'm thinking 2-3 overnights. Food - we have to eat; no dieting.

We might get a professional to lead a session and we'd have to go in on that

expense but split up, it won't be that bad. We'll do our own facilitation

for most sessions, I think.

Given what I've said above, it's time for me to collect names so I have an

idea of how many women will be participating, as that will impact site

selection and cost. So, please let me know if you'd like to come, if you can

do

either location, if you want and can do 3 overnights, if you'd be bringing a sig

other or want a private room or roomate.

_kathigeisler1@..._ (mailto:kathigeisler1@...)

Have a great weekend,

Kathi