Retreat Builder

Blaney Teal is the co-owner of Playa Sonrisa, a private beachfront resort in Costa Maya, Mexico. She specializes in helping coaches, business owners, and entrepreneurs organize unforgettable retreats and group trips for their clients and teams. A proud mother of two and a successful “Mompreneur” from Baltimore, MD, Blaney brings over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience to her roles. She founded...

Kate Tarratt Cross is a multifaceted retreat facilitator, skilled chef, health coach, and author dedicated to inspiring healthy living and personal transformation. With a diverse background that includes running an Art Centre in Haiti and serving as a private chef for Novak Djokovic, Kate brings valuable insights into the importance of good habits. She authored a practical guide for improved well-...

Quené Forée is a speaker, coach, author of "Spiritually Lit," host of P's and Q's Podcast and Spiritually Lit Happy Hour, singer, and champion poker player. From an early age, she embraced positivity and the drive to effect change. Her mission is to empower individuals to authentically express themselves and align with their purpose. Through her speaking, coaching, and creative projects, Quené fos...

Scott is the co-founder of SkyCaveRetreats, Oregon’s premier sanctuary for transformative dark retreats. After a decade of retreats in Mount Shasta and Southern Baja, he founded SkyCaveRetreats to create a haven for sincere practitioners. Having facilitated over 400 dark retreats, Scott integrates land stewardship, natural building, and organic gardening to offer earth-bermed retreats immersed in...

Sheri Rosenthal is the founder of Wanderlust Entrepreneur and Journeys of the Spirit®, author of "The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Toltec Wisdom" and "Banish Mind Spam!," and creator of "The How To Forgive E-Course." After leaving a successful medical career, Sheri embarked on a transformative spiritual journey, becoming a Master Toltec teacher. With over a decade of experience in transformational co...

Zana Khan is the founder of The Retreat Queen, a platform dedicated to helping individuals find incredible retreats worldwide. After overcoming chronic illness through holistic wellness and personal growth retreats, Zana launched her mission to share these transformative experiences. She specializes in curating retreats that cater to diverse needs—luxury or affordable, tropical or mountainous, yog...

Damian is the founder of Aro-hā, New Zealand’s premier luxury retreat center, recently honored with the Condé Nast Reader's Choice Award 2024 and over 40 accolades. Combining profound respect for traditional Maori culture, sustainable design, and transformative experiences, he creates retreats that foster genuine community and deep personal connections. With experience as a retreat leader at The A...

Wilmarie is the founder of Life Without Kids, a coaching platform dedicated to empowering childfree women to thrive. Raised in a traditional culture, she defied societal expectations to live authentically, earning an MBA in Marketing and multiple coaching certifications. With over a decade of experience building a vibrant online community, Wilmarie guides women to embrace their true selves with co...

MaryAnne is the founder of Casa Melosa, a serene jungle retreat on Costa Rica’s Gold Coast. Originally from Toronto, Canada, she moved to Costa Rica over two decades ago to create a sanctuary where nature, healing, and intentional living converge. Casa Melosa seamlessly blends with the surrounding ecosystem, inviting local wildlife and offering guests rejuvenation and personal growth. As a practit...

Marie Crystal Kueny is a Transformation Alchemist, international best-selling author, creatrix of intuitive healing circles and destination retreats, and holds a Master’s degree in educational psychology. She founded Goddess of Light Retreats to offer premium experiences that heal and elevate women’s lives, aligning them with their dreams and higher consciousness. By blending spiritual practices w...

In this video, we chat with Michelle, who recently experienced her first yoga retreat, to dive deep into the thoughts, expectations, and takeaways from her journey. She shares how she chose her retreat, what she loved (and didn’t), and offers insights on creating a powerful retreat experience. From setting intentions to discovering new practices like the cacao ceremony and navigating moments of di...

Leni is the founder of The Retreat Planner. She is a seasoned event planner, retreat strategist, and creative entrepreneur from Mexico. With over 20 years of experience orchestrating weddings and crafting more than 100 retreats, she helps coaches, consultants, and experts turn their passions into 6-figure businesses through impactful retreats. Having launched a Marriott loyalty program in Dubai, L...

Lauren is the Founder of Orion Retreats, Artist, Author, Speaker, and Quantum Soul Coach. From a young age, she dedicated herself to energetic, hands-on healing, earning certifications in Core Synchronism, Reiki Master Practitioner, Alphabiotics, professional coaching, metaphysical studies, Bioenergetics, Shamanism, and the Enneagram. With a diverse and practical knowledge base, Lauren skillfully...

Alicia Hurtt is the founder of I See My Baby Inc., a supportive community empowering women facing infertility, anxiety, and depression. As a businesswoman, mother, and community leader with Trinidadian and Barbadian roots, Alicia overcame infertility through faith and resilience. She advocates for equitable healthcare, provides essential resources, and creates safe spaces for women to share their...

Nancy Shadlock is a queer spiritual trailblazer, Founder of Centered Coaching & Consulting and The Conscious Queer Collective. Having overcome conversion therapy and evangelical repression, she is on a mission to help 1 million LGBTQ+ individuals thrive. With a Master’s degree and decades of transformative experience, Nancy empowers clients to shatter glass ceilings, reawaken their sexuality, expl...

Chloe Ravel is a Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Breathwork Coach, Vibrational Therapist, and co-founder of Rising Nature Retreats. She offers one-on-one coaching, sound and breathwork sessions, and online meditation courses focused on mindset and personal development. Chloe curates conscious travel retreats that promote wellness, adventure, and personal growth, empowering others to tap into their inna...

Alexandra is the founder of 222 Photography and a creative entrepreneur based in Thailand, originally from Miami. She has launched multiple startups, including mushroom cultivation, and serves as the creative consultant for retreat centers. Specializing in event, festival, and retreat photography, Alexandra also teaches pottery and is an incredible cook. Passionate about wellness, plant medicine c...

Gilly Gwilliams is the founder of Evexia (Kos), a wellness center on the Greek island of Kos. Formerly a British Army soldier and personal trainer in the UK, Gilly followed her dream to live on a beautiful island, where she discovered that wellness extends beyond physical fitness. By embracing nature, adventure, and diverse perspectives, she transformed Evexia into a holistic hub dedicated to nurt...

Alexander Pohl is the founder of Be. Human. Natural, a retreat center in Borgvattnet, Northern Sweden. As a certified Wim Hof Method instructor and environmental sustainability expert, he is passionate about reconnecting with nature and unlocking the body’s potential to overcome adversity. Alexander teaches breathwork, natural movement, play, and cold immersions, inspired by the natural world’s so...

Dr. Eva Katherine Coder is an awakener of evolutionary potential and a guide to rediscover one’s soul essence. She integrates ancient wisdom with modern practices, embodying the Divine Feminine. Specializing in trauma resolution, attachment challenges, and women’s work, Eva combines Western psychology, Eastern spirituality, and indigenous teachings to facilitate deep awakenings. She leads workshop...

Manola is the founder of T'ai Spa and Planeta Wellness, bringing over 15 years of expertise in spa operations, health coaching, and mindfulness. She develops programs and retreats for corporations and governments, focusing on the Pillars of Wellness: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, and environmental. A sought-after speaker and life coach in Mexico, Manola advocates for women’s empo...

Chelsea is the founder of Radiate Retreat, driven by her passion for empowering women and love for travel. In 2020, she overcame severe depression, anxiety, and panic attacks through a transformative month in Tulum. Leveraging her background in marketing and meticulous attention to detail, Chelsea has successfully filled four retreats each year for the past three years. Inspired by her healing jou...

Medhi is the founder of several successful yoga and mindfulness pages on IG, mainly @yogadailypractice that collectively have grown to over 5 MILLION followers. He is an entrepreneur who is very passionate about yoga and mindfulness and has been practicing yoga daily for 6 years now. Mehdi has spent countless hours testing and creating proven successful tools and gathering an incredibly strong tea...

Stephen is a seasoned hospitality professional with over 10 years of experience in hotel operations, quality control, and brand standards. He has successfully led the opening of multiple luxury hotels, demonstrating expertise in personnel management and leadership. As a Quality Consultant, Stephen conducts audits and evaluations for various hotel and restaurant brands, ensuring compliance with bra...

Eli is the founder of I AM LOVE Retreats and has served as Director of Wellness at Ahau Collection for nine years. He also curates Breathe With Me, promoting environmental and community awareness through art. Eli is a dedicated counselor and teacher of yoga, meditation, and spiritual psychology with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology-Spirituality, Mind, Body from Columbia University. He is original...