A Solo Retreat, designed for the reset you need.
The designed solo retreat for women who lead — so you come home reset, not just rested.
You’ve thought about it -
maybe you’ve listened to a podcast about taking one
when a girlfriend talks about doing hers you say, “that sounds fantastic!” while thinking, “I’m never going to make that happen”
you may have even added it to your things to do.
But, you haven’t done it.
I think that underneath that there’s a quieter question - even if you found the time, would it actually result in anything?
Or would you clear the calendar, book the room, drive two hours, and then just sit there? Or binge-watch? Or cry?
These are the same things I always thought about — I don't have time to plan it, and will it be worth it if I do?
I've done so many solo retreats that I now have a creative, adaptable system that answers both. I plan it with you, so it finally happens — and we design it around one real result, so you come home changed, not just relaxed.
The Solo CEO Retreat Design Session
Whether you're the CEO of your business or the CEO of your life, this is a one-to-one session built around a single question: what do you need to walk away with?
A decision you keep circling. Noise you can't hear yourself think over. A creative thread you've lost. The rest you've been calling lazy. Next year's plan, a time to heal, a next chapter — or just the next few steps.
We build the retreat backwards from that.
The setting, the rhythm of your days, the first hour in your room — all designed around what you need. Because the solitude is the gift: no one to lead, manage, or please. That's the luxury, and it's the one thing a girls' weekend or a wellness resort with a schedule can't give you.
You'll leave the call with the start of a real plan and the certainty to book it. A couple of days later, I'll send you the rest.
what the design session includes
Before the call, you fill out a lovely questionnaire
The call itself, where we design it together.
Your Retreat Brief — your first hour, choreographed so you don't reflexively open your email. Reflection prompts tied to your intention. An agenda filled with grace. Articles and podcasts that apply to your intention.
After you're home, a follow-up — so we can talk about what changed, and your next steps.
what others are saying . . .
“I was so pleased with the way Kimberly listened. She somehow managed to really get me - it's like she was able to get into my head and really understand what I needed.”
— Melissa in Washington“I was taking notes like a madwoman - so many great ideas!”
— Laura in Georgia“A personal retreat for the purpose of a reset, of goal setting, of idea generation, of taking stock of where you are is not something women in business do enough. It’s a How-To for resetting you and all that you do. I highly recommend!”
— Meredith in South Carolina
FAQ
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Not at all — I love a group retreat, and there are fabulous ones I often wish I could attend. But I don't really compare them, because they do such different things.
I'll always tell you to start solo. It's what will shift you the most — especially done regularly — because a solo retreat is where you hear your own best thinking, without a room to react to.
The camaraderie and the insights that come from others at a group retreat are their own kind of gift. So do both if you can. Just start solo — that's where you meet yourself.
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You might surprise yourself — the solitude is the gift. But, if you’re really nervous, start somewhere with people nearby: a small inn or bed & breakfast. Perhaps ask a trusted friend if you could call her if you need her.
And, go in with a plan — structure and intention are what turn ‘alone’ into ‘peaceful’ instead of ‘unnerving.’ You can do this! -
Well, you can, and it’s fun, but I don’t recommend this as a place to start. I know couples who do them together with success. But first, do one on your own. It will make the one with a partner or friend even stronger.
The one time two people make sense is a working session — you and a co-founder doing a CEO offsite that's mostly about the business. That's a different kind of retreat than the one I'm describing here, and even then, the secret is to carve solo time into the agenda so you each hear yourself, not just each other. -
Of course you can, but it won’t be as powerful, and here’s why: one of the most important elements of a solo retreat is to get out of your everyday environment.
You know what happens when you travel to a new city or country and how your mind opens up and creativity and perspective shift? It’s the same idea and it is real.
If you are going to do one at home, I suggest a GetawayDay, where you stay in your town, but get out of the house. You can read more about that here. -
Actually, I rarely recommend that you do this. Because you are away from home, perhaps staying in a vacation rental,or going on walks, you will need your phone for security reasons alone. There is a blog post that talks just about this. But in general, just do what makes sense for you. Once you set your intention you will have a better idea of your boundaries around tech.
But I do strongly suggest that you walk away from certain digital communication during your retreat: news, TV, social media, email, group texts.
Writing in an actual notebook seems best for most, but if you are a laptop girl and your focus is productivity - bring your power cord and go for it.