She is a best-selling author, podcast host, retreat leader, therapist turned mentor, Yoga Teacher trainer, and tequila connoisseur (not really, but she does enjoy sipping on a good pour).
Let’s have a real talk, coach to coach.
I’ve seen it happen time and time again—brilliant, heart-led coaches with thriving one-on-one practices or online programs decide to host a retreat. They dream of connection, transformation, and that magical retreat “glow” moment. But then? It flops. They lose money, feel overwhelmed, or walk away thinking, “Never again.”
And honestly? It breaks my heart.
Because retreats can be one of the most fulfilling (and profitable) parts of your business—if you know how to do them right.
So today, let’s dive into why most coaches fail at hosting retreats—and how you can avoid those mistakes with a smarter approach to retreat planning for coaches.
Hosting a retreat isn’t just a fancy vacation with yoga and a smoothie bar. It’s a business decision. Too many coaches plan their retreat like a passion project instead of a strategic offer that fits into their overall business model.
Start your retreat planning by asking:
If your answers are fuzzy, pause. Clarity is your foundation for a retreat that works and sells.
Here’s the truth: retreat planning for coaches involves way more than just showing up and teaching. It’s transportation, food allergies, contracts, room assignments, waivers, activities, downtime, venue logistics, budgeting… oh, and you still have to coach.
This is where so many coaches lose money. They underprice their retreat to “make it accessible,” but end up cutting corners or absorbing costs. Your passion doesn’t pay the venue.
You don’t have to be the retreat leader, travel agent, marketer, and therapist all at once. When you try to do everything, something will drop—and usually, it’s your sanity.
If you post once and hope it fills—spoiler alert—it won’t. The truth is, retreat planning for coaches is only half the job. The other half? Filling the retreat with aligned, excited guests.
Hosting retreats is about creating space for deep transformation—for your guests and for yourself. But if you treat it like a hobby instead of the powerful business tool it is, you’ll burn out fast.
The good news? You don’t have to go it alone.
Inside my Retreat Leader Membership, you’ll get:
You’ve got the heart. I’ve got the roadmap.
Let’s build retreats that work—for your guests and for your business.
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