THE ALIGNED AF RETREAT
A unique experience for midlife women entrepreneurs to dream, plan & integrate their aligned business and life
JANUARY 12-14, 2024
THE ARK RETREAT HOUSE BOWEN ISLAND, BC
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I know you need a break. But you need an energizing, no-nonsense, step-by-step gameplan, too.
Join dream biz coach Brenda Rigney and up to 11 other midlife women entrepreneurs (or corporate leaders brainstorming their getaway plan) for 3 days among the giant cedar trees on the west coast of British Columbia, Canada.
Bowen Island is the perfect place to get rested, recharged, and reconnected. You’ll have the dedicated space and time you need to nourish your body, unplug from social media, and meet other like-minded women in entrepreneurship.
And by the end of the weekend, you’ll have a plan for your 2024 business year all mapped out.
How does this sound right about now?
Spend a weekend with me and 11 of your peers-turned-business-BFFs…
✔️ Eating healthy (and delicious) chef-cooked meals all weekend long with Marika Richoz
✔️Taking ocean plunges (if you’re brave) and hiking the gorgeous nearby mountain trails
✔️Star-gazing, cozying up by the fireplace, and letting yourself really dream
✔️Learning and practicing EFT tapping for mindful grounding each evening
✔️Mapping out the next 12 months for your business (with me as your co-CEO) by developing your offer suite, marketing strategy, brand messaging, and growth plan to replace—and surpass—your old corporate salary
✔️Create meaningful shifts in your routines to release stress and improve sleep with Rebecca Vigelius
✔️Leaving with new tools, a clear strategy, and renewed sense of purpose to take with you in your business and life
it get’s better
Within 1 month of our retreat, you'll receive a custom blueprint outlining my recommendations for your precise next steps and action items in your biz based on the goals and ideas you shared at the retreat.
Everything you need to do to get those 6-figure foundations locked in for your business will be put together in one easy-to-reference guide you’ll be excited to act on.
Need additional support?
Add on 3 months of private, one-to-one coaching with me for $3200 USD (normally $6500) for that extra hands-on coaching.
Building your dream biz starts with doing dream-biz sh*t
If going on a retreat sounds indulgent right now, think about what kind of life you want your business to support. Are you giving yourself the space and time to work on that? Have you ever? Deprogramming from the hustle culture of your corporate job starts with making the decision to step away from the laptop and investing in your wellbeing.
I chose Bowen Island as the location for our retreat because I spent every summer there as a young kid picking huckleberries, playing in the creek, and roaming the orchid farm my grandmother lived on. Being there reminds me of the importance of play, wonder, and imagination.
My goal for this retreat is to help you tap into those sides of yourself so you can dream bigger and aim higher—all while recharging your batteries.
– Brenda
A lush, tranquil & totally gorgeous getaway
Originally named Nex̱wlélex̱m, the Squamish peoples used and occupied the island and the surrounding Howe Sound.
Bowen Island is a small, picturesque island located in British Columbia, Canada, just a 20-minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay and a 20-minute drive from downtown Vancouver. But it might as well be a world away.
We’ll be staying in the Ark Retreat House, a B&B nestled high on a hillside that borders Crippen Park's protected lands and trails and has amazing views overlooking the mountains and forests—not to mention all the luxury comforts you’d expect from a retreat house.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM PAST RETREATS
Here’s what your weekend will look like
This agenda is subject to change, and how much you hang with the group or participate in each activity is entirely up to you. This is your retreat, and the truth is, the outdoors alone will heal you at a place like Bowen Island.
FRIDAY
Welcome day
You arrive by ferry in the morning and explore Snug Cove. You might meet up for lunch with other attendees before settling in at the Ark House.
You spend the afternoon walking by the lake or ocean before we all meet for dinner at the Ark House.
The evening ends with mindfulness practice and big thinking on your business before heading to bed for a restful night’s sleep.
SATURDAY
Full day
You wake up feeling refreshed and join the group for a mindfulness practice, breakfast, and a trail walk around Killarney Lake. (Or do your own thing!)
Later, it’s back to Ark Retreat House for our biz strategy session. Bring your goals, questions, and ideas—and a fresh notebook.
After lunch, you’ll have plenty of time to reflect and work on what inspires you. (Or work on nothing at all—this is a retreat.)
In the evening, you’ll meet the group for dinner and an EFT tapping session to integrate learnings and commitments from our day.
SUNDAY
Departure day
It’s the last day of the retreat, but a fun-filled morning is ahead.
You start your day with a mindfulness practice and healthy breakfast at the Ark Retreat House. You share your goals and vision for your life and biz in our final business strategy session.
You join the group for a hike and views on the Mount Gardner Trail Loop. Back at the retreat house, you’ll fuel up with a late-morning snack and a Closing Circle goodbye. Although it’s the end of the retreat, you can’t help feel like this is the beginning of something really good.
the reviews are in
“This was a much-needed opportunity to reflect back and look forward. I always intend to do that for myself, but I never seem to do it. Having the space and time just for me really helped, and the community was also great. Reflecting at the retreat made me realize how far I've come and frame my experience differently.”
– Amber, HR Consultant and Entrepreneur
Your Investment
shared room
$1,800 USD
11 spots available
private room
$2,000 - 2,200 USD
limited spots available
** Monthly payment plans available.
A 25% non-refundable deposit will be required to save your spot and the remaining balance will be due on November 1, 2023.
You can pay by e-transfer or credit card through the invoice that will be sent to you upon booking.
Book before October 1 and receive two free 45-minute sessions with me—one before the retreat and one after—to make the most of your 2024 business plan. (Valued at $2500.)
faqs
More retreat need to knows
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Lodging, all meals, daily activities, and biz coaching sessions are included. You are responsible for your own transportation, but I am happy to help facilitate carpooling with other attendees to reduce our carbon footprint. Otherwise, leave the rest to me!
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This retreat was created with Gen X entrepreneurs and soon-to-be entrepreneurs in mind. Your business may be an idea, it may be brand-new, or it may be established. All levels of entrepreneurship are welcome.
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If you’re flying in from out of town, you’ll fly into Vancouver International Airport (YVR). From there, it’s a 40-60 minute drive to the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal in West Vancouver, which takes you to Bowen Island. (Ferries run regularly—view the schedule here.)
Our hosts at the Ark Retreat House can only accommodate 4 cars in the driveway. Let’s reduce our carbon footprint by carpooling from Vancouver to Bowen Island. Let me know in your application if you’re willing to be a driver or passenger, and how many passengers your vehicle can accommodate.
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No, this is your retreat. You do you. If you choose to go for a walk instead of joining us in a morning mindfulness practice, we will see you back for breakfast.
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Absolutely. You will have the opportunity to share your dietary restrictions/requirements in the retreat application form.
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All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. In case of the organizer canceling the retreat due to weather-related travel ban during the retreat dates, an 18-month credit for a future retreat will be issued. Any guest cancellations due to COVID-19 illness showing a positive PCR test will receive a credit for a future retreat, valid for 12 months. All cancellations must be notified to the retreat organizer via email.
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We are in a coastal rainforest. Plan for rain, maybe some snow, and dress casually and comfortably. I believe in really good and clear communication leading up to the trip and on the retreat. The full itinerary, packing list, and know-before-you-go email will be sent closer to the retreat dates.
FUTURE RETREATS
Coming Spring 2024: The South of France
A 5-day retreat in a French chateau. Biz masterminding, 1:1 coaching with Brenda, plus all the cheese, wine, garden strolls, pool lounging, and cobblestone streets you could want.
VIP IN- PERSON COACHING
Want a custom coaching experience that’s one-on-one, in-person? I’m always traveling, and I’m never not coaching.
With a VIP Day coaching session, we can usually tackle one big goal or problem together, like:
Brainstorming and refining your offer suite
Creating a marketing or social media strategy
Crafting your brand message
Developing a growth plan
And so much more
MEET ME IN:
Vancouver and Vancouver Island (ongoing)
Montreal
(Spring 2024)
Someplace else?
(New travel dates always added)
If you’re interested in meeting at any of these locations for a VIP day, get in touch to talk details and book it.