Name: A Leadership & Strategy Retreat for Founders and Leaders
Start: 2027-04-18
End: 2027-04-24
Location: Marrakesh, Morocco

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A 7-day, 6-night immersive retreat in Morocco for founders, entrepreneurs, and senior leaders who are ready to step out of the whirlwind, reconnect with themselves, and think clearly about what’s next in their business and leadership. Morning yoga and movement, nourishing food, and the beauty of Morocco meet structured, small-group leadership sessions and individual strategy support. You’ll leave restored, with a simple plan for the next 12 months and a renewed sense of how you want to lead. This retreat will be co-facilitated by Anne Whelan (strategy and leadership) & Melanie Caines (yoga, meditation, & breathwork).For full details please visit  https://www.melaniecaines.com/foundersleadersretreat/

Marrakesh, Morocco

A Leadership & Strategy Retreat for Founders and Leaders

Nova Retreats Inc.

A Leadership & Strategy Retreat for Founders and Leaders in Marrakesh, Morocco

A 7-day, 6-night immersive retreat in Morocco for founders, entrepreneurs, and senior leaders who are ready to step out of the whirlwind, reconnect with themselves, and think clearly about what’s next in their business and leadership. Morning yoga and movement, nourishing food, and the beauty of Morocco meet structured, small-group leadership sessions and individual strategy support. You’ll leave restored, with a simple plan for the next 12 months and a renewed sense of how you want to lead. This retreat will be co-facilitated by Anne Whelan (strategy and leadership) &amp; Melanie Caines (yoga, meditation, &amp; breathwork).For full details please visit &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.melaniecaines.com/foundersleadersretreat/">https://www.melaniecaines.com/foundersleadersretreat/</a>

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7 days / 6 nights at Peacock Pavilions 30minutes outside Marrakech

Accommodation

Daily yoga & movement classes with Melanie 

Yoga

Meditation & breathwork practices integrating the retreat themes

Meditation + Breathwork

Meals

Our week will include the following experiences: Guided Tour of the Marrakech Medina, Spa Experience, and Agafay Desert Excursion.

Cultural experiences

Pre-retreat group call with Anne (60-75mins)

Pre-Retreat Call

Five 60min Founder & Leader Circles aligned with daily themes led by Anne

Daily Leadership Circles

One 45min 1:1 strategy/leadership session with Anne during the retreat

Leadership Session

Post-retreat group integration call (60mins) 4-6 weeks after you return

Post-Retreat Call

By the end of the retreat, you will have:<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">A one-page&nbsp;“Next 12 Months”&nbsp;map outlining your key strategic priorities, focus areas, and commitments.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">A personal&nbsp;leadership mantra&nbsp;or guiding statement that anchors how you want to lead in this season.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">A short list of specific&nbsp;decisions and first moves&nbsp;you’ll make in the 30–90 days after the retreat.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Greater clarity on&nbsp;where your energy and attention need to be&nbsp;to support your business and your team.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Practical practices and boundaries to support&nbsp;sustainable performance&nbsp;and reduce burnout risk.</li></ul>

WHAT YOU’LL LEAVE WITH

This retreat is intentionally designed as a leadership and strategy intensive with integrated wellness:<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">You will spend structured time each day working on your business and leadership: clarifying priorities, designing a simple strategy, and identifying concrete decisions.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">You will receive an individual 1:1 strategy/leadership session focused on your specific context.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">You will leave with tangible deliverables (your one-page plan and commitments) that you can share with your team, partners, or board.</li></ul>Daily yoga, meditation, and movement practices support clearer thinking, better decision-making, and sustainable leadership – directly relevant to your professional performance. Participants can discuss with their accountants the extent to which retreat costs may be treated as a business expense in their specific circumstances.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Founders and co-founders of small and mid-sized companies.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Business owners and partners (professional services, creative firms, etc.).</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Senior executives and independent directors with strategic responsibilities.</li></ul>If you are carrying big questions about the future of your business or role, feel stretched thin, or know you need space to think and re-focus, this week is for you.

THIS RETREAT IS DESIGNED FOR

Our glorious home for the week will be <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.peacockpavilions.com/">Peacock Pavilions</a>,&nbsp;a handmade, artisanal boutique hotel in an olive grove on the outskirts of Marrakech. We will have exclusive use of the whole property for our retreat week. Peacock Pavilions has been featured on CNN International and HGTV, as well as in the New York Times, Elle Decor and in multiple travel guides. Peacock Pavilions is proud to be a hotel that gives back.In 2013, Peacock Pavilions’ owners, Maryam and Chris, founded<a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.projectsoar.org/">&nbsp;Project Soar</a>, a non-profit organization that seeks to uplift underserved teen girls. Each Soar Girl receives over 50 hours of empowerment activities a year with our girl centered curriculum that helps each girl understand her value, her voice, her body, her rights and her path.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Anne Whelan is a seasoned entreprenuer, CEO and independent corporate director with deep experience leading complex organizations through growth, change, and uncertainty. Anne hasbeen named one of Canada's 100 Most Powerful Women multiple times, and has&nbsp;led her group of companies from inception to&nbsp;being named one of the Best Managed Company in Canada. Anne serves on several boards, where she works closely with leadership teams on strategy, governance, and execution.&nbsp;With more than two decades in senior roles spanning innovation, technology, operations, and Anne brings a practical, grounded perspective to the realities of leading a business today – from focus and prioritization to people, capital, and capacity. She is known for asking clear, sharp questions that cut through noise and for helping leaders translate big-picture ideas into simple, actionable plans.&nbsp;Most importantly, Anne understands the strength of the mind-body connection that yoga can bring to leaders, reconnecting with her yoga practice and joining Melanie on fantastic retreats to Costa Rica and Croatia .&nbsp;This founders and leaders edition is a&nbsp;way of weaving that magic together with thoughtful, real-world strategy work, so participants can return home both restored and ready for what’s next in their business and leadership.

About Anne Whelan

Melanie Caines&nbsp;is a yoga teacher, wellness entrepreneur, and retreat leader with more than 17 years of experience in mindful movement and wellness. After discovering yoga as a way to support her own physical and mental wellbeing, she completed her original teacher training in 2008 and began sharing her passion for accessible, empowering movement with others.She is the founder of&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://Www.novayogaonline.com">Nova Yoga</a>, a vibrant studio in St. John’s, Newfoundland &amp; Labrador, known for its welcoming community. Melanie also created&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://Www.melaniecaines.com/30daysfree">Move With Melanie</a>, an on-demand platform offering hundreds of yoga, mobility, and self-care practices designed to support students at every stage of their journey. In 2014, she launched&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://Www.melaniecaines.com/retreats">Nova Retreats</a>, curating transformative international retreats that combine yoga, cultural exploration, and meaningful connection. Melanie’s teaching philosophy centers on empowering individuals to cultivate strength, freedom, confidence, and joy both on and off the mat.

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To book with a friend/partner who has already registered.After September 30: $4000 USD pp.

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A Leadership & Strategy Retreat for Founders and Leaders

A Leadership & Strategy Retreat for Founders and Leaders

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