Women's Self-Care Retreat

Whitefish, MT, USA

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Jessica Werner & Gina Pernini Gordon
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May 14 - 18, 2020
Group size: 6 - 11
Women's Self-Care Retreat
Whitefish, MT, USA

Jessica Werner & Gina Pernini Gordon
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May 14 - 18, 2020
Group size: 6 - 11

About this trip

Are you a busy woman who feels like she is being pulled in many different directions? Family, career, friends...life?


It's time to focus on YOU


On May 14-18, 2020, join us in beautiful Northwest Montana at the Dancing Spirit Ranch for an all-inclusive wellness retreat designed to help you relax and recharge. 


We know how it is to be busy, needed, and constantly striving to do more. You give so much to others -your work, family, friends- that sometimes you feel depleted. You know you need to invest in yourself but aren't sure where to start.


We designed this retreat so that you can find the time and solitude to focus on YOU.  Because sometimes you have to actually get away from your day-to-day to be able to get out of your head. Sometimes far away, like hop on a plane for a few hours away.


We put in 110% every day.  We are exhausted by 8pm. We keep meaning to find time for ourselves but it seems to always get eaten up by something else - waiting for the cable people to show, birthday parties, unexpected doctors appointments. We know that if we don't do something for US (soon!) we aren't going to have the energy to devote to the people we love and the careers we thrive in.  


Drastic measures have to be taken sometimes. Now is the time.

Spend 5 days in May surrounded by other amazing women who know what it's like. Come alone or sign up with a friend. Either way, you will leave with a new community, a renewed outlook on life, and all the benefits of lots of fresh mountain air.


When planning this retreat we sat back and thought - ok, what does our dream self-care weekend look like?


Get out of town? Check.


Stay in beautiful surroundings? Check. Montana. Need we say more?


Yoga? Check. At least once, sometimes twice a day. 


Healthy, organic, and delicious locally sourced meals? Check.


Cultivate friendships with other amazing women? Check.


Workshops that help you learn how to incorporate mindfulness and self-compassion into your self-care? Check.


Plenty of structured and unstructured time to learn, grow and reflect? Check.


Bonfires, free time, dreaming, playing? Check.


Are you ready yet?


Join us and other busy, amazing women next May in beautiful Dancing Spirit Ranch overlooking Glacier National Park in Northwest Montana.


The Dancing Spirit Ranch describes itself as:


"A peaceful yet dynamic place of conscious co-creation between man and nature. Where the earth, the elements and the natural cycles of life are given center stage in the incredible beauty of Montana. A meeting place of ancient tradition and new wisdom, we celebrate the animals and winged ones who share this land and sky, as well as the voices of the trees, the stones, the mountains and the stars. We also celebrate your voice...for in the stillness, splendor and simplicity that one can experience here, you can begin to feel the rhythm of your own heart while breathing deeply in connection with nature. With space to listen, you can start to hear and ultimately share the quiet voice that has often been silenced in our rushing world."


(Doesn't that sound incredible?)

A bit about your hosts

Jess Werner, Ph.D. is a certified life coach and mindful leadership facilitator - in her spare time! She is also the director of a non-profit international volunteer program and an educational consultant who works with schools to support and retain effective teachers. She has been leading retreats as part of her non-profit position for the last 9 years. She resides in St. Paul, Minnesota with her husband and two children. When she is not busy working locally and/or traveling for work, she travels for fun with her family in tow, and enjoys paddle boarding, skiing, reading, and sneaking in a nap once every 6 months or so. You can learn more about Jess here


Gina Pernini Gordon, ME.d., RYT 200, taught middle school for 10 years before stepping away to pursue anti-bullying work. As an SEL advocate, she was fortunate enough to present one-day workshops throughout the US, Canada, Belgium and the Netherlands. Life has continued to change as it always does and Gina now resides in the Bay Area with her husband and 3 children, and now wears the wfhm (work from home mom) hat. She loves what she’s currently doing, empowering people to reclaim their health, wealth, & happiness and work towards the dreams we once dreamt as children. Gina just returned from a 6-month road trip through 20 states with her family and is already awaiting their next adventure! You can learn more about Gina here

What’s included

  • Lodging
    Single or double rooms with shared bathrooms
  • All meals
    Healthy, locally sourced, organic meals prepared by a private chef
  • Glacier NP Excursion
    A half-day experience including site seeing and hiking in Glacier National Park guided by the owners of Dancing Spirit Ranch (weather permitting)
  • Daily yoga
    Led by retreat co-facilitator and certified yoga instructor Gina Pernini Gordon
  • Workshops
    Topics include: cultivating self-care through mindfulness practices, meditation, and self-compassion
  • Life coaching
    Complementary private session. The perfect time to work on setting goals or making tough decisions with a certified coach
  • Airport transfers
    To and from Kalispel/Glacier Park International Airport (no rental cars needed!)
  • Referral bonus
    If anyone in your network signs up due to your referral we will arrange for you to receive a massage - on us!

What’s not included

  • Airfare
  • Travel insurance

Available Packages

"Share with a friend" room

Bunk with a friend or make a new one.

$1,895
"All by myself" room
$2,195


Itinerary

Sample Daily Schedule
(Times vary depending on the day's activities)

** EVERYTHING on the schedule is optional! If you want to sleep through a morning or opt out of a workshop you are most welcome. The idea is for you to take what you need from this experience**


6:45-7:30 am: Coffee, tea, pre-yoga munchies available


7:30-8:30 am: Morning Yoga 


8:45-9:30 am: Breakfast


9:45-11:00 am: Programming (Ex: Mindfulness, Self-Care, Meditation, Visioning, etc.)


11:30-12:00 pm: Break


12:00-1:30 pm: Programming


1:30-2:15 pm: Lunch


2:15-6:00 pm: Free time - enjoy the tranquility of the ranch! Boating, paddle boarding, hiking, napping - it's all here. 


6:00-7:00 pm: Evening yoga


7:30 pm: Dinner


Post dinner bonfire! 

Your Organizer


JW
Jessica Werner & Gina Pernini Gordon
Jess & Gina have been close friends since meeting in 2004 while participating in post graduate service. They are both former teachers who transitioned into other career paths but will always be teachers at heart. Whether they are training volunteers to work in Africa or collaborating with their growing teams, Jess and Gina are committed to leading themselves and others to their best lives. They believe we all have immeasurable potential in this one lifetime. More on Jess: northshorecc.org & Gina: @ginaperninigordon

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