Retreat Itinerary:
Women’s Freedom, Enrichment & Enlightenment Weekend
La Jolla, California | October 2–5, 2025
Your time to reconnect, realign, and rise.
Thursday, October 2 –
Arrival & Grounding
4:00 – 5:00 PM | Arrival & Check-In
Drop your bags, settle into your space, and explore the beauty of La Jolla.
5:30 PM | Welcome Gathering & Introductions
Meet your retreat sisters over light bites, wine, and connection at The Exchange (retreat home).
6:30 PM | Sunset Walk
A calming coastal walk to soak in the ocean air and begin your retreat journey.
7:15 PM | Opening Ceremony
Set your intention: What do you hope to release, receive, or rediscover this weekend?
8:30 PM | Cozy Movie Night
Wind down with a feel-good film, cozy blankets, and sweet treats.
Friday, October 3 –
Energy & Empowerment
7:30 AM | Morning Beverages
Coffee, herbal teas, hydrating drinks, and green smoothies
8:00 AM | Coastal Walk + Beach Yoga & Optional Meditation
Breathe deep and stretch by the sea.
9:30 AM | Nourishing Breakfast
Fresh fruit, yogurt, bagels, spreads, and light protein options
10:30 AM | Workshop: The Wheel of Life
Explore balance, values, and rewrite the next chapter of your personal story.
12:30 PM | Light Lunch Provided
2:00 PM | Intentional Group Session
Dive deeper into clarity, alignment, and personal vision.
4:00 PM | Free Time, Journal + Rest & Refresh
6:00 PM | Dinner at Catania (Optional)
Upscale Italian dining with rooftop ocean views
$95 pp or $125 with wine/alcohol pairing
Or enjoy solo time with dinner on your own
8:00 PM | Piano Bar or Vinyl Lounge & Dancing (Optional)
Unwind with good music, movement, and meaningful connection at local hub spot Queenstown.
Saturday, October 4 –
Creativity & Connection
7:30 AM | Coffee, Teas, & Healthy Smoothies
8:00 AM | Morning Coastal Walk + Beach Yoga & Optional Breath-work
9:30 AM | Light Breakfast
Fruit, yogurt, bagels, and healthy toppings
10:30 AM | Group Workshop: Alignment & Intention
Step into your power and align your next season.
12:30 PM | Lunch on Your Own
Explore La Jolla’s cafes, juice bars, and coastal cuisine.
3:00 PM | Art Therapy Experience
Tap into your creative self in a guided art session—no experience needed.
6:30 PM | Catered Dinner on Ivanhoe Ave Home (blocks from Exchange property)
Connect and savor local flavors together in a cozy setting.
8:00 PM | Fire Pit Circle
Share insights, laughter, and music under the stars.
Sunday, October 5 –
Closing & Celebration
8:00 AM | Brunch & Avocado Toast Bar
Delicious toppings, great conversation, and closing reflections
10:00 AM | Optional Final Coastal Walk
For those with late departures, take one more breath of ocean air.
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Visit La Jolla Farmers Market
Pick up local goods, gifts, or just soak in the Sunday buzz.
Choose one book or none at all! Go with what resonates most with you as you prepare for the retreat.
This is your journey.
Atomic Habits by James Clear
A practical and empowering guide to building small habits that lead to meaningful, long-term change.The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
A spiritual classic offering four transformative principles for personal freedom and peace.The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
A profound invitation to awaken to the present moment and live with clarity, stillness, and purpose.Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés
A timeless work weaving together myth and psychology to help women reclaim their intuitive, wild self.Untamed by Glennon Doyle
An inspiring call for women to listen to their inner knowing, break the rules, and live unapologetically.The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
A compassionate guide to embracing vulnerability, authenticity, and wholehearted living.The Surrender Experiment by Michael A. Singer
A remarkable true story about letting go of control and allowing life to lead with grace..The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
A 12-week journey to awaken creativity and heal the relationship with self through writing and reflection.
Recommended Reading (Optional)
Listen to one podcast or skip them all! Follow what sparks your interest and feels aligned as you get ready for your retreat experience.
The Expanded Podcast by To Be Magnetic / Lacy Phillips
Focused on manifestation, identity work, and breaking through limiting beliefs to step into your true essence.
2. Move With Heart with Melissa Wood-Tepperberg
Uplifting conversations on wellness, balance, confidence, motherhood, and cultivating inner calm.
3. Unlocking Us with Brené Brown
Deep dives into emotion, courage, connection, and what it means to live a wholehearted life.
4. Feel Better, Live More with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee
Science-backed, holistic guidance on stress, boundaries, sleep, burnout, and living with intention.
5. Soul & Wit with Courtney & Bailey Carver
A fun and grounded podcast exploring simplicity, intentional living, and modern womanhood with heart and humor.
6. We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle
Raw, real, and uplifting conversations about healing, self-trust, and navigating life as a modern woman.
7. The Midlife Feast with Jenn Salib Huber
A compassionate take on midlife health, intuitive eating, and body confidence, designed for women ready to thrive.
8. On Being with Krista Tippett
Profound and poetic conversations about meaning, spirituality, and what it means to be human.