10 Things I’ve Learned as a Retreat Host


Things I’ve Learned After Hosting 7 Retreats

  • Nature heals – Connection to nature is rare in today’s busy lives, yet it’s where we feel most alive.

  • We crave connection – Beyond screens and routines, what we truly long for is meaningful connection to people.

  • Sparks can be reignited – Helping others find their spark, release blocks, and tap into joy is one of the greatest gifts.

  • Slow food, slow living – Instilling a healthy rhythm of eating slowly and with awareness changes everything.

  • We’re all human – Everyone arrives with their own struggles. In the end, we’re not so different.

  • Silence is golden – Life moves fast. Retreats remind us to pause, sit in silence, and simply appreciate what we already have.

  • Movement is medicine – Whether yoga, walking, or dance—moving our bodies shifts energy and opens the heart.

  • Creativity restores – From painting to cooking, creative practices reconnect us with play and presence.

  • Community transforms – Strangers arrive, families leave. The shared journey creates bonds that last well beyond the retreat.

  • Less really is more – With fewer distractions, simple meals, and open skies, life feels fuller.