Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself, and know that everything in life has purpose. There are no mistakes, no coincidences, all events are blessings given to us to learn from. –Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
Put down your heavy backpack. Release who and where you’ve been so you can step fully into who you are meant to be.
Are you feeling the need to restructure your life in 2020? Come and experience a sacred respite and join soulful, like-minded men and women in a still and quiet space. Tap into the healing solace found in stillness and nature. Enjoy a safe and nurturing environment designed to support you in connecting with the wisdom of your Wise Self.
Renée has been creating retreat experiences for 25+ years. Join her for a deeply restorative one-day meditation & visioning retreat which will include meditative silence, contemplative time in nature, guided inquiry/journaling, reflective sharing and a final deep relaxation. Come:
Rest in stillness and experience the gifts that come from silence
Enjoy the healing power of nature and a true digital detox
Tap into self-compassion and self-acceptance
Relax and connect with your needs, desires and your body’s natural rhythms
Meditate to enhance peace, harmony and resiliency in everyday life
Experience community and connection with like-minded men and women
Explore meaningful exercises designed to help you tap into new ways of being and experience greater freedom in 2020
**Attendees will have the option to be in silence for the entire afternoon or to participate in brief opportunities for sharing.
Never taken a retreat with Renee? Learn more: “There are many reasons I regularly attend Renee’s retreats, but in addition to the life-altering experience, one draw that keeps me coming back is the people who attend! Renee has the unique gift of calling in the most creative, soulful, generous, inspiring souls of all ages into her community –wow! Eve, entrepreneur/mom {Read more testimonials}. For more information, read 5 Reasons You Should Consider Taking a Retreat and Meditation Saves Me From Myself.
“Renée is so powerfully professional and so forcefully human and kind. Her presence inspires us all. This retreat was a life-altering experience.”
Toronto, Canada
Donna A.
“During a woman’s life, she has the need to retreat, replenish and re-energize. Renée created a safe and sacred space at her retreat and taught me how cultivate — and practice — the art of self-care.”
Board, Kripalu Center for Yoga & Wellness, Lenox, MA
Carol O’Neil
“Renée Trudeau has saved me repeatedly; her books, her tools/techniques, and dang, merely her PRESENCE has been nectar for my struggling soul.”
Washington D.C.
Elizabeth
“Renée is a transformative and compassionate speaker/teacher/woman who exudes the message that we are all powerful and worthy.”
New York, NY
Deborah S.
“Of all the programs I’ve taken over the last twenty years, this compassionate women’s retreat spoke most deeply to my heart and helped me more with self-acceptance than any other. Profound.”
Freeport, ME
Patty
“Renée has the amazing ability to create a nurturing, sacred space that honors and celebrates each woman. Her retreat was transformative; I am still using what I learned from her in my daily life.”
Munich, Germany
Mary K.
“Renee has a wonderful energy for leading retreats. Loved the pace and format. A deeply restorative and incredibly satisfying retreat.”
San Diego, CA
Julia J.
“I have 'retreated' with Renee many times-- this work has saved my life. Every time I leave with new insights and tools. Always a wise investment.”
Grafton, VT
Erica
“Renée is so powerfully professional and so forcefully human and kind. Her presence inspires us all. This retreat was a life-altering experience.”
Toronto, Canada
Donna A.
“During a woman’s life, she has the need to retreat, replenish and re-energize. Renée created a safe and sacred space at her retreat and taught me how cultivate — and practice — the art of self-care.”
Board, Kripalu Center for Yoga & Wellness, Lenox, MA
Carol O’Neil
“Renée Trudeau has saved me repeatedly; her books, her tools/techniques, and dang, merely her PRESENCE has been nectar for my struggling soul.”
Washington D.C.
Elizabeth
“Renée is a transformative and compassionate speaker/teacher/woman who exudes the message that we are all powerful and worthy.”
New York, NY
Deborah S.
“Of all the programs I’ve taken over the last twenty years, this compassionate women’s retreat spoke most deeply to my heart and helped me more with self-acceptance than any other. Profound.”
Freeport, ME
Patty
“Of all the programs I’ve taken over the last twenty years, this compassionate women’s retreat spoke most deeply to my heart and helped me more with self-acceptance than any other. Profound.”
Freeport, ME
Patty
“Renee has a wonderful energy for leading retreats. Loved the pace and format. A deeply restorative and incredibly satisfying retreat.”
San Diego, CA
Julia J.
“I have 'retreated' with Renee many times-- this work has saved my life. Every time I leave with new insights and tools. Always a wise investment.”
This self-renewal retreat video gives you a sense for what it’s like to attend Renee’s retreats.
**Email or call us to inquire if there is still room!**
Retreat Details
Location: Join us at this quiet, intimate retreat space nestled in the tranquil Lost Pines on the Colorado River at McKinney Roughs Nature Park (25 min. east of Austin); you are welcome to come early and stay late to enjoy the abundance of nature trails at the 500 acre McKinney Roughs Nature Park located on the Colorado River.
Date: Feb. 29th 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
What’s included in the $189 early bird registration:
Enjoy luxurious walks + contemplative journaling + bathe in stillness + healthy snacks/tea + space to just be + support/inspiration/resources for birthing “what’s next” for you
An intimate setting-this special retreat is limited to 20.
Personal one-on-one mentoring/support from Renee during the lunch hour. Ask her for specific resources to support your path.
Yoga Nidra deep relaxation session at the end of the day
Admission to and full access to the park grounds before and after (registration includes your admission fee)
Introduction to a soulful community of like-minded men/women at all stages of life from around the state
Complimentary 20-minute life or career coaching consult with our senior Career Strategists career/life coach, Angela Loeb, plus $50 off all packages
Personalized post-retreat self-renewal resources and ongoing support through Renee’s blog/community
Bring a journal/pen and wear comfortable clothing for movement. Women of all ages—especially those in transition—are welcome! We love that our retreats include women from all generations–from their 20’s to their 70’s and beyond!
Cancellation Policy: Registration is non-refundable but transferable provided you give us your guest’s name by Thur. Feb. 27th at noon at 512-459-6700. We apologize, but because we are a very small business, we have to adhere to this policy to cover all our up-front staffing/program/rental costs which are required to put on this retreat. Thank you for your understanding!
Your Facilitator
Renée Peterson Trudeau is an internationally recognized transformational coach/teacher/speaker, president of Career Strategists and author of two award-winning titles on life balance. She has certified hundreds of RTA Facilitators in more than 10 countries to facilitate Personal Renewal Groups/Retreats for women based on her award-winning curriculum. Renée has been creating/leading transformational events for 25 years and has been featured in the New York Times, Spirituality & Health and more. She lives in Austin, TX with her husband and 17-year-old son. (Learn more about Renee’s professional background and training.)
Contact us at 512-459-6700 or email workshops@reneetrudeau.com to explore having Renée create/facilitate a private retreat for your organization or group.
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