Permission Granted: The Art of Extreme Self-Care
A Women’s Mini Self-Renewal Retreat, Sat. June 17th, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
A Women’s Mini Self-Renewal Retreat, Sat. June 17th, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
“You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere.” Anonymous
“Self-care is the art and science of attuning and responding to your needs and desires moment to moment. It’s not about adding something to your to-do list, it’s about cultivating a kinder/gentler way of being with yourself. ” Renee Trudeau
Are you in transition and asking, “What is uniquely mine to do?” Are you interested in learning the art/science of self-care? Would you like space to envision the summer your soul desires?
Transformational teacher/catalyst, author and master retreat facilitator Renee Trudeau has designed a deeply restorative, nature-based Summer Solstice mini self-renewal retreat just for women. Join Renee from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. and experience how to:
Enjoy authentic connection with soulful women from age 20-80 as you embrace new ways of being and experience greater freedom and joy. Hear from past retreat attendees here.
**Ideal for women at all life stages, especially those in transition. Renee has been coaching, supporting, empowering and nurturing women through every stage of life for more than 25 years. She invites you to “Come as you are.” **
“There are many reasons I have been retreating with Renee for 15 years, but as an entrepreneur/creative, one of the biggest is the WOMEN she attracts: wow! Creative, alive, authentic, soul-centered and heart-driven; many of my closest friends, peer mentors and women I turn to for sage counsel– I met through Renee. She models sisterhood like no other!” ~ Sarah (read testimonials)
To fully share our gifts and respond to our unique calling, we need to learn to deeply resource ourselves. We must learn to cultivate sustainability for self. Join women at all life stages from throughout Western North Carolina to experience deep connection, community and new friendships! We love that our retreats attract women ages 18-85 and many bring their sisters, daughters and grandmothers.
~ Restore inner peace. Nourish your body & tend to your soul. Replenish your well. Learn to let go. ~
Located in a peaceful, private retreat space in downtown Brevard that opens up on to a labyrinth and a beautiful walking meditation garden. Ample parking, handicapped accessible. You’ll receive the address once you register. You are welcome to stroll the grounds and nearby parks after the retreat (bring a sack lunch–or pick one up– and enjoy an outdoor picnic).
Join me in the beautiful mountain town of Brevard, NC (45 min. south of Asheville). Of all places I could live in the world–Western North Carolina spoke to me more deeply than any other! This relaxing, replenishing intimate retreat from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. includes:
“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
“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
“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.
“Renée is a transformative and compassionate speaker/teacher/woman who exudes the message that we are all powerful and worthy.”
New York, NY
“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
“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
“Renee has a wonderful energy for leading retreats. Loved the pace and format. A deeply restorative and incredibly satisfying retreat.”
San Diego, CA
“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
“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
“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
“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.
“Renée is a transformative and compassionate speaker/teacher/woman who exudes the message that we are all powerful and worthy.”
New York, NY
“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
“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
“Renee has a wonderful energy for leading retreats. Loved the pace and format. A deeply restorative and incredibly satisfying retreat.”
San Diego, CA
“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
(Watch a 3 min. retreat video to get a sense for Renee’s events; she has been creating/facilitating life-changing retreats for 30 years.)
Renée Peterson Trudeau is an internationally-recognized transformational coach/speaker, president/founder of Austin-based Career Strategists and the author of two award-winning books The Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal: How to Reclaim, Rejuvenate and Re-Balance Your Life and Nurturing the Soul of Your Family: 10 Ways to Reconnect and Find Peace in Everyday Life. A visionary catalyst/teacher for more than 25 years, Renee is on the faculty at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, 1440 Multiversity, The Art of Living Retreat Center, Omega Institute, Esalen Institute and she and her team certified 450+ women leaders in more than 10 countries to facilitate self-renewal circles/retreats for women based on her award-winning self-care curriculum. Passionate about supporting women in coming into balance through the art/science of self-care, Renée has been creating/facilitating transformational events for 25+ decades. An evangelist for the healing power of nature, Renee grew up in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of CA, the rolling Texas Hill Country and the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC, where she now resides full-time. She’s been featured in The New York Times, Spirituality & Health, US News & World Report, Yoga Journal, AARP and more. A recent graduate of the Wisdom Heart Mystery School (Austin, TX), Renee and her husband have one son in college and Renee is now pouring her energy into Wild Souls Nature Adventures. Learn more about Renee here.
Can’t make it?
My inspiring Tuesday emails provide timely life balance tools to help you soar through your week, plus receive pre-invites to our sell-out events.
My inspiring Tuesday emails provide timely life balance tools to help you soar through your week, plus receive pre-invites to our sell-out events.
Self-Care 101: Three Ways to Begin
This Is The Time to Take a Retreat (Here’s How)
6 Things to Do When The Going Gets Tough
Self-care is Not About Improving Yourself
Connection = Medicine. Are You Getting Your Daily Dose?
Pause. Are You Honoring Your Journey?
December 1-31st ~ Secrets to Facilitating Life-Changing Women’s Groups/Retreats in Uncertain Times– the online video training course. Are you passionate about empowering other women? Enjoy personal mentoring and training and begin facilitating women’s groups/retreats in your area. Introductory pricing: only $195. Learn More.
December 15th and 22nd ~ Wild Souls Movement w/ Renee near Asheville, NC – Sundays 9:30-11 a.m. Join us in a supportive, relaxed, welcoming environment for an expressive movement class designed to help you get unstuck, dissolve anxiety/stress, and celebrate community. Learn More.
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Spring 2025 Women’s Empowerment Communications Internship ~ Interviewing through December. More Details here.
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