Hosting your first retreat feels like a hundred decisions arriving at once. It isn't — it's six decisions in the right order. Get the sequence right and each step makes the next one obvious. Here's the roadmap we give every first-time host.
Before location or pricing, define why this retreat exists and what guests will leave with. A clear over-arching goal — rest, reset, creativity, leadership — becomes the filter for every later choice, from the schedule to the photos you use.
Decide who the retreat is for before you fall in love with a venue. Your audience determines the right climate, the right budget level, and how far they'll realistically travel. Then choose a location that matches them — not just somewhere you'd personally like to visit.