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Purpose & Presence

A weekend retreat in pause and stillness

September 18–20, 2026 | Setu Retreat Center, Brattleboro VT | Limited to 20 participants

 

You worked hard. You did what you were supposed to do. And somewhere along the way, you started wondering if this is really it. This retreat is an invitation to get quiet and finally hear yourself think. To step away from the noise for two days and let the deepest part of you catch up with the rest of your life.

Doing nothing, on purpose. Skillful inaction.
These are the skills we will build.

This weekend might be for you if:

  • You're in the middle of your life wondering, quietly or loudly, is this it?
  • Your kids are leaving (or have left) and the sudden stillness feels more like a void than a relief
  • You climbed the ladder, hit the goals, and felt hollow when you got there
  • You tried the job change, the early retirement, the fresh start — and the problem came with you
  • You feel guilty for wanting more when you already have so much
  • You feel guilty for wanting to enjoy your life when others are suffering
  • You feel like you were lied to — told that hard work and sacrifice would pay off. It's later now. And you're angry.
If any of this sounds familiar, you don't need another productivity system or a 30-day challenge. You need two days in nature, with space to breathe and permission to be still.

 

About this retreat

This is not a vacation. It's an intentional pause. We'll use the stillness of the woods and the simple rhythm of days without demands to invite ease and spaciousness back into your life. To let what matters most rise to the surface.

This kind of work doesn't happen over Zoom. It happens when we're in the same room, in the same air, with time on our side.

I have a gift for being able to see the gifts in others. All we need is to get in the same room together — and it becomes clear. I'll spend the weekend holding that mirror for you, so you can start to see what I see.

You will leave with a renewed sense of hope and a clear sense of purpose.

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2 nights lodging, all meals and all programming included. Starts at $800 based on room type. Priority list members get first pick of room type and early bird discount rate. Joining this list is not a commitment to register.

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