Unshakable Calm Retreat
Nov. 5 - 8, 2026 at Elohee Retreat Center
If you’re a woman 40+ who…
is ready to stop feeling endlessly tossed between work/life demands…
wants to learn how to tap into the core calm that’s always within you - while you’re at work, at home, and everywhere in between
is aching to release pent up tension, soothe your nervous system & feel like a whole YOU again…
The Unshakable Calm Retreat is made for you.
This isn’t about giving up your ambition.
It’s about building the internal steadiness and calm strength to support your ambition without burning out.
You deserve this. You need this.
Drop all the tasks.
Remove all the hats you wear and step out of the roles you fill for a short while.
Shift from feeling tired and wired to feeling powerfully calm & steady, ready and able to enjoy each day with a little more ease.
And return Unshakably Calm.
This is not your typical retreat
It’s not a passive spa weekend.
Nor is it purely a leadership seminar.
We’re blending nervous system regulation, embodied leadership, and deep restorative practices that support wellbeing across your whole life.
We’ll incorporate - gentle yoga, mindful breath work & have honest conversations about navigating demanding careers & competing priorities.
You’ll learn - how to include simple mini practices & tools in your daily routines so you can set boundaries without guilt, speak your truth without hesitation, fill your seat at the table without doubt.
Plus your registration includes one month of follow-on support
Here, calm isn’t just a mood.
It’s a skill. A practice. Your new baseline.
You’ve worked hard to earn your place…
In spaces where women are still treated like outsiders and expected to prove themselves.
You navigate scrutiny, double standards, and the quiet pressure to be…
capable, and likable
confident, but not too much
strong, but never difficult.
And when your workday ends, your responsibilities often keep going.
This retreat is where you step back to honor your needs and learn ways to shed the stress that builds up from carrying all that while also care giving, managing your life & relationships.
This retreat is for women 40+ who…
find themselves answering emails at 10 PM, mentally replaying hard conversations and pushing through exhaustion just to keep going
carry the mental and emotional load of leadership, decision-making, and responsibility
feel the strain of staying composed at work while being underestimated, ignored and interrupted
are tired of holding it all together without the space to recalibrate
are ready to close the laptop at 5 PM, enjoy a relaxing evening and finally get a good night’s sleep on the regular
want to learn how to embody calm power, not just embrace the idea, but own it as a finely honed skill
want real, lasting relief without fantasizing about running off to Tahiti or just quitting everything midweek
What You’ll Experience
Guided sessions & YOU time:
Gentle, therapeutic yoga & breath work focused on regulation, not performance
Reflective practices that reconnect you to your intuition and clarity
Strengths-based leadership development rooted in self-trust
Emotional intelligence tools you can apply throughout your life
Time to reflect and immerse yourself in nature
Creature Comforts:
Stroll quiet, serene, wooded mountain trails strewn with fall color at Elohee Retreat Center (approx. 2 hours N. of Atlanta)
Settle into cozy accommodations at the rustic Thanksgiving House (single & shared occupancy options) near the property’s gorgeous waterfall
Enjoy mouthwatering, locally sourced, freshly chef-prepared meals throughout your stay (all meals included)
Access the tea house for warm beverages 24/7
Add-on optional massage & bodywork services
You’ll Leave With:
A deep sense of steadiness that supports your work and helps you relax after a demanding day
Courage to set & hold clear boundaries without guilt or hesitation
Renewed confidence stemming from self awareness, not hype or hustle
Simple, practical tools to separate your self from outer chaos & shed stress daily to prevent exhaustion and burnout
This isn’t about becoming someone new.
It’s about returning to yourself, naturally, without added strain.
An Overview of Our Weekend Schedule
Thursday evening arrive, share a meal, and ease into the experience with a grounding stretch and guided relaxation.
Friday & Saturday
Begin with yoga & meditation followed by breakfast.
Mornings and afternoons include guided conversations, reflective leadership work, and practices designed to help you regulate, restore and rebuild.
There is time throughout for rest and self-care, whether that means a hike, massage or simply quiet time to exhale and enjoy a cup of tea.
Evenings include: shared meals, casual chats and relaxation.
Sunday morning we’ll close with our morning practice, reflection, and a final circle before a late morning departure. You’ll head home feeling grounded, unshakably calm & equipped with simple tools to bring you back to your strong, steady, core calm when life gets chaotic.
Why Now?
This stage of life calls for an approach to leadership and wellbeing that works with your nervous system, not against it.
The Unshakable Calm Retreat offers the pause most women never give themselves plus the tools to carry that calm forward so it becomes your natural way of being…
Not someday. Not when things slow down.
Now…
while you get to choose how you want to want to lead, live & enjoy this life you’ve worked so hard to build.
After retreat support
We know first hand how it feels to come home from retreat feeling excited and renewed, with a clear plan and confidence to put new habits into action, and then have life pitch you a curve ball (or 5) that sets you off course immediately.
That’s why we’re including a month of follow on support for you after you get home, with the option for ongoing support.
Because we want to help you stay on track and keep strengthening your Unshakable Calm for the long term.
For one month after your retreat you’ll receive:
Two live virtual group coaching calls - we’ll discuss what’s working, what’s not, what you want to refine & how
Weekly touch points messaged directly to you, including…
simple, short practices to shed stress, release tension & armor up for your day
practical strategies for navigating the mine field of female leadership
After this first month, we invite you to continue as a member of our 6 month group support cohort.
An Investment in You…
Your Long Term Wellbeing + Your Success
Your reservation includes:
Three nights accommodations in Elohee’s rustic Thanksgiving House (choose from single, double or triple occupancy - photos below)
Mouthwatering, locally sourced, chef prepared meals, plus 24/7 tea service in Elohee’s cozy Tea House
Use of yoga mats and props, all materials, and full access to trails and outdoor facilities at Elohee
Early bird rates range between $1049 to $1495 for the weekend (depending on single/double/triple occupancy)
Rates increase Sept. 1 to $1155 - $1645
A non-refundable $500 deposit is required at booking to reserve your space
Optional add on services (e.g. massage, reiki) may be purchased directly from Elohee Retreat Center after booking
Only 10 openings - Apply today to secure your reservation & choice of accommodations
Your Retreat Leaders
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Cathy Eads
Yoga Therapist & Ayurveda Counselor
Cathy brings over 23 years of personal practice + training in yoga therapy & Ayurveda to her work. She teaches the same tools that kept her from unraveling through parenting, health scares, divorce, and anxiety. Her approach regulates your nervous system & builds unshakable calm.
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Dedra Thompson
Leadership Coach & Talent Strategist
Dedra brings over 20 years of corporate leadership experience as a facilitator, coach, and talent strategist. She understands the unique, invisible pressures female leaders carry and the physical and mental toll of being “on” at all times. Her work focuses on helping leaders set healthier boundaries, lead more effectively, and remain steady in demanding environments.
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What Previous Retreaters are Saying.
✳︎ What Previous Retreaters are Saying.
Yes, you can make the time.
Honestly, don’t you need to make time for this?
If you feel like you need permission, or are feeling the tug to apply, just not sure how you’ll fit it in, those are good signs, you’re in need of this retreat.
Because the world needs you yes, but it needs you rested, refreshed, restored - not depleted, resentful and burnt out.
And the world will be there when you return. The team you support and people you care for want you, no they need you, to take time to replenish and care for yourself.
Have questions?
Apply for a spot and we’ll set up a short call where you can get the answers you need.