Starfish Retreat 2025: In Summary.

Starfish Retreat 2025 took place in Schroon Lake, NY. It was a a winter retreat, and we were given the gift of snow to make it that much more magical. We were also graced with Susan’s Natural Kitchen who cooked delicious healthy food for us all weekend. We went snow shoeing on the famous Stone Bridge Natural Caves trails, owned now for 10 generations - a special treat to get to see the passion these owners, Dee and Greg have in hosting their guests.

A Starfish Retreat always has the following components: amazing women who are looking to connect, learn and take time for themselves of which is often rare for these women as they work hard and are strong repsonsible women which makes this a special time for everyone. It also includes healthy living for 2.5 days which includes: food, rest, activity/adventure, connecting conversation, a time for self care which usually includes massage, journal and looking inward, quiet time alone at the end of the day.

As I reflect on our time together, to me there were 3 main themes that were strong this year:

1) Community is critical - always has been but especially now. Nature your community. Connect (for yourself as well as others) more regularly. And the insight that we can be a part of many communities at the same time.

2) Being Adventurous is important for all of us - get out of our comfort zone and do new things whether it is snow shoeing, going to some live music, trying a new restaurant, traveling someplace new, or even a new food! Stretch. Regularly. It seems critical for our sense of vibrancy. And YOU choose what you want to try and explore and do… dont wait for an invitation to be adventurous. What adventure are you yearning for these days?

3) Self care is up to you! And what that means is also up to you.. some of things we did this weekend were: massages for everyone! Journaling powerful questions that has us get to know ourselves better and then know each other better. It could mean grocery shopping and food prepping for ourselves or taking time for a peaceful hot tub or reading a good new book that has us learn and grow and be inspired. But self care is a daily practice not something we do monthly or weekly.

Now is the time I look forward to our 2026 Starfish Retreat… want to be on the list? Reach out to me using our contact form.