The Art of Living Well is for women who are navigating a life transition, experiencing a shift in identity, or simply sensing that something within them is changing.

You may be moving through divorce, empty nesting, career or relationship changes, or another season of life. You may feel overwhelmed, stretched thin, or ready to reconsider where you are spending your energy.

You do not need to arrive with a particular problem to solve. Sometimes the quieter feeling that it may be time to ask, “What’s next?” is enough.

No. The Art of Living Well is a therapist-led retreat, but it is not group therapy.

My experience as a psychotherapist informs the conversations, reflection, and design of the weekend. You do not need to be a therapy client or have previous experience with therapy to participate.

Absolutely. Many women attend retreats on their own, and you are welcome to do the same.

The small-group setting is designed to make it easier to get to know one another, and there will be opportunities for conversation and connection throughout the weekend.

If you are planning to attend with a friend, the Come Together rate is available for two or more women registering together.

No. There will be opportunities for meaningful conversation and reflection, but you will always have a choice about what you share.

You are welcome to participate in ways that feel appropriate for you. There is no expectation that you disclose personal experiences or tell your story to the group.

That’s perfectly okay. You do not need previous experience with yoga, meditation, Reiki, or horses, and you do not need to subscribe to any particular belief system.

The intention is to offer opportunities for curiosity and exploration, not to ask you to believe or achieve anything in particular. You can approach each experience in a way that feels right for you.

Your registration includes the retreat programming and experiences, the Friday welcome dinner, and light breakfasts, with snacks and drinks provided during the sessions.

Lodging is arranged separately (more information in the “Where shold I stay?” tab below).

You may choose to eat lunch at one of the surrounding restaurants, pick up a sandwich at the General Store to take on the trails, or make a meal at your rental. A refrigerator is provided in the breakroom of the barn if you’d like to store snacks and drinks.

The retreat takes place at Serenbe, with much of our programming held at Soul Barn at Serenbe. Lodging is arranged separately, giving you the flexibility to choose accommodations that fit your preferences and budget. Serenbe is approximately 30 miles southwest of downtown Atlanta, so commuting is also an option.

If you’d like to share accommodations with another participant, we’re happy to help make introductions. Just reach out through the contact page.

For lodging options at Serenbe, visit their website: https://www.serenbe.com/stay

Homes available through AirBnb and VRBO. We’ve found options starting around $100 per person, per night with double occupancy, and even less for some larger groups. Search for Palmetto, GA, which will also show properties in the surrounding Chattahoochee Hills area. If you want to stay within Serenbe itself, confirm with the host that the property is in Serenbe, rather than simply near it.

The retreat begins Friday, October 23, 2026, at 5:30 pm and concludes Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 1:30 pm.

If you would like to spend additional time in Serenbe, you are welcome to explore options for arriving early or lingering longer. I’ll be happy to share some of my favorites with you.

Comfortable clothing and layers are recommended for daytime activities, yoga, and time outdoors. Please bring shoes appropriate for walking and the horse experience.

For our Friday welcome dinner, you may enjoy dressing up a little more. Anything from jeans with a nice top to something elegant is welcome at The Farmhouse restaurant. Wear what feels like you.

We’ll send a more detailed packing and attire guide before the retreat.

No previous yoga experience is required. Our yoga experiences are intended to be welcoming to women with different levels of experience.

Our yoga guide is experienced in teaching all levels, including those with mobility challenges. Please let us know about any physical limitations or concerns so we can help you determine how the activities can be adapted for your comfort.

Yes. Much of our programming takes place in the upstairs loft at Soul Barn, which is accessed by a flight of stairs. There is no elevator.

If you have mobility or accessibility questions, please contact us before registering so we can discuss the setting and whether it will meet your needs.

Additionally, there are friendly barn cats that come and go. One especially affectionate cat, Maggie, loves to join us in the loft. While we aren’t able to keep her out of our space, let us know if this makes you uncomfortable.

Please let us know about any food allergies or dietary restrictions during registration or by contacting us before the retreat.

We’ll work with our meal providers to communicate your needs and discuss available options.

Yes. Free time is an intentional part of the weekend.

There will be opportunities to wander, rest, reflect, enjoy Serenbe, connect with other women, or simply spend some time simply doing nothing at all.

When two or more women plan to attend together, each is invited to register at the Come Together rate of $1,245 per person.

You’ll each register separately and simply let us know who you’re coming with. Women attending on their own are equally welcome at the individual registration rate of $1,495.

If the investment feels outside of what is comfortable or possible right now, partial scholarship funds are available. No income questions are asked, only what you hope to get from the weekend.

Yes. Scholarship support is available.

If cost might keep you from attending, we invite you to complete the scholarship request form so we can continue the conversation.

Cancellations received by September 22, 2026 are refundable, less a $250 nonrefundable registration fee. Later registrations have a three-day cancellation period through October 19. Registrations made October 20 or later are nonrefundable. Registration may also be transferred to another woman with advance notice.

If circumstances make it impossible to hold The Art of Living Well and the retreat is canceled, registration payments will be refunded in full.

Full cancellation terms are provided during registration.

Yes. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another woman with advance notice.

Please contact us so we can coordinate the transfer and provide the new participant with the necessary registration information.