Your Retreat Logistics and Hospitality Partner
For the Impact Driven Retreat Host
Hi, we’re Retreat Companions - a passionate team of seasoned Event Planners serving overloaded retreat leaders, worldwide!
Friend - we know that you’ve been (or are excited to start) delivering life-changing retreats. We share in a common goal to create an impactful experience for your participants, desiring for them not only to keep coming back, but to refer their friends and colleagues year after year. If you’re looking for a partner to bring this vision to life, you’ve come to the right place.
When our clients come to us, they often say:
They or their team are stretched thin from trying to host their retreat, set up meals, coordinate logistics, and build relationships with participants.
Their impact is being diluted because they’re constantly being pulled away to “put out fires” or focus on logistics behind the scenes.
They have a retreat vision they’d love to lead or up-level but feel overwhelmed by all they’re already managing in their day-to-day business life.
Let us handle all the logistics and hospitality coordination for you so you can focus your energy on what matters the most - delivering an exceptional retreat for your attendees!
What We Provide
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Logistics
From researching, booking, and preparing the perfect retreat space…to coordinating with caterers or preparing meals tailored to your preferences…to arranging seamless travel for you and your participants…to finding you cost-saving opportunities with our specialized event hats on…to understanding your schedule and how we can support you in keeping things running smoothly…we’re here to plan all the logistics.
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On-Site Coordination
We’re on-site with you every step of the way, from set-up to clean-up, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and to the minute. Consider us your right-hand, fully dedicated to making your retreat a streamlined success. When traveling internationally, challenges inevitably arise. Let our team put out any behind-the-scenes fires before you even know they exist!
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People Centered Support
It is our joy and honor to hold space for both your participants… and you! Whether it’s a personal check-in with someone feeling isolated, tending to a sick attendee, or helping a participant work through a challenging moment, we’re there to carry the heartbeat of your brand—physically and emotionally.
Imagine An Experience Where…
You arrive at your retreat space, and everything is fully set up.
Meals are beautifully prepared and presented to your attendees.
Welcome gifts are thoughtfully placed at each participant’s seat.
Participants are warmly greeted and guided through every moment.
The tone is set and hospitality is at the forefront of the experience.
Behind-the-scenes, “fires” are handled swiftly and effectively with us only coming to you with the solution.
…And YOU didn’t have to lift a finger.
Emily Grey
Emily Grey is a business coach and mastermind leader who leads retreats for women around the world! Retreat Companions is now lucky to be her partner in offering over 50 days of retreats a year! Here is her story:
“When I began hosting retreats, I had my team handle the logistics but we did not have the bandwidth as we were already stretched thin. I wanted to focus my energy on the clients but was being pulled into the logistical details and this didn’t lead to the best client experience. I offer a premium product with my masterminds and want the client experience to be impeccable. With all we are hearing in the economy about scaling intimacy and customers seeking an above and beyond experience, it was clear to me my clients having an above and beyond experience was key when thinking about client retention.
When Aneesa originally approached me about being able to manage all things hospitality and logistics, I was immediately relieved. Although I wondered how I could fit hiring her into my budget, I realized I just needed to make it happen. It was important to me the client experience needed to be flawless. After my first retreat with Aneesa, I never looked back. My clients immediately noticed a difference. Although what they would remark on was how nicely things ran, Aneesa’s contribution went beyond just logistics. Clients felt like they could trust my brand and part of that was how well Aneesa held and represented my brand. She comes in, seeks to understand and then embodies your brand.
Now, before planning any event I make sure Aneesa can be a part of it. As a business owner, I have never felt more supported by a contractor outside of my own company. From bringing me breakfast in the morning as I curled my hair to the way she tends to a participant having a challenging time. She goes above and beyond the scope of hospitality.”
- Emily Grey
Ellie McKinney
Ellie McKinney hosts workshops around the world for International Wedding Photographers. Retreat Companions is thrilled to have completed our second workshop with her in Iceland and is already planning the next in Hawaii! Hear some words about the role of Retreat Companions from Ellie herself:
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