Schedule of Events
“Everything you want to be, you already are. You’re simply on the path to discovering it.”
— Alicia Keys
Women’s Travel Wisdom Program
Over five days, women will share their inspirational stories and how they have learned to overcome fear, manage the unexpected and live the life of their dreams. There will also be wellness workshops to teach the principles of mindfulness, personal empowerment, animal conservation, and wabi-sabi to provide action-oriented tools and guidance to help women be more purposeful in their lives and travels. Daily practices will include yoga, massage, meditation, dancing, Indigenous nature walks, healthy meals and sound healing.
Thursday, October 20, 2022 – Arrival Day at Mandala Springs Wellness Retreat Centre
Transportation provided (at additional cost) from the airport.
Arrive by 4:00 pm. Check in to your room and get settled
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Welcome! Meet your travel sisters!
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Keynote Speaker “Why We Travel: Overcoming Fear & Finding Joy” – Debbie Phillips
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Dinner outside in our beautiful pavilion
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Welcome Party with DJ Max August. (Non-alcoholic drinks only)
10:30 pm: Bedtime – get rested for tomorrow
Friday, October 21, 2022
7:00 am: Wake up, beautiful!
7:30 am: Join us for morning meditation
8:00 am: Yoga to align your mind and body
9:00 am: Healthy breakfast
9:45 am: Doni & Carolyn, Let’s get fired up!
10:15 am – 11:00 am: Keynote: “Finding Your Own Balance” – Lola Akinmade Åkerström
11:15 am – 12:00 pm: “The Power of Mindfulness” – Caren Osten
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch
Afternoon Breakout Sessions & Workshops (all 45 minutes)
1-1:45pm: Choose between
- How to Re-Ignite Your Energy, Shawna Robbins
- Exploring Wabi-sabi, the ancient Japanese world-view, Robin Griggs Lawrence
2-2:45pm: Choose Between
- Manifesting your Travel Dreams, Carolyn Ray
- Travel with Intention: Responsible Travel Panel
3-4pm Rest & Rejuvenate
4:00 pm: Guided Walking Meditation led by Doni Belau
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Free time (the perfect time to get your wellness treatment)
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Dinner Under the Stars
8:30 pm: Group Activity: Movie Night
Saturday, October 22, 2022
7:00 am: Stretch and wake up!
7:30 am: Morning meditation
8:00 am: Yoga – two levels offered
9:00 am: Healthy Breakfast
9:45 am: Keynote: “Finding Magic in the Unexpected” – Doni Belau
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: “Traveling like a Rockstar into your 80’s” – Diana Eden
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch
Breakout sessions & Workshops:
1-1:45pm: Choose between
- The Sacred Traveler: Using Your Inner Compass to Discover Gems Hidden in Plain Sight, Dr. Krista Stanley
- Nurturing a Balance between Love, Work and Play, Caren Osten
2-2:45pm: Choose between
- Travel Planning, Speaker Information Coming Soon
- Women’s Travel Safety, Speaker Information Coming Soon
3-4pm Rest & Rejuvenate
4:00 pm: Sacred Walk and Tea Ceremony Guided by Brenda Holder
5:00 – 7:00 pm: Free time (good time to get your wellness treatment)
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Delicious Dinner on site
8:00 pm: Q&A with Loung Un: First they Killed My Father – Movie directed by Angelina Jolie (1 hr 30 min)
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Laughing Yoga for those not watching movie
Sunday, October 23, 2022
6:00 am: Wake up
7:00 am: Cree greeting to the sun with Brenda
7:30 am: Morning meditation
8:00 am: Yoga to connect your mind and body
9:00 am: Healthy Breakfast
9:45 am: Keynote: TBD
10:00 am -11 am: Keynote: “Living the Life of Your Dreams” – Carolyn Ray
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Keynote: “Re-Connecting to Mother Earth” -Brenda Holder
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch
Breakout sessions & Workshops:
1-1:45pm: Choose between
- Future of Travel, A Panel of Tour Operators
- Eco-friendly packing tips, Speaker Information Coming Soon
2-2:45pm: Choose between
- Trips with a Purpose, Nora Livingston
- Nature is our Healer, Brenda Holder
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Free Time – Final opportunity for your wellness treatment
5:30 pm -6:30 pm: Keynote: “A Call to Action for all Women” – Loung Ung
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Goddess Gala (Wear what you feel beautiful in!)
8:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Sunset Balinese Ritual
8:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Sound Healing Experience
9:00 pm: Music & Singing (Entertainment will be a surprise!)
11:00 pm Bedtime, aaah!
Sunday, October 23, 2022
6:00 am: Wake up
7:00 am: Cree greeting to the sun with Brenda
7:30 am: Morning meditation
8:00 am: Yoga to connect your mind and body
9:00 am: Healthy Breakfast
9:45 am: Keynote: TBD
10:00 am -11 am: Keynote: “Living the Life of Your Dreams” – Carolyn Ray
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Keynote: “Re-Connecting to Mother Earth” -Brenda Holder
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch
Breakout sessions & Workshops:
1-1:45pm: Choose between
- Future of Travel, A Panel of Tour Operators
- Eco-friendly packing tips, Speaker Information Coming Soon
2-2:45pm: Choose between
- Trips with a Purpose, Nora Livingston
- A Practice in Writing for Healing and Expression, Speaker Information Coming Soon
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Free Time – Final opportunity for your wellness treatment
5:30 pm -6:30 pm: Keynote: “A Call to Action for all Women” – Loung Ung
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Goddess Gala (Wear what you feel beautiful in!)
8:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Sunset Balinese Ritual
8:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Sound Healing Experience
9:00 pm: Music & Singing (Entertainment will be a surprise!)
11:00 pm Bedtime, aaah!
Monday, October 24, 2022
6:00 am: Wake up
7:00 am: Cree greeting to the sun with Brenda
7:30 am: Morning meditation
8:00 am: Yoga
9:00 am: Healthy Breakfast and Closing remarks with Doni & Carolyn
11:00 am: Check out & Change the world!
Transportation will be provided to the airport for those who need it via shuttle (for a fee). Mon
Ready to go? Reserve your spot today!