Schedule

“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.

Day 1 – Opening the Heart

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!

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Keynote Speaker “Why We Travel: Overcoming Fear & Finding Joy” – Debbie Phillips

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Dinner outside in our beautiful pavilion (weather permitting) or inside the beautiful Mandala Hall

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Welcome Party with Live Music (Non-alcoholic drinks only)

10:30 pm: Bedtime – get rested for tomorrow

Day 2 – Be here Now

Friday, October 21, 2022

07:00 am: Wake up, beautiful!

07:30 am: Yoga to align your mind and body at the Glenbrook Studio

08:00 am: Join us for morning meditation

09:00 am: Healthy breakfast

09:45 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: “Mindfulness + the Power of Awareness in Everyday Life” – Caren Osten

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch

Afternoon Talk & Discussion Sessions (all 45 minutes)

1:00-1:45 pm: How to Re-Ignite Your Energy, Shawna Robbins

2:00-2:45 pm: Exploring Wabi-sabi, the ancient Japanese world-view, Robin Griggs Lawrence

3:00-6:30 pm Free time to Rest & Rejuvenate or get your Wellness Treatment

5:30-6:00 pm: Guided Walking Meditation led by Doni Belau

6:15-7:00 pm: Dinner Under the Stars or in Mandala Hall

7:30-8:30 pm: Group Activity: Laughing Yoga

Day 3 – A day to Dream

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: “Traveling like a Rockstar into your 80’s” – Diana Eden

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch

Breakout sessions & Workshops:

Afternoon Breakout Sessions & Workshops (all 45 minutes)

1:00-1:45 pm: Practicing Mindfulness at Home & on the Road, Caren Osten

2:00-2:45 pm: The Sacred Traveler: Using Your Inner Compass to Discover Gems Hidden in Plain Sight, Dr. Krista Stanley

1:00 pm – 2:45 pm – Connect with a Life Coach (15 minute sessions) or free time

1:00 pm -6:00 pm Rest & Rejuvenate & Wellness Treatment

4:00 pm: Sacred Walk and Forest Bathing

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

Day 4 – Time for Transformation

Sunday, October 23, 2022

06:00 am: Wake up

07:00 am: Sunrise Walk and Greeting the Day

07:30 am: Morning meditation on hillside

08:00 am: Yoga to connect your mind and body

09:00 am: Healthy Breakfast

10:00 am -11:00 am: Keynote: “Living the Life of Your Dreams” – Carolyn Ray

11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Keynote: “Human Rights and Women’s Safety” -Tracey Breeden

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch

Breakout sessions & Workshops:

Afternoon Breakout Sessions & Workshops (all 45 minutes)

1:00-1:45 pm: Trips with a Purpose, Nora Livingston

2:00-2:45 pm: Powerful Storytelling Techniques- Understanding Your Why – Julie Cottineau

1:00-2:45 pm Connect with a Life Coach (15 minutes sessions) or free time

3:00-5:30 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 With DJ Max

11:00 pm Bedtime, aaah!

Day 5 – Returning home with Zeal

Monday, October 24, 2022

6:00 am: Wake up

7:30 am: Creekside Meditation

8:15 am: Yoga

9:15 am: Healthy Breakfast and Closing remarks with Doni & Carolyn

10:00 am: Check out & Change the world!

Transportation will be provided to the airport for those who need it via shuttle (for a fee).

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Marianne Williamson

I'm Marianne Williamson, a writer who treasures the art of connecting with women over coffee or wine. My writing explores the complex relationships between women and men, celebrating the magic found in these connections. Join me on this journey of discovery, where we embrace the intricacies of love and life.