630-670-4700 | 5117 Brown Street, Skokie
THE WEEKEND RETREAT OVERVIEW
6:00 PM: Welcome Meet-and-Greet
- Light refreshments and mocktails tasting to encourage mingling.
- Icebreaker activity: Guests share one personal wellness goal for the weekend.
7:00 PM: Welcome & Weekend Schedule: Introduction of Speakers
7:30 PM: "Finding Balance and Setting Goals" - Christina Carrdellio - An Interactive talk on creating achievable wellness and life goals.
8:30 PM: Sound Bath Meditation Andrea Metcalf - A guided meditative session using sound therapy to relax and set the tone for the weekend.
9:30 PM: Good night
9:00 AM: Breakfast, Vendor Market, Mini Massage Morning
- Yogurt bar with toppings and light breakfast options and Local vendors showcasing wellness, beauty, lifestyle products.
10:00 AM: Speaker - "Organizing Your Life: What’s in Your Purse?" Stephanie Klien
11:00 AM: Choose Your Path : Action
- Pilates Flow: Focus on strength, breath and alignment. - Susan Dolan
- Art Therapy Session: Guided creative expression. - Veronica Kaldis
- Barre Blast: Lengthen, dance, and stretch with a core focus. - Andrea Metcalf
12:00 PM: Lunch Break - Fresh salads, protein options, and healthy beverages.
12:30 PM: Macronutrient Eating for Best Life
1:00 PM: Choose Your Path (Second Activity Session)
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Facetime - Learn about the chemicals in skincare products and what to avoid.
- Focus on clean, safe products for healthier skin.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Individual Services and Self-Care
- Pick One (Additional services available at an extra cost) - Reiki, Personal Stretch, Bodywork.
During this time 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Option to return home, explore nearby shopping at Old Orchard, or unwind. Quiet space available for relaxation or journaling available from 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
6:30 PM: Dinner Network- Nutritious, gourmet dinner
8:00 PM: Evening Speaker - "Relationship Fitness - the art of honest communication" Andrea Metcalf
9:00 PM: Meditation for Clarity
9:00 AM: Morning Stretch NIA Class - Gentle movement to awaken and energize the body.
10:00 AM: Jewelry and Brunch - See Jane Sparkle
- Full brunch with seasonal fruits, eggs, pastries, and healthy beverages.
- Create a personalized piece to symbolize renewal.
11:00 AM: Vision Boarding Class - Guided workshop to visualize personal and professional goals.
12:00 - 1:30 PM: Closing Ceremonies - Reflection circle to share takeaways from the weekend. SWAG distributed and gratitude wall.