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Retreats

"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with
your one wild and precious life?"

~Mary Oliver

It brings me deep joy to host gatherings in my scenic rural property and garden setting, where the beauty of nature invites us to pause and breathe. Something powerful unfolds when we step away from the rush of daily life and give ourselves permission to grow. My retreats create intentional space — grounded in reflection, connection, and possibility — where true growth can take root.

Glass Windows

A Seasonal Retreat for Renewal and Transformation

Seasons of Growth:

Embrace the wisdom of each season and unlock the possibilities it holds.

This seasonal retreat series is designed to honor both the cycles of nature and the seasons of your life, immersing you in the season at hand, grounding you so that you can be fully present in each of life’s precious moments. Attend all four seasonal retreats or select the season(s) you desire to attend. Just as the natural world evolves, so do we—each season brings its own gifts, lessons, and opportunities for growth. Journey through the rhythms of nature, discovering how to align with the ebb and flow of your personal transformation. Are you ready to explore the seasons of your life, connect deeply with nature’s wisdom, and uncover what’s waiting for you? Rooted in nature and guided by possibility, these retreats invite you to discover the lessons and growth that each season holds for you. 

Location:

In-person at my 5-acre farm and garden in beautiful Central Oregon

Participants arrange their own accommodations 

 

Time Commitment:

(10 hours each weekend: spring, summer, fall, winter)

Friday: 4:00pm-6:00pm

Saturday: Workshop 9:00am-5:00pm

 

Enrollment is limited to 20 participants

 

Contact me to schedule a complementary introductory call and learn more.

Garden Path

Dare to Lead Retreat

"Who we are is how we lead."

~Brené Brown

🌱 Where do you want to be more courageous in your life?

Join a Dare to Lead™ Retreat, grounded in the research of Brené Brown and facilitated in an environment designed for reflection and growth. Together, we’ll cultivate greater self-awareness and the courage to lead with authenticity — at work, in relationships, and in life.

Through exploring and practicing the four courage-building skill sets, you’ll leave with new tools, deeper insight, and a renewed sense of possibility for how you show up as a leader and as a human being.

What You'll Learn:
Participants learn, practice, and apply four core skill sets:

  1. Rumbling with Vulnerability – How to navigate uncertainty, risk, and hard conversations with courage and clarity.
     

  2. Living into Our Values – Identify and operationalize what truly matters—turning values from abstract words into behaviors.
     

  3. BRAVING Trust – Understand the seven pillars of trust: Boundaries, Reliability, Accountability, Vault, Integrity, Non-judgment, and Generosity.
     

  4. Learning to Rise – Develop resilience and find power in setbacks through the “reckoning, rumble, revolution” process.

Location:

In-person at my 5-acre farm and garden in beautiful Central Oregon

Participants arrange their own accommodations 

 

Time Commitment:

24-hours over one weekend, including pre-work

Friday: 1:00pm-6:00pm

Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sunday: 9:00am-5:00pm

 

Enrollment is limited to 20 participants

 

Contact me to schedule a complementary introductory call and learn more.

Garden

Testimonials

“The Dare to Lead™ program with Desireé was a game-changer. I learned to embrace vulnerability, build trust, and lead with courage—skills that have had a lasting impact on both my team and me.”

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