Registration for the fall '08

Savvy Savory Self-Care Retreat

is now closed. Stay tuned for news about the spring retreat.

After years of holding women's circles and conducting women's self-care retreats, I am powerfully reminded that when women embrace holistic self-care as a way of being, their lives are transformed for the better.

Each retreat offers up something new, reflecting the combined wisdom of all women who have been in circle with me and my expertise in self-care coaching.

Here is what I want you to know - this retreat is not for everyone. It requires three days of your time, a weekend away from family, a commitment to come open and hungry for growth and learning and support, a willingness to connect in meaningful ways with women from around the country who will gather in this circle. - Sounds pretty enticing, doesn't it?

Who this retreat is perfect for: women who are committed to find greater balance, women wanting to take a time our for fun and reflection, women who are aching for ways and support to take better care of themselves, women who are willing to explore the idea that the best way to care of those around you and to take care of our world - is to begin by taking extraordinary care of you!

Check out a retreat slideshow

There’s no better way to energize your body, mind, and spirit than by taking care of yourself. - Stephanie Tourles

What do past retreat participants have to say?

It’s hard to imagine how I could have and hold in my heart the love, stillness, peace, and affirmation I received over the weekend. I can only hope to be able to return some of that good love and energy to others. Eve McClennen

I came looking for a retreat experience from a fellow coach. I left with a new sense of clarity about my inner self and how that affects everything in my life – health, relationships, career, home. What a beautiful gift!
Sharon Hayes

This weekend was one of the most loving gifts I’ve ever given to myself.
Liza Tapia Vaughan

Much more than I could have even imagined! Marvelously organized and planned. So very beneficial at many levels. Can’t wait until the next one! Highly recommended! – Elizabeth Bowers

It isn’t often that I am able to just relax and let it down with other women, but your retreat made it so easy to do just that! Thank you for the opportunity to share the time with other women who are making self-care a priority in their lives, too! – Heidi Stewart

I needed it, loved it and grew from it. I was almost magical how much insight I gained from the first hour on! – Sarah Huff

These retreats / workshops have helped to fill a void in my life – one of self-care. As the Director of a Spiritual School, I have very little time to do anything truly special just for ME. This retreat reconnects me with me, and helps me to find my way home again.
– Rev. Deborah Steen Ross

The greatest gift I took away from our self-care retreat was not only the ability to speak with a strong, confident voice but the reminder of how important it is to listen to my own voice from within.
- Michele Crowdrey, Canada

Such an expansive experience shared with an awesome circle of endlessly powerful women. Insight, balance, inspiration, energy, richness, the presence of now, release, mirror, trust, smiles, wisdom, breath - all flowing.
- Karen Dacey, NC

Fabulous retreat - very nurturing and so beautifully and thoughtfully presented.
- Beverly Moore, NC

Retreat FAQs

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• You saying YES, I AM WORTH IT! when you block out this time on your calendar and make a self-care investment with your registration.
• You will experience, through all your senses, what delicious self-care feels like during the weekend emerging rested, renewed, and inspired.
• You will experience practical exercises that support enhanced self-care in your day to day life.
• You will get really clear, if you have any doubts, about the price you and your loved ones pay when you are not taking care of you.
• You will expand your notion of self-care way beyond anything you may have imagined.
• You will be inspired by and supported by the circle of amazing women that come together on this adventure.
  
• You will feel nurtured from the moment you arrive.
• You will feel seen, heard, supported, and challenged as you sit in a self-care coaching circle of women.

• Experience of blend of time relaxing, time in circle supporting and inspiring one another, time in creative play, and time in reflection.
• We'll activate all our senses - that is the Savory part of The Savvy Savory Self-Care Retreat
• Design our very own self-care recipes to take home and cook up in all areas of our lives
  

What is The Bend of Ivy Lodge like?

It's a beautiful retreat center nestled on 63 pristine acres in the western North Carolina mountains with woodland trails, ponds, a captivating river, waterfalls, and more.

The average age of past participants has been somewhere between 20 and 80. All ages are welcome. Women who come are busy professionals, overworked Moms, retirees longing for more, women simply craving time away from the swirl of their lives with other women ...

Basically, women who can imagine self-care is the key to a more joyful life and yet who want and need support in designing a sustainable self-care plan for their lives.

When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul and brings you joy, care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life. - Jean Shinoda Bolen

Important:

Space is Limited to the first 16 women who say a big YES! to coming on retreat.

Some details

Date: November 7th - 9th, 2008

Where: Western NC at the magical Bend of Ivy Lodge (30 minutes from Asheville).

Size: Space is limited to 16 amazing women

Your Self-Care Investment: $495 - includes two nights at the magical Bend of Ivy Lodge in the western North Carolina mountain, all meals featuring the freshest in gourmet organic cooking, all materials, guest self-care instructors, surprise goodies.

Optional: A massage therapist will be on site

Added Bonus: Two Group Coaching Follow-up Calls

A memorable experience celebrating and focusing on my own self care – yet came away with adorable friend and support systems that have touched my life. Corrie was much more than a facilitator – she genuinely cared about each individual and encouraged us to dig deep inside ourselves and let our inner being dance.
Linda F, NC

I appreciate Corrie’s integrity, intelligence, self-love and her compassion. Too, I am so grateful to all the participants, and staff involved in the retreat.
Lenore B, NC

A momentous weekend that propelled me a giant step into my heart and new heart-centered life.
Carol C, FL

A very powerful and fulfilling experience. I would love to come back a year from now with these same wonderful women I’ve met to see how we have grown. Cathy E, NC

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