Navigating Transitions for Women: A Design for Living
November 21-23, 2025 at Essex Woods Retreat Center
Change
By now we have learned that we cannot change other people. All we can change is ourselves. But we have to be willing to do the work – to dive deep (who are we, what do we value), to let go (of unrealistic hopes, our own limiting beliefs), to take action (a plan for the New Me)
This retreat is for you if:
You are suffering from significant life changes, such as losing a job, a spouse, or a dream
You feel confused - at a crossroads, uncertain of who you are now and what you want next in life
You have a desire to re-invent yourself and design a life centered around your values, passions and talents (but how?)
You want to realize your full human potential and achieve personal happiness and fulfillment (but how?)
If you are ready to invest in yourself and design the life you want to live, then this retreat is for you.
Join me and up to 20 other women on a three-day guided journey to navigate through transitions in your life.
This retreat is not for you if you are looking to be pampered, relax, drink umbrella drinks by the pool and generally take it easy. This is a working retreat — we are there to do the work of creating our best selves.
About the Retreat Location
The Essex Woods Meeting & Retreat Center is a unique event venue committed to providing a natural setting to relax and gain fresh perspectives for a variety of social, wellness, team-building, educational and corporate events. Located on Cape Ann at Boston’s North Shore, the Center is just 45 minutes from downtown Boston and 30 minutes from southern New Hampshire.
What you will receive:
2.5 days of instruction, group work, practices and tools to design your new life
The opportunity to share your deepest feeling about the challenges you face
A safe, honest, open vulnerable space with like-minded women
Processes to mentally and physically let go of obstacles, limiting beliefs and fear
A complete package of meals and lodging from afternoon arrival Feb. 7- afternoon Feb. 9
The Center offers a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, high quality protein, snacks and drinks. They can accommodate special dietary requirements.
You can choose from a variety of room configurations and locations. Bring a friend and share a room!
Access to walking trails through the woods, a fire circle, sauna and hot tub
Restorative Yoga class
Large group lecture, small group or partner exercises, alone time for journaling
Leave with an action plan and accountability partner
Continuous snack and beverage service
New connections to other like-minded women
15 min. free coaching session with Pam (available throughout the weekend)
Is this Navigating Transitions for Women: A Design for Living retreat right for you?
Challenges and struggles, like:
Loss of identity – especially after the loss of a spouse or a job. You don’t recognize yourself or your place in the world anymore
Seeking purpose/new direction
Lack of self-confidence and lack of belief in your own abilities to transform your lives
Are you full of fear:
Fear of failure – the apprehension of not succeeding in your new endeavors can paralyze you from taking any action
Fear of Judgement: What will other people think (society) of me, what will my friends and family think of me?
Fear of the Unknown – venturing into new territory or making significant life changes can be terrifying with a clear roadmap – especially if you don’t have a path or tools.
Obstacles you may be facing:
Feeling pressured by societal norms or expectations about how you should live your life at your age
Limited support network: you’re lacking a supportive community or network that understands and encourages your transformational journey. Maybe you’re expecting support from people who are not capable of supporting you in the way you need.
Financial constraints – you are facing financial limitations that restrict your options for making significant changes (unemployment, divorce settlement, children, etc.)
Are you making these mistakes?
It can be easy to stick with what’s not working rather than stepping into the unknown! – even if it is unsatisfying or unfulfilling
Overthinking? Do you get caught up in the “what-ifs” and potential scenarios leading to analysis paralysis?
Neglecting self-care: do you put your needs and well-being last, thus diminishing your energy and motivation for change?
Your Investment
The Retreat package is $1100 and includes:
2 nights of accommodation (Friday & Saturday nights)
6 meals, unlimited snacks and beverages
Two days of instruction, exercises, group practice sessions, take-away blueprint
Leave with your personal Design for Living action plan
15 min. on-site coaching session with Pam Bradley
Discounted one one-on-one coaching packages
One group accountability follow- up call on Zoom (2-3 weeks after retreat ends)
Early Bird Discount: $950 if paid in full by Friday, October 3, 2025
50% non-refundable deposit required to hold your spot
