Reclaiming Self: Rest as Revolution
A burnout recovery retreat for overwhelmed moms who are TIRED of doing it all
October 10th - 13th
South Haven, MI
Only 2 hours from Chicago
You wake up already exhausted,
your mind immediately jumping to everyone else's needs before your feet even hit the floor
Sound familiar? You've become everyone else's emergency contact for life, and somewhere along the way, you got lost.
At work, you're the steady problem-solver. At home, the safety net.
You keep everyone's world spinning… but somewhere along the way, you got lost.
This isn't about being "bad at self-care"
Your body is already telling you the cost
The Exhaustion
The Resentment
The feeling like you are failing everyone, including yourself
This weekend retreat for mothers
is your sacred pause
Created for moms like you
Moms who want to stop living in survival mode and start living in a way that feels whole, grounded, and sustainable.
Moms who are ready to drop the ball and reclaim self for themselves guided by licensed professionals who get it.
Moms who look “together” on the outside but feel stretched thin, depleted on the inside.
For three transformative days in nature,
you’ll step away from the noise, the lists, and the constant demands to reconnect with yourself, guided by licensed professionals who bring over 2 decades of experience to guiding women like you to remember who they are beneath all their roles and reclaim their lives.
So much more than a yoga wellness retreat
You'll be guided by clinical professionals. Dr. Jen Schroeder, a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of specialized training in Internal Family Systems therapy, and Marisa Lewis, LCPC, both experts in helping professional women navigate burnout and reclaim their lives.
Unlike typical retreat facilitators, we're trained to help you navigate the deeper patterns keeping you stuck.
We have both navigated the same terrain you're in as overwhelmed moms: career, motherhood, leadership, and the ongoing work of staying whole while understanding the real cost of carrying too much and the courage it takes to set it down.
During this retreat, we’ll help you:
Untangle what’s truly yours to carry from what you’ve been holding out of habit, fear, or conditioning.
Recognize the parts of you that say “yes” when you need to say “no,” and the ones that believe your worth depends on your usefulness.
Clarify your true priorities so you can stop running on depletion and start living with intention.
In this intimate, all-inclusive weekend, you'll work alongside licensed clinical professionals to:
all the planning, remembering, and emotional labor you carry, so you can clearly see what's draining you.
Leave with practical frameworks for rebalancing your time, energy, and mental load.
Map your invisible mental load
through deep rest and gentle practices so you can hear what it's been trying to tell you and develop a lighter, calmer nervous system you can sustain long after the weekend ends.
Reconnect with your body
to set boundaries and design a life you don't need to escape from, leaving with clear boundaries you can actually keep without guilt
Get evidence-based tools
Create a personalized integration plan so the shifts you make here actually stick at home, giving you permission to rest, to receive, and to matter to yourself.
Integrate lasting change
You'll leave feeling like yourself again, not just the mom, not just the professional, but the whole woman who existed before all the roles took over.
Because the most radical thing you can do for the people who depend on you… is to preserve the one resource that makes everything else possible:
you
What makes this retreat for moms different?
not surface-level wellness, feel-good activities, or a leadership conference with endless note-taking.
You'll be guided by licensed clinical mental health professionals with over 20 years of combined experience helping women exactly like you move from depletion to empowerment. We use evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Internal Family Systems therapy, a proven approach that helps you understand the different 'parts' of yourself, like the people-pleaser who can't say no or the perfectionist who drives you to exhaustion, values clarification, embodied practices, and intentional rest not just yoga and journaling.
Unlike typical retreat facilitators, we're trained to help you navigate the deeper patterns keeping you stuck. As licensed mental health professionals, we can safely guide you through the emotional territory that comes with real change, helping you process resistance, work through limiting beliefs, and create lasting transformation rather than temporary relief.
Through gentle, evidence-based exploration of your inner patterns and parts, values clarification, embodied practices, and intentional rest, you'll leave with both the insight and the tools to unpack the mental load, break old cycles, and create new patterns that last.
With two experienced clinical facilitators guiding you every step of the way, you'll experience a richer range of therapeutic perspectives, skill sets, and support, making your transformation both powerful and sustainable.
This isn't about adding more self-care to your to-do list — it's about fundamentally changing how you carry your life
This is therapeutic retreat work
What’s Included
Your retreat investment includes everything you need once you arrive:
3 nights, 4 days lodging | stay in your chosen accommodation style
Materials & tools | workbooks, reflection prompts, and take-home resources so your insights last
Meals & snacks | nourishing, delicious, and dietary needs accommodated
Optional morning practices | gentle yoga, walking meditation, or mindful movement
All retreat programming | workshops, guided practices, movement, and integration sessions
Evening connection & celebration | circles, rituals, and a joyful close to our weekend together
Everything is designed so you can truly rest, reflect, and restore without having to manage the details.
Optional Private Upgrade: Personalized Support
Every woman who comes to the retreat will leave lighter, clearer, and better equipped to carry her life differently.
But some women, the real breakthrough comes when group work is paired with private, focused attention focused on her specific journey.
That’s what the Private Upgrade offers.
You’ll receive:
A private diagnostic session before the retreat to uncover your patterns and priorities, so you arrive ready to focus on what matters most.
Two private sessions during the retreat — one to set intentions with precision, and one to lock in your breakthroughs.
A follow-up integration session after the retreat to turn insight into lasting action.
The retreat restores you.
The Upgrade gives you professional clarity and a plan tailored to you.
if you’re craving a space to process your story, your patterns, and your next steps with a professional guide, this upgrade was made for you.
$1,500 Upgrade | Only 2 spots available
Can be added after registration, while availability lasts.
A Glimpse at the Flow
We’ve crafted a schedule that balances deep work with ample spaciousness for rest and integration.
Friday: We'll guide you from the frantic pace of your daily life into a slower, more intentional rhythm. Set down what you've been carrying and step into intentional community where authentic connection replaces small talk.
Saturday: The deep dive. Expert-guided workshops help you finally see the invisible patterns that have been running your life. Map your mental load, meet your inner parts, and clarify what you truly value.
Sunday: Integration that sticks. Transform insights into sustainable practices through boundary work, practical tools, and joyful celebration.
Monday: Supported re-entry. A gentle transition back to your life with commitments, accountability, and the confidence that this transformation will last.
(Full schedule available upon request. But trust us, you’ll have time to breathe.)
RETREAT INVESTMENT
What's the cost of continuing to run on empty?
Missing moments with your kids because you're too depleted to be present?
The stress-related health issues?
The resentment building in your relationships?
This retreat isn't an expense — it's the most strategic investment you can make in everything that matters to you.
Early Access $2500 | Aug 18 - Sep 7
Lowest rate available
Secure your spot with just a $500 deposit
Widest choice of accommodations before they fill
Balance waived if you complete the Early Access Community Builder Savings Path
Standard $3000 | Sep 8 - Sep 21
Great for moms who need a little more planning time before committing. Accommodations and upgrades still available, though options may be more limited
50% due at registration | Balance due Sep 23
Final Access $3500 | Sep 22 - Oct 3
Final chance to join us for the mom who knows she can’t afford not to say yes.
The full registration due at sign up
Accessibility Path
We believe rest and restoration should be accessible. That’s why we’ve reserved at least one Accessibility Path spot (with more considered as space allows).
This pay-what-you-can option (minimum $500) is designed for those who are deeply aligned with the retreat but would not otherwise be able to attend due to financial barriers.
If this is you, we invite you to apply.
Savings Paths
No matter when you register, you’ll have options to save with referral rewards and flexibility rebates designed to make saying “yes” even easier.
With our savings paths, your final investment could be reduced to as low as:
$500 with Early Access + Community Builder Path
$1,000 with Standard Registration + Community Builder Path
$1,500 with Last-Chance Registration + Community Builder Path
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Receive $250 rebate for each friend who attends
Refer three friends who register by Oct 3, and we’ll double your referral rebate from $750 to $1500!
(The best part is, when you refer them, you also get to give them a $250 discount for their registration, too!)
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As a thank you for choosing one of our flexible accommodation options at registration, you’ll receive a guaranteed minimum of $100, and up to $500, based on your final room assignment:
Balanced Harmony (Semi-Flexible)
Collective Haven (Full Flexibility)
It’s our way of honoring your openness and helping you save while we create the best rooming balance for the group.
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Highest Savings Opportunity | $2,000 Rebate
Save $2,000 with the Community Builder Path, no matter when you register.
Here’s how:
Choose Collective Haven (full-flexibility) for accommodation assignment at registration.
Refer 3 friends who register by Oct 3.
Complete by Oct 3, and you’ll receive your $2,000 rebate after the retreat.
Early Access Registration Bonus:
Register by Sep 7 and complete both steps by Sep 21, and your remaining balance is waived upfront - no balance due and you attend for just your $500 deposit.
Accommodations
your space, your way
All accommodations include the same full retreat experience.
Choose the path that feels right for you. Every option offers equal yet unique value, so it’s all about personal preference.
Solo Sanctuary: Private
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Solo Sanctuary is for those who cherish solitude, quiet, and spacious personal retreat with more comforts of home after time in community.
Includes guaranteed private accommodations with a king bed, full electricity, and ensuite bath (full plumbing & water) with your choice of lodge room or glamping tent.
Note:
Very limited availability | Register early to secure -
Savings Path Options:
Eligible for:
Early Access Rates
Referral rebates
NOT eligible for flexibility rebates
Balanced Harmony: Semi-Private
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Semi-Flexible
Balanced harmony for those who want a guaranteed private glamping tent with a king bed AND are flexible about amenities.
By choosing this path, you agree to flexible tent assignments made by retreat organizers, which may include:
Option 1: Running electricity with ensuite bath (full pluming & water)
Option 2: Off-grid comforts (battery-powered fans, lanterns, charging banks) and nearby washrooms (short walk) -
Savings:
Flexibility Rebate: Guaranteed $100 rebate (up to $250 based on final assignment), post-retreat, as a thank-you
Collective Haven: Full-Flex to Share
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For those who love contributing to the collective retreat experience AND want guaranteed savings.
By choosing this path, you agree to flexible lodging assignments made by retreat organizers, which may include:
-Sleeping arrangements: Shared space (up to 2 others, twin beds) or private (king bed)
- Bathrooms: Ensuite or nearby washrooms/showers
- Amenities: Full electricity or off-grid comforts (battery-powered fans, lanterns, charging banks)
-Lodging Type: Lodge room or glamping tent
You’re welcome to indicate your preference (lodge dweller or nature dweller, or both if no preference), and we’ll do our best to honor it, though final assignments with this path are not guaranteed. -
Guaranteed Flexibility Rebate: Savings
- $250 rebate (up to $500 depending on final assignment)
- Guaranteed $500 rebate for completing the Community Builder Path (Full Flexibility + 3 friend referrals by Oct 3rd)
Space is limited: Register Today
FAQ’s
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We hear you, and the limiting belief of "there's no time" is exactly what happens when we're stuck in survival mode. The truth is, continuing to push through without pause is what leaves us depleted and desperate.
That’s exactly why this retreat exists - to give you the space you need to pause and reset before the busy holiday season begins. It’s actually the perfect amount of time to plan ahead, block your calendar, and make it happen.
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For all of human history it has taken a village to raise a child, and we offer you this opportunity to find yours! Let your partner, family member, or a trusted community member step in.
Have your children stay at a friend’s house for the weekend and then open your home to return the favor. You deserve support, you deserve renewal, and your children deserve independent adventures outside of your care.
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Here’s the truth: your family is currently getting a Mom whose nervous system is fried from months (or years!) of ignoring her needs.
By taking time to rest and reset, you are modeling rhythms for the life you want them to lead one day.
When you return more present, energized, and patient, they will see this wasn’t time away from your family; it was time invested in them.
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I promise you, your family wants a vibrant, joyful, grounded Mom more than going out to dinner or getting the latest “it” gadget. . What are the current costs of feeling depleted, resentful, and disconnected? How much better could that money be invested in finding the source of the pain versus providing a bandage?
Your well-being is not a luxury.
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Every month you wait is another month of your precious life spent sacrificing instead of truly living.
There are a few payment options to help you ease the financial strain and take advantage of staggered installments..
Klarna's One-Time Card (use directly on the registration page)
PayPal Credit| 6 months 0% interest (contact us for PayPal Payment link)
Direct extended payments with INPOWERED as low as $550/month for 5 months if registered by Sep 8 (reach out to request this to be set up for you)
You are worth the investment. You are worth the inconvenience. You are worth fighting for. And there is absolutely a way to make this happen — because you deserve to remember what it feels like to be alive in your own life again.
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The retreat will be held at Off Map. The address is 63401 8th Avenue, South Haven, Michigan. We are a 10 minute drive from downtown South Haven, and a 25 minute drive from Saugatuck.
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Each tent is furnished with luxurious mattresses, high-quality linens, charming decor, battery powered fans to keep things cool and wood burning stoves for chilly nights, so our tents are quite comfortable!
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Each of the tents utilizes a shared bathroom and shower facility, located a quick walk from all of the suites.
This building is cleaned daily and has enough private, locking bathrooms for our guests to enjoy comfortably and without someone screaming at you for something or sticking their fingers under the door.
Note that each bathroom is a private room with a toilet, sink and shower, so you won't be sharing a large communal bathroom.
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You are here to disconnect. We are here to guide you through the temporary discomfort of slowing down, letting go, and trusting that the world will keep spinning without you managing everything.
While the individual tents do not have electricity or WiFi each tent is equipped with battery-powered fans, lanterns, and cell phone chargers. High-Speed WiFi is available in the communal barn for all guests and in the main lodge (but we will gently challenge you not use it!)
The goal is to let the world fall away for three short days so you can reconnect with yourself and reimagine what your life could look and feel like.
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We are here to care for you. We promise there will be no half eaten pizza or cold macaroni and cheese!
Delicious and nutritious meals and snacks will be provided throughout the retreat and specific dietary needs will be collected after registration.
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TBD
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We want to hold the space for you to really disconnect. That means insulating you from the faux emergencies our families have learned to over-rely on us for.
Can’t find the soccer shoes?
Don’t know where the peanut butter is?
I promise they can figure it out!
We will supply you with a comprehensive list of emergencies your family should contact you for and how they can do so. One of your leaders will be available by phone or text at all times to get a message to you in the event of a true emergency.
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We know that everyone is arriving with different needs around socializing. That’s why we are starting with an intentional period of supported solitude followed by an expertly guided invitation to really get to know one another. Throughout the retreat you will have a visual marker to wear during You-time to indicate from afar if you would like space or connection.
We designed this retreat to be an intimate experience with 3-6 other moms who get it and here to do the work alongside you. Women who understand the tension you may be feeling between the desire for connection and the desire for quiet and rest.
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The woman who "has it all together" only exists on social media. She's a myth that keeps us isolated and envious. Every single woman coming to this retreat is there because she's brave enough to admit she is ready for something different, something more. The laughter, connection, and encouragement of women who get it is waiting for you. Come find your community.
Can't Make October or Have Questions?
Whether you're feeling called to this retreat but have timing/logistics questions, or you want to stay connected for future opportunities, we're here to support you.
Because your transformation doesn't have to wait for perfect timing, small shifts can start today!
Burnout Recovery Weekend Near Chicago
This mental health retreat for moms is located just 2 hours from Chicago in beautiful South Haven, Michigan. Designed specifically for overwhelmed moms ready to address burnout, this weekend retreat for mothers offers evidence-based therapeutic work, deep rest in nature, and connection with other professional mothers who understand your struggles.
Unlike typical wellness weekends, this burnout recovery retreat is guided by licensed clinical psychologists who specialize in helping caregivers reclaim their lives. You'll learn practical tools for managing the mental load, setting sustainable boundaries, and creating lasting change—not just temporary relief.
Ready to move from survival mode to thriving? This Michigan retreat for overwhelmed moms provides the sacred pause you need to remember who you are beneath all your roles.
Learn more about the hidden impact of mental load on mothers or watch our conversation about the power of dropping the ball and taking time away.