At this one-of-a-kind imagination retreat, you’ll enjoy just the right combination of activity, personal exploration, pampering, and beach time – all in an idyllic, naturally gorgeous oceanside setting.
Take a deep dive into your own creativity and imagination, and learn how to live your fullest potential.
We’ll use the power of brain science to help you unearth your primal drive – tapping into your imagination and personal creativity, and practicing tried and true mindfulness techniques. This powerful approach will help launch you into your optimal self.
During the retreat, you will:
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Discover fresh perspectives on both personal and professional issues
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Learn new ways to get unblocked, and get moving in the right direction
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Engage all your senses to fully relax and rejuvenate your spirit
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Learn techniques to unleash your creative genius
At the end of the weekend, you’ll feel restored and enlivened, with tools and takeaways that will continue to serve you long after you’ve returned to your hectic schedule. And we’ll help you develop a personal action plan to show the boss how well your time was spent.
Above all, you’ll learn how to thrive and begin living out your legacy NOW.
“I love the idea of stepping off my high-speed train of a life for a few days – not only to RELAX, but to access my heart’s desires, which have been buried for too long beneath all the responsibilities of my life and career.”
Retreat Details
The retreat begins on Thursday afternoon, where you’ll engage all of your senses. We’ll start with a ceremony, during which you’ll set your intentions for the weekend. Then treat your ears, heart and body to free-flowing movement and live music led by the talented Jessica Needham and soulful musician, Christie Lenée.
For dinner you’ll enjoy a nutritious and 
delicious meal prepared by our own personal gourmet chef, Frank Jordan. All your meals over the course of the weekend will be healthy and freshly prepared with organic, locally sourced ingredients and a healthy dose of passion!
On Friday or Saturday, let all your tension and stress melt away with a relaxing bodywork treatment from gifted massage therapist Erin Gray.
On Friday morning and evening, Dayna Wood will help you unleash your creativity and spark new meaning and adventure in your life with fun and experiential exercises. Saturday, Jennifer Carey will teach you mindfulness practices and guide you in meditations that will bring clarity, profound insights, and a sense of peace. That evening, release what no longer serves you in our closing Full Moon Releasing ceremony.
On Sunday, you’ll leave the retreat feeling restored, rejuvenated, and reconnected to your source. You will take an action plan with you, along with a piece of sacred jewelry created just for you. This jewel will act as a talisman to help you stay connected to the energy of the retreat, and remind you of all you’ve accomplished so far – and all that’s yet to come.
You’ll also have plenty of downtime to enjoy all Anna Maria Island has to offer. 
Read by the pool, nap, or relax on one of the top-rated beaches (Bean Point Beach, Bradenton Beach, Coquina Beach and Manatee Beach are all amazing options). Take a nature walk at Coquina Baywalk, or rent a bike or kayak. You can also take the charming, free trolley into town and explore fine local art galleries, or indulge in a facial or pedicure at the Body and Sol Spa.
Anna Maria Island and Haley’s Motel
The location of our retreat is perfect in every way, and we promise you will be delighted!
Anna Maria Island is known as a “slice of laid-back paradise”. And Haley’s Motel has been meticulously restored to maintain its midcentury roots, while offering all the modern amenities and comforts. Its lush gardens and quaint pool provide a respite from the sun, sand and sea salt. There are several room options, including motel rooms or studios; you also have the option of sharing a cottage or house.
We would be thrilled for you to join us, and give yourself the gift of relaxation, self-discovery and creative rejuvenation.
Click here to register for the retreat and explore your accommodation options.
Accommodations at Haley’s
Options vary based on size preference and number of guests (e.g. if you and another participant want to share a room) You can view the different options online (links below).
Please note: Haley’s is giving our participants a generous discount by charging the special Spring/Summer rate in October.
Option #1: Motel Room
$129/night (reg. $189) Units #2, 3, 4 and 8
http://www.haleysmotel.com/
Option #2: Studios
$169/night (reg. $249) Units #1, 5, 6, 7
http://www.haleysmotel.com/
Option #3: Cottages (One-bedroom apartments)
$199/night (reg. $299) Units #9 or 10
http://www.haleysmotel.com/
Option #4: House (Larger units across the street with 3 beds and a sleeper sofa)
$299/night.
http://www.haleysmotel.com/
Dayna Wood Ed.S, REAT – Expressive Artist & Retreat Facilitator
Dayna is the founder of Integrative Counsel, where she shows stressed-out professionals how to reignite their creativity and spark new meaning and adventure in their lives through the power of brain science. She has worked with major nonprofit organizations, as well as individuals in private practice, and is known for her approachable, honest, and non-judgmental style. Dayna combines out-of-the-box thinking with solid scientific research, so her clients get the best of both worlds.
Jennifer Carey, Ed.S, LMHC – Mindfulness Expert & Retreat Facilitator
Jennifer has been teaching and counseling individuals and groups for over a decade. Her clinical background, combined with her certification as a Reiki Master Practitioner, enables her to help others learn, heal and grow through mindfulness practices. Jennifer draws on her knowledge of human dynamics, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal communication to counsel and teach effective success strategies, and her expertise in human performance optimization techniques have been applied to a wide range of businesses and organizations.
Frank Jordan – Chef
Chef Frank Jordan hails from the San Francisco Bay area. He has over twenty years of experience, and has worked with some of the most creative and celebrated chefs in the country, including champion Michael Voltagio. He also spent time in Hollywood, CA as Sous Chef for Nina Clemente on the Bravo network show Eat Drink Love. Frank is passionate about cooking with seasonal, locally-grown and organic products while drawing plenty of inspiration from the local region.
Erin Gray, LMT – Massage Therapist
Erin Gray is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Massage Therapist who combines talk therapy with massage and bodywork. Her intuitive and holistic approach enables her to facilitate healing by focusing on the relationships between a person’s body, emotions, and overall life. In addition, she creates custom Bach Flower Remedies to support emotional well-being. Erin is in private practice in St Petersburg, FL.
Jessica Needham – Yoga Instructor
Yoga has given this dynamic husband and wife team the energy and physical tools they needed to heal from inside out. Jessica is an avid Ashtangi and former D-1 volleyball player. A career-ending injury led Jessica to yoga, which helped her face and ultimately embrace her life after competitive sports – and it also allowed her to completely recover from her injury.
Christie Lenée – Soulful Musician
Christie Lenée’s unique guitar work is often compared to Michael Hedges meets Joni Mitchell and Dave Matthews, delivering profound instrumental compositions with heartfelt, consciously uplifting songs. Christie Lenée’s pieces have been showcased at the NAMM Show in Anaheim in Nashville, live on National Television and Radio, on stage with artists such as Tim Reynolds (guitarist for Dave Matthews Band), Amy Ray from the Indigo Girls, and Stanley Jordan to name a few. Her most recent album “Live at the Hideaway Cafe” was one of three finalists for “Best Album of 2014” (Indie Acoustic Project Awards), including the song “Love Who You Are” nominated for a 2016 Award in the category “Songs for Personal Transformation.”
Cassidy Brooks – Assistant
Cassidy is a connector. Through her background in theatre, she discovered a passion and talent for connecting with people and making them something. But you can’t be on stage every day…so how do you keep the connection going? Cassidy chose social media – a virtual stage that’s available to people 24/7. She looks forward to watching retreat participants reclaim their creativity, and she’ll be there to answer general questions, document the process, and – of course – to connect!