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Strategies for Building a Profitable Retreat Business

Insights on pricing, marketing, hospitality, and the business behind transformational retreats. By Leni Cavazos.

What 15 Retreat Leaders Told Me After SRS 2026

What 15 Retreat Leaders Told Me After SRS 2026

After the Sell Out Retreats Summit 2026 in Tepoztlan, Mexico, I asked retreat leaders what they actually needed most. The answers were consistent. ...more

Retreat Business

November 06, 2026•5 min read

What 100 Retreat Leader Interviews Taught Me About Profitability

What 100 Retreat Leader Interviews Taught Me About Profitability

After interviewing over 100 retreat leaders, I found the same patterns repeated: no pricing formula, wrong ideal client, no continuation offer, and a habit of calling revenue "profit." ...more

Retreat Business

November 05, 2026•5 min read

What I Learned Running Retreats in Dubai, Mexico, and Across 3 Continents

What I Learned Running Retreats in Dubai, Mexico, and Across 3 Continents

International retreat planning sounds glamorous — and it can be — but it requires deep cultural sensitivity, local infrastructure knowledge, and a business model that actually works before you board t... ...more

Retreat Business

November 04, 2026•5 min read

Why Discounting Your Retreat Is the Most Expensive Mistake You Can Make

Why Discounting Your Retreat Is the Most Expensive Mistake You Can Make

Every time you discount your retreat, you're not just losing revenue — you're training your audience to wait for the sale, destroying your contribution margin, and hurting the entire retreat industry. ...more

Retreat Planing

November 03, 2026•6 min read

The Legal Mistakes That Could Cost Your Retreat Business

The Legal Mistakes That Could Cost Your Retreat Business

The Legal Side of Running a Profitable Retreat Business ...more

Retreat Planing

October 30, 2026•8 min read

The Layers of a Retreat

The Layers of a Retreat

How to Build a Retreat Business That Is Profitable and Sustainable ...more

Retreat Business

October 29, 2026•9 min read

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