…develop immersive programs that make a huge impact.
…create closer relationships with clients through incredible, in-person experiences.
…share a magical place you love with your audience.
...make a profit while traveling the globe.
feel daunted by all the logistics.
don’t know how to full a trip.
worry the experience might not be “good enough”.
feel concerned about mistakes that cost serious time and money.
don't want to build it alone.
don’t feel you have the support or accountability
feel daunted by all the logistics.
don’t know how to full a trip.
worry the experience might not be “good enough”.
feel concerned about mistakes that cost serious time and money.
don't want to build it alone.
don’t feel you have the support or accountability
feel daunted by all the logistics
don’t know how to full a trip
worry the experience might not be “good enough”
feel concerned about mistakes that cost serious time and money
don't want to build it alone
don’t feel you have the support or accountability
feel daunted by all the logistics.
don’t know how to full a trip.
worry the experience might not be “good enough”.
feel concerned about mistakes that cost serious time and money.
don't want to build it alone.
don’t feel you have the support or accountability
Identify and interview your ideal client so you create an experience they are excited to pay for.
Set up a retreat so that it helps grow your business, rather than use up your precious time and resources.
Create pre- and post-trip surveys that provide you with essential information so can create an amazing trip and offer a better experience each year.
Feel more confident while you plan and lead your retreat.
Build your resilience to (inevitable) setbacks).
Choose an ideal retreat location.
Decide whether to run your retreat solo or in partnership with a travel company or colleague.
Create a comprehensive retreat budget.
Price your retreat.
Craft each aspect of your sales page.
Foster in-person and/or digital communities so that you have people primed to sign up for your trip.
Write contracts for your collaborators that safeguard your interests.
Create a beautiful welcome packet including a liability release form, health and safety information, a packing list, and more.
Create easy payment plans for your clients.
Manage your trip if you don’t meet your minimum number of clients.
Cultivate a mindset that helps you gracefully move through challenges before and during your retreat (this is key to your long-term success).
Throw an awesome in-person or digital launch party so you start your trip registration period with multiple sign ups.
Create gorgeous marketing materials.
Design a marketing plan for your retreats so you gain sufficient visibility to fill your trip.
And more.
feel daunted by all the logistics.
don’t know how to full a trip.
worry the experience might not be “good enough”.
feel concerned about mistakes that cost serious time and money.
don't want to build it alone.
don’t feel you have the support or accountability
Fast forward to today: I’ve led retreats in Argentina, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, France, India, Indonesia and locations across the United States.
People raved about the experiences, so why weren’t my retreats selling like hotcakes?
I loved what I was doing, but how could I get paid well for it?
My clients got huge results, so why weren’t recommending my retreats to all their friends?
I now understand what makes an experience rave-worthy..
feel daunted by all the logistics.
don’t know how to full a trip.
worry the experience might not be “good enough”.
feel concerned about mistakes that cost serious time and money.
don't want to build it alone.
don’t feel you have the support or accountability
feel daunted by all the logistics.
don’t know how to full a trip.
worry the experience might not be “good enough”.
feel concerned about mistakes that cost serious time and money.
don't want to build it alone.
don’t feel you have the support or accountability
Learn about the ideal mindset to cultivate before your retreat. Rest assured that you will also get tips for mindset during and after the experience.
Discover your "why." Having your "why" and reminding yourself of it regularly is key to a positive mindset.
Create your vision, which will support your mindset and guide your work throughout this course.
In this module, you will learn:
The exact questions to ask yourself when choosing retreat locations.
What to do if a retreat center wants a hefty down payment.
How to avoid common mistakes with choosing your retreat location.
About the importance of food at your venue, and how to ensure your retreaters eat well.
Best practices to honor a place and its local people.
And more!
In the coming pages, we will cover:
When in your career to lead a retreat (spoiler alert: you can start whenever you want)
How to choose when to travel to your destination.
Planning your retreat around impactful moments or events.
How to best prepare for your retreat (i.e. the step-by-step timeline you'll need to follow).
Choosing the length of your retreat.
feel daunted by all the logistics.
don’t know how to full a trip.
worry the experience might not be “good enough”.
feel concerned about mistakes that cost serious time and money.
don't want to build it alone.
don’t feel you have the support or accountability
How do I leave enough space in my itinerary, so participants actually feel like they retreated?
How do I create continuity in the curriculum?
How do I pair curriculum and activities so that I get my clients to their final goal?
And more!
How much should I charge?
Are budgets necessary?
How do I make a budget?
What expenses are commonly overlooked by retreat leaders?
Should I have a refund policy? What factors should I consider?
What are the pros and cons of offering scholarships?
How do I negotiate with contractors?
What is an emergency fund and what do you use it for?
This module was designed to help you stay organized and think about timing -- from when to send a welcome packet, begin marketing, or hold the retreat itself.
In the coming pages, we will cover:
When in your career to lead a retreat (spoiler alert: you can start whenever you want)
How to choose when to travel to your destination
Planning your retreat around impactful moments or events
How to best prepare for your retreat (i.e. the step-by-step timeline you'll need to follow)
Choosing the length of your retreat
...and more!
We’ll cover
Awesome models for community building events. Use these to make sure your gatherings have personality and make an impact!
Hot tips to make sure you have a great crowd and keep everyone engaged.
How to make sure your events match your retreat values and priorities. Everything you do should reflect and build confidence in your brand.
Create a profile of your ideal client. That way, you will better understand how to write marketing copy that appeals to them, what retreat activities they'll most want, where they want to travel, etc...
Hear us discuss making retreats application-only, what questions to ask so you know someone is a good fit for your trip, and more.
Gain the tools and find the templates you need to talk to your potential travelers. This is a critical step so you build a retreat people will actually attend and so you passively market your retreat, generating interest before you even open registration.
feel daunted by all the logistics.
don’t know how to full a trip.
worry the experience might not be “good enough”.
feel concerned about mistakes that cost serious time and money.
don't want to build it alone.
don’t feel you have the support or accountability
In Module 11, you learn how to prepare your retreaters for the journey ahead. You'll learn how to create a bangin' welcome packet, thoughtful introduction calls, informative pre-trip emails, and more.
Through your dedication to these pre-retreat to-do's, you'll provide people with the psychological safety they need to get the most out of the experience you've so carefully planned. You'll prime them to show up open to activities, challenges, and workshops that will facilitate meaningful transformation.
What you need to do the day your travelers arrive.
Exactly what you need to do at the beginning, in the middle, and at the end of your retreat to make sure everything runs smoothly.
How to run an effective traveler orientation
Ways to wrap up so people leave with gratitude and excited to travel with you again.
Tips for how to take care of yourself and others while on retreat.
To make sure you're prepared to squeeze every ounce of wisdom from the experience, we've created this final module. You’ll learn about best practices for taking care of yourself after the retreat, as well as how to make the most of post-retreat marketing and client engagement.
This module also looks at a very specific retreat leader phenomenon: the retreat hangover. We are ready to support you through all the highs and lows during this very unique period.
Megan Taylor Morrison
Meg is an avid adventurer who believes in the power of travel. Her time living abroad in five countries (Australia, France, the Dominican Republic, Kenya and Madagascar) dramatically impacted her views on life. Shenow thinks differently about community, marriage, money, body image, spirituality, and more.
Meg’s trip-leading experience began with Putney Student Travel. Several years later, she founded Dance Adventures. Dance Adventures led arts-focused cultural immersion programs in the Dominican Republic, Argentina, and Brazil.
After four years, Meg decided to focus her retreats on personal transformation. She organized or co-organized experiences across the United States, as well as in the Dominican Republic, India, and Indonesia.
Meg is a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation, as well as a Certified Wim Hof Method Instructor and Authentic Relating Games Facilitator. She work with private clients, as well as fosters the next generation of coaches through the Avalon Coach Training Institute.
April 8 - August 19, 2024
We do not offer refunds on any money paid.
The modules are released each week. On integration weeks, no new content is released. This is additional time to work on previously introduced content.
This runs from April 8 - August 19, 2024. You can expect to spend 3-5 hours a week working through the content, outside of the Q&A calls.
In the Live Program, we have live 7 Q&A calls with Meg where you can get a hot seat (and if you can’t make it live, you can submit your question ahead of time). If you want more 1:1 support, you can sign up for the Private Mentorship tier or message Meg at megan@megantaylormorrison.com about private coaching.
Yes, we will offer this program again in 2025.
The live Q&As will be held on Tuesdays from 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. CT.
All Q&As will be recorded. If you miss one, you can watch the replay on your student portal.
I've signed up for a digital course before and I didn't finish it. What support structures do you have for students?
We will help you find accountability partners and there are live coworking sessions you can attend.
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