Melders Coastal Renewal Retreat
A Transformational Experience for Women to Rediscover Purpose, Joy, and Possibility
Pismo Beach, CA
April 22-25, 2027
You've spent decades caring for everyone else. Now it's time to rediscover the woman you still want to become.
Registration and Details
A Place to Pause, Breathe, and Reconnect
Are you...
..an empty nester, widowed, retired or semi-retired, or simply standing at a crossroads wondering ‘What’s Next for me?’ and wanting to reconnect with your true self, then this retreat is for you.
Four days on the coast. Morning coffee looking out at the water. Guided conversations. Sunset walks. New Friendships.
Who is a Melder?
Throughout this retreat, we affectionately refer to our community as Melders - Mindful Elders who choose curiosity, growth, and possibility over society’s expectations of aging.
Let’s overcome society’s stereotypes, reclaim your dreams, connect with women who understand your journey, forge lasting friendships, and return home re-energized with a personalized plan for this next phase of our lives.
Join Us for a Weekend of Renewal
Is this Retreat for You?
We will take the time to do a deep meditation and a workshop to discover what brings meaning and fulfillment
Not sure when you can let go, you will gain from you own inherent wisdom and can begin looking forward with confidence.
C.S. Lewis says that ‘You are never too old to set another goal or dream another dream.’ Reconnect with your passions, values and purpose that has been waiting for you
Find the encouragement and support to embrace what’s next. Gain confidence in the unique gifts and contributions that only you can offer.
Discover what’s possible when you intentionally create what’s next.
Embrace new possibilities surrounded by women who will inspire and encourage you
What else will you gain
- Overcome the ‘obstinate obstacles’ of Ageism
- Reflect on what is important to you
- Align every area of your life with your values
- Leave this program feeling more confident and optimistic
- Make plans that are achievable and meaningful to you
Top 10 Reasons For Not Missing This Retreat
Permission...
- to change.
- to dream again.
- to be a beginner.
- to succeed.
- to fail.
- to outgrow old identities.
- to stop apologizing for wanting more.
- to live differently than your peers.
- to refuse the script society handed you.
- because you can…
Imagine leaving the retreat with a clear vision for your next chapter, no longer vague and open-ended. You will gain renewed excitement for life, ready to move forward. How wonderful it will be to create new friendships with women who understand your journey! You will get clearer about what truly matters to You. You will be motivated to pursue new possibilities. You’ll get tools to overcome boredom, isolation, and feeling stuck and you will come away with a personalized 3-step action plan.
Your Retreat Home
You’ll stay in a spacious and comfortable Pismo Beach home designed to give you room to relax and connect throughout your retreat.
You’ll be just a short walk from the beach, as well as close to downtown Pismo Beach, giving you the freedom to step out and enjoy the coastal surroundings whenever you have free time.
Inside, you’ll have comfortable spaces to gather with the other women, share a meal, have a conversation, or simply unwind after a day of reflection and retreat activities.
Your Room
Choose the accommodation that feels right for you. You can enjoy a private king room with your own bathroom, a king room with a shared bathroom, or twin beds with shared bathroom access.
Each option gives you a comfortable place to rest and recharge while you enjoy everything this retreat has to offer.
This is your time to pause. Reflect. Reconnect. And discover what’s next.
Ready to Give Yourself This Time?
The Cuisine
Fresh, Flavorful & Made to Be Shared
Good food has a way of bringing people together. During your retreat, meals will be another opportunity to slow down, nourish yourself, and enjoy meaningful conversations around the table.
Good food has a way of bringing people together. During your retreat, meals will be another opportunity to slow down, nourish yourself, and enjoy meaningful conversations around the table.
Good food has a way of bringing people together. During your retreat, meals will be another opportunity to slow down, nourish yourself, and enjoy meaningful conversations around the table.
Your comfort is important to us. Dietary needs and food preferences will be acknowledged and accommodated, so you can feel comfortable and cared for throughout your retreat.
The Journey
Pause & Arrive
Your retreat begins with an opportunity to step away from the noise of everyday life and truly arrive—at the retreat, in the beautiful surroundings of Pismo Beach, and within yourself.
This is your time to slow down, breathe, and create space to reflect on where you are in your life right now. Together, we’ll begin creating the foundation for the days ahead: a space where you can be present, open, and curious about what comes next.
Release & Look Forward
Sometimes moving forward means first giving ourselves permission to acknowledge what we’ve been holding onto.
You’ll have space to reflect on the past, consider what you’re ready to let go of, and begin looking forward with greater confidence. Rather than having all the answers, you’ll be encouraged to listen to yourself and discover what feels meaningful for this next phase of your life.
Reflect & Reconnect
Through guided reflection and deep meditation, you’ll have the opportunity to turn inward and explore what brings meaning and fulfillment to your life now.
As your retreat guide, I’ll lead you through experiences and conversations designed to help you listen to your own inherent wisdom and reconnect with the values, passions, and sense of purpose that may have been waiting for your attention.
Melders Coastal Renewal Retreat
This retreat is absolutely for women who:
- Are ready to embrace a season of growth, adventure, and purpose.
- Believe it's never too late to reinvent themselves.
- Want meaningful friendships and community
- Feel stuck, lonely, or disconnected
- Know there's still purpose inside of you
- is ready to say yes to herself.
- know their best years are still ahead.
- want to live intentionally—not just stay busy.
- This is personal growth work, combined with rest, renewal, and connection
This Retreat is NOT for women who
- Want a vacation only
- Are unwilling to reflect honestly
- Are not open to every faith, race, religion and culture
- Expect someone else to create their future
Sounds amazing!
Day 1: Arrive & Connect
- Welcome reception
- Opening circle
- Meet your retreat sisters
- Self-Inflicted Ageing
Day 2: Release What's Holding You Back
- What I want now
- Identifying limiting beliefs
- Letting go of outdated identities
- Mirror/Breath Work
Day 3: Discover Your Next Option
- Mindfulness
- Gratitude
- Meditation
Day 4: Step Into Your Future
- Confirmation and Commitment
- Closing ceremony and celebration
This Retreat includes:
- Accommodations
- Welcome gifts
- 3 Breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
- All Retreat programming
- The Melders Coastal Retreat Workbook
- Closing ceremony
‘You are never too old to set another goal or dream another dream.’ C.S. Lewis
Frequently Asked Questions
While future retreats may include all gender experiences, this retreat is women-only seeking clarity, purpose, and meaningful reinvention.
Many attendees come alone. In fact, this retreat is intentionally designed to create connection, comfort, and community from the moment you arrive.
No. Activities are designed to be accessible and comfortable for women 55+.
That’s exactly why this retreat exists.
We have no role models for living this long. Nobody teaches us how to prepare emotionally, mentally, socially, or spiritually for this phase of life.
This retreat addresses the questions most people never talk about:
- loneliness
- loss of identity
- boredom
- fear of aging
- purpose
- relevance
- reinvention
- creating fulfillment beyond work
We’ll explore:
- Identity
- Joy
- Purpose
- Connection
Because financial freedom means little if you don’t know what you’re living for.
