advertising, flyers, personal invitations, press announcements and social media, including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, based on what’s appropriate to your business. Launch your marketing plan at least 4 months before your retreat, especially if you don’t already have a large following for your business. It will be easier for you to fill a retreat if you have a loyal client base and it may take you less time to get the commitment. Retreats will sometimes offer an early registration discount to incentivize participants to sign up. A great way to learn about retreats is to attend one and learn from
others that have done the work already. There are centers throughout CT and MA that host retreats seasonally and year-round. Not only will you enjoy a lovely mini-vacation, you can also learn from those who have done this before. Be sure to ask questions! People are usually more than happy to help.
A weekend or weeklong retreat is a wonderful way for practitio-
ners to provide a deeper immersion to current clients/students, expand their own practice, create community within their modality and be of service to those in need of quietude, peace and healing. Retreats are often life changing for participants, if created and executed with grace and leadership.
Amy Mielke is a holistic health counselor and partner at Still Waters Retreat Center in Voluntown, CT.
Still Waters is created and manifest-
ed by visionary and fine artist Tao LaBossiere. Visit
stillwaterspond.com for more information, or email
info@stillwaterspond.com. See ad on page 31.
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