Because I Want To

October 15 - 18, 2026

A fall retreat for celebrating yourself

Three nights to slow down.
Long enough to stop checking your watch.
Long enough for your nervous system to exhale.
Long enough to remember what you want before returning to everything that asks something of you.

Nestled on a private lakefront property in the Pocono Mountains, this intimate retreat offers the kind of quiet that's becoming harder to find. Wake up to the stillness of the water, sip your morning coffee on the private dock, paddle out in a kayak, wander wooded trails dressed in autumn colors, or simply watch the light dance across the lake. With cozy gathering spaces and room to truly exhale, the setting becomes part of the healing.

  • No packed itinerary.

  • No pressure to participate.

  • No forced vulnerability.

  • 100% permission to be yourself.

Permission to nap all afternoon.
Permission to kayak across still water.
Permission to sit by the fire without talking.
Permission to read a book, wander through the woods, laugh until your stomach hurts, journal for hours, soak in the hot tub, pull a tarot card, or simply stare out across the lake with a warm cup of tea.

A peaceful lakeside scene at dusk with a wooden dock, two chairs facing the water, calm lake reflecting the sky, and tree-covered hills in the distance under a fading sunset sky.

This retreat is for you if…

  • You spend so much time caring for everyone else that you struggle to remember what you want.

  • You are tired of people pleasing and want a reset.

  • You want to remember what it feels like to make a choice simply because it brings you joy.

  • You know you need some space relaxation before the end-of-year rush begins.

  • You simply want to go!

What your weekend includes:

Three chef-prepared meals each day, plus coffee, tea, and snacks.

Yoga and breathwork if you are inclined to practice and create some space within.

Private 1:1 reiki session with hosts.

Wine and non-alcoholic elixir hour

Tarot and oracle cards available anytime the mood strikes.

Evening fire pit and Saturday night release ceremony.

Hot tub, because yes…

*Optional Enhancements*
If you'd like to deepen your experience, additional one-on-one offerings are available throughout the weekend, including:

  • Intuitive coaching

  • Personalized nutrition planning

  • Therapeutic bodywork and massage

Available by advance reservation. Additional fee applies.

A woman with brown hair, wearing a light blue cardigan over a dark top, standing indoors with a neutral background.

Meet Your Host

Hi, I'm Lauren.

I'm a therapist, intuitive coach, and someone who has spent the last several years doing the same kind of work I invite others into.

Over the last two years, I've been unlearning some of the deepest beliefs I carried about my own worth.

The ones that told me I had to earn rest.
That my value came from what I produced.
That everyone else's needs came before my own.
That every decision needed a "good enough" reason.

If you've been on your own healing journey, you probably know these beliefs don't disappear overnight. They simply get quieter. They sneak back in wearing new clothes until, before we realize it, we're saying yes when we mean no, apologizing for taking up space, or convincing ourselves we have to deserve joy.

One of the greatest lessons I've learned is this:

Wanting something is enough.

Sometimes the most healing reason to do something is simply...

Because I want to.

That realization changed how I work, how I love, how I make decisions, and how I care for myself.

It's also why I created this retreat.

Not because I have all the answers, but because I know what it feels like to lose yourself beneath expectations, responsibilities, and the constant pressure to be more.

I believe healing doesn't always happen through doing more. Sometimes it happens when we finally give ourselves permission to slow down, listen to our hearts, and remember who we were before we believed we had to earn our worth.

My hope for this weekend is simple.

That you leave feeling more connected to yourself than when you arrived.

That you've laughed deeply, rested fully, breathed a little easier, and remembered that your wants, your needs, and your joy don't require an explanation.

I'm honored to hold this space for you.

Learn More About Lauren

Meet Ashley

A woman with brown hair pulled back, smiling, wearing a dark gray ASHFT t-shirt with a yin-yang logo, in a room with a decorative wall hanging and sunlight coming through blinds.

Ashley has spent 20 years in the health and wellness field, and in that time she's built a practice as wide-ranging as it is deep. She holds certificates in yoga, CrossFit, nutrition, breathwork, life coaching, reiki, and as a spiritual advisor.

She's also a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, and throughout the weekend she'll be preparing wholesome, delicious meals to nourish you along the way.

Her passion is leading others to find freedom, peace, and joy, both in their bodies and in their overall lives. Ashley's coaching embodies work from all areas of her practice to address the whole person, so that the growth and results she helps create are the kind that actually last.

Learn more about Ashley

Your Home for the Weekend

A wooden deck overlooking a calm body of water surrounded by trees, with a sunset sky in the background.
Outdoor wooden deck with black wicker outdoor furniture with orange cushions, a beige patio umbrella, and a small white vase with greenery, surrounded by trees and part of a house with blue siding and windows.
Two-story blue house with large upper-story windows, an elevated wooden deck with a brown patio umbrella, surrounded by trees in a natural outdoor setting.

Where We’ll Gather

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, mounted flat-screen TV, and several large windows with wooden trim showing trees outside. The room has various plants, a white coffee table, and couches with striped and patterned pillows.
Interior view of a bright kitchen and dining area with large windows and a door, a kitchen island with black chairs, wooden cabinets, a metal wall art piece, a pendant light, and a dining table with black chairs, with sunlight streaming in.
Open-concept living room and kitchen with a brick fireplace, mounted TV, gray sofa, dining table, wooden staircase, and cabinetry on the kitchen island in a modern home.

Unwind Your Way

An outdoor wooden deck with two lounge chairs, a small side table, and a forest background.
A group of eight blue Adirondack chairs arranged in a circle around a small fire pit in a forest clearing with tall trees and fallen leaves.
A hot tub outdoors on a gravel surface, with a wooden staircase leading to a deck structure. The background features trees and a partially snow-covered ground.

$250 Reserves Your Spot.

Choose your room to get started.

A bedroom with a bed, nightstand with lamp, decorative pillow, window showing trees outside, and an armchair with a swirl pattern.
A bedroom with a bed covered in an orange bedspread, decorated with pillows, next to a wooden nightstand with a lamp, small plants, and a blue hat. Artwork of hummingbirds hangs above the bed, and a large window with wooden trim shows a view of trees
A bedroom with a bed covered in olive-green bedding, a small wooden nightstand with a lamp and plant, a window with wooden trim showing trees outside, and framed landscape art on the beige walls.
A bedroom with a bunk bed against a beige wall, a window with a view of trees, a small wooden nightstand with a lamp and plant, and beige carpeted flooring.

Investment

Private Queen Room – $950
Share a queen bed with someone you know or come with a friend.

Shared Queen Room – $550 per person
Share a queen bed with someone you know or come with a friend.

Private Double Room – $850
A cozy private room with a full-size bed.

Shared Triple Room – $550 per person
Three twin beds in a comfortable shared room, perfect for women who enjoy community.

$250 to Reserve Your Spot
$250 To Reserve Your Spot
$250 to Reserve Your Spot
$250 to Reserve Your Spot

Whether you're craving quiet solitude or enjoy sharing space with others, there's an option to fit your comfort level.

Book by August 31 and receive $50 off your retreat investment.

Use code “Early50” and lock in your spot for the weekend of doing nothing, releasing everything, and choosing what’s next.

Early Bird Incentive

Payment Plan

A $250 deposit secures your spot. From there, split the rest into two easy payments:

August 31: Half of remaining balance due

September 15: Remaining balance due

Booking after August 31st?

No problem — just pay your $250 deposit at booking, with the remaining balance due by September 30th.

All rooms must be paid in full by September 30th

Minimum Attendance:

To hold this space the way it deserves, this retreat needs a minimum of 5 women to move forward. If we don't reach that by September 15th, I'll let you know right away and refund you in full within 5–10 business days — no questions asked.

Cancellation Policy

A **$250 deposit** holds your spot for the weekend.

**Cancel by August 31st**

Full refund

**Cancel by September 15th**

Partial refund (fees paid, minus your $250 deposit)

**September 16th and after**

No cancellations

You're welcome to offer your spot to a friend, or if we're able to fill your spot from our waitlist, you'll receive a refund minus your deposit.

Questions about your reservation?

Contact Lauren

Three nights.

Six to eight women.

One beautiful lake in the Pocono Mountains. Countless opportunities to ask one simple question:


What do I want?