Connections: Women's Leadership Retreat
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September 7-9, 2025
Lake Raystown Resort, 3101 Chipmunk Crossing, Entriken PA 16638
"Connections" is an exclusive retreat meticulously crafted for women leaders in the senior services field who are currently managing staff. This customized retreat offers an unparalleled opportunity for leaders to recharge, strategize, and cultivate meaningful connections with peers who share their unique challenges and aspirations.
This event is limited to 50 attendees.
Key Features:
Inspiring Speakers:
Gain insights and inspiration from women speakers who are trailblazers in their fields. Hear their personal stories of overcoming challenges, achieving success, and making a positive impact in their organizations and communities.
Empowerment Sessions:
Engage in interactive sessions led by industry experts and thought leaders, focusing on topics such as stripping off “labels”, navigating conflict, projecting confidence, and building connections. These sessions are designed to equip participants with practical skills and strategies to thrive in their professional and personal lives.
Networking Opportunities:
Build genuine connections with like-minded women leaders through networking, peer group discussions, and collaborative activities. Exchange insights, share experiences, and forge partnerships that can lead to lasting professional relationships and opportunities for collaboration.
Creative and Quiet Introspection:
Prioritize self-care and holistic well-being with outdoor activities immersed in nature. Recharge your mind, body, and spirit through outdoor activities such as a guided nature walk and creating a unique keepsake amidst breathtaking landscapes. Connect with the healing power of nature while fostering resilience and inner peace in a tranquil outdoor environment allowing you to return to your leadership roles with renewed energy and focus.
Post-Retreat Support:
Stay connected beyond the retreat through an exclusive peer support network which features online forums, virtual meetups, resources and mentorship to continue your leadership journey with confidence and clarity.
Connections" is more than just a retreat; it's a transformative experience that empowers women leaders to connect, grow, and lead with purpose. Join us for an unforgettable journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and camaraderie at "Connections."
Agenda
Sunday, September 7
- 5:00 pm Registration
- 5:30 pm Cocktails
- 6:30 pm Dinner
- 7:30 pm Cocktails & s’mores by the fire
Monday, September 8
- 7:00 am Morning stretch & walk
- 8:30 am Breakfast
- 9:00 am Interactive Discussions(1)
- 11:00 am Creative Introspection(2)
- 12:00 pm Networking Lunch
- 1:00 pm Interactive Discussions(1)
- 3:00 pm Quiet Introspection
- 5:00 pm Exclusive Dinner Cruise on the Proud Mary Showboat
- 8:00 Campfire Social
Tuesday, September 9
- 7:00 am Morning walk
- 8:30 am Breakfast
- 9:00 am Peer Relationship Groups(3)
- 12:00 pm Networking Lunch
- 1:00 pm Depart
Interactive Discussions
- Unlabeled – Rewriting Your Story
- Courageous Conversations: A Guide for Women Leaders
- Embodied Confidence: Power Poses, Presence & Expression
Each session is designed to reduce fear of making mistakes and fostering a deeper connection with oneself.
Creative and Quiet Introspection
Recharge your mind, body, and spirit through optional activities:
- personal time using meditation and journaling; and/or
- engage your creative side through nature inspired keepsakes
Peer Relationship Groups
Inspiring Speakers
Price
All education and training programs are provided by the LeadingAge PA Foundation.