Nurture & Empower:
The Rooted Retreat Leader Experience

Facilitated by Holly Roberson & Nicole Thompson
5-Day Restorative Experience at Hidden Leaf Baja

📍 Baja California, Mexico | 🗓️ June 18-22, 2025

Retreat Center in Todos Santos with Pool

A Retreat for Leaders to Recharge and Receive

As a retreat leader, you spend your time holding space for others—now, it’s time for you to be taken care of. Hidden Leaf Baja invites you to take a sacred pause, offering a moment to reconnect, recharge, and receive the same nurturing you provide to others. This retreat is about being, not teaching.

While you’re here, you’ll not only be nurtured but also empowered to fully embody your role as a retreat leader. This experience is designed to help you embrace your purpose with soulful intention, equipping you with the strength and clarity to continue guiding others with authenticity and heart. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn about Hidden Leaf Baja, connect with our partner practitioners, and explore the beauty of the surrounding area.

Who This Retreat Is For:

This retreat is designed for retreat leaders, wellness coaches, therapists, spiritual guides, and facilitators (yoga, breathwork, movement, etc.). Whether you’re an experienced retreat leader or exploring this path, you’ll connect with like-minded peers and experienced practitioners, deepening your understanding of holding space while being nurtured and supported.

Retreat Benefits:

  • Recharge your energy as a leader with daily movement and mindfulness practices.
  • Experience deep relaxation with massages, bodywork, cacao, and sound healing.
  • Rediscover joy through light adventure, creativity, and local exploration.
  • Indulge in nurturing activities with chef-prepared meals, time in nature, and self-care treatments.
  • Reconnect with your purpose as a retreat leader through intentional roundtable discussions.
  • Embrace a deeper connection to inclusive leadership through tailored strategies that align with the heart of your retreat work, ensuring your spaces welcome and support diverse perspectives.
  • Deepen your understanding of leading retreats while learning about HLB’s unique offerings.
  • Be in community with like-minded retreat leaders and gain guidance from experienced hosts.

 

 

Daily Itinerary:

Day 1 (June 18) | Theme: Arrival & Grounding

  • Arrive by 3:00 PM at SJD Airport
  • 4:00 PM – Welcome Circle & Light Refreshments (time TBD based on final arrival times) 5:00 PM – Rooftop Breathwork & Guided Mindfulness Practice to arrive
  • 5:30 PM – Roundtable Discussion w/ Nicole & Holly: Feeling nurtured as retreat leaders
  • 6:30 PM – Dinner Party on the Rooftop (Welcome Night + Group Share: What brings you here?)
  • 8:00 PM – Candlelit Intention-Setting Circle – A time to set intentions for the retreat

Day 2 (June 19) | Theme: Embodied Relaxation

  • 8:00 AM – Rooftop Breathwork & Gentle Movement (Nona Yoga!)
  • 9:00 AM – Baja Breakfast
  • 10:30 AM – Sound Healing w/ Eva Ullmann at AUREO Wellness Journey
  • 1:00 PM – Mezza Lunch
  • 2:30 PM – Roundtable Discussion w/ Nicole & Holly: Why retreats? Feeling rooted as leaders
  • 4:30 PM – Ritual for Renewal with Ronette of Ritual Hair & Bodywork
  • 6:30 PM – Themed Dinner (Relaxation Theme)
  • 8:00 PM – Unwind in the Hot Tub (optional)

Day 3 (June 20) | Theme: Nature & Exploration

  • 8:00 AM – Rooftop Breathwork & Gentle Movement (Nona Yoga!)
  • 9:00 AM – Light & Healthy Breakfast
  • 10:30 AM – Visit Balandra Bay (light hike, kayak, lounging optional)
  • 1:00 PM – Picnic Lunch by the Bay
  • 4:30 PM – Special Workshop with Kenya Crawford: Creating Inclusive Wellness Spaces
  • 6:30 PM – Dinner on the Rooftop (Nature Theme)
  • 8:00 PM – Walk to the Beach for Sunset (optional)

Day 4 (June 21) | Theme: Celebrate Summer Solstice

  • 8:00 AM – Rooftop Breathwork & Gentle Movement (Nona Yoga!)
  • 9:00 AM – Baja Breakfast
  • 10:00 AM – Visit Plaza de Todos Santos (shops, galleries, roam, photo opps)
  • 12:30 PM – Tacos in Town
  • 3:30 PM – Creative Workshop (on-site clay play or water colors TBD)
  • 5:00 PM  – Roundtable Discussion w/ Nicole & Holly: Feeling empowered as retreat leaders
  • 6:30 PM – Dinner in the Garden (Summer Solstice Theme)
  • 8:00 PM – Summer Solstice | Sunset by the Fire + Stargazing

Day 5 (June 22) | Theme: Integration & Reflection

  • 8:00 AM – Rooftop Breathwork & Gentle Movement (Nona Yoga!)
  • 9:00 AM – Light & Healthy Breakfast
  • 10:00 AM – Facilitator Discussion with Nicole & Holly: Integration, pre/post retreat care for your guests
  • 11:00 AM – Departure (Book flights after 11:00 AM to allow for a relaxed final morning)

Notes:

All meals are included and dietary preferences will be collected by May 1.
Airport transfers provided (expect a possible short wait time at SJD airport, up to 40-55 minutes).
✅ Expect temperatures between 70-87°F—bring light layers, sandals, and tennis shoes if you plan on hiking.
USD and credit cards are widely accepted, and we can make a stop for pesos if needed.

Note: You may add on an additional integration day at Hidden Leaf Baja at a discounted rate — email holly@hiddenleafbaja.com for details.

This retreat is not just about taking a break; it’s an investment in your long-term ability to lead with intention and authenticity. In a community of like-minded leaders, you’ll experience deep nourishment, personal growth, and the opportunity to envision your next retreat! Our programming for this retreat in combination with the idyllic location of Hidden Leaf Baja offers the ideal setting to deepen into the retreat leader experience.

 

Hidden Leaf Baja | Baja California, Mexico

Surrounded by ocean views, desert landscapes, and serene mountains, Hidden Leaf Baja offers a tranquil space for deep reflection and connection.

EXPLORE ROOMS & PRICING

Ready to be Nurtured & Empowered?

 Join Us ! If you’re ready to embrace a transformative experience, take this opportunity to invest in your well-being and your future. Spaces are limited—secure your spot today and step into a new phase of leadership, grounded in self-care and soulful support.

We’re excited to showcase what makes Hidden Leaf Baja a truly magical destination. With its grounding energy, transformative spaces, and the beauty of the Baja air, this setting is like no other. As you connect with our partner practitioners and soak in the surroundings, we hope you’ll feel inspired to return and lead your own future retreats here, sharing this extraordinary experience with others.

QUESTIONS? Email holly@hiddenleafbaja.com

Meet the Chef

We are beyond thrilled to have Executive Chef Sami Marquez of Vino Trece out of Portland, Oregon curating our retreat dining experience — every bite, every meal, every delicious moment! Prepare to have your tastebuds treated.

Executive Chef Sami Marquez of Vino Trece & Co. comes to us with a specialty in cooking with live fire, focusing on a farm-to-table approach with bold flavors influenced by Spanish Culture, Pacific Northwest agriculture, and Japanese fusion. Additionally, she has formal education in Holistic Nutrition where she incorporates the philosophies into her cooking. 

Sami has 24 years of experience managing Hospitality Service programs under her agency The Daydream Agency, and in just a short amount of time, with Culinary as the focus, she has been recognized by various cooking shows on Netflix and Food Network and spearheads the Fellowship of the Grill company as CMO.