Beyond THAT Day
Last Chance
Beyond THAT Day
21196 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
Up to 30 in group
Aug 14 - 16, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Three-day immersive retreat for the woman carrying a life-changing chapter
- A guided process for understanding what changed and what comes next
- Interactive storytelling and reflection experiences
- The Threshold opening experience and symbolic letter-burning ceremony
- The Weight We Carry immersive exercise exploring emotional pressure and responsibility
- Partnered story-sharing and witnessing experiences
- The Reflection Room: see your story through another woman's perspective
- Leadership workshop focused on bringing insight into everyday life
- The Shared Table dinner featuring guest speakers and honest conversation
- Letters from loved ones shared during the Remembering Yourself experience
- A personal letter mailed to you six months after the retreat
- Two nights at The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama
- All meals included from Friday dinner through Sunday lunch
- Private beach access, Gulf views, and resort amenities
- Intentionally limited to 30 women
About this Retreat
Your Guides
My life changed in a hospital room.
What began as a quick trip to the emergency room became a pediatric cancer diagnosis for my daughter and the beginning of a chapter I never expected to live.
Like many women, I did what needed to be done.
I showed up.
I made decisions.
I carried what life placed in front of me.
What I didn't realize was how much of myself had been buried beneath the role of being "strong."
That experience led me to create Beyond THAT Day, a retreat for women navigating the chapter after a life-changing season.
Through storytelling, reflection, and meaningful conversation, I help women explore the experiences that shaped them, the emotions they have been carrying, and the choices waiting ahead.
My work is rooted in lived experience, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy training, and a simple belief:
The answers we are searching for are often found in the stories we have not yet taken the time to understand.
Details of this retreat
The world calls you strong.
But strength can hide a lot.
The diagnosis you never expected.
The caregiving season that changed everything.
The birth.
The loss.
The moment life split into before and after.
You handled it.
You did what needed to be done.
And then life kept moving.
Beyond THAT Day is a three-day retreat for women ready to stop carrying the weight of a chapter alone.
Through immersive experiences, storytelling, reflection, and conversation, you'll explore the moments that shaped you, the emotions that stayed, and the choices still waiting to be made.
Not every woman leaves with the same answer.
Some start the business.
Some repair the relationship.
Some finally tell the truth.
Some realize they no longer need permission.
What changes is not the outcome.
What changes is the woman choosing it.
But strength can hide a lot.
The diagnosis you never expected.
The caregiving season that changed everything.
The birth.
The loss.
The moment life split into before and after.
You handled it.
You did what needed to be done.
And then life kept moving.
Beyond THAT Day is a three-day retreat for women ready to stop carrying the weight of a chapter alone.
Through immersive experiences, storytelling, reflection, and conversation, you'll explore the moments that shaped you, the emotions that stayed, and the choices still waiting to be made.
Not every woman leaves with the same answer.
Some start the business.
Some repair the relationship.
Some finally tell the truth.
Some realize they no longer need permission.
What changes is not the outcome.
What changes is the woman choosing it.
Schedule
Friday | SEE
**4:00 PM – Arrival & Welcome**
Settle into your room, explore the property, and begin transitioning out of everyday life.
**6:30 PM – Opening Dinner & Reflection Experience**
An immersive storytelling and reflection experience exploring the moments that shaped who you are today.
**8:30 PM – Evening at Your Own Pace**
Rest, connect with other women, walk the beach, or enjoy quiet reflection.
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Saturday | FEEL
**8:00 AM – Breakfast**
**9:30 AM – Guided Morning Experience**
Interactive exercises exploring emotional pressure, responsibility, and the stories we carry.
**11:30 AM – Lunch**
**12:30 PM – Personal Reflection & Storytelling**
Dedicated time for writing, reflection, and immersive experiences designed to help you see yourself from a new perspective.
**3:30 PM – Leadership Workshop**
Practical conversation around bringing awareness into motherhood, relationships, work, and everyday life.
**6:00 PM – The Shared Table**
Dinner and guest speakers sharing honest stories of resilience, identity, and navigating life-changing seasons.
**8:00 PM – Free Evening**
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Sunday | CHOOSE
**8:00 AM – Breakfast**
**9:00 AM – Remembering Yourself**
A powerful experience centered on letters from loved ones and reconnecting with the woman beneath the roles you carry.
**10:00 AM – Supported Motherhood**
A conversation around maternal mental health, support, and sustainable care beyond the retreat.
**11:00 AM – The Future Letter**
A closing reflection focused on the life you want to create moving forward.
**11:30 AM – Farewell Lunch & Departure**
**4:00 PM – Arrival & Welcome**
Settle into your room, explore the property, and begin transitioning out of everyday life.
**6:30 PM – Opening Dinner & Reflection Experience**
An immersive storytelling and reflection experience exploring the moments that shaped who you are today.
**8:30 PM – Evening at Your Own Pace**
Rest, connect with other women, walk the beach, or enjoy quiet reflection.
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Saturday | FEEL
**8:00 AM – Breakfast**
**9:30 AM – Guided Morning Experience**
Interactive exercises exploring emotional pressure, responsibility, and the stories we carry.
**11:30 AM – Lunch**
**12:30 PM – Personal Reflection & Storytelling**
Dedicated time for writing, reflection, and immersive experiences designed to help you see yourself from a new perspective.
**3:30 PM – Leadership Workshop**
Practical conversation around bringing awareness into motherhood, relationships, work, and everyday life.
**6:00 PM – The Shared Table**
Dinner and guest speakers sharing honest stories of resilience, identity, and navigating life-changing seasons.
**8:00 PM – Free Evening**
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Sunday | CHOOSE
**8:00 AM – Breakfast**
**9:00 AM – Remembering Yourself**
A powerful experience centered on letters from loved ones and reconnecting with the woman beneath the roles you carry.
**10:00 AM – Supported Motherhood**
A conversation around maternal mental health, support, and sustainable care beyond the retreat.
**11:00 AM – The Future Letter**
A closing reflection focused on the life you want to create moving forward.
**11:30 AM – Farewell Lunch & Departure**
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Beyond THAT Day, 21196 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
Directions
For your guests flying into Pensacola International Airport (PNS), here is the breakdown of how to reach The Lodge at Gulf State Park:
By Car (Rental or Personal)
The Route: The drive is approximately 35 miles and typically takes about 1 hour. The most scenic path follows the coastline via FL-292 W and AL-182 W.
Parking: As a guest at the Hilton property, parking is available on-site.
By Taxi or Rideshare
Uber/Lyft: Rideshare services are readily available at PNS. A one-way trip to Gulf Shores usually costs between $60–$90 depending on the time of day and vehicle type.
Airport Taxis: Traditional taxi stands are located outside the baggage claim area. It is often helpful to pre-book a local shuttle service if you are traveling with a group of other moms.
By Bus / Public Transit
Limited Availability: There is currently no direct public bus or train service that connects Pensacola International Airport to Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Recommendation: Because of the coastal location and the distance between the airport and the sanctuary, we strongly recommend a car rental or rideshare to ensure a smooth transition into your retreat experience.
Planning Note:
Since the drive is roughly an hour, I recommend guests aim for a flight that lands no later than 2:30 PM on Friday. This allows time for baggage claim, the one-hour drive, and a relaxed 4:00 PM check-in to receive their "Mask Down" Welcome Bag.
By Car (Rental or Personal)
The Route: The drive is approximately 35 miles and typically takes about 1 hour. The most scenic path follows the coastline via FL-292 W and AL-182 W.
Parking: As a guest at the Hilton property, parking is available on-site.
By Taxi or Rideshare
Uber/Lyft: Rideshare services are readily available at PNS. A one-way trip to Gulf Shores usually costs between $60–$90 depending on the time of day and vehicle type.
Airport Taxis: Traditional taxi stands are located outside the baggage claim area. It is often helpful to pre-book a local shuttle service if you are traveling with a group of other moms.
By Bus / Public Transit
Limited Availability: There is currently no direct public bus or train service that connects Pensacola International Airport to Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Recommendation: Because of the coastal location and the distance between the airport and the sanctuary, we strongly recommend a car rental or rideshare to ensure a smooth transition into your retreat experience.
Planning Note:
Since the drive is roughly an hour, I recommend guests aim for a flight that lands no later than 2:30 PM on Friday. This allows time for baggage claim, the one-hour drive, and a relaxed 4:00 PM check-in to receive their "Mask Down" Welcome Bag.
Accommodation
Private Room
Shared Room
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Beyond THAT Day takes place at The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and more than 6,000 acres of protected natural landscape, the setting offers something many women rarely experience:
Space.
Space to think.
Space to breathe.
Space to hear yourself without the demands of everyday life competing for your attention.
Throughout the weekend, you'll have access to quiet walking trails, white sand beaches, outdoor gathering space
Nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and more than 6,000 acres of protected natural landscape, the setting offers something many women rarely experience:
Space.
Space to think.
Space to breathe.
Space to hear yourself without the demands of everyday life competing for your attention.
Throughout the weekend, you'll have access to quiet walking trails, white sand beaches, outdoor gathering space
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
What's Included
- * Two nights of accommodations at The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama
- * Full access to all Beyond THAT Day retreat experiences and workshops
- * Guided storytelling, reflection exercises, and immersive experiences
- * All meals from Friday dinner through Sunday farewell lunch
- * Welcome and departure gifts
- * Reflection materials and retreat keepsakes
- * Access to retreat gathering spaces and resort amenities
- * A personal letter mailed to you six months after the retreat
What's Not Included
- * Airfare and travel to Gulf Shores, Alabama
- * Transportation to and from The Lodge at Gulf State Park
- * Travel insurance
- * Personal purchases and incidental expenses
- * Additional meals or beverages outside of the retreat schedule
- * Spa services, excursions, or activities not included in the itinerary
- * Alcoholic beverages
- * Hotel incidentals charged directly to your room
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