An immersive experience that blends the depth of a therapeutic container with the rigor and peer intelligence of a mastermind.
A leadership council. An alchemical container. A gathering of people shaping the field together.
You've been building. Training others, treating clients, writing, creating, all the while carrying a vision that's bigger than what you can move alone.
You feel it and know deep within your being that the field grows when practitioners stop competing and start collaborating. You believe the future of our field is collective. This retreats invites you to:
- Step into the collective with other trauma healing entrepreneurs and leaders who are shaping the field alongside you
- Experience the mastermind effect where your peers' questions unlock something you didn't know was witi
- Find your collaborators: the colleagues who will co-create, co-refer, and co-build with you for years to come
- Think bigger about your work, your voice, and your reach in conversation with people with big dreams
- Oscillate between depth and spaciousness: structured time for working on your vision, and unstructured time for letting it breathe
- Rise renewed with clarity, connection, and momentum you couldn't manufacture alone
AN MEMORABLE SETTING
A private oceanfront villa, where airy communal spaces open to the sea breeze and palm trees. This is the location that inspires "safe places!"
Imagine moving freely between your private terrace, refreshing pool, soothing hot tub, lush gardens, and tranquil turquoise waters of Soliman Bay.
Where rest and ritual merges together in one sacred container.
THIS RETREAT IS FOR YOU IF
- You are an leader, dreamer or a doer, holding titles like founder, trainer, consultant, or entrepreneur actively building and creating something in this field
- You've basically been going it alone, and you're hungry for peers who match your depth and can walk alongside you, challenge you, support you, and be with you in it
- You believe that who you're in the room with shapes what you're able to create, and you're ready to be intentional about that
- You crave deeper conversations and more thoughtful leadership than most professional spaces make room for
- You're ambitious and awake, wanting to lead with clarity and consciousness, not from exhaustion, scarcity, or isolation
- You're ready to invest in yourself in a way that has ripple effects on everything you're building for years to come
- You are committed to a new model of leadership: rooted in wisdom, depth, and genuine community, not performance or competition
We're moving beyond passive learning or solo reflection.
The retreat is the container. You are the alchemy.
THE COLLECTIVE EXPERIENCE AWAITS YOU
IRIS retreats blend continuing education with genuine renewal, and for 2027, we're holding something more specific: a gathering of weavers, visionaries, creators, guides, and leaders who are actively building the field.
- Visionary connection: deep conversation with therapist entrepreneurs and leaders who are building practices, training programs, and movements, not just careers
- Creative nourishment: space to think, dream, and imagine alongside people who stretch your possibilities
- True collaboration: not networking in the transactional sense but genuine co-creation and partnership forged through shared experience
- Embodied rest: the kind that clears the fog and brings your best ideas forward
- Professional visibility: a world-class videographer on-site to capture you in your element (add-on available, see below)
WHAT YOU WILL WALK AWAY WITH
- A network of trusted peers in the mental health space: collaborators, co-referrers, and friends who see the full scope of your vision
- Breakthrough clarity that often only emerges when the right people ask you the right questions
- A renewed sense of your own leadership voice — what you know, what you're building, and why it matters
- Momentum you couldn't manufacture alone: new partnerships, ideas, and directions born directly from this gathering
- Individualized mentorship from your host team that nourishes your growth and expands your leadership presence
- 12 Continuing Education NBCC Credits (includes an advanced course of your choosing from IRIS)
- Optional: professional brand content shot on-site by our videographer — yours to carry back into everything you're building
This retreat is a sacred tending to yourself and your greater mission in this field.
You’re not stepping away from your work; you’re stepping deeper into it
and returning more whole, inspired, and supported than ever before.
WHY CHOOSE AN
IRIS RETREAT?
IRIS retreats are created by therapist-leaders, for therapist-leaders. We know the weight of holding these positions and have designed the space for someone like you to rest, nourish, and let your vision breathe and grow. We don't sight of you as a whole human, so we hold the space for both your biggest dreams for your work and your soul.
What Makes This Retreat Different:
Curated Community
Every person in the room is an therapist AND entrepreneur or leader, here because they belong here and because the group itself is the gift. This is not open enrollment. We review every application with care to make sure this is great fit for the intention of this gathering.
Alchemical Container
The collective transforms what individuals cannot. Our retreats are designed so that the conversations, the collisions of vision, and the friendships forged become catalysts for what you build next.
Mastermind-Level Depth
We bring the structure and rigor of a leadership mastermind into a therapeutic container. Small group hot seats. Peer coaching. Real conversation about what you're building, where you're stuck, and what becomes possible next.
Rooted Embodiment
We don't just talk about leadership. We work with the parts, patterns, and nervous system states that shape how you lead. This is AIP-informed depth work in service of your professional and personal vision.
A New Paradigm
We are building what we've always wanted: high level peers, spacious community, and a field that grows stronger because the leaders inside it know and support each other.
ARRIVAL AND DAILY RHYTHM
Your journey begins the moment you arrive at our villa greeted by the sound of waves the warmth of the ocean breeze. From here, each day unfolds with a gentle rhythm designed to nourish body, mind, and spirit. We've designed each day of the retreat to walk the balance between great ambition and deep rest.
Mornings
Mornings begin softly with sunrise over Soliman Bay, quiet reflection, nourishing breakfasts, and guided practices by your facilitator team, like beachfront sunrise yoga, mindful walks, and meditation that open the day with presence.
Midday
Midday is for depth-oriented workshop sessions in airy gathering spaces, filled with natural light and woven with somatic practices, embodied parts work, and rich community connections and conversation.
Afternoons
Afternoons invite spaciousness of your choosing, swim or kayak in the turquoise sea, lounge by the pool with your journal, take a nap under the cabana, wander the villa gardens and see a lizard, surrender to a healing spa treatment, or go on an adventure of exploration outside of the villa
Evenings
Evenings gather us in circle, sharing wisdom, honoring the day’s insights, and savoring slow meals prepared with care. As night falls, the sound of the ocean cradles you into rest, ready to rise again renewed.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
When you join us at this retreat, everything is designed to support your rest, renewal, and transformation. We're covering almost everything - just find your way here, we'll take care of the rest:
- 5 days / 4 nights at a private oceanfront villa on serene Soliman Bay
- Airport transfer to the villa is arranged for you and included
- Luxury accommodations in private or shared suites, each a sanctuary of rest and renewal
- Three daily meals, snacks, and beverages prepared fresh daily by our private chef team, incorporating authentic flavors with fresh local foods
- Embodied practices & workshops led by experienced facilitators in airy ocean-view spaces with lots of natural light
- Ceremonial rituals, sound healing, yoga, and breathwork practices with local practitioners, offerings to awaken your body, still your mind, and stir your soul
- An immersive off-site excursion into the ancient magic of nearby Tulum
- Community circles to deepen belonging and heartfelt connection through sharing and dialogue
- A curated Welcome Gift Bag with beautiful tools to support your integration and carry the retreat home with you
- Full access to villa amenities: pool, hot tub, lush tropical gardens, private beach, snorkel gear, paddleboards, and kayaks — yours to explore, linger in, and enjoy
- All gratuities for our chef team, housekeeper, and other support staff
- 12 Continuing Education Credits to support your professional growth and development
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
To help you plan with ease, here’s what falls outside of your retreat package:
- Airfare to and from your chosen airport, either Cancún International Airport (CUN) or Tulum International Airport (TQO)
- Spa treatments & massages (optional services available to book separately during your stay)
- Professional Branding Content packages with our world class videographer
- Personal purchases such as souvenirs
ROOMS AND RATES
Your stay in our private villa is more than a room, it’s truly your sanctuary by the sea. Each space is designed for quiet, rest, reflection, and renewal.
ROOM OPTIONS & PRICING
Payment plans available.
Private Bed Options:
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Private King Suite (one person per room) - $4.895 per person
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Private Queen Suite (one people per room)- $4,495 per person
Shared Room Options:
Traveling with a friend or interested in sharing a room? Consider the options below:
- Shared Two Queen Suite (two people per room)- $3,695 per person
- Shared King Suite (two per room, shared bed)- $3,495 per person. Ideal for those traveling with a friend.
RESERVE YOUR SPACE
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Given the content of this retreat and room options, all interested participants will need to submit a $500 deposit and an application that will be thoughtfully reviewed
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If your application is accepted, your deposit will be applied toward your total balance and is non-refundable. If we are unable to accept your application at this time, your full deposit will be returned to you.
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Spaces are intentionally limited to preserve the depth, intimacy, and trust that make the collective experience possible.
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Early reservations are encouraged; room choices are first come, first serve.
PAYMENT DETAILS
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To make this retreat accessible, we offer flexible payment options.
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Payment plans available for your remaining balance via Klarna and Afterpay.
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Pay in full if you prefer simplicity and completion.
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Our team will guide you through the process with ease, ensuring your experience feels supported from the very beginning.
MEET YOUR HOSTS
This retreat is guided by three women who walk the path of healer, teacher, and seeker and who believe therapists deserve to be held as whole humans, not just helpers: Cassie Krajewski, Jessica Downs, Laurel Thornton.
Together, Cassie, Jessica, and Laurel are the co-founders of IRIS Training Collective, a heart-centered community where therapists gather to learn, heal, and lead from within.
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