Great Life Redesign
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Great Life Redesign
Join me in the spectacular Banff National Park on November 1-3, 2013 for 2 ½ days of life design. You’ll swan about in the opulence of the legendary Banff Springs Hotel, where we’ll gather in a lavish retreat room surrounded by breathtaking scenery. You’ll immerse yourself in an atmosphere of willingness & curiosity and we'll design your life—exactly the way you want it to be.
The Great Life Redesign is about how to live & be in the world. But it’s not about my way – it’s about figuring out what your way looks like and how to make that work for you.
It’s about how to use and implement the skills and concepts you need to have in order to live the life you want to live.
It’s about the psychology of change. Because making the right change in the right way can be simple.
It’s the right place—and the right time—to redesign your life.
There are puh-lenty of retreats on the scene. Some are rah-rah, some are bursting with star-power gurus, others are swarming with great networking opportunities. Most are inspiring—if you bring the right mindset.
But.
Some events are a tad different. More intimate. Softer. Flowing with deep meaningful connections and wholehearted exploration.
The Great Life Redesign in Banff, Alberta, is one of those rare gems—a chance to rest, reflect, clear your head, uncover ideas, find answers, tap into knowing, and integrate meaningful change.
Within us is the ability to design our lives the way we want them to be. Sometimes we get off course and end up with a life that feels draining. We can feel hobbled and paralyzed, unable to detect the call of our Great Life. So we resort to what is comfy & familiar :: our to-do lists, our busyness, and our self-help books.
We all arrive on this planet with possibility & potential & with a desire to live a great life.
With all the demands we have on us and with all the balls we juggle, our vision for our lives can get off-course and maybe even end up completely in the ditch.
In order to live the lives we want to live, we must carve out time and space to design them the way we want them to be. We must understand how to use and implement tools for authentic change. We must offer ourselves and our lives both love and attention.
Great lives don’t just need to be designed; they need to be radically awakened.
The Great Life Redesign is an exploration of the tools and treasures that we are born with—but may have forgotten. It’s an opportunity to release what weighs us down so we are free to design, and live, a great life.
During our 2 ½ days together, you will push past your limits while honoring your boundaries in a safe, positive, loving environment. You’ll dig deep, figure out what matters, uncover what’s holding you back, and return to the world with the vision, momentum, and strategy to live your Great Life.
It will be a real redesign, complete with metrics and momentum. We’re out to get tangible proof of a great life.
What’s Included?
For $500.00 CAN, you will receive ::
Time. A full 2 ½ days of inspiration & deep internal reconfiguring, after which you emerge on the other side with the skills to do what needs to be done {and the ability to figure out what that is}.
Serenity. The retreat will take place at the luxurious Banff Springs Hotel {check out the virtual tour}, renowned for its panoramic beauty. Located in the heart of the Banff National Park, it boasts non-stop views of the Rocky Mountains. Our private retreat room will be scattered with devotional candles & infused with love.
Celebration. We kick off the retreat with some heart-opening work early Friday evening. With the stunning Rocky Mountains beneath your feet & crystalline skies above your head, we’ll cap the evening off with a celebration, some midnight stargazing and homemade marshmallows.
Nourishment. Healthy snacks & beverages will be provided throughout your experience. Lunch on Saturday will be a fine feast crafted by the legendary Banff Springs chefs.
Truth. You’ll uncover your truth about what matters to you. The most powerful experiences happen in an atmosphere of openness to truth and willingness to change. I’m not going to tell you what to do or how to live or give you unsolicited advice. The redesign process is all about you digging deep into what matters to you.
Nurturing. Through the experience, I’ll encourage you to drink extra water, engage in self-nurturing activities, record your reflections, and ask questions. You may wish to schedule some extra time before and after the retreat to support your mind, body & spirit in integrating the Redesign Experience.
Confidentiality. By registering for this retreat, you are agreeing to keep everyone’s stories confidential. You do not have to share anything that you discover or write {unless you want to and feel like it}.
Momentum. You’ll come away from this retreat feeling rested, fired up, inspired, recharged and ready to live your Great Life. You’ll have learned meaningful things about yourself, and you will come away with new skills and techniques to support you in living the life you design.
What’s Not Included?
Some meals and transportation to the retreat are not included.
Accommodations are not included. You can stay at the Banff Springs or you can stay somewhere else nearby. The Banff Springs has offered a really generous rate for all Great Life Retreaters -- I'll send you the reservation code as soon as it's available.
Wait—money for the program and lodging?
Here’s how this came about. I’ve had people begging me to create a luxury retreat, and I’ve had people begging me to create an affordable retreat. Staying at the Banff Springs is a little pricier than some of the other options. By letting you choose where to stay, I can offer the same quality retreat to everyone, but you get to decide how much to spend.
Is it for me?
Yes, if you ::
- want to live a great life
- want to change something about your life
- are open to exploring and reflecting
- are ready to discover your own truths
No, if you ::
- do not wish to meet others who are experiencing something similar
- feel that there is nothing you’d like to change in your life
- are not interested in investing time, money, and energy in yourself
- are wanting an expert to tell you what you “should” be doing
As soon as you know this is for you, register. My clients tend to jump on spots ahead of time, so this retreat will fill up fast. If you need a multiple payment option, please let me know; I’m happy to be accommodating.
Remember, all or a portion of the retreat fee may be covered by your extended health care coverage under “Psychological Services”. Once you have paid the full amount, I will issue you a receipt that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
In my opinion, any life lived without a clear understanding of what deeply matters is a waste of time. And we don’t have time to waste.
It’s gonna be sublime.
And I can’t wait to squeeze you.
And if it doesn’t work out this time, we’ll have other adventures together. I promise. But if this is speaking to you right now, I’m looking forward to redesigning your life with you.
See you in Banff!
So much love,
F.A.Q's
What’s the schedule?
We gather on Friday evening in our retreat room at 7:00pm. We orient to each other and the process and begin the work of releasing what needs to be released in order to create what needs to be created. We wrap up the work part of the evening around 9:30 and venture into the celebration. Imagine yourself stargazing in the Rocky Mountains while munching on homemade marshmallows, all while being surrounded by like-minded people.
Saturday is a full day from 9:00am to 6:00pm, only breaking for lunch where we will bond over a lavish feast provided by the legendary Banff Springs chefs. For dinner you can indulge in one of the many fine restaurants that The Banff Springs has to offer and in the evening you can check out the world class spa for some well deserved self-care.
Sunday we start at 9:00am and wrap up at 1:00pm. There will be an optional lunch and 'ask me anything' session available Sunday afternoon. You will have plenty of time to make it back to the city, catch your flight, or soak in the hot springs before you head back into the world.
How do I prepare?
Clear the time—and your mind—you are worth it. You will need to be 100% focused. You will get so much more out of this experience if you are mentally and physically presence & engaged.
Why is it at a hotel {instead of a retreat center}?
This was a tricky decision to make, I thought about it for a very very long time.
First, the Banff Springs is kinda me -- I love luxury, nature, and impeccable service.
Second, at most retreat centers rooms are shared, meals are shared, free time is shared, and processes are shared. While this works beautifully for some people other people need time alone to reflect & rejuvenate. I opted for a bigger hotel so you have your own space and can choose how much to engage with others during the time that we are not together. It seems to me that this is a lovely way to honor both extroverts & introverts.
How do I know if it will be covered by insurance?
Many insurance companies cover psychological services. The best way to determine if your company will reimburse you is to call them and ask if they cover psychological services by psychologists registered in Alberta, Canada and how much is covered. The receipt for this retreat will read 'Psycho-Educational Workshop'.
In case you need to know, my fancy registration number is #3639.
What if I register and I can't make it?
I totally get it. Things happen. Once you register the wheels behind the scenes start turning and I start spending money to make your experience as awesome as possible. For that reason, there are no refunds, but you are welcome to transfer your spot to someone else {just send me a note to let me know}, or transfer your attendance to the next retreat.
How do I get there?
Check this for general location information or for interactive flight data play with this.
I still have a question.
If there’s something you need to clear up or explore before registering, email me {gemma @ gemmastone.org} directly.
