Retreat host support

You have the vision. Let’s make it sell.

You know the work you want to hold. But turning that into a retreat that feels tight, transformative, and actually sells is a different game. That is where I come in. I help retreat hosts design, refine, and fill retreats that change people’s lives, including your own.

Jon Miksis consulting on retreat design

Who this is for

This is for you if you are a:

If you want your retreat to feel intentional, not thrown together, this is for you.

What we can work on together

Location and destination fit

We pick a place that matches the transformation you want to create, not just what looks good on Instagram.

Retreat structure and schedule

We shape a flow that keeps energy high, nervous systems regulated, and breakthroughs likely. No burnout, no dead time.

Messaging and positioning

We get clear on what makes your retreat unique and why someone should trust you with their time and money.

Pricing and offer design

We set a price that sells, feels aligned, and covers your costs with real margin.

Filling the container

Waitlist strategy, content plan, launch timeline, and simple funnels, so you're not begging people to buy at the last minute.

On-site facilitation notes

How to hold circles, manage group dynamics, and create safety. The stuff that separates a nice trip from a life-shifting one.

Why trust me

I’m not guessing. I have lived this from every angle.

After 8 years on the road and 73 countries, I have attended 20+ transformational retreats around the world and helped facilitate six of them: wellness, personal development, spirituality, and business mindset.

Since 2021, I have invested over $100,000 of my own money into personal development. That means I know what guests want, what scares them, and what makes them say yes.

I also run Global Viewpoint, one of the biggest travel blogs in the world, so I bring real world marketing, audience building, and travel logistics into the retreat space. You get both sides: the transformation and the execution.

How it works

  1. 1

    You reach out

    Tell me what you're building, where you're stuck, and your rough idea.

  2. 2

    We start with a clarity call

    We map the retreat vision, then identify the 2 to 3 moves that will change everything.

  3. 3

    Ongoing 1:1 support (if you want it)

    We work through location, schedule, pricing, messaging, and marketing. Fast, honest, and practical.

This is not a fluffy brainstorm. You leave each session knowing exactly what to do next.

Jon Miksis working on retreat strategy

What you leave with

Here’s what you can expect from us:

  • 🧘 Clear retreat concept and promise
  • 🏔️ Destination and venue shortlist that fits your vision
  • 🗓️ A schedule that flows and supports transformation
  • 🔑 Tight messaging that makes people feel safe saying yes
  • 🚀 A real plan to fill your retreat without burnout
  • 💪 Confidence in the container you are about to lead

Start with the free guides

Most of what I know about this is written down and free. Read these first. If you still want a second set of eyes afterward, that is what the 1:1 work is for.

Questions hosts ask me

Who do you work with?

Coaches, facilitators, and founders hosting their first retreat, and experienced hosts who want a second set of eyes on a specific problem: a location decision, a schedule that is not flowing, or a launch that is not converting.

How far in advance should I start planning a retreat?

Six to nine months is comfortable for a first retreat. You need roughly three months of runway for enrollment alone, and venues in popular regions book out a year or more ahead for peak season.

What is the hardest part of hosting a retreat?

Filling it. Most first-time hosts underestimate enrollment effort and overestimate how much the destination sells the trip. People buy the facilitator and the transformation, then the place.

Can you help me choose a location?

Yes, and it is often where we start. The right location is the one that matches the work you want to create and that your specific group can realistically get to, which usually rules out most of a first shortlist.

Do you help with pricing?

Yes. We build the cost sheet, set a price that covers real margin, and structure it so the retreat breaks even below full capacity rather than at it. That single change removes most of the pressure to discount later.

How do we work together?

It starts with a clarity call to map the vision and identify the two or three moves that will change the most. From there it can stay a one-off, or continue as ongoing 1:1 support through location, schedule, pricing, messaging, and launch.

Ready to build something powerful?

If you’re hosting a retreat and want help choosing a location, shaping the schedule, or filling the container, I offer 1:1 consulting for retreat hosts. This is the work I love most. Prefer email? Reach me at hello@inspireretreats.co.