Retreat Prep Guide
You said yes.
Now let’s prepare well.
Preparation deepens experience.
Not perfection. Preparation.
1. PREP YOUR BODY
You do not need to be in peak shape.
You do need consistency.
For the next few weeks:
Move 2 times per week
Walk daily
Eat protein at breakfast
Drink 80 to 100 oz water daily
Sleep before 11 pm
This is not about shrinking your body.
It is about arriving energized.
If you want structure:
2. PREP YOUR MIND
Retreats amplify whatever you bring.
Start practicing:
5 minutes of silence in the morning
Put your phone away 30 minutes before bed
Journal on this question: What do I want to leave behind?
Journal on this question: Who am I becoming?
Come open.
Come willing.
Come honest.
3. PREP YOUR SCHEDULE
Reduce stress before departure.
Arrange childcare early
Finish work projects ahead of time
Do laundry before you leave
Clean your home before departure
Pack 2 to 3 days early
Returning to a calm home matters.
4. WHAT TO PACK
Detailed printable packing list available in GroupMe
Movement:
2 to 3 workout sets
Supportive athletic shoes
Swimsuit
Light layer
Comfortable recovery clothes
Personal:
Refillable water bottle
Journal and pen
Sunscreen
Electrolytes
Protein snacks for travel
Optional:
A book
A small gift for a roommate
Something meaningful that represents your season of life
5. NUTRITION BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Do not crash diet before retreat.
Instead:
Prioritize protein
Eat balanced meals
Reduce excess alcohol
Increase vegetables
Hydrate
You want stable blood sugar.
Stable energy.
Clear thinking.
6. SOCIAL PREP
Introduce yourself.
Join the group chat.
Connect on social.
Reach out if you are rooming with someone new.
The faster you connect, the deeper you go.
7. SET AN INTENTION
Ask yourself:
What do I want from this week?
Strength?
Clarity?
Rest?
Courage?
Connection?
Write it down.
Bring it with you.
8. WHAT TO EXPECT
You will move daily.
You will laugh hard.
You may cry.
You will likely be sore.
You will eat well.
You will sleep deeply.
You will leave different.
FINAL REMINDER
This is not a vacation.
It is an investment.
In your health.
In your mindset.
In your relationships.
In your future.
And we are walking beside you.
With love,
Jenna + Lindsey
