Retreats & Workshops
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A Season of Thriving: The Art of Aging Well
January 23-26, 2026 Silver Lake, OHIO (Registration Closing November 30,2025)
A Harvest of Years: Aging with Intention
May 20-27, 2026 Puglia, ITALY
WOMEN in WALES + Florals & Food at the Dutch House
June 8-19, 2026 UK (Two options)
A Season of Thriving: The Art of Aging Well
January 23-26, 2026 Silver Lake, OHIO (Registration Closing November 30,2025)
A Harvest of Years: Aging with Intention
May 20-27, 2026 Puglia, ITALY
WOMEN in WALES + Florals & Food at the Dutch House
June 8-19, 2026 UK (Two options)
A word about our Aging Consciously retreats:
On earth today there are more old people than ever before in the history of mankind. And fewer elders.
In the Western world, older ones are not typically revered as elders who are a source of wisdom, guidance, and comfort. Rather, we are too often expected to find retirement solace in harmless hobbies until eventually passing away quietly. And yet, the world needs us to step into the ancient role of elder and actively support the next generations on their journeys into their futures.
These retreats are designed to help you consider several key important questions regarding your next, and perhaps, final chapters of life.
If you have begun to consider what your eventual death might mean for your life now, you are ready for this retreat. It is designed for guests 50+ who want to challenge taken-for-granted assumptions about what old age and “retirement” mean in our western culture. Our gatherings are also for those looking for a community of inquirers into this phase of life’s journey with which to share hopes, dreams, fears, and laughs.
What will we be experiencing together?
Our time together will be a delicious mix of structured and informal group conversations, and a weaving together of creative exploration of your inner landscape using various art mediums, journaling, and poetry. Solo reflection time is also built in for you to get clear about your heart’s desires for your final chapters.
Our Italy retreat will be highlighted by excursions to small, historic villages and the town of Lecce on market day. We'll make pasta, enjoy a tasting of Puglia’s world-famous olive oils, try regional crafts and enjoy time around the table with fabulous chef-prepared food and wine! In this intimate community setting, we will share our lives together away from our typical hectic days and our culture. The itinerary, photos and costs can be found here: https://www.forestlightcoaching.com/puglia-italy-aging-consciously-retreat.html
On earth today there are more old people than ever before in the history of mankind. And fewer elders.
In the Western world, older ones are not typically revered as elders who are a source of wisdom, guidance, and comfort. Rather, we are too often expected to find retirement solace in harmless hobbies until eventually passing away quietly. And yet, the world needs us to step into the ancient role of elder and actively support the next generations on their journeys into their futures.
These retreats are designed to help you consider several key important questions regarding your next, and perhaps, final chapters of life.
- What does my aging body have to teach me about living well now?
- How might my life’s meaning and purpose reach a zenith in these last decades?
- What do I have to give back, and to whom?
- How might I become a true elder?
- When I think about getting old and dying, how can I face my fears and uncertainties with love and courage?
If you have begun to consider what your eventual death might mean for your life now, you are ready for this retreat. It is designed for guests 50+ who want to challenge taken-for-granted assumptions about what old age and “retirement” mean in our western culture. Our gatherings are also for those looking for a community of inquirers into this phase of life’s journey with which to share hopes, dreams, fears, and laughs.
What will we be experiencing together?
Our time together will be a delicious mix of structured and informal group conversations, and a weaving together of creative exploration of your inner landscape using various art mediums, journaling, and poetry. Solo reflection time is also built in for you to get clear about your heart’s desires for your final chapters.
Our Italy retreat will be highlighted by excursions to small, historic villages and the town of Lecce on market day. We'll make pasta, enjoy a tasting of Puglia’s world-famous olive oils, try regional crafts and enjoy time around the table with fabulous chef-prepared food and wine! In this intimate community setting, we will share our lives together away from our typical hectic days and our culture. The itinerary, photos and costs can be found here: https://www.forestlightcoaching.com/puglia-italy-aging-consciously-retreat.html
A Season of Thriving: The Art of Aging Well January 23 - 26, 2026 Silver Lake, OHIO
Leaders: Dave Schrader, Ph.D and Andi Schrader, M.Ed., CPCC
Guest facilitator: Renee Moorefield, Ph.D, MCC, CEO of Wisdom Works, a social enterprise she co-founded in 1999 to champion a world where everyone thrives—no exceptions.
https://www.wisdom-works.com/renee-moorefield/
Leaders: Dave Schrader, Ph.D and Andi Schrader, M.Ed., CPCC
Guest facilitator: Renee Moorefield, Ph.D, MCC, CEO of Wisdom Works, a social enterprise she co-founded in 1999 to champion a world where everyone thrives—no exceptions.
https://www.wisdom-works.com/renee-moorefield/
This workshop is designed to foster reflection and conversations about embracing our lives as seniors with all the changes, responsibilities and joy that accompany this season. Through structured and informal conversations we will explore life, aging, soul desires, fears and hopes. Creative exploration of your inner landscape using art, journaling, poetry and reflection will be woven into our time together. Included will be movement, saunas and meals shared around our family table. The retreat will be hosted at our home.
- How do you envision the last major chapter of your life unfolding?
- Are you consciously considering how the trajectory of your life to this point may be informing how you are called to continue growing in wisdom and love?
- What do you sense is your responsibility as an elder to serve and bless this beautiful, troubled world?
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A Harvest of Years: Aging with Intention
May 20 - 27, 2026 Puglia, Italy
Leaders: Dave Schrader, Ph.D and Andi Schrader, M.Ed, CPCC
Hosted at Masseria Caretti Grande, Lecce, Italy
https://masseriacarettigrande.com/en/home-en/
Leaders: Dave Schrader, Ph.D and Andi Schrader, M.Ed, CPCC
Hosted at Masseria Caretti Grande, Lecce, Italy
https://masseriacarettigrande.com/en/home-en/
This exciting experiential retreat in ancient Puglia, Italy is designed to help you consider several key important questions regarding your next, and perhaps, final chapters of life.
Our retreat will be highlighted by excursions to small, historic villages and the town of Lecce on market day. We'll make pasta, try regional crafts and enjoy time around the table with fabulous chef prepared food and wine! In this intimate community setting, we will share our lives together away from our typical hectic days and our culture. Creative exploration of your inner landscape using various art mediums, journaling, poetry and reflection will be woven into our time together.
The itinerary, photos and costs can be found on the link below. We can't wait to share this place with you!!
- What does my aging body have to teach me about living well now?
- How might my life’s meaning and purpose reach a zenith in these last decades?
- What do I have to give back, and to whom?
- How might I become a true elder?
- When I think about getting old and dying, how can I face my fears and uncertainties with love and courage?
Our retreat will be highlighted by excursions to small, historic villages and the town of Lecce on market day. We'll make pasta, try regional crafts and enjoy time around the table with fabulous chef prepared food and wine! In this intimate community setting, we will share our lives together away from our typical hectic days and our culture. Creative exploration of your inner landscape using various art mediums, journaling, poetry and reflection will be woven into our time together.
The itinerary, photos and costs can be found on the link below. We can't wait to share this place with you!!
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Women in Wales 2026
June 11 - 19, 2026
optional Pre-Trip Florals and Food, June 8 - 10 Led by professional coaches and avid travelers, Joy Guilleux & Andi Schrader Real life connections provide the breath of fresh air for which we are created. What a better place to breathe deeply than in the mystical land of Wales. We'll be exploring the landscape, staying in historic lodging, eating sumptuous meals, and trying our hands at art exploration. All the luscious details can be found when you click below
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