Mom, Are You Yearning for a Retreat?

Feeling overwhelmed with your daily demands?

Desperate for quiet time but can't find any?

Need a moment to "check-in" with yourself?

Soul-searching for answers?

Then it's time for a Motherhood time-out.

Join me on an adventure to relax, release and retreat in one of four breathtaking destinations: Costa Rica, Portugal, Catalonia, or Scotland.

There's a seat waiting for you!

Transformational Retreat Seat

When you arrive at your destination you will rest in glorious accommodations, delight in succulent local cuisine, and participate in fun workshop activities that leverage the topography of the destination.

Afterwards, you will emerge a different woman!

You can expect to reconnect with who you are beyond the "Mom" label.

Your cup will be filled with the mental sustenance that your spirit needs.

You will leave physically revived from activities designed to challenge and energize you

And you will forge deep connections with other women just like you...

Sisters in the struggle, working to take care of self while meeting the demands of motherhood.

wine bottles in Perelada

Here is some of what we do on our retreats:

  • Morning meditation circle to set forth your daily intentions.
  • Outdoor Activities to strengthen your physical self-care.
  • Fire-side sister circles to explore your emotions and forge new connections.
  • Daily personal quiet time to journal your dreams and thoughts. 
  • Heart-centered workshops to release your blocks and gain clarity.

Meet your Retreat Host

Rupit Spain
Exploring a Medieval Village in Rupit, Spain

Hi! My name is Tawanna. I've been taking people around the world since 2006, planning unique experiences and providing a space for them to explore. 

My hunger for international travel developed as an undergrad at Stanford University where I traveled with friends from around the world. I arranged my first "time-out" after a stressful semester during my sophomore year. It was a trip to Kuai with myself and my roommate. 

Soon after I was off to immerse myself for 4 months in the culture of Italy. Once the travel bug bit, I continued to satisfy the itch.

I didn't realize that one day it would serve a bigger purpose for me.

When my youngest son was diagnosed with autism at age 3 and then leukemia at age 4, travel took on a deeper meaning for me.

It became my personal respite.

I soon realized that travel served my mental self-care and helped me deal with the demands of my son's special needs. 

I learned how to leverage my personal retreats to design a business that would support my life.

Through my adventures I've spoken internationally in destinations like London and Spain. I've writen about family and women's travel for publications like Travel Channel, USA Today, TripAdvisor and Hufington Post. 

I've worked for large travel brands as both and ambassador and a marketer. 

My business has taken me around the world. 

I've relaxed in Nicaraguan treehouses; zip-lined in Mexican rainforests; trekked to Spanish monasteries, and sipped tea in Tudor castle hotels.

With each trip I've gained increasing clarity on my bigger purpose: to help overwhelmed moms like you also benefit from personal retreats.

My purpose is my passion and my gift.

flowers peralada

Let me also help you with your transformation.

You, me and one of these fabulous destinations below:

Imagine yourself waking up to the sound of nature in Costa Rica. 

Howler monkeys sit on a tree near your balcony suite, calling for the sun to rise.

You open your shades to the colorful beauty of a dormant volcano, painting the morning landscape with hues of purple, green and red.

Tea Rosemont

Within minutes you start your day off with a cup of tea, coffee or tropical juice.

Soon after you prep your body for the day in a thermal hot spring.

The only person you'll need to get ready in the morning is you.

The only human you'll have to motivate is yourself. 

The only plate you'll have to prepare is your own. 

Spanish Dessert

Succulent meals are prepared for you throughout the day. 

Your luxury accommodations are cleaned by someone else. 

Your activities and transportation are arranged by another adult over the course of several days. 

All you have to do is show up, trust and let go. 

Can you do that?

It's time to relax and let someone else do the heavy lifting for you.

Spa Lounge ESPA Life at Corinthia

Here is a snapshot of what you will do in each of the retreat destinations:

Spain

Explore medieval villages as you indulge in mouth-watering Spanish cuisine.

  • Meditative Hike in Montserrat

  • Costa Brava Sailing Excursion

  • Yoga in Manresa

  • Wine-tasting in Peralada

Costa Rica

Brave the rainforest as you tap into spiritual energy from the Arenal volcano.

  • Zip-lining in the Rainforest

  • Hike to Arenal Volcano

  • Hot Springs Renewal

  • Paddle Boarding

Portugal

Surrender to healing waters to gather an infinite source of well-being.

  • Port Wine Tasting Experience

  • Thermal Water Therapy

  • Yoga Meditation

  • Medieval Village Hike

Scotland

Connect to your spirit in the quiet green fields of the Scottish Highlands.

  • Scottish Highlands Hike

  • Hogwarts Express Experience

  • Photography Excursion

  • Highland Yoga

Catalonia, Spain

Costa Brava Spain Marvel in the beauty of the Catalon region as you take in the vastness of the surrounding Pyreneese mountains. Feel your stress dissipating as you breathe in clean wilderness air. You will be standing in the place where pilgrims roamed El Camino Real on their way from religious persecution. They too were on a journey of transformation and knew this valley was the way. 

 

 

Spanish Dessert Dine on rich regional delicacies characteristic of Mediterranean food. Marvel in the beauty of the Catalon region as you take in the vastness of the surrounding Pyreneese mountains. Feel your stress dissipating as you breathe in clean wilderness air. You will be standing in the place where pilgrims roamed El Camino Real on their way from religious persecution. They too were on a journey of transformation and knew this valley was the way. 

Take Me to Catalonia

I Want to Go!

Portugal

 Marvel in the beauty of the Catalon region as you take in the vastness of the surrounding Pyreneese mountains. Feel your stress dissipating as you breathe in clean wilderness air. You will be standing in the place where pilgrims roamed El Camino Real on their way from religious persecution. They too were on a journey of transformation and knew this valley was the way. 

 

 

Transformational Retreat Seat Marvel in the beauty of the Catalon region as you take in the vastness of the surrounding Pyreneese mountains. Feel your stress dissipating as you breathe in clean wilderness air. You will be standing in the place where pilgrims roamed El Camino Real on their way from religious persecution. They too were on a journey of transformation and knew this valley was the way. 

Take Me to Portugal

I'm Ready!

Costa Rica

Arenal Volcano Costa Rica Marvel in the beauty of the Catalon region as you take in the vastness of the surrounding Pyreneese mountains. Feel your stress dissipating as you breathe in clean wilderness air. You will be standing in the place where pilgrims roamed El Camino Real on their way from religious persecution. They too were on a journey of transformation and knew this valley was the way. 

 

 

Arenal Kioro room booked on hotels(dot)com Relax in your luxurious rainforest suite overlooking colorful native plants and the mesmerizing Arenal volcano. Marvel in the beauty of the Catalon region as you take in the vastness of the surrounding Pyreneese mountains. Feel your stress dissipating as you breathe in clean wilderness air. You will be standing in the place where pilgrims roamed El Camino Real on their way from religious persecution. They too were on a journey of transformation and knew this valley was the way. 

Take me to Costa Rica

I'm Coming!

Scotland

Dalhousie Castle Scotland

Marvel in the beauty of the Catalon region as you take in the vastness of the surrounding Pyreneese mountains. Feel your stress dissipating as you breathe in clean wilderness air. You will be standing in the place where pilgrims roamed El Camino Real on their way from religious persecution. They too were on a journey of transformation and knew this valley was the way. 

Take Me to Scotland

Sign Me Up!

Who are these Retreats for?

Costa Brava Gardens

This is for you if you need to re-group.

This is for you if you're overwhelmed with motherhood.

This is for you if you're searching for clarity.

This is for you if you wish to reconnect with your dreams.

This is for you if you're not afraid to make new friends.

This is for you if you want to travel the world but don’t want to do it alone.

This is for you if you believe in the restorative power of travel.

This is for you if you’ve worked hard all year.

This is for you if you want to celebrate yourself.

This is for you if you desire transformation.

This is not for you if...

You don’t believe in investing in your self-care at a high-level.

You're just looking for fun tours.

You're adverse to new adventures.

You don't have an open mind. 

You don't enjoy meeting new people.

You don't like to travel with purpose.

Which adventure will you choose?

Ruins Catalonia

I know it can be hard to make a decision when you have so many wonderful choices in front of you.

That's okay. It was hard for me to choose where to explore first as well. 

I usually let my intuition guide me. 

However, if you need help making a decision, just click the "Help Me Decide" link below to find the best fit.

Perhaps you don't want to choose just one adventure.

If you're interested in investing in yourself at an even higher level and traveling more than once a year with me, the link below is also for you. 

We can discuss special pricing for multiple trips.

I'd love to help you arrange a plan to fit it all in. 

Just click the link below. 

Help Me Decide!

It's Your Turn!

In each of the locations, someone else will take care of all your needs.

Mom, you're always caring of someone else. 

Now it is time to care for yourself. 

Take a break with me so that I can work with my travel partners to nurture you physically, spiritually, and mentally.

Ice Fountain ESPA Corinthia London hotel

  • Sili Recio
    This was exactly what I needed in my life. I returned energized, charged and equipped with what I need to focus more on: me.
    Sili Recio
  • Christie Glascoe
    I loved it! I learned more about myself and experienced a transformation as a result of Tawanna's retreat. I'm clear on my purpose and I feel like my life is anew.
    Christie Glascoe

Quarterly Retreats around the world

Travel with me to beautiful destinations around the world.

Activities in each of the destinations are intentionally designed to pamper you and help you disconnect from your digital world. 

You will leave with clarity about your life calling with an understanding of the systems you need to pursue your dreams while supporting the challenges of motherhood. 

Are you open to new possibilities?

Here's what to do next

Step 1: Imagine yourself in one of the destinations.

Step 2: Affirm you want change.

Step 3: Say "yes" to yourself.

Step 4: Take action and choose your adventure below.

CATALONIA, SPAIN
$7600

FEB 2019

ARENAL, COSTA RICA
$6500

SEP 2019

PORTO, PORTUGAL
$7500

NOV 2018

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
$7800

MAY 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my airfare included?

No, attendees manage their own travel to the destination. We take care of everything else once you get here. 

Me in Ax-les-Thermes, France
Soaking my feet in thermal waters of Ax-les-Thermes, France.

Can I bring my spouse?

As much as we support marriages and family, our retreats are designed solely for women.

Do you offer a payment plan?

Yes! All of the retreats offer a payment plan after a 30% deposit to secure your space. 

 

 

Any other questions, feel free to reach out at admin@momsguidetotravel.com

I'm holding a space for you.