Join Us for the 2026 "Women in Sustainability Leadership Retreat: Rest, Renew & Regenerate" to celebrate International Women's Day (IWD)!

Friday, March 6, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Location: Near Long Lake Recreation Area (exact address shared after registration)
Optional Hike: 3:15 – 4:15 PM
Optional Potluck Dinner & Overnight Stay

*A Local and Healthy Lunch will be provided with admission

Retreat Summary

Join us in celebration of International Women’s Day 2026 for a deeply restorative, heart-centered retreat designed for women leading in sustainability. This intimate gathering offers space to pause, reflect, and reconnect - with yourself, with nature, and with a community of mission-driven changemakers.

Through storytelling, visioning, embodied practices, and time outdoors, participants will explore how to lead with empathy, navigate “the ache” of these challenging times, and build regenerative practices that replenish inner strength. The retreat creates a nurturing space to acknowledge our imperfections, honor our humanity, and cultivate grounded leadership in community.

Featured Speaker: Kelly DeMarco

Kelly will guide a transformative session on “the ache”—the emotional weight many sustainability leaders carry and how it can become a catalyst for meaningful action. She’ll offer wisdom from her personal healing journey, along with practical tools for self-compassion, resilience, and embracing wholeness.

Retreat Themes & Activities

• Individual Leadership & Collective Resilience
• Visioning for the Future
• Grounding Practices & Breathwork
• Radical Responsibility & Self‑Compassion
• Regenerative Practices for Body, Mind & Spirit
• Exploring “Otherness” with Curiosity & Empathy
• Forest Bathing & Walking Meditation
• Optional Breakouts: boundaries, nervous system care, and more

Optional Overnight Stay

Extend your experience with a cozy overnight at Kelly’s home, including a potluck dinner, casual conversations, and shared sleeping spaces (beds and high‑quality sleeping mats available). Space is limited, creating an intimate, restorative environment.

Who Should Attend

This retreat is ideal for women in sustainability who are:

• Feeling the weight of the world and seeking renewal
• Curious about how others are navigating this moment
• Ready to lead with more empathy, groundedness, and authenticity
• Looking to build community and share regenerative practices

Bonus Opportunities

• Early access to Kelly’s upcoming e‑book
• WIS Spring Book club tie‑ins with Build It Boldly
• Continued connection through the 2026 WIS Circles

Space Is Limited

The retreat will be held in a beautiful sunroom with seating for 30 participants, plus cozy indoor and outdoor breakout spaces.

Retreat CoHosts and Partners

• Kelly Green Coaching
• B Local Wisconsin
• Evolution Marketing
• Forward Outdoor
• Sustainable Business Council
• USGBC - Wisconsin Region
• Women in Sustainability