THE INVITATION

WHAT YOU WILL TAKE AWAY - THE CAPACITY TO LIVE INTO A NEW STORY OF YOUR LIFE AND LEADERSHIP, WITH clarity, ease, FORWARD MOMENTUM

In the rush of daily life, many women find that in striving to succeed, they have developed only part of who they are, leaving vital aspects of themselves behind. Often, women carry the weight of responsibilities: holding families together, managing multiple roles, and giving endlessly to others without carving out the space and time to nurture themselves. This retreat offers an opportunity to slow down, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and rediscover the parts of you that may have been left untended.

Amidst a setting of natural beauty and tranquility, lies a sacred space awaiting you. This immersive Coming Into Your Own (CIYO) women’s retreat invites you to reconnect with the fullness of who you are—rediscovering your authentic leadership and aligning with the rhythms of nature.

We’ll step into a process of remembering and self-discovery, designed to awaken your inner resilience, creativity, and clarity. Inspired by the elements, this experience blends personal reflection and communal connection, where nature becomes both a mirror and a mentor.

what awaits you

• Archetypal Exploration: Uncover new insights into your strengths and challenges, and discover how to integrate these energies into your authentic leadership.

• Connection to Nature: Let the elements reflect the qualities within you. Let the beauty and serenity of oak trees and vistas deepen your connection to both your inner self and the natural world.

• Self-Reflection and Emerging Future: Engage in rituals and guided practices that clarify your values, uncover your aspirations, and integrate new insights into a personal roadmap for your journey ahead. Craft a vision for your life that aligns with your truest self and deepest desires.

From moments of quiet reflection to walking amongst the trees, every experience is an opportunity to awaken. Join CIYO’s 25+ year community of women ready to step into their authentic power and boundless potential. Together, we’ll create a space of insight, connection, and growth. Come home to yourself in a sanctuary of renewal and inspiration.

tuition fee includes

• * 3.5 day Retreat Program guided by Faculty

  * Coaching that begins with a pre-coaching call and continues after the program with individual and group coaching calls over a 3 month period to create support and commitment for your transformation journey.

  * Access to the global CIYO Alumnae network

Please note that tuition covers the retreat program and coaching experience only; Travel and accommodation costs are separate and are arranged individually to suit your preferences.

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WHO WILL GATHER

• Trailblazers - others are looking to you for guidance and leadership. You may have been playing it a little safe, but now you are ready to step into your role with more purpose and presence

• Learners - you are looking for new ways of learning and developing yourself, in ways that are proven to have great impact, but often are not included in current development programs

• Changemakers - you have a sense that there is something more for you to do - be it in your current work context or by starting up a new venture

• Women leaders for the 21st century - whether you are a student, stay at home mother, working professional, entrepreneur, artist, retiree......you are leading and being a role model through how you choose to live your life and express your gifts

• Global citizens - the complex times we are living through call for continued ways to connect across difference

 MORE DETAILS

WHEN:  Thursday, APRIL 10 at 3pm-

Sunday, April 13 at Noon

WHERE: Los Gatos, California

RETREAT PROGRAM FEES:

• Individual Tuition: $2,000*

• Corporate Tuition: $2600

• CIYO Alumnae: $1250

• *Note: we are committed to supporting women who are ready to attend the CIYO program. If the tuition level is challenging to you because of financial or other personal circumstances, please contact Dorian to discuss how we can find a way to support you in your intention to attend.

Lunch and Dinners are included each day
Special Private Sound bath hosted on Friday evening 

ROOM AND ACCOMmODaTIOn info provided after registration

Note: Do you need a sample sponsorship request letter for your organization? Find it HERE

CANCELLATION POLICY: Tuition costs are refundable UP TILL 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE RETREAT. After that date, Tuition will be applied to a future ciyo california RETREAT PROGRAM of your choosing.

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FACULTY

dorian-Patrizia baroni

Dorian is an executive coach, leadership programs and retreats faculty, and organizational advisor. Her capacity for eclectic discernment was tested through a corporate business experience that has spanned a variety of industries - investment banking, global energy, consumer goods and art retail - and a number of countries - UK, US, Venezuela, Italy, and Belgium. In her consulting and coaching these days, she is working with a range of clients - from Corporate Senior Executives to Millennial Social Entrepreneurs/Activists in the US and Europe; from Yale E-MBA candidates to Humanitarian Relief Organization staff in Washington and the Middle East. One of her core beliefs is that a change agent's individual journey towards wholeness is critical to addressing today's global challenges - be that change agent an organization's leader, a social activist for change, or a parent wanting to raise a child for a better future. And as a business woman, she is particularly passionate about the role and power of women to support the evolution of global mindsets, social systems and models of economic impact.

Tanya MonseF

Tanya Monsef is a catalyst for change, empowering leaders to unlock their full potential. With 25+ years of experience, she's guided executives at high-tech giants, dynamic startups, and impactful non-profits across 40+ countries.  As a Dean's Executive Professor at Santa Clara University's Leavey School of Business and Global Facilitator for How Women Lead's "Women Leaders for the World" program, she ignites a passion for authentic leadership. Tanya empowers her clients to find their voice, lead with purpose, and drive positive change through coaching, and mentorship for a more harmonious world.

IPEK UTUN

Ipek is an executive coach, facilitator and changemaker. She helps executives, teams and organizations to work with challenging relationship dynamics, restricting patterns, conflict and resistance to enhance stronger connection, trust and collaboration. This helps her clients reach more of their wisdom, make better decisions with clarity and create high performing environments according to their definitions of success.
She brings a deep understanding of organizational, relationship and human dynamics through 25+ years of experience working in and working with organizations, teams, leaders. She utilizes a combination of different methods like deep democracy, process psychology, organizational and relationship systems coaching, shadow work, professional coaching and positive psychology. Being the mom of three children is one of her biggest fuels for self-awareness, growth and learning.