Not at all. Whether this is your first Yoga class or you've been practicing for years, you'll be welcomed exactly as you are. Every movement practice is offered with options to support a variety of experience levels and physical abilities. Our intention isn't perfect poses, it's creating space to reconnect with your body, your breath, and yourself.

The Energy Leadership® Index (ELI) is a research-backed assessment developed by the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC). Rather than measuring personality, it helps you understand how you perceive and respond to everyday situations, stress, challenges, and opportunities.

Before the retreat, you'll complete your personalized assessment. During the weekend, we will guide you through an individual debrief and group workshop to help you better understand your results and identify practical ways to lead yourself and others with greater intention. This experience is included with your retreat registration and represents a value of approximately $750.

Yes. Your registration includes nourishing meals throughout the retreat, thoughtfully prepared by Chef Erin Peña using fresh, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Meals are designed to support your well-being while creating opportunities to gather, connect, and enjoy the experience together.

Light refreshments will be available upon arrival Thursday evening. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided throughout the retreat, with breakfast served before departure on Sunday.

Absolutely. We believe everyone should feel cared for at the table. Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, or have food allergies or other dietary needs, we'll do our best to accommodate you. Simply let us know your dietary preferences during registration so we can prepare accordingly.

If you're traveling by air, the closest major airports are:

• Portland International Jetport (PWM) – approximately 1.5 hours away

• Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) – approximately 2 hours away

• Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) – approximately 3 hours away

We'll also help connect participants who are interested in coordinating carpools whenever possible.

We'll send a detailed packing list before the retreat, but we recommend bringing:

• Comfortable clothing for Yoga and Qi Gong

• Layers for cool mountain mornings and evenings

• Comfortable hiking shoes

• A reusable water bottle

• A journal and pen

• Personal toiletries and medications

• An open mind and a willingness to slow down

We intentionally keep this retreat small, with a maximum of 12 participants. A smaller group allows for meaningful conversations, individualized attention, and the opportunity to build genuine connections with fellow participants throughout the weekend.

Absolutely. Many people attend retreats on their own, and you're likely to find that you're in good company. East Meets West is intentionally designed to foster connection in a welcoming and supportive environment. Whether you arrive with a friend or on your own, you'll be invited into a community of like-hearted people who value growth, authenticity, and meaningful conversation.

Yes. While the retreat follows a thoughtful rhythm, there is also space to simply be. Whether you want to enjoy a quiet moment with a cup of tea, explore the property, journal, read, rest, or connect with others, you'll have opportunities throughout the weekend to honor what you need most.

We understand that life can be unpredictable. A 50% deposit is required to reserve your space and is non-refundable, but it may be transferred to another participant or applied toward a future Feedback Loop Coaching retreat or service within 12 months of the original retreat date.

If you need to cancel 30–59 days before the retreat, you'll receive a refund of all amounts paid beyond the deposit. Cancellations made within 30 days of the retreat are non-refundable. Please review our Retreat Participant Agreement for complete details.

Our hope is that you'll return home with more than memories.

You'll leave with practical tools for navigating stress, strengthening your leadership, deepening your self-awareness, and creating sustainable habits that support your well-being. You'll also carry with you meaningful relationships, renewed clarity, and a deeper trust in your own capacity to move through life with presence, purpose, and intention.