Country Retreat for Creative Professionals
Thursday, March 8 - Sunday, March 11, 2018
​Held at the River Landing Inn in Saxapahaw, NC
​Held at the River Landing Inn in Saxapahaw, NC
Time and Space to Focus
Give yourself the time, space, and community to pursue what matters most to you. Through a combination of focus sessions, motivational presentations, and fellowship with creatives, this retreat allows you to get in the right mindset to move forward with what you’ve been meaning to start or complete.
You’ll be surrounded by other creatives in a bucolic setting. Rolling pastures, a river walk, and a welcoming mill village provide an inspiring space to reflect, and bring new perspective and energy to your work.
This is an intimate group of creative professionals (limited to 4 guest rooms) who might be working on a wide range of projects. Someone might be developing a mission statement for their business, another individual might be starting a memoir, while someone else might be laying the groundwork for a podcast. Whatever you need to dedicate time and space for, you’ll be able to do it here with others who have a shared vision.
Our Location
The River Landing Inn is located at 5942 Whitney Road, Graham, North Carolina 27253. While the address is Graham, this is really Saxapahaw. Saxapahaw is an eclectic mill village on the Haw River with award-winning and locally-sourced food, brewery, coffee shop and unique music venue, and poetry walk. The village is within walking distance of the inn. The Mountains-to-Sea Trail and Haw River Trail run right through town. Although unavailable during this retreat, in warmer weather Haw River Canoe and Kayak offers paddle options.
The Inn is set on 20 rolling acres of pasture and hardwood forest along the the Haw River. Beautiful local art adorns the common spaces and guest rooms.
You’ll be surrounded by other creatives in a bucolic setting. Rolling pastures, a river walk, and a welcoming mill village provide an inspiring space to reflect, and bring new perspective and energy to your work.
This is an intimate group of creative professionals (limited to 4 guest rooms) who might be working on a wide range of projects. Someone might be developing a mission statement for their business, another individual might be starting a memoir, while someone else might be laying the groundwork for a podcast. Whatever you need to dedicate time and space for, you’ll be able to do it here with others who have a shared vision.
Our Location
The River Landing Inn is located at 5942 Whitney Road, Graham, North Carolina 27253. While the address is Graham, this is really Saxapahaw. Saxapahaw is an eclectic mill village on the Haw River with award-winning and locally-sourced food, brewery, coffee shop and unique music venue, and poetry walk. The village is within walking distance of the inn. The Mountains-to-Sea Trail and Haw River Trail run right through town. Although unavailable during this retreat, in warmer weather Haw River Canoe and Kayak offers paddle options.
The Inn is set on 20 rolling acres of pasture and hardwood forest along the the Haw River. Beautiful local art adorns the common spaces and guest rooms.
Saxapahaw, NC
Private room with pasture views.
What’s Included
Accommodations
The River Landing Inn is owned by a warm and inviting couple who converted a barn into a charming inn. Each retreat attendee stays in their own guest room with a queen/king bed, private full bath, and private access to a patio/deck. If you would like to attend the retreat with your partner/spouse, see registration details at the bottom of this page.
Priority room selection/preference given in the order registrations are received.
- Accommodations in private guest room for 3 nights
- 6 meals (3 breakfasts, 3 dinners), plus snack bars and coffee/tea throughout each day
- 90-minute guest speaker on developing a mindset for powerful creation
- 90-minute guest speaker on mastering your confident voice
- 24/7 access to common room with wood-burning stove and satellite TV
- WiFi
- Riverside walking trails
- Quiet time and space to create
- Daily community with creatives and nightly fireside social time
Accommodations
The River Landing Inn is owned by a warm and inviting couple who converted a barn into a charming inn. Each retreat attendee stays in their own guest room with a queen/king bed, private full bath, and private access to a patio/deck. If you would like to attend the retreat with your partner/spouse, see registration details at the bottom of this page.
Priority room selection/preference given in the order registrations are received.
Breakfast at the inn.
Meals
Note about breakfasts prepared by the inn: “Fresh beans are ground each morning for a delicious cup of coffee to start your day. A continental breakfast consisting of homemade breads, muffins, jams, a variety of cold cereals and granola, fresh fruit, milk and juice are also included.”
Dinners will be a mix of catered buffet-style served at the inn, and group dinners at restaurants within 2 miles of the inn. Transportation to restaurants is not provided or included, but I imagine a democratic process for carpools will occur on the day of. If you opt not to participate in group dinners at restaurants, I’m happy to shuttle a takeout order back to the inn when the group returns after dining.
Note about breakfasts prepared by the inn: “Fresh beans are ground each morning for a delicious cup of coffee to start your day. A continental breakfast consisting of homemade breads, muffins, jams, a variety of cold cereals and granola, fresh fruit, milk and juice are also included.”
Dinners will be a mix of catered buffet-style served at the inn, and group dinners at restaurants within 2 miles of the inn. Transportation to restaurants is not provided or included, but I imagine a democratic process for carpools will occur on the day of. If you opt not to participate in group dinners at restaurants, I’m happy to shuttle a takeout order back to the inn when the group returns after dining.
Retreat Agenda
Agenda subject to change, current schedule appears below.
Thursday, March 8
4p-7p Check-in to inn, snacks available, free time
7p-8:30p Fireside dinner (included), introductions, late check-ins
8:30p Fireside social time
Friday, March 9
8a-9a Breakfast (included)
9a-9:30a Goal setting for weekend and morning
9:30a-10a Free time
10a-11a Guest Speaker Traci Philips, The Innate Coach (see below for bio) – Developing a Mindset for Powerful Creation
11a-11:30a Guest Speaker Traci Philips Q&A
11:30a-12:30p Lunch on your own, group option available (meal not included)
12:30p-2:30p Focused time on your own
2:30p-3p Goal check-in and setting for afternoon
3p-4p Guest Speaker Helen Moses, Command Communication, PLLC (see bio below) - The Voice of the Confident Creative
4p-4:30p Guest Speaker Q&A
4:30p-5:30p Focused time on your own
5:30p-6p Free time
6:30p-8p Dinner at local restaurant (included), goal review
8:30p Fireside social time
Agenda subject to change, current schedule appears below.
Thursday, March 8
4p-7p Check-in to inn, snacks available, free time
7p-8:30p Fireside dinner (included), introductions, late check-ins
8:30p Fireside social time
Friday, March 9
8a-9a Breakfast (included)
9a-9:30a Goal setting for weekend and morning
9:30a-10a Free time
10a-11a Guest Speaker Traci Philips, The Innate Coach (see below for bio) – Developing a Mindset for Powerful Creation
11a-11:30a Guest Speaker Traci Philips Q&A
11:30a-12:30p Lunch on your own, group option available (meal not included)
12:30p-2:30p Focused time on your own
2:30p-3p Goal check-in and setting for afternoon
3p-4p Guest Speaker Helen Moses, Command Communication, PLLC (see bio below) - The Voice of the Confident Creative
4p-4:30p Guest Speaker Q&A
4:30p-5:30p Focused time on your own
5:30p-6p Free time
6:30p-8p Dinner at local restaurant (included), goal review
8:30p Fireside social time
Guest Speaker, Traci Philips
SPEAKER BIO: Traci Philips is a Leadership & Performance Strategist. She assists individuals to define and align their personal value so they can maximize their potential in all areas of life. Traci's works focuses on business owners and those in corporate and social leadership positions, specializing in mindset solution orientation & effective communication training through the offering of one-to-one coaching, workshops, seminars and retreats. She is focused on supporting people to live passionately, vitally and authentically.
Guest Speaker, Helen Moses
SPEAKER BIO: Helen Moses, President of Command Communication, PLLC, is a voice, speech, and communication specialist whose clients benefit from her 30 years of extensive training and experience as a singer, speech-language pathologist, and Distinguished Toastmaster. She is an accomplished public speaker and facilitator, as well as an author. In 2017 she served as the speaker coach for TEDx Raleigh, and was named North Carolina’s Outstanding Toastmaster of the Year for 2016-2017. When you are tired of not being heard, understood, or appreciated, Helen is the go-to expert to help you Make Your Voice Mean Business™. She believes helping others achieve success through excellent communication is her life’s calling.
Saturday, March 10
8a-9a Breakfast (included)
9a-9:30a Goal setting for morning and afternoon
9:30a-12p Focused time on your own
12:30p-1:30p Lunch on your own, group option available (meal not included)
1:30p-4:30p Focused time on your own; optional breakout sessions
4:30p-5p Goal check-in review
5p-6p Free time
6p-7:30p Dinner at local restaurant (included), goal review
8p Fireside social time
Sunday, March 11
8a-9a Farewell breakfast (included)
9a-10a Goal assessment, next steps
10a-12p Free time. Enjoy the inn and grounds and checkout at your leisure.
12p Checkout
Cancellation Policy
Fees
REGISTER HERE - $679 (single)
REGISTER HERE - $899 (double) – This option reserves one guest room for 2 people with one queen/king bed to share.
*REGISTRATION CLOSED*
If you prefer to pay by check, make your check payable to Tara Lynne Groth and mail to PO Box 663, Pittsboro, NC 27312. Please contact me to let me know you mailed a check.
Steps After Registration
Within 24 hours of receiving your registration fee, I’ll email you to confirm your registration, gather contact details and dietary restrictions, provide check-in agenda, and keep you updated on the event details.
Registration Deadline
Registration closes January 31, 2018, or sooner if rooms fill earlier.
8a-9a Breakfast (included)
9a-9:30a Goal setting for morning and afternoon
9:30a-12p Focused time on your own
12:30p-1:30p Lunch on your own, group option available (meal not included)
1:30p-4:30p Focused time on your own; optional breakout sessions
4:30p-5p Goal check-in review
5p-6p Free time
6p-7:30p Dinner at local restaurant (included), goal review
8p Fireside social time
Sunday, March 11
8a-9a Farewell breakfast (included)
9a-10a Goal assessment, next steps
10a-12p Free time. Enjoy the inn and grounds and checkout at your leisure.
12p Checkout
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations made on and before February 7, 2018 will be refunded at 50 percent. The refund will be mailed by check no later than 30 days after cancellation.
- Fees are not refundable on and after February 8, 2018.
Fees
REGISTER HERE - $679 (single)
REGISTER HERE - $899 (double) – This option reserves one guest room for 2 people with one queen/king bed to share.
*REGISTRATION CLOSED*
If you prefer to pay by check, make your check payable to Tara Lynne Groth and mail to PO Box 663, Pittsboro, NC 27312. Please contact me to let me know you mailed a check.
Steps After Registration
Within 24 hours of receiving your registration fee, I’ll email you to confirm your registration, gather contact details and dietary restrictions, provide check-in agenda, and keep you updated on the event details.
Registration Deadline
Registration closes January 31, 2018, or sooner if rooms fill earlier.