Location: The Journey Home, Dearborn, Missouri
Dates: December 4-7, 2025

This work we do—holding space, listening deeply, witnessing the unspeakable—is sacred. And it’s also heavy.

In a world that feels increasingly overwhelming, many of us are carrying more than our share. And it’s showing up in our sleep, our relationships, and our ability to stay fully present with the people we serve.

We need space, too.
To feel held.
To exhale.
To remember who we are when we’re not taking care of others.

That’s why we’re hosting a restorative retreat just for licensed mental health professionals. If you know someone who would benefit from this time, please feel free to share this invitation.

What sets this retreat apart from others

  • Exclusively for licensed mental health professionals – created by therapists, for therapists who deeply understand the invisible labor of holding space for others.
  • A sacred space to exhale – not a training, not a workshop, but a true opportunity to be nurtured, recalibrate, and rest without needing to perform or produce.
  • Built on attunement, not agenda – designed with your nervous system in mind, offering space to slow down, feel, and come back to yourself.
  • Held by people who understand – every participant knows what it means to carry the stories of others. No need to explain. Just show up as you are.
  • Nature-based and nurturing – hosted at The Journey Home in rural Missouri, surrounded by peaceful landscapes, nourishing food, and restorative practices.
  • Focus on embodied restoration – expect mornings of gentle movement, time for solitude or connection, honest conversations, shared laughter, and deep rest.
  • A soft place to land – you give so much to others; this is a weekend designed to give something essential back to you.
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What To Expect

This weekend will be a gentle recalibration—a time to come back to yourself. Expect:

  • Nurturing mornings and unhurried days
  • Honest conversations and shared laughter
  • Nourishing meals and movement
  • Space for rest, reflection, and processing what’s been stirring beneath the surface

You’ll be in the company of other clinicians who understand what it means to carry the stories of others, and who are seeking the same thing: a soft place to land.

You don’t have to hold it all alone.

The Details

  • When: December 4–7, 2025
  • Where: The Journey Home, Dearborn, Missouri (20 minutes north of the KCI Airport)
  • Begins: Thursday at 6:00 PM
  • Ends: Sunday by 12:00 PM
  • Investment: $750 per person (includes all meals, activities, and shared lodging)

Dietary Needs: Food sensitivities are happily accommodated—just send us the details.

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Meet Your Facilitators

Theresa and Walker bring a unique balance of professional expertise and lived wisdom to every retreat they co-facilitate. Theresa, a licensed mental health professional with more than 20 years of clinical experience, has been leading retreats since 2012, offering over 40 gatherings focused on deep personal growth, resilience, and embodied healing. Her grounding presence and therapeutic background shape retreats that encourage participants to move beyond self-doubt and into authentic alignment. Walker, a trial attorney with 30 years of experience, began facilitating retreats alongside Theresa in 2019, contributing a steady, thoughtful perspective that emphasizes truth-telling, courage in the face of fear, and the discipline of presence. Together, they create environments that are at once challenging and safe, blending ritual, reflection, and experiential learning to foster transformation.

For participants, attending a retreat with Theresa and Walker offers more than a weekend away—it is an invitation into a carefully held space where courage and vulnerability meet. Their facilitation style combines warmth and wisdom, encouraging participants to notice where fear, hesitation, or resistance arise and to meet those moments with gentleness and curiosity. While each retreat is unique, all share the same foundation: cultivating connection, clarity, and a deeper trust in oneself. Attendees leave not only with insights but also with lived experiences of courage, compassion, and renewal that extend far beyond the retreat space.

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Accommodations and Amenities

The retreat will be held at the beautiful Journey Home, a serene and welcoming 1860s estate venue located in the rolling hills near Dearborn, Missouri, with a stunning 360-degree view, just 35 miles from downtown Kansas City and 20 miles from Kansas City International Airport.

Why You'll Love the Journey Home:

Experience shared accommodations thoughtfully designed to foster connection and comfort. Nestled in a tranquil environment with breathtaking surroundings, this retreat provides the perfect space for reflection, personal growth, and transformation.

Food & Amenities:

  • All meals, snacks, and beverages are included, featuring wholesome and nourishing dishes made with love by Theresa and Walker.
  • We gladly accommodate dietary preferences and restrictions—just let us know in advance.
  • Relax and recharge in shared spaces that encourage reflection and connection with others.

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This retreat is limited to 16 people.

You don’t have to hold it all alone.

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