Live Events Rule.
And life is too beautiful to stay hunkered down in lonely prisons of our own design. To simply react to whatever comes. To live the same old same old, when you know you have the ability to become something else!
Sure, making new friends and casting fresh vision for your life takes courage and effort, but this is our 13th live event and we can assure you, nobody ever regrets checking out of the grind for the weekend to spend time in a beautiful place making new friends and big plans.
Also, at Girl Catch Fire, we believe there's something you have, something the world needs. It may just be a wisp of smoke fluttering inside you, a tiny hint of purpose or desire for your life's second half. We want to help fan that into flame, get you moving in that direction, and do it with a bunch of fun new friends with sand in their toes.
Did we mention that Pensacola Beach boasts some of the whitest sand and clearest water in America? It's called the Emerald Coast for a reason.
So grab your best girls and join us for a 3-day festival of friendship, fun and planning what's next.
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Who
Women in transition, midlife etc, hungry for fresh vision and a second-half of life plan.
Women who want to remember and cultivate more joy in their lives.
Women hungry for strategy to stay centered while the world careens.
Women who want to simplify, move more slowly, lighten their footprint.
Women ready to commit to better relationships and communities.
Women who need a spiritual awakening or better menopause strategy.
Women who need a girls getaway on one of America's most beautiful beaches.
What
A long beach weekend designed to get you out of your head and into your body.
We're going to help you cast some fresh vision for the second half of your life and craft a plan to get started right away.
And help you tighten up your mindset, so your goals feel real.
We're going to get down to the way things are, quickly, and take out some emotional and spiritual garbage.
We're going to play on the beach like children, sing at sunrise and dance in the waves.
We're going to make new friends and commit to keeping them.
When
October 25 - 28, 2024 - Autumn is the best time of year at Pensacola Beach. It is clear & beautiful.
Check in after 4pm Friday at the Hilton at Pensacola Beach, Florida.
Cocktail reception is at six. Plan to dress up. We mean it, wear something cute, lipstick & heels. Let's dress up and celebrate.
Check out is 11am Monday 10/28 after breakfast and hugs. Plan to travel in the afternoon if you can.
You also get a huge swath of free time on Saturday and Sunday afternoon/evening to go to the beach, go shopping have dinner with new friends.
Evening sessions follow.
FAQ
What's included in the price?
Your registration fee (hurry it goes up September 15th) includes:
- A Friday night, fancy dress cocktail reception on the pool deck at the Hilton. Think heavy hors d'oeuvres, margaritas and mimosas poolside. When's the last time you got dressed up for a party at a swanky resort?
- Breakfast every morning.
- Grab and go lunches Saturday and Sunday.
- Late night dessert bars during evening sessions.
- Three days of cutting-edge, trauma-informed, life and performance coaching over five separate teaching/coaching sessions.
What's not included?
- Your transport to and lodging at Pensacola Beach. However, we have worked a sweet discount at the Hilton just for Firegirls. Book it here, but when the discount block is gone it's gone.
- Dinners - We want you to go out together and explore the beach scene together. There are lots of walking-distance options, tacos to t-bones.
Can I stay elsewhere?
Yes, of course, but we do recommend for ease and continuity that you book a room with us at the Hilton. Plus, it is a gorgeous resort with onsite pools, bars, coffee, restaurants and shopping right on the white sands of the Gulf of Mexico.
What time do I arrive?
Check in at the Hilton is 4pm Friday October 25th. Come by the registration room from 4pm to 6pm. Check out is 11am October 28th. We will use every minute of our time together so plan your travel to arrive by 4pm Friday and leave after 11am Monday.
What's the nearest airport?
PNS - Pensacola International Airport is 12 miles from Pensacola Beach and has daily direct flights to Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston and a few others. It's easy and convenient.
Do I need a car?
Not if you are staying at the Hilton, because everything is walking distance. Uber or Lyft from the airport might be your best bet.
What's the daily schedule like?
We will meet for breakfast on the early side of the day and start our morning sessions at 9am. We'll turn you loose each afternoon with a grab and go lunch. You can lounge at the pool, chill at the beach, hang, out with friends, nap or whatever. Then we will reconvene after dinner for evening sessions with a lavish dessert bar.
What else is there to do in Pensacola?
Pensacola Beach is the bomb but so is downtown Pensacola. The shopping on Palafox Street is charming and fun. We'll be sure to line you out with all our favorite haunts.
You can also get in a round of golf or hit up NAS Pensacola which boasts a fantastic naval museum. Pensacola is home to the Blue Angels and they are fond of buzzing the beach Sundays at 6pm as they head home from their weekend shows.
What if I can't find someone to go with? Can I come to the retreat alone?
Yes. Belonging and connection are high values for us and we will weave you all together quickly and organically on the very first night. New friends are a stated goal of this event!
How do I find a roommate?
If you want to share your room, or are looking to share with someone who has one, we will start a Voxer group chat just for the event, so you can find someone who is also looking to share. Voxer is free, download it here. This is also how we will do ALL last minute and during-event communications.
What's the weather like?
October is the most beautiful time of year to be in Pensacola. Of course anything can and does happen (hurricane season ends officially Nov1) but typically the Gulf is calm, emerald green, daytime temps are in the 80's. The tourists have all gone and our white sand beaches are wide and sparsely populated. Perfect for hanging with your new BFF's.
What's the cancellation policy?
