The Leader's Retreat – Your marketing retreat for retreat leaders in Madeira

Prazeres, Portugal
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Summary

Madeira, the island of eternal spring, offers the ideal setting to take your retreat business to the next level. This retreat is aimed at people who offer (or plan to offer) retreats, workshops, or seminars and finally want to take the time to structure their marketing and position their offerings authentically. This week is all about clarity, structure, and visibility:
You will learn how to market your retreat professionally, sharpen your message, and build a brand that really reaches people. Whether you are just starting out or have already led several retreats, you will gain confidence in your external communication, further develop your marketing, and find your own style that authentically reaches people.
We combine strategy with personality, expertise with creativity—for marketing that feels coherent and delivers results. You will gain in-depth knowledge of content strategy, SEO, social media, email marketing, and PR, work on your own positioning, and develop immediately actionable steps for your business.
Between the impulses, there is time to take a deep breath, reflect, and recharge. Madeira inspires and opens up space for new ideas. "Growth happens when reflection meets action."
— Sabine Peavy & Michaela Braam What to expect The Leader's Retreat is not a classic vacation event, but a practical training course for retreat providers who want to work with strategy and heart. We accompany you step by step in structuring your marketing, increasing your visibility, and targeting your audience. Focus of the week:
• Content & positioning – What makes your retreat unique? • SEO & visibility – How can you be found online? • Storytelling & landing page texts – How do you address your target audience? • Social media, PR & email marketing – How do you stay in touch? • Legal, structure & sustainable offers – How do you secure your business in the long term? • Follow-up session six weeks after returning – For focus and implementation. Each day combines theory, creative implementation, and personal reflection – turning knowledge into real change. Who is this retreat for? This retreat is aimed at people who offer retreats, workshops, or seminars, or who finally want to take the time to structure their marketing and position their retreat offering authentically.

It is ideal for you if you: • want to make your retreat offering more visible and promote it in a targeted manner, • want to learn how marketing works without compromising your values, • want to structure and strategically develop your existing concept, • are looking to exchange ideas with experienced retreat leaders,
• or need space to work on your positioning, clarity, and brand voice. Whether you are just starting out or have already led several retreats, you will gain confidence in your external communication, further develop your marketing, and find your own unique style with which you can authentically reach people.

Leadership & support The retreat is led by Sabine Peavy and Michaela Braam, who combine their experience in tourism marketing, coaching, and retreat leadership. • Sabine Peavy is a marketing expert and lecturer in the field of tourism with a focus on brand building, visibility, and strategic communication.
• Michaela Braam is a systemic coach, trainer, and retreat leader—she will guide you through your development process with clarity and depth. We are supported by guest speakers from the fields of PR, social media, photography, and law, who will show you in a practical way how to set up your marketing confidently and professionally.

Services & conditions • 7 nights in quiet accommodation with sea view • Full board with balanced meals • Water, tea, and fruit (snack bar) during the day • Workbook to accompany the week • Comprehensive units on marketing, structure, and strategy • Keyword research & practical exercises
• Follow-up online meeting after six weeks • Inspiration & small tasks for in between • Professional photo shoot for early bookings • Free Wi-Fi Not included: • Travel to and from Madeira (Funchal Airport) • Transfer (rental car recommended) • Personal expenses & optional activities outside the program

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories
Personal Development, Work Life Balance, Vision quest, Consciousness, soul, senses & spirit, Self-discovery, Detox Retreats
Date
2026-11-26 - 2026-12-03
Language(s)
German
Level
Beginner
Group Size
12
Place
Prazeres, Portugal
Accommodation
Overnight stay included
Catering
Full board
Services
  • 7 nights

  • Full board with balanced meals

  • Water, tea, and fruit (snack bar) during the day

  • Workbook to accompany the week

  • Comprehensive units on marketing, structure, and strategy

  • Keyword Search

  • Follow-up online meeting after six weeks

  • keynote speeches

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • Pool use

  • Practical exercises

Accommodation

In the southwest of the island, in the picturesque village of Prazeres, the house is nestled in green valleys, surrounded by mountains and hiking trails—a place that slows you down and inspires you at the same time. Here you will find the ideal setting to focus on what is essential: yourself, your development, and what really matters.
The quiet location ensures that external stimuli such as traffic or noise play no role – instead, you hear the sound of the sea and the wind in the palm trees. The main house has four rooms with sea views, each equipped with a comfortable bed, air conditioning, and a spacious bathroom.
For larger groups, a second house with five additional bedrooms is available – providing plenty of space for retreat and privacy. On the terrace, you can relax, read a book, or cool off in the pool. From here, you can gaze out over the Atlantic Ocean – a sight that reminds you time and again how healing vastness and silence can be.
The retreats mainly take place on the terrace of the main house – with a breathtaking view of the sea that makes every session a special experience.

Catering

Start your day with a lovingly prepared breakfast buffet made with fresh, seasonal ingredients that is light, nutritious, and full of flavor. Enjoy the view of the countryside or the sea while the aroma of fresh bread and ripe fruit gently starts your day.

At lunchtime and in the evening, you can expect varied meals that offer space for enjoyment and socializing. The dishes are balanced, inspiring, and prepared with love—perfect for recharging your batteries and letting the impressions of the day sink in.

The kitchen is only closed on Sunday evenings – a small invitation to discover the surroundings, eat at a restaurant by the sea, or simply enjoy the sunset. Water, tea, and small snacks are available at any time, so you are well taken care of and can concentrate fully on yourself, your development, and the moment.

sequence

Your retreat week at a glance Friday – Content & Structure Clarity in your message: We sharpen your content, language, and positioning – for authentic visibility.

Saturday – SEO & visibility Get found online: We show you how to use SEO and AIO (how to get found with AI) in a targeted and natural way – including keyword research. Sunday – storytelling & landing page Your story has an impact – we put it into words and structure. The afternoon is free for regeneration or a photo shoot.

Monday – Social Media & Presence Use Instagram, Pinterest, and LinkedIn strategically – with content that connects rather than advertises. Tuesday – PR & Visual Impact Build trust – with press relations, email marketing, and authentic images that evoke emotion. Wednesday – Structure & Sustainability
We bundle your ideas, clarify legal issues, and develop strategies for long-term success. Thursday – Integration & conclusion You return to your everyday life with clarity, motivation, and a concrete marketing plan. Follow-up – Staying on track & further development Six weeks after the retreat, we meet again online to share experiences and accompany the implementation.

Arrival

Arrival and departure to Madeira is individual via Funchal airport. We recommend renting a car on site, so you can be flexible, discover the island on your own, and reach your accommodation relaxed and independently.

Transfers from the airport to your accommodation and back are not included in the retreat price. Personal expenses and optional activities outside the program, such as excursions, massages, or restaurant visits, are also not included in the price.

Caminho do Jardim Pelado 53, 9370-630 Prazeres, Madeira, Portugal

Cancellation policy

If you cancel up to 55 days before arrival, you will receive a 50% refund of the booking price.
If you cancel up to 14 days before arrival, you will receive a 10% refund of the booking price.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

Madeira invites you to create your own experience: perhaps a walk along the levadas, a swim in the Atlantic Ocean, or a cozy evening in a small restaurant by the sea. This will make your stay not only professionally inspiring, but also personally enriching.

Dates

from $3,628 / 8 Days

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