North of Boston in Ipswich, Massachusetts — October 15–16, 2026
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Clear the noise, decide what's next
The Clearing is for women in business, at any level and in any industry, ready to step off the grid and make space. Through nature, connection, and reflection, you'll clear the noise and decide what you're ready to set down, and what you want to call in.
There's no title requirement. The one thing we all share is knowing what it feels like to carry the stress of a business environment, whether you're inside a big company, leading a team, or running the whole thing solo.
NatureSets the scene, gets you out of routine and back into your body
PeersWomen who understand your world can reflect back what you can't see alone
SelfThe quiet space to decide what's next — the only thing you can control
Low structure, intentional, and a little woo. Sound bath, fire ceremony, journaling — someone who'd roll their eyes at that isn't the right fit, and that's alright.
What the 24 hours holds
Arrival and lunchNoon Thursday, informal, an intro round at the table
Movement and a nature walkGentle movement on the lawn, then out onto the trail
Offer and askEveryone names one thing to ask the group for, one thing to offer
A sound bathTime to just lie down and be still
Journaling and a letter to your future selfRight after the sound bath, while it's still fresh
A hands-on keepsake sessionPaint or design a mug to take home, paired with a light meditation
Dinner, unstructuredUnhurried conversation, no agenda
Fire ceremonyTea, mantras, and music around the fire
Offer and ask matchingFriday morning — live matches, commitments said out loud
Accountability pairings and closing circlePair up, exchange contact info, close by noon Friday
What you'll walk away with
Reset, reconnect, accountability, and a keepsake — something practical, not just spiritual.
A curated journal with promptsPlus a local keepsake you make yourself
An accountability partnerFor the next six months to a year
A note to your future selfSealed at the retreat, mailed back to you later
A takeaways cheat sheetNotes on the practices worth keeping
The details
When
Oct 15–16, 2026Noon Thursday to noon Friday, 24 hours end to end
Where
Ipswich, MAA retreat setting in the woods, 20 minutes from the ocean — exact address shared once approved
Investment
$99Covers meals and all activities
Group size
8–10 womenKept small so the conversation stays real
A couple of rooms are available on site, first come first served. A few hotels nearby if you'd rather book your own:
Bring comfy clothes and a yoga mat if you have one, plus one thing on your mind you'd like to call in or set down. And we strongly recommend putting your phone on do not disturb for the full 24 hours — warn your people.
Hosted by
Laura Wheeler
MC, facilitator, participant
Kara MacDonald
Host, participant
Questions
No — spots are limited to 8–10 people and every request goes through host approval, to keep the group small and well-matched.
You'll know it's Ipswich, MA — a retreat setting in the woods, 20 minutes from the ocean. The exact address is shared once your registration is approved.
A couple of rooms are available on site, first come first served. A few hotels nearby are listed above if you'd rather book your own.
All meals and activities for the full 24 hours — the sound bath, keepsake session, fire ceremony, and everything in between.
No — it's intentionally unaffiliated. Nobody's wearing a title here, so nobody's performing one.