You’re warmly invited to join me—Katherine Kennedy—for an intimate, in-person retreat by the ocean. A day to slow down, reflect, write, and reconnect with yourself and a circle of thoughtful, supportive women.
Through guided prompts, spacious writing time, embodied meditation, and shared storytelling, we’ll explore what’s stirring beneath the surface and give voice to the story that’s ready to be told.
I’m thrilled to be joined by Geno La Placa, who will lead us in a grounding somatic practice to help you tune into your body and the wisdom it holds.
Whether you’re working on something specific or simply craving time to connect more deeply yourself and others, this retreat offers a gentle invitation to listen in—and show up more fully.
You needn’t consider yourself a writer to join, although you are certainly welcome if you do.
“Katherine’s superpower is the gift of bringing people together and holding space for each to feel, to share, and to be comfortably uncomfortable!” - Lisa
The Details
Location: Stinson Beach, California
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm
A nourishing lunch will be provided. I will provide journals but please bring your own if you’d like. You’ll want to dress comfortably, for time spent both writing and outdoors!
Morning Journaling at The Speaking to What Matters Retreat
What to Expect
Guided storytelling sessions to help you reflect, write, and share
Somatic meditations to ground and attune to your body
Journaling prompts to access your voice and inner clarity
Nourishing, light lunch (included)
Time in nature to restore and reflect
A circle of thoughtful, supportive women
“Katherine held space for all of us to let our vulnerabilities out and share the deepest parts of ourselves—with laughter and joy. I would not hesitate one more moment to sign up.”
Why This Retreat?
This isn’t just a day to unplug—it’s a return to your essential self. A space to reconnect with your voice. A place to hear from the most important person in your life: you.
“Katherine gently guides with deep compassion and heart, helping you rediscover the freedom that comes from speaking your truth.” — Whitney A.
ABOUT ME
I’m Katherine Kennedy—a mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, storytelling coach, facilitator, and author of Speaking to What Matters: My Story of Learning How to Share What’s Inside.
For nearly 30 years, I’ve been creating spaces where people feel safe to be honest, seen, and heard. Through retreats, story circles, and coaching, I help people uncover the stories that bring deeper understanding, healing, and connection—to themselves and to others.
MEET GENO
Genoveva “Geno” La Placa is an Executive and Life Coach who helps women and women live and lead with emotional depth, presence, and intuitive intelligence. A former hedge fund CFO and mother of three, she specializes in empowered parenting, emotional leadership, and healing mother-daughter dynamics. Her work blends science, soul, and strategy to foster relationships rooted in truth and connection.