SPEAKING TO WHAT MATTERS Women’s Retreat
“A Journey to Self”
Stinson Beach, CA | Friday, November 13th to Saturday, November 14th
Discover your voice. Share your story. Reconnect with what matters.
Hi, I’m Katherine Kennedy.
I created this retreat because I know what can happen when we step away from our everyday lives, slow down, and give ourselves the time and space to really listen.
Over the years, I've watched women arrive carrying stories they've never told, questions they've been afraid to ask, or simply a quiet feeling that something inside them is asking for attention. Again and again, I've watched them leave feeling more connected to themselves—and to each other.
We'll gather in my home on the shores of Stinson Beach, where the ocean and the views have a way of helping us breathe a little deeper. Each retreat includes a special guest practitioner whose work beautifully complements our time together, offering another way to reconnect with yourself through the wisdom of your body.
It's hard to explain how much can happen in just a couple of days. We'll write. We'll reflect. We'll share our stories. We'll laugh—a lot—and there are usually a few tears, too. We'll walk on the beach, eat delicious, nourishing meals around the table, and spend time in conversation with a remarkable group of women. Together, we'll create the kind of space that's increasingly rare: one where you don't have to perform, fix, or figure anything out. You simply get to be yourself.
Some women come with a story they've been carrying for years. Others arrive saying, "I'm not even sure why I'm here." Both are exactly where they need to be. You don't need to think of yourself as a writer to come either. You don't need to have the words yet. All you need is a willingness to show up with an open heart.
If you're longing for clarity, moving through a transition, or simply craving time to reconnect with yourself, I'd be honored to welcome you.
“Katherine created a container of love, support, and trust that invited us to explore who we are at our core – worthy, unique, and whole. Surrounded by natural beauty, with nourishing food, rest, and walks on the beach, we laughed, cried, danced, and bonded for life. Thank you for a truly magical retreat!!” - Jodi R.
“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 A.
the EXPERIENCE:
Friday, November 13th at 9AM to Saturday, November 14th at 4:30PM
Location: Stinson Beach, California
With special guest practitioner TBA
Save $100 with early bird pricing through Friday, September 4th at Midnight PT
““I’m walking away with a gift I gave myself—vulnerability, reflection, and a reconnection to my humanity.” ”
Journaling at The Speaking to What Matters Retreat
What to Expect
Storytelling sessions to help you reflect, write, and share
Sessions with special guest practitioner Tara Ordonez
Guided breathing, movement and journaling to ground and center you
Optional cold plunges in the ocean, and hot tub time
Nourishing meals
Time in nature to restore your spirit
A circle of women who will witness and support you
“Katherine’s retreat moved me to living on higher ground and gave me the gift of a greater belief in my purpose.”
“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.”
“Invaluable and transformed to take the time to for two days to reflect, to look into your heart, question what drives you, and come out stronger and spiritual and with more clarity on what you want in life.”
“Speaking to What Matters helped me uncover parts of my story I didn’t even realize I had been holding back. The experience was transformative. Katherine created a safe, loving, judgment-free space where I felt completely seen, supported, and encouraged. The community she fostered wrapped around me with compassion and inspiration, and I left feeling more connected, confident, and honest with myself than I’ve felt in a long time. ”
Why Join?
Because life gets busy, and it's easy to lose touch with ourselves.
This retreat is an opportunity to pause, breathe, and remember who you are beneath all the doing.
Together, we'll make space for the stories that want to be told, the conversations that matter, and the quiet wisdom that's been inside you all along.
My hope is that you leave feeling more connected to yourself, more grounded in your story, and more certain of what matters most.
“Katherine created a space that is supportive, encouraging, and truly beautiful… With generosity, authenticity, and grace, she facilitated a couple of days I’ll always hold close.” — Dana D.
“Katherine gently guides with deep compassion and heart, helping you rediscover the freedom that comes from speaking your truth.” — Whitney A.
I created this retreat for you to experience the power of sharing your story.
It’s a space to deepen your connection to yourself—and to others.
You’ll leave with more clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Whether you're craving a local escape, seeking soulful alignment, or feeling called to find your voice for whatever’s next—Speaking to What Matters Retreat is a space to grow, reflect, and be truly seen, heard—and understood.
I’d be honored to have you with us.
Rooted in the practice of Circle, this retreat is where the magic happens—when women gather to share, witness, and grow. Something powerful unfolds when we speak what’s true and are met with compassion.
About Katherine
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 workshops and circles, as well as 1:1 coaching, I help people uncover the stories that bring deeper understanding, healing, and connection—to themselves and to others.