Nestled along the stunning shores of Stinson Beach, this two-day immersive retreat—led by storytelling coach and facilitator Katherine Kennedy—blends the transformative practices of storytelling, movement, mindfulness, and meaningful connection. In a supportive and spacious setting, you’ll be invited to reflect, write, share, and listen in ways that awaken your inner clarity and courage.
Whether you're seeking space to recharge, clarity around your next chapter, or simply deeper connection with yourself and others—this retreat was made for you.
“Katherine’s retreat moved me to living on higher ground and gave me the gift of a greater belief in my purpose.” - Tracey P.
the retreat:
Date: April 24th-25th, 2025
Location: Stinson Beach, California
“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.”
🌀 What You’ll experience
Guided story sessions to help you reflect, write and share
Meditation and journaling to ground and center you
Yoga and Reiki to reconnect body and mind
Beach walks, cold water plunge & hot tub (optional and invigorating!)
Nourishing meals from local chef Melissa Axelrod
A loving community of women to witness and support you
📅 The Schedule
Day One: Returning to Yourself
8:45am | Arrival
9:00am | Welcome Circle + Intro to Story
10:00am | Meditation & Journaling
10:30am | Story Session: Looking Back
12:30pm | Lunch & One Conversation
1:30pm | Mindfulness Beach Walk
2:30pm | Story Session: Looking Within
4:30pm | Cold Plunge + Hot Tub (Optional)
6:00pm | Story Activity: Paint a Picture
7:15pm | Dinner
9:00pm | Evening Meditation
Day Two: Speaking What Matters
6:30am | Sunrise Meditation (Optional)
7:00am | Breakfast
8:15am | Yoga with Jessica O’Connell
10:00am | Group Reiki with Caroline Doyle
11:00am | Story Session: The Wisdom Within
12:15pm | Beach Walk
1:00pm | Lunch
2:00pm | Story Session: Looking Forward
4:00pm | Closing Circle
5:30pm | Departure
“36 hours later, I am walking away with a gift I gave myself—vulnerability, reflection, and a reconnection to my humanity.”
“Katherine created a space that is supportive, encouraging, and truly beautiful. Being in an environment where sharing feels so safe and healing is much needed in our busy lives to help bring us back to ourselves. With generosity, authenticity, and grace Katherine facilitated special couple days in an amazing place.”
🌸 Why Join Us
Because now is the time to reconnect—with yourself and what’s inside. This retreat is an invitation to slow down and listen inward.
Whether you’re seeking clarity, creative inspiration, or a deep breath from the busy world—this retreat offers more than a getaway. It’s a return to your most essential self.
Katherine’s Speaking to What Matters retreat is an intimate gathering in a stunning beachside setting—a safe space to share, reflect, and explore your story. She gently guides with deep compassion and heart, helping you rediscover the freedom that comes from speaking your truth. It was a transformative experience I’ll always carry with me.”
— Whitney A.
Experience the power of sharing your story.
Deepen your connection with yourself—and with others.
Leave with clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Whether you're craving a local escape, seeking soulful alignment, or looking to refine your voice for your next chapter—Speaking to What Matters offers a space to grow, reflect, and be heard.
Rooted in the practice of Circle, you’ll experience the magic that happens when women gather to share, witness, and grow.
About Katherine:
Katherine Kennedy has almost 30 years of experience helping people tell their story. She has coached clients from all industries on TED talks, toasts, speeches, presentations, pitches, interviews and the soul-affirming exploration of telling your story.
Katherine has a gift for helping people communicate in a way that lands right in the audience’s heart. This is what she does for others as a coach, facilitator, storytelling expert and this is what she did with her book Speaking to What Matters: My story of learning how to share what’s inside.
About Guest Yoga Practitioner, Jessica O’Connell:
In the early 2000s, Jessica was a stressed-out East Coast transplant living in San Francisco. She discovered yoga, and it immediately and profoundly changed her life for the better. Now Jessica has been a devoted Yoga teacher and student for over twenty years. She teaches classes at Sukha Yoga in Novato and Padma Studio in Fairfax and loves bringing the transformative power of yoga to any retreat or personal growth setting. https://www.jessicaoconnellyoga.com/.
About Guest Reiki Practitioner, Caroline Doyle:
Caroline Doyle is a Certified Angel Reiki Master dedicated to facilitating deep healing, balance, and spiritual alignment. Through the gentle yet powerful energy of Angel Reiki, Caroline channels universal life force energy to clear blockages, restore harmony, and promote overall well-being on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels.
Creating a safe and nurturing space, Caroline allows clients to fully relax and open themselves to profound healing on a cellular level. By aligning your energy with higher frequencies, she helps you gain clarity, foster self-healing, and step into your true potential. https://www.caroline-doyle.com/.
