There’s something magical that happens when women step away from their daily routines and into an intentional, beautifully curated experience. And when that experience is created with strategy, care, and a dash of delight? It shows in the results.

Inside my Invite & Delight retreat planning program, I teach business owners how to design unforgettable in-person retreats and events. Ones that sell out, serve deeply, and spark long-term growth.

But don’t just take my word for it. Today, I'm highlighting five inspiring retreat creators who took what they learned in Invite & Delight and turned their vision into real-life success.

These stories are proof that your next big idea can absolutely come to life—with the right support.

Valerie Mummert – The Purposeful Getaway

Valerie is the founder of The Purposeful Getaway, a retreat designed to help women reconnect with themselves, rediscover joy, and take meaningful time away from the hustle of everyday life. Since completing Invite & Delight, she's hosted five sold-out getaways! And she continues to come back to the tools and strategies she learned that made her first event such a hit.

“All of the mindset shifts, templates, guides, timelines, and more that Amber shares in this program are gold! Such a wealth of planning magic I use over and over.”

From mindset to logistics, Valerie built a sustainable retreat model that continues to thrive. One that brings purpose, peace, and powerful transformation to each woman who attends.

 

Deidre Proctor – The Breathe Retreat

Deidre is the visionary behind The Breathe Retreat, a multi-day experience designed to give women the space to rest, reset, and reconnect with their purpose. After joining Invite & Delight, she transformed the way she approached pricing, and it paid off in a big way.

“I always priced my retreats too low. Amber taught me how to price the value of the retreat. This year I increased my retreat price after I put a price point on the value of all the parts of the experience. Because of that, I had the highest attendance for this retreat (50 women)!”

When you value the experience you're creating, others will too. Deidre’s results with The Breathe Retreats are proof of that. Her confidence in pricing helped her expand her reach, create greater impact, and generate more profit. All while staying true to her mission.

Wendy Conklin & Sara McDaniel – P.I.N.K. Creatives Retreat

Wendy and Sara are the dynamic duo behind the P.I.N.K. Creatives Retreat, an in-person experience designed to uplift, equip, and connect creative women entrepreneurs. With a clear vision to serve their community with intention and joy, they brought their big idea to life using the Invite & Delight approach.

“Amber's help in bringing our retreat to life was amazing and made it go so smooth. The participants were highly engaged and everybody really loved it. In fact, they were begging us to do a part two retreat!”

The P.I.N.K Creatives Retreat didn’t just bring people together—they sparked a movement. Thanks to smart planning and a meaningful mission, they created an experience worth repeating.

Christine Long Derks – Yarn Events at The Treasure Goddess Barn

Christine is the creative force behind The Treasure Goddess, where she hosts fiber-focused events that bring together a passionate community of yarn lovers. After applying what she learned in Invite & Delight, she elevated her already-successful gathering and hosted her biggest event weekend ever!

“I had the most successful weekend of events ever! I stayed on budget, added another event to my weekend, made my biggest profit yet AND had customers thanking me for the opportunity to be a part of our yarnie adventures.”

With over 50 women at a knit night and 100+ shopping at her studio sale, Christine didn't just host an event–she created a destination for joy, creativity, and connection.

Kendall Gilbert & Mendy Legleiter – Courts & Couture

With a shared love of pickleball and southern style, Kendall and Mendy created Courts & Couture, a retreat experience blending playful connection and personal growth. Using the Invite & Delight framework, they brought their one-day events and full retreat to life and filled every single spot!

“Amber's tried and true ingredients were the perfect recipe for success! From the vision board workshop to the marketing to planning all the surprises along the way, Courts & Couture was more outstanding than we could have dreamed of!”

Their attendees didn't want it to end, so they're expanding into day clinics and planning another full retreat in Pinehurst. It's proof that one thoughtfully planned event can spark something so much bigger.

Ready to Plan Your Own Sold-Out Retreat?

From intimate one-day events to weekend getaways and beyond, your retreat can be beautiful and profitable—with the right strategy behind it.

👉 If these stories sparked something in you, it’s time to take the first step. Join the waitlist for Invite & Delight and be the first to know when doors open next.

Ready to get started right away? I’m sharing all the strategies that make retreats successful in my upcoming masterclass, The Retreat Effect, on April 16th. You won’t want to miss it!

Whether your dream retreat is a small workshop or a full-blown destination experience, I'll help you make it unforgettable.

Let this be the season you take the leap and bring your retreat vision to life. 🌸