Grounded and Glowing : Winter Edition
Grounded and Glowing : Winter Edition
Feel it in your body. See it in your bloodwork.
Feel it in your body. See it in your bloodwork.
No more questions about what you should eat
No more pressure from your doctor about your blood sugar levels
No more feeling deprived by what you “have” to eat
This multi-day immersion shifts you out of the stress zone so you can think clearly again.
Every aspect of this experience helps you connect the dots to build a more sustainable lifestyle that keeps you out of the doctor’s office.
More than a winter getaway – you return confident with what and when to eat, knowing how to move your body for great blood sugar control, having a personalized plan, and feeling so different you’ll never go back
Your needs are simple:
- Confidence in the food choices that keep diabetes off your radar
- Reliable energy every day of the week
- Refreshing sleep so you wake up ready to make your day amazing
- No more relying on stretchy pants and baggy shirts
- No more brain fog or expanding waistline
- No more guessing now and being disappointed later
Your needs are simple … but your body is not.
For the pounds to stay off.
Information Overload & Decision Overwhelm
Everyone has an opinion about WHAT YOU SHOULD EAT.
The internet is full of THINGS YOU SHOULD BE DOING.
I’m here to help you filter through it all and figure out what actually is going to work for you as the unique person that you are – biologically and philosophically.
I know what you are thinking. Can diabetes really be avoided? Your body and my brain both say “yes please”.
Your list of questions is long. Your time with medical folks is short. You deserve answers and solutions.
You need a plan. You need to understand what your body is demanding that you change. You need a way to make lifestyle decisions easier. You need a systems optimization approach to your life and an experienced guide to get you there.
This Retreat is for women who
- Desire lifestyle solutions instead of medication and surgeries
- Seek to simplify your health and wellness routines
- Prioritize natural and holistic approaches
- Value both modern science and ancient wisdom and are eager to learn more
- Love to laugh!
This Retreat is NOT a good match if …
- You enjoy bouncing from yesterday’s fad to tomorrow’s trend
- Your doctor is the first person you bounce wellness ideas off of
- You are more interested in an escape than in creating your own change
How Grounded & Glowing Rockets You Forward
You collect real data in real time.
You’ll wear a Continuous Glucose Monitor that tells you instantaneously what your blood sugar level is.
You’ll see it drop when you take a walk or otherwise move your body.
You’ll see what makes it rise – the foods, the lack of movement, the stress.
You’ll prepare meals that keep your energy and blood sugar steady.
You’ll nourish your body and mind inside a community of other women who are also prioritizing their wellbeing.
Finding your way through the the sea of health information today requires you to tune into your Inner Compass.
During this Retreat Experience you’ll connect your real-time blood sugar levels with how your body and brain feel.
Does high blood sugar make you tired? headachy?
Does low blood sugar make you light headed? Shaky?
CGM data adds focus on your priorities without getting derailed.
You will uncover the truth about your body’s response to food with a community of other women who will support you no matter what.
This isn’t a rigid schedule of activities.
It’s a strategically designed experience where every workshop, meal, and quiet moment serves one purpose: helping you feel your own vitality growing.
You’ll have plenty of space to think, process, and implement what you’re discovering about your own system.
You leave challenged in all the right ways.
You radiate strength and confidence.
Even your bloodwork will show it.
Designed For Modern Women of Any Age
Every element – group sessions, movement, private consultations – addresses YOUR specific health puzzle. Not some template that works for 60% of people.
You get:
- Data-driven insights about what’s actually sabotaging your hormones, nervous system, and vitality
- Strategic adjustments based on your biology and constraints, not theory
- A phased reentry plan that accounts for your real life
The difference: Small, precise shifts that compound over time – not dramatic overhauls you’ll abandon in three weeks.
You leave with clarity about what moves the needle for YOUR body, the confidence to implement it, and a roadmap that keeps working long after you return home.
Here’s What to Anticipate:
This is a thoughtfully curated experience to challenge and nurture your mind, body, and soul. Everything we do is chosen to help you regulate your own blood sugar through lifestyle not medication.
We will play with our food, dance and wiggle our bodies to use up extra blood sugar, and learn exactly how your body turns your food into fuel. You gain meal planning ideas, meal prep skills and micro exercise experiences. And the whole time you will be surrounded by a community of women who want to be healthy just as much as you do!
Here’s how we do it:
Our Accommodations : Historic Inn Showcasing Longevity in Action
Our Historic Inn offers historic charm, warm ambiance, and delightful comfort. The rooms and suites are a sophisticated blend of quality and comfort, with unique furnishings, historic features, and natural landscape views.
Situated on a hillside with amazing mountain views, a stroll around the grounds will reveal 2 outdoor pools, a hot tub, a hammock garden, a fire pit gathering place, a Restaurant (the Speakeasy), a fitness center, and an on site Spa (advance reservations necessary). There are separate historic cottages scattered on the hillside along with the Manor House which is our Retreat Home.
Our Retreat Home is a Boutique House with a full kitchen, dining room, living room, library, meeting room, and front porch. It is our home-away-from-home!
All Inn rooms are private by choice so everyone has a quiet, restorative space to use as needed and an optimal sleep environment.
Standard Retreat Registration Fee Includes
- 2 Continuous Glucose Monitors ~ collect your own blood sugar data to inform your lifestyle choices.
- CGM real time app for your phone ~ so you can see your own data in the moment.
- Meals ~ Fresh, local, organic food made with love to fuel your day.
- Movement Sessions ~ Varied practices to energize your body and mind.
- Workshops ~ Learn personalized strategies to support your unique wellness journey and create lasting change.
- Q&A Sessions ~ A supportive space to get your questions answered and learn from shared discussions.
- Retreat Journal ~ A custom resource filled with guidance, inspiration, and space to record your thoughts and plans.
- Gift Bag ~ Thoughtfully curated items to support your wellness journey and make you smile.
- Carbon Offset Donation ~ Supporting sustainability by covering the environmental impact of your trip.
Travel Booking Services
Zoa will keep your stress levels low by serving as your Concierge Travel Advisor. Once you are registered for this Retreat, Zoa will get you booked into your room and optional activities. Payment must go direct to your preferred card.
- Historic Accommodations ~ Soft, beautiful rooms you’ll love to call home.
- Travel Insurance ~ Protect your trip—multiple options available depending on your needs
What’s Not Included…
- Souvenirs ~ Take home memories and your Retreat Journal, but any additional keepsakes are your choice.
- Alcohol ~ Stress-free and liver-friendly… This choice is entirely up to you, but I encourage you to give your system a break while on Retreat!
- Luxury Services ~ Our Inn has an on site Spa has a wide array of add on services for you to gift yourself and help you feel even more grounded and glowing!
- Post Retreat Support ~ Become a member of the Holistic Systems Optimization for Wellbeing Program and receive both 1:1 followup time with Zoa and wellness focused time with your new besties
Accommodation & Excursion Payment Options
Pricing for your accommodations, transportation to and from home, and the local excursions will vary with the timing of your booking. The earlier the better!
*Reservations and deposits will be made ASAP after registration confirmation to ensure lowest cost possible.
Ready to Revive and Honor Yourself in Luray?
Spaces are limited for this intimate retreat—don’t wait to take the first step toward your restoration and vitality!
Have some questions first? I want to hear them so please contact me.
Retreat Policies
- Deposits are non-refundable but are transferable to another attendee
- Accommodations/Transportation are separate from the Standard Retreat Registration Fee
- Accommodations are included in the VIP Retreat Registration Fee
- All payments must be complete by Jan 7, 2027
- Additional late fee applies to invoices paid after the due date
- No refunds – travel insurance is required.
- If we cancel the Retreat, all funds paid will be returned to you.
- Retreat Waiver and Retreat Service Agreement must be e-signed in order to attend.
The first step to your next Chapter starts when you say yes.
The woman who arrives confused and frustrated is not the same one who heads home.
You’ll leave with answers. Real ones. Not another list of things to try, but the specific combination of changes that will actually work for YOUR body, YOUR life, YOUR reality.
This is your time. Step away from the stress. Connect to those who know what you are going through and have come through with glowing skin and a sparkle in their eyes.
Are you ready to say YES?
