There comes a time in all of our lives when our whole world just feels really dark and we’re not sure what to do next.
Today, I went for a walk in a park just to think and to dream a little bit … and to remember why it is that I do the work that I do.
The answer felt clear:
When I was in one of my darkest deepest, darkest times,
When everything just felt black and I didn’t know what to do,
When the future felt so confusing,
One of the things that saved me was the relationships that I had in my life.
I had people in my life who I met with regularly and who could just hold space for what was going on with me.
They didn’t have to fix anything.
They didn’t have to tell me what to do.
They didn’t have to make it better—because they couldn’t.
They just held space for me and my pain.
That’s why I focus on small Group programs and retreats.
Because I know how transformative doing life within a connected community can be.
I know that it’s medicine—especially for women.
If you don’t have people like this in your life, you’re probably looking for them.
If you long for a connected community of women, my focus is always on offering you opportunities for finding them and on creating spaces in which you can work through big issues and thrive together.
This summer and fall I’m offering 2 great ways to find some like-hearted women like you:
1- A retreat for women in midlife focused on finding and living as your authentic self. This year’s theme is going to be so fun: LIVE OUT LOUD! And the location is magical: Lake Ohrid, Macedonia.
2- A group program designed for women in life transition who desire to plan and take an intentional solo travel journey full of self-discovery. It’s called Brave Journey.
(Make sure to listen to the 4-min video above to learn more about both programs and a bit of my own story)
About my Macedonia retreat
If you’re looking for a connected community, I’d love to have you join me on my next retreat in Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia on Sept 28-Oct. 4, 2025.
A few things to know about the experience:
I keep it small on purpose because I want us to get to know each other. I only have 4 spots left, so you’ll want to snag a spot ASAP.
We intentionally go deep during that time so we really make connections and bond together.
Those who attended last year have already planned a reunion in May, so they made deep connections and are continuing them!
We have sooooo much fun and laugh A LOT!
I know this location well, so I’ll always help us find the best ways to experience the culture and all the great food and drinks in the region :)
To learn more about the Macedonia 2025 retreat, check out this link.
I’m also holding a Q&A for those interested immediately after my Women Traveler’s Zoom meetup on Sunday.
The zoom starts on Sunday, March at 3 pm EST, but if you can’t come at that time and just want to hop onto the Q&A, that will start at 4 pm EST.
To sign up for the Q&A, click here.
About the Brave Journey program
The Brave Journey program is for women who are in a transition in their and life looking at what’s next. You might be …
Divorced
Widowed
An empty nester
Retired
Ready to take a sabbatical from your current career
Feel a need to get out of the country and travel and try something different
This group is focused on women who wanna go on a trip that’s transformative, and they want to be intentional about their journey—not just buy a ticket and hope to have some kind of Eat, Pray, Love epiphany or come home with a man, LOL.
This program is very focused on transformation and intentional travel full of self-discovery.
It’s a 6-month experience of planning your own trip while other like-minded women are doing the same.
I’m starting the next cohort in April. Learn more about Brave Journey here.
I’m also holding a Q&A for those interested immediately after my Women Traveler’s Zoom meetup on Sunday.
The zoom starts on Sunday, March at 3 pm EST, but if you can’t come at that time and just want to hop onto the Q&A, that will start at 4 pm EST.
If you could really use connection and women in your life who know how to hold space, who understand pain, and who aren’t gonna try to fix it…then these programs are for you.
Some women do both of them together.
They use Brave Journey to be extra intentional about their retreat and often stay several days or weeks afterward, but you don’t have to do both of them.
You can join one or the other, but if you’re at all interested, I’d love to chat with you.
I’m always happy to just have a conversation with anyone about the space that they’re in. Just reach out: dpb@dawnpickbenson.com or schedule a call with me here.
THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 9 at 3 PM EST
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