WELLNESS
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA · A SEASONAL GATHERING
A little less noise.
A little more room.
Thoughtful company. Unhurried days.
A considered pause, curated by Dr. Colleen Long.
THE IDEA
Some things become clearer
when there is space.
You spend much of your life being available. This is an invitation to set aside a few days with fewer demands on your attention.
We’re imagining a small gathering in a beautiful Southern California setting: considered meals, conversations with substance, and enough room in the day to follow your own rhythm.
The Quiet Season is a working concept for an educational wellbeing retreat. The experience is being developed; it is not a psychotherapy program.
Your own pace.
Join a conversation or take a quiet hour. Participation is always an invitation.
Thoughtful company.
A small group, a shared table, and no expectation to tell your story before you’re ready.
Details, considered.
Private-room comfort, nourishing meals and a schedule that leaves space between moments.
A POSSIBLE RHYTHM
Three days.
Room within each.
A sample itinerary, to be refined with the venue.
Every session is optional.
Let the day
come to you.
Arrive without rushing into a room full of introductions. Tea, a personal welcome and a little time to find your bearings.
- 3–5 PM
- Individual arrivals & a quiet welcome
- 5 PM
- An invitation to gather
- 6 PM
- Dinner at the shared table
- EVENING
- A brief reflection. Then, time of your own.
Follow a
slower rhythm.
Educational conversations about attention and boundaries, with long stretches to enjoy the place and your own company.
- 7:30 AM
- Optional gentle movement
- 8:30 AM
- Breakfast, followed by an optional conversation
- 12:30 PM
- Lunch & an open afternoon
- 4:30 PM
- Values reflection, then dinner at 6:30
Take something
simple with you.
A few notes for the week ahead. A quiet breakfast. A departure that leaves room to move gently back into daily life.
- 8:30 AM
- Breakfast together
- 9:30 AM
- Optional reflection & practical next-week planning
- 11 AM
- A light departure lunch
- NOON
- Departures, subject to venue check-out
YOUR HOST
Curated with
care and curiosity.
Dr. Colleen Long, Psy.D.
This experience brings a psychologist’s interest in everyday life to the hospitality of a small, considered gathering. Conversations explore attention, values and boundaries through an educational lens.
You decide how much to participate. No compulsory disclosure, no promised transformation, and no pressure to turn a quiet weekend into another project.
A COLLECTION IN THE MAKING
Four seasons.
A different invitation.
Working themes for a quarterly series.
Dates and destinations remain unconfirmed.
The Quiet Season
Space for attention and a gentler pace.
Room to Begin
Values, choices and the next chapter.
By the Water
Coastal days, curiosity and company.
The Open Table
A gathering around life beyond our roles.
THE PROPOSED EXPERIENCE
Privacy to retreat.
A table to return to.
We’re developing a two-night stay with private bedrooms and bathrooms. The final setting, room allocation and total price will be shared before reservations open.
- Two nights in a confirmed private room
- Two breakfasts, two lunches and two dinners
- Optional educational group conversations
- Gentle movement & personal reflection materials
- Time left open, on purpose
Proposed inclusions only. Travel, transfers, optional spa appointments, alcohol and incidentals are excluded. Final pricing will identify applicable taxes and every mandatory fee.
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW
Before you decide.
Can I come on my own?
That is part of the idea. The proposed experience is designed for adults arriving individually, with a private room and shared gathering opportunities. Cohort details will be confirmed before booking.
Is this therapy?
No. The proposed program is educational wellbeing programming, not psychotherapy, assessment or mental-health treatment. The final activities and professional boundaries will be reviewed before launch.
Will I need to share personal experiences?
No. You can join in, listen or step away. We ask guests to respect one another’s privacy, but cannot guarantee the confidentiality of a group setting.
What about accessibility and dietary needs?
We will publish verified access details and a practical accommodation contact once the venue is selected. Dietary arrangements will be confirmed with the food-service team before accepting bookings.
What is the cancellation policy?
Terms are being developed alongside the venue agreement. Before paying, you will see the deposit, balance deadline, guest cancellation terms and organizer-cancellation policy.
Can I reserve a place now?
Reservations are not yet open. An email inquiry does not reserve a place or enroll you in a mailing list. Confirmed dates, venue, pricing and terms will be published before booking begins.
WHAT COMES NEXT
Leave a little
room for this.
Our first retreat is taking shape. We will share confirmed dates, the setting and booking details here when they are ready.
Have a question about future retreats?
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