Leadership MEQ™ Retreats

Step away to think. Come back with a clear plan.

Intimate Leadership MEQ retreats for leaders ready for their next chapter: renewal weekends for women at a private estate in Virginia, and leadership journeys to Morocco and Belize.

Dr. Sabine Charles in a navy suit, smiling
Dr. Sabine Charles speaking with her hands, mid conversation
Who it's for

Women leading something substantial.

  • Founders
  • Business owners
  • Senior executives
  • Partners
  • Practice heads
  • Department heads
  • Consultants
  • Mid-career women moving up

Whether you're building, scaling, reinventing, or preparing for your next chapter, you'll spend three days with four peers who understand the weight you carry.

An ornate cream armchair beside a fern in a sunlit room
The centrepiece

The Leadership Throne.

Each leader takes the chair with one real decision, the one she has been circling for weeks.

For thirty minutes, the other four are her board: questioning, pressure-testing, offering what they have seen. Dr. Sabine facilitates. Nobody performs.

Five leaders. Five chairs.

Ways to join

One weekend, or the whole year.

Single weekend

Individual Retreat

$2,997

$997 deposit · balance due 30 days before

Local commuter, no overnight stay: $2,497

  • One themed weekend of your choice
  • One 90-minute private coaching session
  • All accommodation, meals, and experiences
Apply for a weekend
Save $1,991

All four weekends

Year-Long Program

$9,997

$1,997 deposit · payment plans on request

Local commuter, no overnight stay: $7,997

  • All four themed weekends
  • Four 90-minute private coaching sessions
  • Leadership MEQ multi-rater assessments
  • Monthly accountability calls and a quarterly roadmap
Apply for the year

For organizations

Sponsor a Leader or Book a Private Team Retreat

Sponsor a seat for a leader you want to keep and grow, or book a private retreat built around your own leadership team's goals. You'll receive a formal invoice and a program prospectus for L&D and finance.

Ask about sponsorship
2027 weekends

A year in four seasons.

Five women per weekend. Applications close when each cohort is full.

  1. February 19 to 21

    Clarity & Vision

    Five seats

  2. May 14 to 16

    Presence & Influence

    Five seats

  3. September 17 to 19

    Resilience & Restoration

    Five seats

  4. November 5 to 7

    Identity & Legacy

    Five seats

How to apply

Four simple steps.

  1. 1

    Apply

    Tell us about what you lead and what you want from the weekend.

  2. 2

    Talk with Dr. Sabine

    An optional discovery call to make sure it's the right fit.

  3. 3

    Secure your seat

    A $997 deposit for a weekend, or $1,997 for the year. Fully refundable for 14 days.

  4. 4

    Get ready

    Directions, parking, your room, and welcome details arrive after confirmation.

The weekend

Reflect. Practice. Commit.

  1. The estate dining room, table set, with arched windows onto the garden

    Day one · afternoon

    Reflect

    Arrival at 3 pm, opening circle, welcome dinner, and a fireside discussion.

  2. Women seated on yoga mats on a sunny patio during guided meditation

    Day two · full day

    Practice

    Morning movement, a Leadership MEQ deep-dive workshop, two Leadership Throne peer consulting sessions, and private coaching.

  3. A hand writing in a notebook beside a cup of coffee on a marble counter

    Day three · morning

    Commit

    Morning reflection, private coaching, theme debrief, closing circle, farewell lunch, and professional photography.

Dr. Sabine and a group of retreat attendees celebrating on a deck at sunset by the sea
From a past attendee
“The breakthrough wasn't the next step on my path, it was choosing a new one.”
Nishana A., Zolia's GiftLeader in You International Leadership Retreat, Puerto Rico

After the retreat, Nishana moved from the path she thought she should take to the one she felt called to, and launched her own nonprofit.

Where you'll stay

Chez Sabine, your home away from home.

A private estate outside Richmond, Virginia. Each woman has her own private bedroom.

A sunlit garden room full of plants with tall arched windows
The sunlit garden room
A guest bedroom with a white bed and a patterned throw
Private bedrooms
Three colourful singing bowls on a wooden table
Sound bath
An open kitchen with a large island and a stained glass window
The kitchen
A green lawn and patio table behind the house
The garden

What's included

  • Private estate accommodation and all catered meals
  • Private coaching with Dr. Sabine
  • Leadership Throne peer consulting sessions
  • Guided meditation, breathwork, and a sound bath
  • An evening out at a Richmond restaurant
  • Workbook, welcome gifts, and professional photography
  • Alumni gathering invitation

International leadership journeys

Travel deeper. Return clearer. Lead differently.

Leadership MEQ coaching combined with cultural immersion, open to both men and women leaders. Employer sponsorship available.

April 10 to 18, 2027

Moroccan Horizons

For executives, founders, managers & senior professionals · men and women

Eight nights in a Marrakech riad, with excursions to the High Atlas, Essaouira, and the desert edge. Group coaching, women's cooperatives, and a private follow-up session.

$6,497 per person

Explore Morocco

February 19 to 26, 2028

Belize

For executives, founders, managers & senior professionals · men and women

A five-day immersive retreat with daily workshops, yoga and meditation, and excursions to Maya ruins, rainforest, and the cayes, plus three months of follow-up group coaching.

$4,497 per person · payment plans availableBook by January 15, 2028

Explore Belize

FAQs

Virginia Women's Renewal Retreat

Do I have to be an executive or business owner?

You should be leading something real: a business, a practice, a department, or your own consulting book. Mid-career women moving toward that level are welcome to apply and share their trajectory on the application.

Is this a business retreat or a wellness retreat?

Both. The leadership work includes Leadership MEQ assessment, private coaching, and Leadership Throne peer consulting sessions. The restoration includes a private estate, catered meals, guided meditation, and unscheduled time.

Is what I share confidential?

Yes. Every participant signs a mutual confidentiality agreement. Private sessions with Dr. Sabine stay confidential from the group and from any sponsoring employer, who receives only the development goals you choose to share.

Will I be expected to share personal things?

No. You set your own depth. Nothing is compulsory, no one is put on the spot, and meditation and the sound bath are optional.

What are the rooms like?

Each woman has her own private bedroom at the estate. Some rooms share a bathroom, and Dr. Sabine confirms your room before you arrive.

How do I get there?

Travel to Richmond is your own arrangement. Directions, parking, and arrival details are sent once your seat is confirmed.

What if I have to miss a retreat?

You receive a 90-minute private catch-up session with Dr. Sabine, the full workshop materials, and a place on the next cohort call. Payments aren't refunded after the deposit window (see the cancellation policy below), because your seat and the estate are held for you.

What if the year-long group isn't the right fit?

Tell Dr. Sabine within seven days of the February retreat. Your remaining balance transfers at full value to private coaching or any TAPA Institute program, with no time limit.

What are the payment terms?

Single weekend: $2,997, with a $997 deposit and the balance due 30 days before your retreat. Year-long program: $9,997, with a $1,997 deposit and the $8,000 balance due January 1, 2027. Local commuters who don't stay overnight pay $2,497 per weekend or $7,997 for the year. Payment plans are available on request.

What is the cancellation policy?

Your deposit is fully refundable for 14 days after you book, as long as your retreat is at least 60 days away. After that, deposits and payments are non-refundable, but you can transfer your seat to another qualified leader or move it to a future weekend once, with at least 30 days' notice. If a weekend is cancelled on our side, you receive a full refund.

Can my company pay?

Often, yes. You'll receive a formal invoice, a program prospectus, and assessment documentation. Sponsored participants can include an alignment conversation with their manager.

International leadership journeys

Who are the international journeys for?

Executives, founders, managers, and senior professionals, both men and women, who want structured reflection rather than another conference. No prior Leadership MEQ experience is needed.

Do I need to travel with someone?

No. Most participants come on their own. Groups are kept small, and the schedule is built for connection.

What's included, and what isn't?

Morocco ($6,497) includes eight nights in one Marrakech riad, scheduled meals, airport and excursion transfers, group coaching, cultural experiences, and a private 45-minute follow-up session. Belize ($4,497) includes the five-day retreat, workshops, yoga and meditation, excursions, one-on-one coaching, three months of group coaching, and an online follow-up course. International airfare is not included for either.

Is travel insurance required?

Yes, for Morocco, and strongly recommended for Belize. Passport and visa fees are your responsibility.

How physically demanding is it?

Moderate. Expect walking on uneven streets, some stairs, and longer drives on excursion days. Every day includes downtime, and no activity is compulsory.

What is the cancellation policy?

Belize: bookings are refundable until January 15, 2028, which is also the booking deadline. If too few people enroll, the trip is cancelled and fully refunded. Morocco: cancel by January 10, 2027 (90+ days before departure) for a full refund minus a $500 administrative fee; between January 11 and February 9, 2027, receive a 50% refund; after February 9, 2027, payments are non-refundable, but you may transfer your place to another participant. If the trip is cancelled for low enrollment, you receive a full refund. Airline tickets are not covered in either case.

Are payment plans available?

Yes. Contact info@sabinecharles.com.

Five seats per weekend. Yours could be one.

Apply for a Virginia weekend or the year-long program, or talk with us about sponsoring your leaders.