If you're a mom ready to discover how truly taking care of yourself can unlock your best parenting and best LIFE…
Then join me in the magically colorful Autumn of Traverse City, MI to begin a new chapter of happiness and wholeness for yourself and your family!
October 9 – 13, 2025
SAVE ME A SPOTImagine this...
You're gazing across the lake, you reflect on the past few days - connection and learning, hikes and shopping, leisurely meals, the luxury of being a grownup and doing grownup things...
A deep sigh escapes you and heaviness floats away like Autumn leaves.
Taking in the gorgeous colors, you feel pride in making this happen for yourself. For once, you're doing something not for your kids, not for your family, but for YOU and because of that, you are discovering a whole new well of energy, confidence and clarity you didn’t even know you had.
You step into the closing circle with your new friends and notice things are changing for you and that change is coming home with you.
Welcome to the magic of the lakehouse!
I AM READY FOR THIS!
"You are worth the quiet moment. You are worth the deeper breaths and you are worth the time it takes to slow down, be still, and rest."
Morgan Harper Nichols
WHAT IS POSSIBLE FOR YOU HERE?
How luxurious and freeing would it be to...
- Awaken in the morning, not to a kid's foot in your ribs or a fight about screens, but to the sensation of being truly rested and ready for a fantastic day?
- Spend 5 glorious days and nights full of grownup talk, grownup food, grownup activities, and grownup sleep?
- Release motherhood's heaviness and let go of responsibility?
- Set down your burdens and learn to maintain that lightness even in the midst of the demands of motherhood.
This and more await, as you surrender to pampering care, with total trust that your hosts are overseeing everything with wisdom and foresight.
In just a few days you'll find yourself...
- With newfound energy to engage with your life, whole and clear.
- Connecting with your needs on a deep level, so you can care for yourself and bring your best to parenting.
- Truly understanding the connection between your fullness and your ability to share your gifts with your family and the world around you
Get ready to unleash a whole new experience of motherhood as you experience guided coaching circles, somatic work and activities designed to take you past depletion and into nourished parenting.
How fun and connected would it feel to...
- Have a new adventure instead of only distant memories of vacations past?
- Create connections with amazing moms just like you?
- Collect beautiful memories and fabulous new friendships?
Say YES to shared experiences and growth that will sustain and support you for months to come!
It was invaluable to meet other women and make new friendships in a supportive and caring environment....
"This retreat far exceeded my expectations. Ann provided a warm and welcoming atmosphere in which we were able to re-center ourselves. It was invaluable to meet other women and make new friendships in a supportive and caring environment. The excursions, time to rest, and food made it feel like vacation. And the work made it feel powerful. I came away rested, recharged and with a new sense of purpose as a mother."
Lesanne
I went home feeling like I left some old baggage behind and excited about the refreshed version of myself...
"The retreat was more than I anticipated, I came home feeling like I got great parenting advice and tools to help my family communicate boundaries. I felt like we had great sessions, down time to process what we learned and free time to relax. I went home feeling like I left some old baggage behind and excited about the refreshed version of myself! We were pampered with a massage and excellent food prepared by Chef Andrew!"
Christina
Welcome to Traverse City!
Traverse City, Michigan in the Fall along Front Street by Joey B. Lax-Salinas
For many, TC is a hidden treasure that surprises and delights. On the coast of Lake Michigan, TC has everything for everyone, all housed in a picturesque small town. Shopping, dining, wineries, breweries, distilleries, hiking, spectacular views, breathtaking sunsets, and the friendliest people you'll ever meet. And you'll be just a few miles away from the hustle and bustle of downtown in your very own lakeside oasis!
Our Home: Luxury in Nature
Did someone say PAMPERING?
because that’s what you will be experiencing while we are together in Michigan!
You will be joining me in my waterfront home on Long Lake in the forests outside Traverse City - I am truly your hostess in every way. The view from our porch, and practically every window in our home will have you pinching yourself. The Autumn colors around the lake take your breath away. (Fun fact - the pictures here were all taken by me and my family just with our phones! That is how spectacular the setting is! #nofilter).
Don't worry - you will have ample time to simply rest and rejuvenate in this incredible space interspersed throughout our time exploring ourselves and the area with hikes, wineries and spa treatments as well as delicious meals, and simply socializing with your retreat-mates. To cap off our days, enjoy a cocktail, mocktail or delicious glass of wine and soak it all in fireside! Did I mention you won't lift a finger to cook or clean for 5 days straight?!
Accommodations
This gorgeous lakeside home boasts 5 tranquil bedrooms for you to choose from, some available for double occupancy. Keep your room all to yourself, bring a friend or ask for help connecting with a roommate if you like!
Birch Room
The Birch Room is the master bedroom of the home, and has its own bathroom and king bed. This room is available for double occupancy.
Oak Room
The Oak Room features the second King sized bed of the house and is available for double occupancy.
White Pine Room
The White Pine Room has a Queen baffled water bed (really!) and opens out onto the patio overlooking the lake. This is a single occupancy room.
Maple Room
The Maple Room has a Queen sized bed and lots of light. This is a single occupancy room.
Cedar Room
The Cedar Room is on our lower level with 2 twin beds and spacious closet. Available for double occupancy.
The rooms and beds are comfortable...
"I liked the spaciousness of the home and the ability for everyone to have solo time or group time without impacting each other. The rooms and beds are comfortable and there were no bathroom scheduling issues. It was lovely."
Lesanne
I came home feeling like I got great parenting advice and tools to help my family
"The retreat was more than I anticipated, I came home feeling like I got great parenting advice and tools to help my family communicate boundaries. I felt like we had great sessions, down time to process what we learned and free time to relax. I went home feeling like I left some old baggage behind and excited about the refreshed version of myself! We were pampered with a massage and excellent food prepared by Chef Andrew!"
Christina
Cuisine
Food on a getaway is kind of a big deal, and your lucky taste buds will be over the moon for the edible experience during our time together!
Delicious Autumn food and drink await you, no matter what special dietary circumstances you may have. Gluten and dairy free, vegan, vegetarian...all requests will be accommodated and zero flavor will be sacrificed. Whether we're talking about savory pumpkin soup made from local farms, mouth-watering Fall salads, or delectable sweet desserts, you can expect a taste explosion around every corner...and don't forget the luscious libations! Did you know that Michigan houses over 140 wineries?
Get ready to luxuriate in healthy, delicious food and drink without lifting a finger! Hell yes!!!
I enjoyed all the meals...
"I enjoyed all the meals and was truly appreciative that I didn't have to cook! Looking for the recipes!"
Christina
It was so lovely - the food...
"It was so lovely - the food, having it prepared, the amazing, fun, and kind chef . It has to be hard to address the needs/wants of so many and I thought you guys nailed it!"
Lesanne
Nourish Yourself In Every Sense Of The Word
Throughout our time together, you will use creative exercises, somatic work, connection with nature, and introspection to move beyond depletion and self-denial. You will return home...
- With energy and clarity to parent without draining yourself.
- Having a lived experience of completion and wholeness.
- Able to identify and address your own needs while caring for your kids like a rockstart.
Finally you don’t have to choose between yourself and your family ever again!
What would it be like to be nourished and cared for in parenting?
- Release the depletion of putting yourself last.
- Learn to see yourself as just as precious as your children are.
- Be authentically, fully yourself in every parenting moment with your child.
Allow the care and tenderness you’ll receive from your host, skilled practitioners and your peers to infuse you with newfound invigoration and clarity.
Who is ready for some FUN?
Did you know that fun and enjoyment are not just luxuries, but actual necessities to mental wellness? During our time together we will be getting a healthy dose of this essential, but often neglected, ingredient.
Take yourself off of the back burner and rekindle the part of you that craves laughter, joy, frivolity, and liberation in all the beauty Traverse City has to offer!
- Unique visits to local artisans, wineries and businesses
- Gorgeous hikes in the Fall colors
- Excursions to local towns for shopping and sightseeing
Who knows? You might just have the most fun and connected belly laugh of your life, just on the drive to our next excursion!
What people have to say about our EXCURSIONS...
Lesanne
"I loved them all! I like how different they all were and that they really let us experience the part of the country we were visiting."
Anonymous
"All of the excursions were wonderful. It was the perfect balance for our emotional journeys."
Christina
"Had a great time overall, loved the beautiful hike because of the time of year and scenery"
Anonymous
"I loved all the excursions and embraced them knowing they would be quaint and beautiful and I am glad I did!"
This trip is for you if...
✔ You are ready to release self-neglect and let yourself be FULL.
✔ Walking away from the specter of the ‘bad mom’ is life-changing! Through each sharing moment and heart opening excursion, you will remove another layer of inhibition holding you back from valuing and caring for yourself, knowing that is exactly what your family has been missing all along.
✔ You want to turn away from the typical mom life of quiet desperation, and finally change your family by embracing JOY and self care.
The training on specific parenting skills you'll receive on this retreat, along with help integrating your learning, will give you tangible tools to...
- Shift your energy and change your story
- Respond differently to your child
- Create new results in the behavior of your home and a new dynamic in your family, forever!
This retreat is for you if...
You see CLEARLY that all this is worth taking 5 days for creation in a beautiful location with incredible women.
What has it cost you already to not take care of these hurdles in the past? What will it cost you in the future to not conquer these challenges now?
Are you tired of just being OK, and ready to be truly happy and fulfilled in motherhood, and in all areas of your life?
ARE YOU READY TO SAY YES TO THE PARENT YOU KNOW YOU CAN BE? TO WHAT YOU WANT? NEED? DESIRE?
Yes? Then join this exclusive group of moms on a similar journey, and let’s do it together!
Do you need to connect with Ann personally to see if this retreat is right for you? Let’s get on a call right away! This is an exclusive retreat, so space is limited.
CONTACT ANN TODAYWhat's included
✔ All group activities, including but not limited to morning wakeup, parenting circles, excursions, and evening closing gatherings.
✔ 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners, including food and drink during group excursions, and our Welcome dinner and Farewell breakfast. Even grownup drinks are free to you!
✔ Pre-trip Preparation Call to have the chance to meet everyone in the group, share your intentions for the retreat, and learn how to best prepare for this epic experience.
✔ Rustic luxury accommodations in my lake house. Single or double occupancy options available (room descriptions above).
✔ Transportation to and from airport Thursday 10/16 & Monday 10/20 (designated times only).
✔ All optional free time activities - massage (yep - that's NOT extra - even the tip for your massage therapist is included!), 30 minute 1:1 coaching session, and guided journaling.
What's NOT included
✖ Your round-trip airfare or other transport to and from Traverse City, MI.
✖ Any transport to and from the airport outside of designated pick-up and drop-off windows.
✖ Any additional purchases for yourself, including but not limited to souvenir shopping, extra spa services, personal taxis, and tips for private services.
✖ Personal, medical or trip cancellation insurance.
Bonuses!
🎁 Pre-retreat call - A chance to meet everyone in the group, share your intentions for the retreat, and learn how to best prepare for this epic experience.
🎁 Access to a Private Retreat Chat Group – so we can share our excitement before the retreat, make connections with new and old friends, ask questions, receive up to date trip info, stay connected post-trip, and of course use the group as a fun photo dump to share all of our experiences captured!
🎁 Post-Retreat Group call – let’s see how everyone is adjusting to being back home, especially with using their newfound parenting tools!
Your guidance has opened a whole universe of learning and growth for me...
"It was transformational. I have my path forward of work to sit with and let unfold. I am forever grateful for this journey with you. Your guidance has opened a whole universe of learning and growth for me. Thank you."
Anonymous
We were beyond cared for, respected, and embraced
"The Fall Retreat was transformational for me. It was an honor and privilege to hold space for myself and the other warrior women who participated alongside me, with Ann as our guide. It was seamless, each woman took care of their needs separately and together whether that be napping, walking, sitting in the swinging chair, paddle boarding, exercising on the dock or reading. We were beyond cared for, respected, and embraced, had just the right amount of time to learn and be coached and connect with one another and Ann."
Melissa
Thank you Ann for being a beacon.
"I'm so grateful that I came. Thank you Ann for being a beacon. It was the right time and the right retreat for me, and I feel more empowered and centered because of it!"
Lesanne
MEET YOUR HOSTESS
Ann Kaplan
After working with parents for over a decade, and raising 4 of my own kids, I have seen it all, and lived the dream (and nightmare!) of parenting through every childhood stage, from infancy through adolescence. I know the cycle of committing to being the parent your child deserves, losing control, feeling awful, and committing to being better next time. I have seen the yelling and power struggles. I know all about the uselessness of threatening, bargaining and lecturing.
But most importantly, I also know that you absolutely can turn your relationship with your child around, and that peaceful, well-behaved and respectful kids aren't just for the lucky few. I've made it happen for myself and have helped hundreds of families do it too.
In addition to being a mom myself, I'm also a Love&Logic (tm) independent facilitator and an IPEC trained life coach, which means I'm not just winging it. I have a unique holistic approach to parent work that includes emotional support AND effective discipline that empowers children, improves behavior, and heals families.
There are plenty of coaches out there - I am the one for you if you want someone who knows about discipline PLUS the emotion and chaos that make that discipline hard, someone who will give it to you straight, and love you fiercely.
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Alis
"The setting was amazing. I loved how you had a theme that you introduced us to and that helped us clarify, progress our thoughts throughout the 3 days. The theme also conveniently or maybe universally connected with my own personal growth journey, so I appreciated the time to reflect and center around it. The mix of drawing/journaling/talking/reading was great and really helped me internalize my own vision and future intentions.
I think all the topics were excellent and helpful!"
Julia
"I am a sucker for new experiences, but also connection - I like how you fostered both of these things so I would love to come back! It was a unique, memorable and lasting experience. Thank you for being you and inspiring me in so many ways, and making us all feel welcome and comfortable. The more I work with you the more I understand that parenting is about life and how to live and cultivate relationships from a place of respect and authenticity."
Shurelle
"Ann is amazing. I have truly come to trust her and her methods because I see them working in my family life. She truly is an expert in her field, and I am so glad that I found her!"
Melly
"I love hearing from other moms who have the same issues as me, and how real Ann gives it to me. I recommend Ann’s coaching to every mom I encounter."
Criss
"...it's a personal journey which you helped guide for us all and I'm very grateful for that experience. Especially meeting other moms in similar situations which made everyone feel more human. Hugs to all!"
Amanda
"I came home with tangible new practices to make my home a happier one. The most surprising bit for me was that much of what I learned is enriching my relationships with spouse and friends as well as the kiddos."
Ren
"The vineyard tour and private tasting room was wonderful. We had such personal attention and our own space to enjoy the wine and company. That felt like the decadent treatment you expect on an all inclusive retreat."
Kelly
"In our ever-changing Insta lives it is hard to find time to pause, breathe, and focus inward. This retreat presented the perfect balance of soul searching, parenting guidance, glorious food, fun, and relaxation every mama needs. If you are looking to make new connections within yourself and with other women navigating the challenges of today, don't hesitate to sign up and enjoy the magic that is this retreat."
Criss
"It was a time for moms which we seldom get! Ann's fall retreat is a unique experience that both gives you some time for yourselves and pampers you as is her intention!!!"
Alis
"The past few years have been so tumultuous for me and my family, that I truly appreciate the respite and safe space to reflect and grow. The most eye-opening for me was the discussion about the enneagrams and the stages of Awakening...I have been parenting from a place of reactivity and have sincerely been working on switching, so it felt like a light-bulb moment. I also now feel that I can continue to move forward in my desire to get a job outside of the house rather than putting that goal on hold. That is huge for me since I usually drop everything I want for myself to tend to everyone else. I actually feel lighter in my heart..."
Melissa
"This was my second year joining Ann's coaching retreat. It was lovely to reconnect with other women I knew from my group work with Ann and last year's retreat I'd meet new women who are committed to doing this work alongside one another. The retreat was the perfect blend of coaching and self work, relaxation (amazing massage and reiki experience), food, excursions, exercise and rest! We were cared for, connected and unplugged. For all the mom's who "just need a break," this is it! Whether you are currently working with Ann or simply looking for a time to get away, recharge, connect with yourself and other warrior moms, move your body, rest, this is the retreat for you!"
ARE YOU READY TO SAY YES TO THE PARENT YOU KNOW YOU CAN BE? TO WHAT YOU WANT? NEED? DESIRE?
Yes? Then join this exclusive group of moms on a similar journey, and let’s do it together!
Do you need to connect with Ann personally to see if this retreat is right for you? Let’s get on a call right away! This is an exclusive retreat, so space is limited.
CONTACT ANN TODAY