You're invited to the Restoration Retreat
August 7-10, 2025
Bear Lake, Michigan
Retreat from the everyday and return to your soul.
Design a life where you can truly thrive!
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Immerse yourself in healing and growth.
Reconnect to your passion.
Realign with your purpose.
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Explore 5 private acres of rolling farmland.
Soak in the beauty of Northern Michigan.
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Clear your mind, restore your body and ignite your spirit.
Connect with other Thriving Therapists.
Design your business so you can THRIVE!
As therapists, we dedicate our energy to holding space for others—but when do we allow ourselves to be fully seen, heard, and nurtured?
This August, join us for a deeply restorative retreat designed exclusively for therapists at The Treehouse, Megan Gunnell’s stunning modern estate nestled in Northern Michigan, a stone’s throw from the pristine Lake Michigan shoreline.
From Megan:
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Therapists deserve to tend to their souls.
Taking care of ourselves is a must in order to truly thrive as a therapist!
Step into the sanctuary of The Treehouse, a serene escape surrounded by rolling farmland and vast horizons.
With 5 private acres to explore, you’ll be enveloped by the soothing sounds of nature, stunning sunsets, and expansive vistas.
This is a place to reconnect with your soul, tap into your creativity, and embrace the divine feminine energy that inspires transformation.
Experience:
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Daily Morning Yoga on the outdoor rooftop yoga deck.
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Shamanic Journey Meditation for deep healing and clarity.
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Jungian Archetype Card Reading to explore your inner world.
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Sound Bath Sessions that harmonize mind and body.
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Drum Circles that spark creativity and connection.
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Guided Imagery with Live Harp Music for profound relaxation.
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Sharing Circles and Workshops on burnout prevention and recovery.
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Chef-Prepared Meals by Freeman Gunnell, featuring fresh, nourishing dishes (vegetarian options available).
Investment
$1,800 per person
Includes all meals, sessions, and workshops.
Overnight lodging is not included. Once you register for this retreat program, we will send you our recommended local lodging list with options of various price points to choose from.
Travel Details
Fly into Traverse City (TVC) or Grand Rapids (GRR) airports and rent a car to reach The Treehouse. Directions and lodging recommendations will be provided upon registration.
Imagine learning, relaxing & playing here
Relax. Restore. Reset.
Meet your Facilitators
Megan Gunnell
Megan Gunnell, LMSW, is the Founder and Director of the Thriving Well Institute, admin of the Thriving Therapists Facebook Community, coach, international retreat leader, speaker and #1 bestselling author of "Thriving as a Therapist: The Ultimate Guide to Building and Scaling Your Business for Freedom, Joy and Financial Abundance."
Megan has created a movement helping therapists learn to thrive. Her work is a blend of innovative entrepreneurial leadership, business development and protection and care of the soul.
She is helping therapists learn how to leverage their education and expertise to build additional streams of income. Megan was 1 of 33 Facebook admins to receive the Meta Community Accelerator Award for having one of the highest engaging, most impactful facebook communities in all of North America.
Megan has a passion for increasing access to outpatient mental health care one thriving therapist at a time. She is recklessly brave and committed to teaching therapists how to build a life they love.
Alex Castro Croy
Alex Castro Croy is a bilingual, bicultural, Trauma and Addiction Counselor, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and owner/Lead Clinician of Life Recovery Centers and Transcending Consulting Group in Denver and Northglenn Colorado.
First generation immigrant from Mexico who accomplished his dream in higher education receiving an AA in Pastoral Ministry (Dallas, Texas), Bachelor of Science in Human Services (MSU in Denver, Colorado) and MA in Community Counseling from Regis University (Denver, Co). He is continuing to pursue his MA/Ph.D. from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Jungian and Archetypal Studies.
Alex’s passion includes training, teaching, counseling, and consulting. He has been an Adjunct Professor for the Human Services Department at MSU-Denver for 10 years. He has served as an Interventionist for the Latino GLBTQ community, Drug Court Probation Officer at Denver Juvenile Court Probation (8 years), Bilingual Diversion Officer for Denver DA office (5 years), and currently owner and director of Life Recovery Centers (7 years). He has worked with a variety of clients from all walks of life and his eclectic therapeutic interventions have proven to be effective in treating trauma and addiction.
As a clinician, he’s constantly reminded to engage in the art of self-care within the 5 domains of self. He has learned in his experience as a human in the clinical role, that the human comes first, then the professional side. Therefore, he has learned to honor and respect the human part of ourselves first in order to be effective in the profession role. His Depth/Jungian perspective always defaults back to soul work and soul tending (therapy).
Heidi Schindlebeck
Heidi plays many roles with the Thrive Team! As our business manager, she keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. She also teaches yoga and has extensive experience in personal training, wellness and fitness. Yoga sessions with Heidi are supportive, connected and intuitive. She will help you stretch and grow into your highest potential both on and off the mat.
At the Restoration Retreat in Michigan, Heidi will offer daily yoga sessions for restoration and recharging. No experience is necessary. Heidi helps everyone in the room feel comfortable whether you're brand new to yoga or a seasoned yogi!
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What Are Thrive Guests Saying?
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I absolutely loved this retreat. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but knew Megan would make sure it was just right. This retreat was truly a restore and reset for me! I’m taking the structure and insightful exercises back with me and plan to implement them in my day to day routine. Thank you Megan for the learning, yoga, delicious meals, the jungle, the excursions, and your loving guidance!! Can’t wait for more to come.
- Kym Tolson
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I am incredibly grateful for this trip. I TRULY feel in tune with my mind, body, and soul. Megan has a gift for allowing people to be their true selves and not feel that they are being judged. This space made me feel just that: my true self. I made a promise to myself to never miss this again. It’s too expensive for me to not give myself time. And I wouldn’t want to spend it any other way than restoring my soul.
- Andrea Brognano
