Explore The Full Agenda

May 14–17, 2026 | Texas Hill Country

This four-day immersive retreat follows the natural rhythm of your day awakening, learning, integrating, resting, and grounding so you can experience how timing, environment, and evidence-based practices support sustainable well-being.

Each day blends continuing education, somatic wellness, peer connection, and restorative space to ensure learning is embodied, not overwhelming.

NURSING CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION: Nurses Feed Their Young®, is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Florida State Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for 14.0 contact hours applicable for APRN, RN or LPN relicensure. Florida State Board of Nursing Provider Number: 50-42784.

DAY 1

ARRIVAL & WELCOME

Thursday | Arrival, Orientation & Intention

3:00–5:00 PM
Arrival & Check-In to Hill Country Casitas
Settle into your private space, unpack, and begin transitioning out of "work mode" and into rest.

5:00–6:00 PM
Dinner & Welcome Gathering
A relaxed, nourishing meal followed by a warm welcome and orientation to the retreat experience.

6:00–7:30 PM
Intention Setting
Guided reflection to help you arrive fully, release external demands, and set personal intentions for the days ahead.

8:00–9:00 PM
Welcoming the Sleep Experience

CE Bedtime Yoga & Meditation
Gentle, accessible practices designed to calm the nervous system and prepare your body for deep, restorative rest.

DAY 2

LEARN & DO

Friday | Women's Wellness, Menopause & Somatic Support

6:30–7:30 AM
CE Morning Yoga & Meditation
Yoga for Non-Bendy People: Movement for Neuro-Somatic Connection
Accessible movement and breath practices to support nervous system regulation and gentle awakening.

8:00–9:00 AM
Breakfast

10:00 AM–12:00 PM
CE Educational Session with Kelley Hill, MSN, FNP-C
Menopossible: Managing and Navigating Menopause

12:00–1:00 PM
Lunch

1:00–3:00 PM
CE Educational Session with Kelley Hill, MSN, FNP-C

Menopossible: Managing and Navigating Menopause (continued)

3:00–6:00 PM
Relax & Enjoy
Unstructured time for rest, reflection, walking, journaling, or quiet connection.

6:00–7:00 PM
Dinner

8:00–9:00 PM
CE Bedtime Yoga & Meditation
Restorative Yoga to Reduce Inflammation
Supported poses and guided rest to encourage physical recovery and emotional regulation.

DAY 3

LEARN & DO

Saturday | Intentional Living & Sustainable Balance

6:30–7:30 AM
CE Morning Yoga & Meditation
Connecting Energy with Movement
Mindful movement to support circulation, energy balance, and mental clarity.

8:00–9:00 AM
Breakfast

10:00 AM–12:00 PM
CE Educational Session with Teresa Sanderson, RN, CCM
Less Stress, More Balance: A Nurse's Guide to Intentional Living

12:00–1:00 PM
Lunch

1:00–3:00 PM
CE Educational Session with Teresa Sanderson, RN, CCM
Less Stress, More Balance: A Nurse's Guide to Intentional Living (continued)

3:00–6:00 PM
Relax & Enjoy

6:00–7:00 PM
Dinner

8:00–9:00 PM
CE Bedtime Yoga & Meditation
Creating Restful Mornings Through Yogic Sleep
A guided yogic sleep practice to support deeper rest and smoother daily transitions.

DAY 4

GROUNDING & DEPARTURE

Sunday | Integration & Closing

6:30–7:30 AM
CE Morning Yoga & Meditation
Gentle Awakenings: Integrating Mindfulness Into Daily Living

8:00–9:00 AM
Breakfast

8:30 AM
Retreat Wrap-Up

9:00–10:00 AM
Grounding & Intention
Guided integration to help you carry insights, practices, and intentions into everyday life.

10:00–11:00 AM
Departure

Continuing Education Programs Included

Yoga & Mindfulness Sessions

Rest, Restore, Reconnect: A Somatic Wellness Retreat for Nurses

Led by Eva Zobianwolf, RN, C-IAYT

Behavioral Objectives

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate six somatic and mindfulness-based techniques for nervous system regulation
Describe the benefits of restorative yoga and guided rest for inflammation, energy balance, and emotional resilience
Apply embodied practices to daily self-care routines
Identify adaptations for professional or patient education use
Recognize experiential wellness practices as tools to reduce burnout and enhance well-being

Program Description

This multi-day experiential course supports nervous system regulation, restorative rest, and embodied self-care through intentionally timed practices delivered throughout each day. Nurses experience how gentle movement, breath, environment, and guided rest influence energy, inflammation, emotional resilience, and sleep quality without requiring prior yoga or mindfulness experience.

Participants gain practical tools they can integrate into daily life and adapt for professional or patient education settings, supporting longevity and balance across a nursing career.

Day 2 Educational Program

Menopossible: Managing and Navigating Menopause for Midlife Nurses

Led by Kelley Hill, MSN, FNP-C

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify physiologic changes associated with menopause
Compare hormonal and non-hormonal treatment options
Apply preventive care and wellness screening guidelines
Recognize devices and products supporting menopause wellness
Identify credible resources and menopause-informed providers

Program Description

This program empowers nurses with evidence-based knowledge about menopause and its impact on physical health, cognition, emotional well-being, and professional performance. Participants explore treatment options, screening guidelines, and shared decision-making strategies supporting both personal well-being and patient care.

By addressing menopause proactively, nurses can reduce burnout, enhance quality of life, and sustain a longer, healthier nursing career.

Day 3 Educational Program

Less Stress, More Balance: A Nurse's Journey to Intentional Living

Led by Teresa Sanderson, RN, CCM

Behavioral Objectives

Participants will:

Identify core personal values
Analyze alignment between values, work, and daily actions
Evaluate current work-life balance
Create a personalized intentional living plan
Develop actionable goals for sustainable well-being

Program Description

This interactive workshop supports nurses in stepping out of chronic overwhelm and into intentional, value-aligned living. Through reflection, discussion, and practical tools, participants develop a personalized plan for reducing stress, preventing burnout, and sustaining fulfillment professionally and personally.