Inside a Sold-Out Holistic Wellness Retreat Built Around the 8 Dimensions of Wellbeing
What does a personal wellness day retreat look like when it's designed around every dimension of who you are, not just your stress levels or your step count? On January 25th, 54 people found out. The New Year Holistic Wellness Reset, hosted by Samantha T. Marie through SamTalia Wellness at San Damiano Retreat, sold out and delivered. Here's a look inside the day, the framework behind it, and what's coming next.
It's Good for Business: The other case for DEIA
Putting aside the noise of current events, let’s focus on how DEIA directly impacts businesses, events and the economy. While it’s undeniably the right thing to do for humanitarian reasons, some may still question its practicality. For those seeking a more tangible perspective, let’s explore DEIA through a financial lens.
Uncovering Lake Tahoe: Your Perfect Retreat Awaits
Ee specialize in curating unforgettable incentive travel experiences and transformative retreats, so revisiting Lake Tahoe post-pandemic was a must. This mountain paradise continues to impress with its endless charm and versatility.
Las Vegas: My Second Home and Your Next Destination
"Why Vegas?" Trust me, I've heard it all over the past 20+ years: You don't drink / don't gamble / Vegas isn't your thing... Well, I've been changing minds longer than some of you have been alive.
Sunny Sonoma Wine Country: So good this blog will have two parts (Pt. 1)
My love for this wine region runs so deep, I'm going to have to separate this destination's blog for the incentive and wellness travel series into two. Here's part one!
Sailing Through Choppy Political Waters: The Savvy Event Planner's Guide to 2026
Planning amazing experiences in today's climate requires more than just knowing the perfect appetizer pairings or how to negotiate with venues. Today's successful event planners need to be part diplomat, part crisis communicator, and part advocate for our attendees' wellbeing.
Finding Healing: My Experience at San Damiano's Grief Retreat
Nothing prepared me for this sudden deep loss. Nothing. All my tools, education, expertise - none of it meant anything facing grief this deep. Logic goes out the door. Thankfully, San Damiano had a grief retreat weekend planned for late November: "Pathways Through Grief: A Healing Journey" exactly when I needed it most.
The 8 Dimensions of You: A Self-Care Letter Before the Holidays
The holidays are coming, and while everyone's posting about gratitude and joy, many of us are quietly white-knuckling our way through overcrowded stores, draining bank accounts, awkward family dynamics, and a to-do list that somehow keeps multiplying. Wellness isn't just about what you eat or how many burpees you can survive. It's about all of you: the parts you celebrate, the parts you're working on, and the parts you didn't even know needed attention.
The Holidays Are Here - Let's Gift Like We Mean It
Gifts should feel human. They should spark genuine connection, support well-being, and reflect the thought you put into them.
Assisi Awaits: Your Next Unforgettable Italian Adventure
Forget the crowds of Rome and Florence (though they are a couple of my favorite cities in the world!) Assisi, perched dramatically on an Umbrian hillside, offers something increasingly rare: authentic Italian charm without the overwhelming tourist masses. The reward? Stunning medieval architecture, world-class cuisine, and that intoxicating sense of stepping back in time.
Healthy & Inclusive Food at Events Isn't Optional Anymore
there's one thing that can make or break an event, it's the food. A poor food experience can cast a dark shadow over an otherwise perfect gathering. When done right, food as entertainment can become the most memorable highlight: caviar bumps washed down with Veuve, or building your own Instagram-worthy s'mores station..
The Island That Teaches You to Breathe: A Maui Guide for Incentive & Wellness Programs
From luxurious properties that redefine relaxation to learning how to actually slow down (we all desperately need more of this), and yes, surviving my first snorkeling experience (more on that adventure below), I'm excited to share insights that'll help us craft your next unforgettable Maui program.