Vibrant Happy
Women's Retreat
PUNTA CANA
January 29 - February 2, 2025
A 5-day, all-inclusive path of inner exploration where you'll unleash new levels of confidence and clarity and be supported by authentic women in a beautiful ocean setting.
Here's what you can look forward to...
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I never anticipated how much I would gain from this experience. I feel a lightness I've never felt before. It's been invaluable. I feel like I'm going home a completely different person.
Jessica Peters
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What to Expect...
At the Vibrant Happy Women's Retreat you'll embark on a heartfelt journey back to your true self, navigating through the dense forests of your own uncertainties and fears.
These sessions are a sanctuary for shedding the weight of old beliefs and emotions that have kept you stuck in the same spot, offering a clear path to what truly matters to you. It's an opportunity to uplevel into the most authentic, confident, and radiant version of yourself.
Beyond the transformative work, you'll bask in the simple joys of life that touch the spirit. Imagine the feeling of the wind as you learn to sail on the open sea, the underwater marvels you'll encounter snorkeling, the thrill of swinging through the air at the flying trapeze school, and the satisfaction of hitting the mark in archery.
With access to kayaks, paddle boards, tennis, pickleball, swimming pools, and the captivating shows, not to mention unlimited delicious gourmet food and drinks, all set against the backdrop of the Caribbean's white-sand beaches, you're in for an experience that will fuel your soul.
About Jen Riday, Ph.D.
Women's Happiness & Productivity Expert
Host of the Vibrant Happy Women Podcast
Mother of 6 Children
Ph.D. in Human Development & Family Studies
Certified Professional Life Coach
Hi, I’m Jen Riday...
If you're walking the same path as most women, you know the terrain of overwhelm, stress, and sheer exhaustion all too well. Imagine setting that heavy load down for five sweet days.
The Vibrant Happy Women's Retreat invites you into a space where you can let go of the burdens of stress, overwhelm, and anxiety that have kept you stuck. It's here that you can evolve into the most vibrant, confident, and capable version of yourself, even when the world outside feels unyielding.
Gifting your loved ones with your happiness is one of the most profound acts of love. It's showing your kids, your partner, and your friends that fear doesn't get to ride shotgun and that crafting an identity, a plan, and a life filled with joy is not just possible—it's essential.
You'll walk away from this transformative gathering ablaze with energy, focus, and clarity, ready to step boldly into the next chapter of your life.
With love,
Jen
Being an introvert, I didn't know if this would be my kind of thing, but the Vibrant Happy Women's Retreat was truly an amazing and life changing experience for me. It was so energizing and fulfilling that I can't really find a way to describe it...you just need to experience for yourself the power of spending time in a beautiful setting with women who bring out the best in you and make you see your life from a new, empowered perspective.
Gina Brodtmann
More Details...
FLIGHTS AND ARRIVAL
Your adventure begins as you fly to the Punta Cana Dominican Republic International Airport (PUJ) on Wednesday, January 29th (or earlier if you opt for extra days at the resort). Non-stop flights to Punta Cana are offered from Chicago, New York, and other major U.S. Cities. Once you land, take the Club Med shuttle to the resort, where you can check in any time after 10:30 am on Wednesday. Then, immerse yourself in the resort's ambiance and activities, unwind on the beach, and indulge in unlimited gourmet delights and beverages until the retreat begins Wednesday evening.
THE SCHEDULE
The retreat kicks off with a welcoming Get-to-Know You Mixer and Group Dinner on Wednesday evening. This is also when you'll meet your small group leader and the nine other women in your small group. (These women will be your closest friends at the retreat and beyond!) Thursday, you'll begin to immerse yourself in a series of inspiring workshops led by Jen and other excellent presenters. You'll also have plenty of time to enjoy fun, sun, and new friendships...and that's just the start! Check out the detailed schedule below.
ATTENDEES
Who comes to the retreat? Women from every corner of the globe, seeking clarity, with a passion for personal growth, or a nightstand piled high with self-help books! Participants venture from as far as Australia or from as close as Florida, each bringing her unique story. Whether single, married, divorced, widowed... parenting, child-free, empty nesting... introverted or extroverted... flourishing, or just getting by—everyone finds their place. Prepare to be astounded by the emotional safety and authenticity fostered at our retreat.
COMING ALONE?
Arriving solo is perfectly okay (that's what most attendees do!). Our Wednesday night Get-to-Know You Mixer and intimate 10-person small groups, each guided by a Certified Life Coach, guarantee you'll quickly make friends and start having fun from the very first hour. We're confident you'll create some of the most genuine, deep-rooted, and soulful friendships of your life that will continue to flourish for years to come!
ACTIVITIES
The resort is bursting with a plethora of activities, including kayaking, yoga, fitness and dance classes, pickleball, archery, tennis, beach volleyball, bocce ball, mini-golf, paddle boarding, sailing, trapeze school, and beyond! You're also invited to pamper yourself with spa treatments and massages or dive into adventure with Club Med-sponsored excursions and kitesurfing, all available for an additional charge. Retreat attendees also delight in leisurely, extended meals, allowing us to relish every gourmet dish or dessert the resort presents!
More Specifics About the Vibrant Happy Women's Retreat...
FLIGHTS AND ARRIVAL
Your adventure begins as you fly to the Punta Cana Dominican Republic International Airport (PUJ) on Wednesday, January 29th (or earlier if you opt for extra days at the resort). Non-stop flights to Punta Cana are offered from Chicago, New York, and other major U.S. Cities. Once you land, take the Club Med shuttle to the resort, where you can check in any time after 10:30 am on Wednesday. Then, immerse yourself in the resort's ambiance and activities, unwind on the beach, and indulge in unlimited gourmet delights and beverages until the retreat begins Wednesday evening.
THE SCHEDULE
The retreat kicks off with a welcoming Get-to-Know You Mixer and Group Dinner on Wednesday evening. This is also when you'll meet your small group leader and the nine other women in your small group. (These women will be your closest friends at the retreat and beyond!) Thursday, you'll begin to immerse yourself in a series of inspiring workshops led by Jen and other excellent presenters. You'll also have plenty of time to enjoy fun, sun, and new friendships...and that's just the start! Check out the detailed schedule below.
ATTENDEES
Who comes to the retreat? Women from every corner of the globe, seeking clarity, with a passion for personal growth, or a nightstand piled high with self-help books! Participants venture from as far as Australia or from as close as Florida, each bringing her unique story. Whether single, married, divorced, widowed... parenting, child-free, empty nesting... introverted or extroverted... flourishing, or just getting by—everyone finds their place. Prepare to be astounded by the emotional safety and authenticity fostered at our retreat.
COMING ALONE?
Arriving solo is perfectly okay (that's what most attendees do!). Our Wednesday night Get-to-Know You Mixer and intimate 10-person small groups, each guided by a Certified Life Coach, guarantee you'll quickly make friends and start having fun from the very first hour. We're confident you'll create some of the most genuine, deep-rooted, and soulful friendships of your life that will continue to flourish for years to come!
ACTIVITIES
The resort is bursting with a plethora of activities, including kayaking, yoga, fitness and dance classes, pickleball, archery, tennis, beach volleyball, bocce ball, mini-golf, paddle boarding, sailing, trapeze school, and beyond! You're also invited to pamper yourself with spa treatments and massages or dive into adventure with Club Med-sponsored excursions and kitesurfing, all available for an additional charge. Retreat attendees also delight in leisurely, extended meals, allowing us to relish every gourmet dish or dessert the resort presents!
The Schedule:
(The items in BOLD are recommended, while everything else is optional.)
Wednesday, January 29
- 10:00am - 3:00pm Check in at the Club Med Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and enjoy the amenities and activities. The resort will store your bags until you can get access to your room.
- 10:00am - 5:30pm Snorkeling, Kayaking, Stand-up Paddleboarding, Sailing
- 9:00am - 10:00pm Zen Oasis Adult Pool
- 12:00pm - 2:30pm Lunch at Semana Restaurant
- 3:00pm - 6:00pm Archery
- 4:00pm - 5:00pm Pickleball
- 4:00pm - 5:00pm Circus School & Flying Trapeze
- 4:30pm - 5:15pm Sunset Ritual at Zen Oasis
- 6:30pm - 9:30pm Welcome & Get-to-Know-You Mixer followed by Group Dinner
- 9:30pm - 10:15pm Ruby Show at the Theatre
- 10:15pm - 11:15pm Stars Under the Stars at La Rotonde
Thursday, January 30
- 7:00am - 9:15am Breakfast at Semana Restaurant
- 7:45am - 8:45am Yoga at the Yoga Palapa
- 9:30am - 10:00am Small Group Check-in (location TBD by leader)
- 10:00am - 12:30pm Retreat Session 1 with Jen Riday: "Releasing the Thoughts and Emotions That No Longer Serve You"
- 12:30pm - 1:30pm Lunch
- 1:30pm - 2:15pm "Get Out of Your Head: Reduce Anxiety and Worry Through Heart-Centered Grounding and Somatic Exercises" by Mary Houghtaling
- 2:15pm - 3:00pm "Using Vision Journaling to Train Your Brain To Attract More Abundance and Joy"
- 3:30pm - 4:30pm Pickleball
- 3:30pm - 5:30pm Snorkeling, Kayaking, Stand-up Paddleboarding, Sailing
- 3:30pm - 6:00pm Archery
- 4:00pm - 5:00pm Circus School & Trapeze
- 4:00pm - 5:00pm Sailing Lessons - must sign up the day before, 2 people max per boat.
- 5:00pm - 5:45pm Salsa Dance Class at Cielo Bar
- 7:00pm - 9:00pm Group Dinner at Semana Restaurant
- 8:30pm - 9:30pm VHW Coach Certification Mixer with Jen Riday (for graduates of the Vibrant Life Coach Certification)
- 9:00pm - 9:30pm Dance floor at La Rotonde
- 9:30pm - 11:00pm Crystal Sensation Show at La Rotonde
Friday, January 31
- 7:00am - 9:15am Breakfast at Semana Restaurant
- 7:45am - 8:45am Yoga at Yoga Palapa
- 9:30am - 10:00am Small Group Check-in (location TBD by leader)
- 10:00am - 12:30pm Retreat Session 2 with Jen Riday: "Using Light, Intuition, and Body Wisdom to Take Your Confidence, Motivation, and Joy to the Next Level"
- 12:30pm - 1:30pm Lunch
- 1:30pm - 2:15pm "Why Negative Self Talk Makes You Less Productive and What To Do About It"
- 2:15pm - 3:00pm "Improving Relationships with Internal Family Systems" by Dr. Laura Froyen
- 3:30pm - 4:30pm Pickleball
- 3:30pm - 5:30pm Snorkeling, Kayaking, Stand-up Paddleboarding, Sailing
- 3:30pm - 6:00pm Archery
- 4:00pm - 5:00pm Circus School & Trapeze
- 4:00pm - 5:00pm Sailing Lessons - must sign up the day before, 2 people max per boat.
- 4:30pm - 5:15pm Sunset Ritual at the Beach
- 5:00pm - 5:45pm Salsa Dance Class at Cielo Bar
- 7:00pm - 9:00pm Group Dinner at Semana Restaurant
- 9:00pm - 9:30pm Dance floor at La Ratonde
- 9:30pm - 10:15pm Michael Jackson Show at the Main Pool
- 10:15pm - 12:15am Beach Party at the Beach
Saturday, February 1
- 7:00am - 9:15am Breakfast at Semana Restaurant
- 9:30am - 10:00am Small Group Check-in (location TBD by leader)
- 10:00 - 1:00pm Retreat Session 3 with Jen Riday: "Creating Your Purposeful and Powerful Future"
- 1:00pm - 2:00pm Lunch
- 1:00pm - ??? Excursions (get a packed lunch at breakfast if you're doing an excursion)
- 2:00pm - 5:30pm Snorkeling, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Sailing
- 2:00pm - 5:30pm Relax at the Beach!
- 3:00pm - 6:00pm Archery
- 4:00pm - 5:00pm Sailing Lessons - must sign up the day before, 2 people max per boat.
- 5:00pm - 5:45pm Salsa Dance Class at Cielo Bar
- 6:00 pm - 9:00pm Group Photos at the beach followed by Group Closing Ceremony and Dinner
- 9:00pm - 9:30pm Dance floor at La Ratonde
- 9:30pm - 10:15pm Latino Evolution Show at La Rotonde
Sunday, February 2
- 7:00am - 9:30am Breakfast at Semana
- 9:00am - 10:00pm Check out of your room by 10am, and enjoy the resort until 3pm.
Here's what our participants are saying about the Vibrant Happy Women's Retreat....
"The people I met and connections I made at the Retreat were amazing. I loved the workshop content and activities. It was life changing for me."
"You NEED to be at this retreat! If money feels tight, do what I did and sell things on Facebook Marketplace or drive for Door Dash! The VHW Retreat was worth every penny!"
"I would absolutely shout from a mountain top that the Retreat is life changing!"
"The immediate energy that I felt from these 50+ strangers was one of love, acceptance and a desire to grow!"
"There was so much love wherever you went. Jen was fabulous."
"I came only for relaxation, peace and space to think, really, and I came back with SO much more!"
"The beauty of the retreat was not feeling any judgment, just total acceptance."
"Five stars is not a high enough rating!!"
"I truly enjoyed the sessions and felt them to be very powerful and healing for me."
"I am the happiest and most content I've been in years."
"I wanted to expand my world, make connections in person and explore my emotions. I absolutely achieved this."
"I headed to the retreat with so much anxiety and left with 20+ new soul sisters that I will treasure for life. This retreat opened my soul up to so much love and joy."
"While searching online for retreats focused on personal growth and transition, I found the Vibrant Happy Women Retreat and decided to take a chance and sign-up, not knowing anyone. It was such an incredibly meaningful and positive experience, being with like-minded women who are all going with the intention of growth, friendship, and a little self-care time in a beautiful place. Highly recommended!"
"This retreat was incredible! Jen has such a gift for creating very powerful transformational retreats. She provided a framework for us to do the deep work while constantly feeling the love and support from all the women. Thank you Jen for another AMAZING retreat!!"
"If you're a mom or a caretaker, THIS RETREAT IS FOR YOU! The activities and tools will help you so much. And you get to meet fabulous new friends at the same time!"
"The Retreat was a total recharge!!! I went from living on autopilot back into alignment with myself. I also connected with lots of great women and kayaked, napped, laughed and danced!! A GREAT way to spend five days."
"I have been to several of Jen's retreats and every time I discover something new that helps me grow. This year I learned how to quiet my mind and that my inner wisdom can give me everything I need. Powerful!"