November 13–15, 2025 | Kimpton Aertson, Nashville, TN
Ignite Your Boldest Self
An experiential retreat to unlock the essence of your truth
- while deepening your connection with others!
You’ve checked all the boxes
But in the quiet moments, you know something is missing.
You’ve become the person people can count on.
Dependable. Capable. Achievement-oriented.
And now, here you are, searching for something more…
More purposeful, more meaningful, more alive, more fulfilling, more in alignment with your deepest self.
On the surface, you’ve built a life others would call “success.” You’ve climbed the ladder, built the business, or created a life that makes everyone around you happy.
You long to let go of what’s expected and step into what is true.
You long to stop pretending everything is fine.
You long to stop holding your true self back in favor of the persona you’ve carefully built.
You long to feel like yourself again. If you don’t even remember who that is.
The hidden belief
Here’s the lie many of us have been taught:
If you reveal your real self, you’ll lose connection.
But here’s the truth I’ve discovered:
Your boldest self is the pathway to the belonging you secretly crave.
I N T R O D U C I N G T H E
Ignite Your Boldest Self Retreat
This retreat is about rediscovering the parts of you you’ve tucked away, so you can stop hiding, stop performing, and finally come home to yourself.
Over 2 ½ days together in Nashville, you’ll uncover the perfectly logical reasons you’ve been holding yourself back — and you’ll meet the bold version of yourself that’s been waiting for you to remember.
Imagine yourself with me in Nashville…
Rediscovering your truth and your voice, not just what’s expected of you
Living with courage and boldness in your work, relationships, and life
Feeling lighter, more confident, and more at peace
Connecting deeply with like-minded people who see you for who you truly are
Creating a calendar that reflects YOUR priorities, not everyone else’s
What we’ll do together
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Day 1: Coming Home Together
We’ll experientially explore what it means to “come home” — noticing where we still chase external validation and learning to love that part of us. Through sacred sound and guided practices, we’ll open space in our bodies for our deepest desires to emerge.
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Day 2: Awakening Courage
We’ll shift from disconnection into courage. In real time, you’ll speak what is true for you and expand your vision. Sharing in sacred community becomes the first bold step toward bringing that vision to life.
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Day 3: Embodying Boldness
This isn’t about dreaming — it’s about embodying. On Day 3, you’ll declare what’s new and identify 1–3 soul-aligned steps that plant you firmly on your new path. You’ll leave with an inspired action roadmap that feels alive and real.
✔ Create a calendar that finally reflects YOUR priorities
— including breathing space
✔ Build stronger, more authentic connections at home and at work
✔ Feel lighter, more confident, and more radiant from the inside out
✔ Experience a profound sense of belonging — to yourself and others
✔ Embody boldness that will carry you into your next season of life
By the end of our time together,
you will…
Retreat Details
📅 November 13–15, 2025
📍 Kimpton Aertson Hotel, Nashville, TN
💲 $2497 | $1997 Early Bird through Sept 30
Plan to arrive on Nov 12. We’ll finish mid-day on Nov 15. (You may choose to stay an extra night in Nashville to integrate!)
Includes: retreat program, materials, and community experiences.
Hotel and meals are separate. Discounted hotel block available upon registration. Bring comfortable clothes & a swimsuit for a bold adventure!
This retreat is for you if you:
Feel like you’ve been on autopilot — doing what’s expected but not what’s true
Find yourself stuck in the proving, performing, pleasing, perfecting cycle
Have outer success but inner self-doubt or longing for true belonging
Want to feel at home in your own skin and reclaim your voice
Are both scared and excited to finally unlock the real you
Is this for you?
This retreat is not for you if you:
Aren’t willing to get a little uncomfortable
Don’t want to invest in lasting change
Would rather not be vulnerable in a safe, group space
Aren’t ready to take responsibility for creating your future
Frequently Asked Questions
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Nashville is creative, vibrant, and accessible — the perfect backdrop for bold transformation.
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Yes. Every participant comes with similar longings and fears. I’ve facilitated dozens of retreats, and a safe, sacred space always emerges — one where courage and belonging grow naturally.
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Not at all. Many participants reshape their current roles to fit their truth. Others do choose new directions. On Day 3, you’ll design an action plan that aligns with your authentic voice — not mine or anyone else’s.
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Yes — available at checkout.
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We’ve secured a discounted room rate at the Kimpton Aertson. Details will be provided upon registration.
I’m Cindy Gardner, your retreat host,
I know what it’s like to lose yourself while leading, giving, and holding space for everyone else. In my corporate career, I felt myself slipping further from who I really was—until I made the bold moves that brought me back home to myself.
For the past two decades, I’ve been an executive coach and lead trainer at one of the world’s most prestigious coaching schools. What I’ve learned is that leaders come in all forms—whether in business, community, or family—but the weight of leadership often means you forget yourself along the way.
My gift is being able to instantly see what’s holding you back and then holding the space for you so that you are able to get there yourself, so you can self lead your own life. Years of mastery and intuition allow me to help you get to your truth but quicker, so you can move forward with clarity and courage. On this retreat, I’ll help you reconnect with the boldest version of you—the one that’s been waiting to rise.
Hello & Welcome
