Holding space for a retreat can be mentally and physically demanding. Try finding a partner to share the responsibilities with. This allows one person to bring a group on a hike and another to lead an asana practice.

If you may have been a wedding planner in your former life, the sky is the limit for venues. If not, consider an all-inclusive experience. Planning a retreat can be as simple as a hike in the forest preserves or as elaborate as planning a wedding!

Be sure to bring an intern looking for valuable experience to help with some admin tasks.

M's Tips: Clear agreements are a MUST! If it's not in writing, it doesn't exist. I recommend Adobe eSign for signing contracts, no matter how informal they may be.