Building upon the success of last year’s inaugural retreat, this program will feature a mix of new talks and interactive workshops designed and led by Fenet, as well as guest speakers, including artist and author Kate Schelter; wellness expert, Sarah Wragge; and designer and entrepreneur, Katie Kime.
Participants will enjoy a one-on-one session with Fenet to set their intentions, daily movement classes and wellness activities led by the Shou Sugi BanHouse team, access to the hydrotherapy and thermal suite, communal-style meals from the wellness retreat’s hyper-local menu, and a $250 spa and wellness credit to be used towards spa and healing arts treatments.
This year’s program will be exceptionally unique, as Shou Sugi Ban House and Fenet introduce three new special programs, including an afternoon watercolor painting master class led by Kate Schelter, guiding guests to explore their inner artist, and have fun while doing it. Schelter’s creative coaching style is drawn from her own passion as a watercolor artist, as well as her expertise asa creative director for luxury fashion and lifestyle brands.In addition, Sarah Wragge will share her innovative approach to wellness. Wragge leads the cutting edge of nutritional innovation as the Founder and Chief NutritionExpert of Sarah Wragge Wellness® and creator of the revolutionary SWW Method®. Born from her own personal struggles with chronic health issues, Wragge helps empower others on their own health journey and equips clients with tools to optimize their health and energy reserves. Lastly, designer and entrepreneur, Katie Kime, will offer practical tips on growing your business from the ground up, avoiding imposter syndrome and burnout, and creating a sustainable business that you truly love.
Lydia Fenet is the founder and CEO of the Lydia Fenet Agency, a boutique agency representing best in class charity auctioneers. Over her two-decade long career, Lydia served as the Global Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships for Christie’s and reshaped the fundraising landscape as the world’s leading charity auctioneer.
She has single-handedly raised over one billion dollars for more than 800 organizations and broken-down countless barriers for women in the auction industry. Lydia is the author of two best-selling books, The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You and Claim Your Confidence, as well as the podcast host of Claim Your Confidence in collaboration with Rockefeller Center.
Lydia is represented by CAA and travels internationally to speak to companies about unlocking their sales potential, empowering people in the workplace and the art of public speaking.
- Custom workshops designed and led by Lydia Fenet that will guide you towards claiming your inner confidence and writing your roadmap for 2025
- A one-on-one session with Lydia to verbalize your intentions for the New Year, find more space within your inner landscape to manifest your goals, and step into a new chapter of your life with confidence
- Accommodations in one of the 12 private guest studios for 1-2 people, featuring a king or queen bed, luxurious soaking tub, modern gas fireplace, organic amenities, signature herbal teas, and nightly seasonal bath soak
- All-inclusive culinary program beginning with lunch on arrival day through breakfast on departure day
- A $250 spa & wellness credit to be used towards treatments of your choice in the award-winning spa at Shou Sugi Ban House; click to view our Spa & Wellness Menu
- Daily Communal Hydrotherapy & Thermal Suite Access featuring three outdoor contrasting plunge pools, a warm infrared sauna, dry sauna, eucalyptus steam room, experience shower, and ice fountain
- Daily Wellness Activities including Morning Movement and Evening Movement and Meditation
- Open use of the hybrid indoor-outdoor Movement Pavilion featuring infrared heaters and an array of personal fitness training equipment
- Access to all of the property amenities during your free time including the Main Barn Lounge with gas fireplace, reading library, and curated retail shop; Demonstration Kitchen offering daily meals and à la carte food & beverage options; Meditation Hall for daily movement classes; and Outdoor Fire Circle
- Complimentary arrival and departure transportation in a House Tesla, within a five-mile radius of the property; complimentary on-site parking and use of EV chargers for personal vehicles
FEATURED WORKSHOPS & PROGRAMS
Claim Your Confidence: The Art of Showing up for Yourself
Discuss strategies for overcoming roadblocks that prevent us from showing up for ourselves in our personal, professional, and relational goals. With insights from her books, The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You and Claim Your Confidence, Lydia will teach guests how to break through barriers and step into their full potential.
In Conversation with Katie Kime: From Passion to Profit: Building a Business You Love
Katie Kime, a designer and entrepreneur known for her vibrant approach infusing color, whimsy, and a sense of humor into everyday functional pieces, will share her insights on turning passion into profit. Drawing from her journey in building a successful business in home decor, clothing, and accessories, Katie will offer practical tips on growing your business from the ground up, avoiding imposter syndrome and burnout, and creating a sustainable business that you truly love.
The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is YOU – Strategies for Owning the Room
In this dynamic session, Lydia Fenet will give actionable tips for owning any room you walk into. In this interactive session, Lydia will teach guests how to command attention, exude confidence, and lead with authority. Drawing on her experience as a top auctioneer and corporate strategist, she’ll provide mindset shifts and tools that will empower you to step into your power and confidently navigate any situation, whether in business or personal settings.
In Conversation with Sarah Wragge: Fuel Your Power: Connecting your Health, Mindset and Confidence
Sarah Wragge is the Founder & Chief Nutrition Expert of Sarah Wragge Wellness® and creator of the revolutionary SWW Method®. After suffering from health issues for most of her life without answers, Wragge now empowers others on their own health journey and equips clients with tools to optimize their health and energy reserves with the innovative SWW Method®.
In Conversation with Kate Schelter: Branded with Style: The Power of Art and Creativity in Business
Join Kate Schelter, renowned designer and branding expert, for an inspiring conversation on how art and creativity can transform your business. Drawing from her vast experience in both the fashion and creative industries, Kate will share insights on building a brand that resonate with authenticity, attract loyal customers, and capture the essence of your business through the power of style.
Watercolor Masterclass with Kate Schelter
Kate Schelter is an artist, designer, and the bestselling author of Classic Style. She has worked on a range of commissions – from interior design and fashion to murals and hotel illustrations – and has collaborated with companies including The Colony Palm Beach, St. Regis Hotels, Veronica Beard, and Bulgari. This session will utilize art as a contemplative practice, providing guests the opportunity to explore their inner artists with guided watercolor painting and creative coaching by Schelter.
Unshakeable: Building Confidence that Lasts
Find strategies for remaining steadfast in one’s confidence through challenges, finding strength within and creating confidence that lasts. Lydia’s real-life stories will act as conversation starters in this group setting, creating a foundation for long-lasting confidence and a growth mindset grounded in humility and shared experience.
Setting Intentions & Moving Forward
The retreat’s closing session will weave the weekend’s cumulative learnings together to provide participants with a simple directive for 2025: own your story and share it. Guests will share their road map for 2025, state their intentions and get ready to rise into the new year.
MONDAY
12:00 – 1:00pm Arrival & Check-in
1:00 – 2:00pm Welcome Lunch
2:00 – 3:00pm Claim Your Confidence: The Art of Showing up for Yourself
3:00 – 4:00pm In Conversation with Katie Kime: From Passion to Profit – Building a Business You Love
4:15 – 7:00pm Personal Reflection Time: Spa or Healing Arts / One-on-One with Lydia / Communal Hydrotherapy & Thermal Suite Access
5:00 – 6:00pm Evening Movement: Slow Flow Yoga
7:30pm Seasonal Dinner
TUESDAY
8:00 – 9:00am Morning Movement: Align & Shine Yoga
8:00 – 10:00am Signature Breakfast Buffet Available
9:00 – 10:00am Communal Hydrotherapy & Thermal Suite Access
10:00 – 11:00am The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is YOU: Strategies for Owning the Room
11:15 – 12:15pm In Conversation with Sarah Wragge: Fuel Your Power – Connecting Your Health, Mindset, and Confidence
12:30 – 1:30pm Seasonal Lunch
2:00 – 2:30pm In Conversation with Kate Schelter: Branded with Style – The Power of Art and Creativity in Business
2:30 – 4:30pm Watercolor Masterclass with Kate Schelter
4:45 – 7:00pm Personal Reflection Time: Spa or Healing Arts / One-on-Onewith Lydia / Communal Hydrotherapy & Thermal Suite Access
5:00 – 6:00pm Evening Movement: Sound Meditation
7:30pm Seasonal Dinner
WEDNESDAY
8:00 – 9:00am Morning Movement: Mat Pilates
8:00 – 10:00am Signature Breakfast Buffet Available
9:00 – 10:00am Communal Hydrotherapy & Thermal Suite Access
10:00am – 11:00am Unshakeable: Building Confidence that Lasts
11:00 – 11:30am Setting Intentions & Moving Forward
12:00-1:00pm Farewell Lunch
1:30pm Checkout & Departures
*All times and programs are subject to change
Modern gas fireplace
Private garden patio
Custom furniture by local artisan, All Things Dirt
King or queen organic mattress
Traditional Japanese hinoki ofuro or BainUltra modern air massage soaking tub
Walk-in shower with Graff rainhead
Radiant heated bathroom floors
Organic bed linens, and towels
Pure flax linen robes
Organic Sasawashi slippers (take-home amenity)
Organic Sangre De Fruta luxury bath products
Nightly in-room SSBH signature herbal bath soak
SSBH signature soaps
Sustainable bamboo toothbrushes
Hair dryer
Electric tea kettle
SSBH signature teas
Climate control
Structured water system
In-room safe
Complimentary WiFi
Main Barn
Lounge with gas fireplace, reading library, and curated retail shop
Demonstration kitchen offering daily meals and à la carte food & beverage options
Meditation Hall for daily movement classes
Saltwater Swimming Pool
Featuring chaise lounges, complimentary natural sunscreen, and poolside food and beverage service
Movement Pavilion
Open access use of the indoor-outdoor fitness center
Outdoor Fire Circle
Outdoor Rooftop Solarium Deck
Cherry Orchard
Transportation & Parking
We offer complimentary arrival and departure transportation in a House Tesla, within a five-mile radius of the property. In addition, we have complimentary on-site parking and use of EV chargers for personal vehicles.
Local transportation in a House Tesla is subject to availability and fee. See all local destinations by clicking here.
PRICING FOR OVERNIGHT GUESTS
Included in the custom program itinerary is a daily spa or healing arts treatment of your choice, which will be scheduled daily during ‘Personal Reflection Time’. This amounts to $250 in Spa and Wellness credit to be enjoyed during your retreat. This credit may only be used towards spa or healing arts services, cannot be applied to other associated costs of the retreat, and if not used will be forfeited. Preferred spa and healing arts services are subject to availability at time of booking.
In addition, guests will have access to the world class facilities, communal spaces, wellness amenities, and culinary offerings at Shou Sugi Ban House. With this, all meals are included beginning with lunch upon arrival, through breakfast prior to departure. À la carte food and beverage options, including organic, biodynamic, or sustainably sourced wines are available at an additional cost.
Private guest studios accommodate 1-2 people and feature either a king or queen bed, luxurious soaking tub, modern gas fireplace, organic Japanese amenities, signature herbal teas, and nightly seasonal bath soak. For a full look at amenities, view here.
$3,840 single occupancy; $3,561 per person for double occupancy*
*Please note that taxes and gratuities are not reflected in the all-inclusive program price and will both be assessed upon check-out. Food & beverage options not noted on the list of inclusions, such as wine and à la carte food items are not included in the package price and may be added at a supplemental cost.
$2,450 per person for the three-day program*
$1,225 per person for a full single-day of the program*
*As a day guest, the package price does not include the spa & wellness credit; spa and healing arts services may be added at an additional cost.
Please note that taxes and gratuities are not reflected in the all-inclusive program price and will both be assessed upon check-out. Food & beverage options not noted on the list of inclusions, such as wine and à la carte food items are not included in the package price and may be added at a supplemental cost.
All retreat reservations require a 50% deposit at the time of booking, with the remaining balance payable by credit card 30 days prior to the event start date. Deposits are fully refundable if cancellation is made 60 days of the event start date. Deposits are partially refundable (25% of the total program fee) if cancellation is made 30 days of the event start date. All bookings made within 30 days of arrival will be charged the full package cost upon booking.
Taxes and gratuities are not reflected in the package price and will be applied at the time of check-out. Food & beverage options not noted on the list of inclusions, such as wine and à la carte food items are not included in the package price and may be added at a supplemental cost. Any additional items, including spa & healing arts services not covered by the package credit, will be added and applied at the time of check-out.
Please note that the spa & wellness credit may only be used towards spa or healing arts services, cannot be applied to other associated costs of the retreat, and if not used will be forfeited. Preferred services are subject to availability at time of booking.
Shou Sugi Ban House reserves the right to modify this policy at any time.
