The Nurturing Leader Retreat
October 15 -17, 2025 in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Give yourself the tools, inspiration, and clarity to thrive as a leader. This immersive two-day retreat in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is designed to help you build meaningful connections, sharpen your leadership skills, and provide practical strategies to drive team engagement and collaboration.
Join other dedicated leaders to recharge, refocus, and return to your organization energized and ready to make an immediate impact.
To keep the experience meaningful and personal, we’re limiting attendance to just 13 participants.
What you’ll take from the retreat
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Build lasting relationships and deepen trust with fellow leaders through impactful conversations and memorable experiences.
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Clarify your goals and align your leadership priorities to confidently move your team forward together.
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Discover actionable strategies to tackle leadership challenges and drive immediate results.
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Recharge and leave motivated to bring your best to the team.
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Leave equipped with a clear roadmap to put new leadership strategies into practice immediately.
Here’s what to expect over our three days together
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Welcome & Connect
10.15 · 5:00–7:00 PM
Ease into the experience with a relaxed happy hour and time to connect with other leaders before we dive in. No pressure, just presence.
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Deep Dive Day
10.16 · 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
A full day of meaningful leadership sessions, peer conversations, and mindset-shifting insights. Walk away with new energy and tools you can use immediately. Breakfast and Lunch Included.
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Close with Clarity
10.17 · 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
Reflect, refine, and create a clear action plan to bring back to your team. We’ll wrap with intention and celebration. Breakfast included.
Meet the Facilitators
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Kristen Mashburn
Founder of Nurturely Work and award-winning culture consultant, Kristen brings warmth, wisdom, and a proven track record of helping leaders create thriving teams.
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Justin Carter, Ph.D.
A tenured professor, published researcher, and seasoned executive coach, Justin brings depth, humor, and real-world strategy to help leaders grow with confidence.
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Baylee Fincher
An expert event planner and hospitality maven (currently renovating a mid-century motel!), Baylee ensures every detail makes you feel seen, appreciated, and completely at home.
Retreat Investment + What’s Covered
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Recharge
2-night stay at the boutique Dwell Hotel in downtown Chattanooga. Breakfast both mornings and lunch on day two. Coffee, sodas, and snacks available throughout the day. Dinner on your own.
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Grow
All retreat sessions, guided experiences, and materials. Two follow-up Zoom sessions — our Leadership in Action sessions — designed to help you implement what you’ve learned.
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Connect
Evening happy hour gatherings. Professional headshots (optional). A welcome gift, retreat tee, and curated take-home items
Early Bird Pricing - $1,800
Available through July 15, 2025
Standard Rate - $2,100
Only 13 spots available.
This small-group format ensures time for meaningful conversation, reflection, and connection.
What Others are Saying
— Retreat Attendee
"Best two days of learning ever!”
— Retreat Attendee
"Reassured me that I am headed in the right direction. Gave me confidence to keep pushing. Helped remind me to use my resources and not be overwhelmed!”
Questions? Let’s Chat.
If you’re wondering whether this retreat is the right fit, or if you have any questions at all, I’d love to hear from you. Just shoot me an email at kristen@nurturelywork.com — I’m happy to help.