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Welcome to the Women in Leadership Circle of Possibilities Beach Retreat!

This page is exclusively for accepted attendees of the Circle of Possibilities Beach Retreat (May 2-4, 2025). Here, you’ll find everything you need to prepare—including property details, itinerary, and next steps to secure your spot.

Your home for the weekend

For this special retreat, we’ve secured three stunning properties in Harvey Cedars, NJ—each offering luxury, comfort, and the perfect backdrop for our transformational weekend.

📍 Arrival & Check-In: We will all gather at Rosy’s Beach House—Friday, May 2nd at 2:00pm—for a warm welcome and refreshments. From there, you’ll be escorted to your designated home (either the Bay House or Sun House) to settle in before the program officially begins.

Home #1: The Beach House

(Primary Gathering Space)

The heart of the retreat. Nestled just steps from the sand, this beautiful beach house is where we’ll come together for powerful conversations, connection, and chef-curated meals prepared with love by Rosy McCann herself.

With a rooftop deck overlooking the ocean, it sets the tone for the clarity and nourishment—both literal and emotional—you’ll receive all weekend long.

Home #2: The Bay House

(Secondary Gathering Space)

This is where many of our intimate workshops and breakout moments will unfold. Perfectly positioned between The Beach House and The Sun House, The Bay House blends cozy comfort with creative energy—offering indoor and outdoor spaces made for meaningful conversations, aha moments, and breakthroughs.

Home #2: The Bay House

(Secondary Gathering Space)

✔ Panoramic 360° sunrise & sunset views
✔ Open-concept living space with modern amenities
✔ Private decks, hot tub, and a spacious open layout

Home #2: The Bay House

(Secondary Gathering Space)

✔ Panoramic 360° sunrise & sunset views
✔ Open-concept living space with modern amenities
✔ Private decks, hot tub, and a spacious open layout

Home #2: The Bay House

(Secondary Gathering Space)

✔ Panoramic 360° sunrise & sunset views
✔ Open-concept living space with modern amenities
✔ Private decks, hot tub, and a spacious open layout

Home #2: The Bay House

(Secondary Gathering Space)

✔ Panoramic 360° sunrise & sunset views
✔ Open-concept living space with modern amenities
✔ Private decks, hot tub, and a spacious open layout

Home #3: The Sun House

(Private Sanctuary by the Sea)

Tucked just steps from the shoreline, The Sun House is your serene space to rest, reflect, and recharge. With breathtaking views of both the ocean and the bay, a rooftop deck, and sun-drenched common areas, this home is designed for quiet mornings, solo journaling, and soulful unwinding.

Home #3: The Sun House

(Private Sanctuary by the Sea)

✔ Panoramic sunrise & sunset views over the water
✔ Spacious kitchen, dining area, and private nooks
✔ Outdoor lounge spaces and rooftop deck for stargazing or sunrise coffee

Home #3: The Sun House

(Private Sanctuary by the Sea)

✔ Panoramic sunrise & sunset views over the water
✔ Spacious kitchen, dining area, and private nooks
✔ Outdoor lounge spaces and rooftop deck for stargazing or sunrise coffee

Home #3: The Sun House

(Private Sanctuary by the Sea)

✔ Panoramic sunrise & sunset views over the water
✔ Spacious kitchen, dining area, and private nooks
✔ Outdoor lounge spaces and rooftop deck for stargazing or sunrise coffee

Home #3: The Sun House

(Private Sanctuary by the Sea)

✔ Panoramic sunrise & sunset views over the water
✔ Spacious kitchen, dining area, and private nooks
✔ Outdoor lounge spaces and rooftop deck for stargazing or sunrise coffee

Retreat Agenda & Weekend Flow

This weekend is designed with intention—and every activity, meal, and moment has a purpose. Below is a high-level overview to help you prepare. Prefer to save it?

Retreat Overview: Themes & Intentions

The retreat spans three days, from Friday, May 2nd to Sunday, May 4th, 2025, at the Beach House and Bay House, Long Beach Island, New Jersey. 

Our meeting place will be at Rosy McCann’s Beach House:

8 East Bergen Avenue, Harvey Cedars, NJ 08008.

Arrivals are expected from 2-3 pm on Friday. OFFICIAL PROGRAM START TIME IS 3 PM. Please advise if your arrival differs.

Sleeping accommodations will be in the Bay House and the Sun House. All are within half a mile of one another (walkable for those looking to get their steps in) and activities are grouped together to mitigate too much back and forth.

🔹 Day 1: WHY🔹

Arrivals, introductions, and intention-setting.
We’ll kick things off with powerful questions—Why are you here? Who do you want to be? What’s working in your life… and what’s not?

This day is about grounding, reflecting, and beginning the shift from doing to being.

🔹Day 2: WHAT & WHO🔹

We’ll explore the friction.
The areas in your life that don’t feel aligned. You’ll dig into who’s in your corner, who you need to become, and what needs to shift for you to live more intentionally and strategically.

Expect aha moments, vision exercises, and clarity.

🔹Day 3: HOW🔹

Time to put it into action.
We’ll cover goal setting (BHAGs!), intentional planning, and uncover what’s been holding you back. You’ll sign your self-commitment contract and leave with a personal plan and a community to hold you to it.

Organic meals prepared by holistic nutritionist Rosy McCann will nourish your body, while yoga, breathwork, and meditation will feed your soul.

At-a-Glance Agenda
Friday, May 2 – “WHY”

Location: Rosy’s Beach House

2:00–3:00 PM → Arrival & Check-In + Healthy Snacks

3:00 PM → Opening Circle & Intention Setting

3:15–4:15 PM → Group Introductions & Individual Priorities

4:15–5:45 PM → The Power of Three Exercise

6:30 PM → Gourmet Welcome Dinner + Food as Medicine Overview (Rosy)

7:52 PM → Sunset

9:00 PM → Firepit, Free Time, Optional Beach Walk

Saturday, May 3 – “WHAT & WHO”

Morning: Bay House | Afternoon: Bay House | Evening: Beach House

5:54 AM → Optional Sunrise Walk

8:15 AM → Healthy Breakfast

9:00–10:30 AM → Reflection Circle + Power of Three Share-Out

10:45 AM–12:15 PM → “Your 3 Words” + Perfect Day Visioning

12:30–1:30 PM → Gourmet Lunch (Bay House)

2:00–4:00 PM → Calendar Color-Coding & Time Blocking (Bay House)

5:00–6:00 PM → Finalization Exercise: Clarity + Support Tools

6:00 PM → Dinner (Beach House)

8:00 PM → Restorative Yoga + Meditation (TBD)

Sunday, May 4 – “WHO & HOW”

Location: Beach House

8:00 AM → Breakfast

9:00–10:00 AM → Clearing Emotional Messes & Creating Intentionality

10:15–11:45 AM → Final Workshops: BHAG Action Planning + Hot Seat Coaching

12:30–2:00 PM → Farewell Lunch, Final BHAG Commitments, Summary of Takeaways and Action Items with Group

2:00–3:00 PM → Departures
Please note: Check-out at Bay & Sun Houses is 11:00 AM—we will plan accordingly.

 

📍Bay House: 3 East 78th St, Harvey Cedars, NJ 08008

📍Sun House: 6104 Long Beach Blvd, Harvey Cedars, NJ 08008

What to Pack:

Cozy yoga/lounge wear (layers—spring at the beach can be brisk!)

Yoga mat (blocks/bolsters optional but encouraged) (provided for those traveling by plane)

Windbreaker or hoodie

Flip flops + sneakers

Beach towel (provided for those traveling by plane)

Shampoo, conditioner, ear plugs if needed

Room Assignments & Selection

Room assignments will be thoughtfully curated by Monique to ensure the best dynamic for all attendees.

Want your own private ensuite room with a private bath?

There are only 4 private ensuite rooms that are available (for an additional cost)—all other rooms are private with shared bathrooms.

First-come, first-served—please contact [email protected] and let us know ASAP if you’d like to upgrade!

Home #2: The Bay House

Primary Bedroom #1 (Private Ensuite – add’l cost)

Home #2: The Bay House

Primary Bedroom #2 (Private Ensuite – add’l cost)

Home #2: The Bay House

Bedrooms #3 & #4 (single w/ shared bath)

Home #2: The Bay House

Bedroom #5 (single occupancy)

Full Bathroom (Shared w/ Bedrooms #3-#5)

Home #3: The Sun House

Primary Bedroom #1 (Private Ensuite – add’l cost)

Home #3: The Sun House

Primary Bedroom #2 (Private Ensuite – add’l cost)

Home #3: The Sun House

Bedrooms #3 & #4 (single w/ shared bath)

Home #3: The Sun House

Bedrooms #5 & #6 (single w/ shared bath)

Home #3: The Sun House

Bedroom #7

Full Bathroom (shared)

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