The purpose of this retreat is to help healthcare professionals cultivate a sustainable, fulfilling relationship with their work by reconnecting with their values, purpose, humanity, and sense of agency. Rather than focusing solely on preventing burnout, the retreat invites participants to explore the deeper human and spiritual dimensions of healthcare work—the aspects that originally called many of us into service and continue to provide meaning in the midst of challenge. Through reflection, dialogue, and practical application, participants will be encouraged to intentionally design professional and personal lives that promote engagement, meaning, joy, connection, and long-term effectiveness.

At its core, this retreat acknowledges that healthcare is not merely a profession but a profoundly human endeavor. It creates space for participants to reconnect with what matters most: their relationships, values, sense of purpose, and the privilege of accompanying others through some of life's most vulnerable moments. By exploring both the realities of modern healthcare and the deeper aspects of the human condition, participants will be invited to rediscover the awe, gratitude, and sense of calling that can become obscured by the demands of daily practice.

The retreat seeks to answer a central question: How can we continue to love our craft without sacrificing our mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being? It offers practical strategies for aligning daily behaviors with personal values while fostering greater self-awareness, intentionality, and connection to the communities we serve. Ultimately, the retreat aims not only to support professional sustainability but also to help participants reclaim a deeper sense of meaning, purpose, and humanity in both their work and their lives. This course includes breakfast and lunch.