How to Create a Mini Retreat

About this episode

The hosts discuss how to create an intentional mini retreat for family or friends, emphasizing peak moments and inclusive activities.

Connect with Us: Join our Investment Community over over 14,000: https://thewealthelevator.com/club For Holistic Wellness and Performance Coaching: connect with Dr. Po at drpowu.com The hosts discuss how to create an intentional mini retreat for family or friends, drawing on lessons from a recent Hawaii retreat. They highlight designing “peak moments” through unstructured time, inclusive excursions (like hikes, food tours, escape rooms), and reflection prompts that encourage vulnerability and psychological safety without forced sharing. They cover typical retreat formats (arrival night, full day, partial final day) and note that deeper conversations often emerge by the second day. They warn against polarizing or non-inclusive activities (gambling-heavy trips, drinking, weed, skill-gated sports) and emphasize budgeting and varying economic situations. They also suggest adding learning or awe elements (local guides, improv, breathwork, dance) and share reflections on “rich life” and “legacy,” plus the reality that maintaining adult friendships often requires someone to take the planning lead. 00:00 Mini Retreat Intro 00:32 Hawaii Retreat Highlights 01:30 Engineering Peak Moments…

People in this episode

Hosts: Lane Kawaoka, Dr. Po Wu

Topics covered

• mini retreat
• wellness
• friendship
• reflection
• inclusive activities

Keywords

• mini retreat
• Hawaii retreat
• peak moments
• inclusive activities
• reflection prompts

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: thewealthelevator.com, drpowu.com

Places: Hawaii

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