Join Me for a Life-Changing Retreat in Magical Inverness, CA ✨
I'm inviting you into my favorite corner of the world to discuss my favorite things
I’d love for you to join me in one of the most beautiful and inspiring places I’ve ever been—St. Columba’s Retreat House, tucked away in the Pt. Reyes National Forest, just north of San Francisco.
There’s something truly magical about Inverness, CA. I’ve found that stepping into a sacred space—away from the demands of home and work—opens the door to real transformation. And doing it alongside others on a shared journey? That’s when the magic really happens.
St. Columba’s, originally the Frick Family summer estate, sits on a hill overlooking the stunning Tomales Bay. Known as a “thin place,” it’s become a destination for solo travelers, spiritual seekers, and retreat groups alike.
Nearby Point Reyes Station feels like a step back in time, with charming dining and shopping spots. The Inverness Park Market is perfect for delicious grab-and-go meals, and the area offers kayaking, hiking along wild coastline trails, and peaceful beachcombing.
This special place has become my family’s home away from home—which is why I’m honored to be leading a retreat there on June 6–7, 2025.
Since publishing Your Hidden Genius, Betsy Wills and I have spoken to leadership teams, boards, councils, and book clubs around the world about uncovering and applying our unique gifts. But I’ve always dreamed of sharing this work in a more spiritual, soulful setting—and that dream is coming true.
Here’s what you can expect:
Retreatants will receive a copy of Your Hidden Genius: The Science-Backed Strategy to Uncovering & Harnessing Your Innate Talents, along with the included assessment to complete before arrival.
On the evening of June 6th, we’ll enjoy a delicious welcome dinner prepared by beloved Northern California chef (and my mom 😊), Jeanne Whited. Then we’ll gather around one of the retreat center’s cozy fireplaces to share our intentions and what we’re each bringing to the circle.
Afterward, it’s off to rest—perhaps with a little moon gazing—before settling into one of St. Columba’s charming, reflective guest rooms.
Saturday will begin with a leisurely breakfast, followed by two workshops designed to help you:
Uncover the hidden treasures of your innate aptitudes
Reflect on how to apply them in your life and work
Reclaim parts of yourself you may have overlooked or undervalued
For some, this process is an invitation to explore new possibilities. For others, it’s a powerful affirmation—like when celebrity chef Carla Hall took the assessment and finally found words for her winding but extraordinary journey.
This retreat brings together my favorite topic—Your Gifts—in my favorite place (and maybe soon, yours too). I know you’ll leave with fresh energy, renewed confidence, and a deeper belief in what you have to offer the world.
I hope you’ll join me.
🗓 June 6–7, 2025
St. Columba’s Retreat House – Inverness, CA
Resident & commuter options available (limited rooms!).
Early Bird discount through May 4th.
Sincerely,
Alex