February 3-7, 2027 

A high-level leadership experience for women ready to refine their life and leadership for sustainable success without burnout, tradeoffs or personal cost.

Give yourself five days in the #1 city in the world—and return renewed, refreshed, with a clear, personalized blueprint to flourish by design.

What becomes possible when your life is designed to support you

You can be deeply committed, highly capable, and incredibly successful… and still feel the quiet erosion that happens when the structure of your life no longer supports the level of demand you carry.

This experience is designed to help you pause, reconnect with yourself, and refine the underlying architecture of your life and leadership—so success becomes sustainable. 

What becomes possible:

• Clear, confident decision-making

• Sustained energy and focus

• Greater presence and influence

• Calm in high-pressure environments

• More peace, fulfillment, and space to enjoy your life

A rare blend of high-level leadership strategy and personal renewal.

Explore the retreat curriculum, executive learning outcomes, leadership competencies, and professional development documentation designed to support corporate learning, leadership development, and executive education funding requests.

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This retreat is for the woman ready to lead her life and leadership by design. To move with clarity, honor her energy, and make decisions from a place of deep self-trust, wisdom, and alignment.

From the outside, I had checked all the boxes—working with global brands and high-profile clients, writing a bestselling book on resilience recognized by Inc., delivering a TEDx talk, and supporting tens of thousands of leaders around the world.

But underneath, the structure of how I was living and leading wasn’t sustainable. So I did what most women wouldn’t do—

I packed up and moved to San Miguel de Allende, MX to reclaim my energy, my clarity, and redesign the way I wanted to live and lead - without sacrificing my myself.

Today, I help women leaders do the same - without having to pack up and move to Mexico (unless you really want to :-).

The Setting

Nestled in the heart of San Miguel de Allende, you’ll stay in a collection of authentic, private villas designed to feel both luxurious and deeply personal.

Think warm stone walls, handcrafted details, and spaces that invite you to slow down.

Expansive rooftop terraces open to sweeping views of the city and surrounding mountains… perfect for morning coffee, sunset reflections, and intimate conversations under the stars.

Lush gardens and quiet courtyards create pockets of calm throughout the property, while thoughtfully designed living spaces offer both connection and privacy.

Some villas include pools or soaking areas, blending relaxation with the natural beauty of San Miguel.

This isn’t a hotel experience. It’s a curated, intimate home base—where you can exhale, reconnect, and be fully held in the experience.

* Please note final villas are subject to availability

What's Included

Everything is designed so you can arrive, settle in, and be supported from the moment you land.

Plus deeper personalized support

Optional upgraded concierge support including:*

All you do is book your flight—we take care of the rest.

* Please contact us for details

Experience the Magic of San Miguel

In San Miguel de Allende, every moment invites you to rise into clarity and renewal. From sun-drenched terraces and cobblestone streets lined with jacaranda trees, the sound of mariachi floating through the plazas, the warmth of open-hearted people, and the grounding energy of a city built on rose quartz.

For five days, this magical place will invite you to slow down, reflect deeply, and recalibrate. Together we'll savor gorgeous views, deep conversations, learning and laughter that lingers. You’ll taste vibrant local flavors, soak in beauty, and find the space to breathe again.

This is more than a retreat. It’s a strategic pause—an opportunity to step out, reset, and return with clarity, focus, and a structure that truly supports you.

Your Experience, Thoughtfully Designed

Investment & Registration

A private, curated experience designed for 15 women leaders.

Private Room $5,500

Shared Room $4750*

* Based on villa availability

This experience is structured as a leadership development intensive and may be eligible for professional reimbursement. Payment plans available.

Save Your Spot

We intentionally keep each retreat intimate to create a meaningful, personalized experience. Choose the registration option that works best for you:

Reserve Your Spot with a $1,000 Deposit

Secure your place with a $1,000 non-refundable deposit. If you're unable to attend, your deposit may be transferred to a future retreat in accordance with our Cancellation & Transfer Policy. 

Pay in Full

Complete your registration today and receive exclusive Pay-in-Full bonuses.

Flexible Monthly Payments

Prefer to spread out your investment? Choose Klarna at checkout for flexible payment options (subject to credit approval).

Questions before registering?

Schedule a complimentary 30-minute call with Sandy to answer your questions and 

see if this retreat is the right fit for you.

Enjoy a peek of a recent retreat in San Miguel.

Meet Your Hosts

Together we've curated a soulful and deeply renewing experience for you.

Sandy Asch is a keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, and Woman of Influence award winner who has worked with over 55,000 leaders across 50 countries and six languages. She is also the Washington Post bestselling author of a book on resilience, recognized by Inc. as a top business book by a woman.

Her clients include organizations such as Ecolab, Nalco Champion, Cheniere, the City of Houston, San Diego Zoo, Corning, UCLA Anderson School of Management, and the Women’s Energy Network—where she has supported leaders in navigating complexity, strengthening performance, and leading through change.

She mentors high-performing leaders how to redesign the underlying architecture of how they work and lead—so they can sustain success without burnout, tradeoffs, or personal cost.

Eva Archer-Smith is an executive coach, facilitator, and leadership advisor with decades of experience helping senior leaders navigate growth, change, and high-stakes leadership challenges across industries including energy, engineering, technology, healthcare, finance, and consumer products.

Drawing from her background as both a corporate executive and entrepreneur, Eva specializes in leadership effectiveness, emotional intelligence, strategic communication, team alignment, and leading change. 

Before launching her international coaching and consulting practice, Eva served as Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Communications for SystemOne Corporation, a subsidiary of Continental Airlines, and previously held senior public affairs leadership roles with Exxon USA.

Eva holds an MBA in Organizational Leadership and has taught Leadership and Creativity at Rice University. She is also recognized for her work in advancing conscious, human-centered leadership through coaching, education, and community service.

Marcia Ruben is an executive coach, leadership development consultant, and author of The Neuroscience of Leadership: Rewire. Untangle. Lead. — a work that bridges cutting-edge brain science with the real-world demands of leading at the highest levels. With decades of experience coaching senior-level corporate and government leaders navigating complex organizations, Marcia brings a rare combination of scholarly rigor and practical wisdom to every engagement. She serves as Professor Emerita of Leadership at Golden Gate University’s Ageno School of Business, where she designed and directed a Master’s in Leadership program, designed and taught a graduate-level Executive Coaching course, and was awarded a two-year research professorship in neuroscience and leadership.

Marcia’s coaching practice centers on the leaders others turn to when the stakes are highest: CEOs, senior executives, and public-sector leaders facing pivotal transitions, organizational complexity, and the inner challenges that no title or tenure fully prepares you for. She also facilitates Chief groups of executive women, convening peer cohorts of accomplished leaders committed to growth, candor, and collective wisdom. Whether working one-on-one with a Fortune 500 executive or guiding a leadership team through transformational change, Marcia’s approach is grounded in neuroscience, energized by deep curiosity and warmth, and shaped by a fundamental belief: the most powerful leaders are the ones willing to keep growing.

FAQ's

How do I get there?

The closest airports are Leon (BJX) or Queretaro (QRO). Our trusted concierge will take care of ground transportation arrangements for you. 

* Viva Aerobus has 2 direct flights a week from San Antonio and Houston. From California check Volaris into BJX or travel through Tijuana. United and American have several direct flights to QRO.

What's your cancellation policy?

Deposit of $1,000 to hold your spot. Deposit is non-refundable but may be transferred to another retreat or participant.

Full balance is due 60 days prior to retreat. If you are not paid in full by then, we reserve the right to offer your spot to someone else or retain your deposit.

In the event you need to cancel your trip after your full balance is paid, you will not be refunded. You may sell or give your ticket to another person. In the event we have a waiting list we will try to fill your spot.

In the case of acts of God, war, disaster, pandemic, border closure or unforeseen circumstances, we reserve the right to retain your fees and reschedule or make any necessary changes to the retreat. 

Because there is significant planning on our part, rescheduling the trip is typically the best option.

Will I be safe? 

San Miguel is considered very safe. Having said that, like in any city, walk in pairs and take an approved taxi after dark. Drink bottled or purified water only and avoid raw fruits and vegetables unless you're eating at a recommended restaurant. We will have meds and doctors on call. 24/7 concierge will be available for assistance.

Please note San Miguel is a walking city at 6000 feet altitude. Hilly, uneven and cobblestone streets can be strenuous. Please be prepared to provide proof of health and travel insurance. 

Can I extend my stay?

Yes! Our concierge is happy to assist you in finding accommodation or arranging additional activities.  If you have an early flight out of BJX and require a hotel, we can arrange that for you.