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Conferences & Retreats

Whether it has a Wellness, Leadership, or Learning Element, Wellness and Retreat Travel on the personal and professional level has been exploding across the globe.

WAT's Adventuress in Chief Karen Loftus has spoken with authority on conference stages about trends in Retreat and Wellness Travel & what brands & destinations are leading that charge.

So, if you're interested in a solo sojourn of wellness travel or coordinating a corporate retreat travel with single or several elements of wellness together with leadership, learning, and/or lifestyle, we can assist in this. We can coordinate and design the trip, retreat, and the many elements of both.

If you are a niche-specific leader, be it spiritual, corporate, or creative, and already have a retreat in mind. Still, if you want someone(s) to coordinate the travel aspects, we can jump in and handle all that, enabling you to focus on what you do best.

If you are a leader, an Influencer in your industry, or a company, and you have a set group and would love to run a retreat for you and our people. Still, if you need help figuring out where to begin, we can coordinate the travel aspects of your wellness or niche-driven retreat for you as a lead.

Why don't we hop on a call or a Zoom to set this in motion? It takes more than a minute to coordinate it all. So, let's get to this sooner than later to get things moving!

Corporate & Group Travel

We can coordinate travel for Corporate Groups, Business Conferences, Women’s Organizations, and more!

We recognize that no two groups travel the same, and we are here to help ensure that your trip goes smoothly from start to finish! From coordinating flights, to securing resort stays, restaurant reservations, and even a spa treatment or two - Karen can assist with all facets of your trip.

If interested, please contact us or complete the form below and we will get in touch with you to start planning your trip.

What Our Clients Have to Say...

"Karen is an absolute rockstar! She made our Luthercare Executive Team Retreat to the Lodge at Woodloch not only seamless, but truly special. Her passion for crafting a memorable experience shined through in every detail—from juggling wild schedules to last-minute changes to handling coordination with the property with the utmost grace and professionalism.

She was always available when we needed her, quick to respond, and full of positive energy that put our minds completely at ease and allowed us to fully be present in the moment. As the facilitator for this retreat, I'm beyond grateful for her steady presence, expert coordination, and all-around magic. We couldn’t have done it without her!"

-Dr. Katie Sandoe

The Echo Light Co

Retreat Leader for LutherCare Executive Retreat

“During my company’s recent leadership retreat in the Caribbean, Karen was the consummate professional.

Her assistance during the planning, execution, and follow-up was exceptional.

Karen’s drive and energy ensured my team had the best trip ever and made me look like a real travel planner with my peers.

I could not have managed being on this trip on my own, and I appreciate everything Karen did in the planning and on-location to make this trip memorable for all involved."

-Rose Cole

Executive Assistant

Venture Capital Firm

“Hey, Karen!

You rocked, and we loved you.

It was great to spend time with you, and thanks again for all the planning you did to make a rockstar week."

-Dennis Ream

Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer

Paramount Management Group

“Karen was FANTASTIC to work with! She made the entire process frictionless.

From aiding in passport support to planning our journey to and from St. Lucia – she did an excellent job!”

-Matt Smith

President

Pro Sportsman

“Thank you for doing an incredible job organizing the Leadership Summit.

Throughout the journey and while on the island, everything was smooth sailing and hassle-free; I can only imagine how challenging it must have been to coordinate over 60 guests coming in from all over the United States and arriving simultaneously.

Your hard work and attention to detail made this trip to paradise even more heavenly for everyone.

Thank you! I look forward to our next big getaway!!!"

-David Prill

Chief Financial Officer - Glorious Cannabis Company

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I loved staying at Super Central Citizen M in downtown Miami during Art Basel Miami.
The art is ever-present throughout the hotel. I love the friendly vibes and the cool, creative crowd.
Definitely going back!

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The Ethereal Fashion and Art Show at the Dua Miami Hotel in Brickell in Maimi was amazing!

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With artist Stephanie Ferguson -
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I love the Art, Fashion, & making New Friends/Bravoloebrities at Art Basel Miami.

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In search of the best art in Miami at Art Basel and at Untitled Art with Florida-based artist and interior designer Stephanie Ferguson

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Art, fashion, and fun in Miami at Art Basel 2024 with my crazy, talented artist and interior designer Stephanie Ferguson

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If you want to celebrate a small business on this Small Business Saturday, look no further than WAT/Women's Adventure Travels. We have partnered with another women-driven small business, a nonprofit, Girls on the Run International, Lancaster.

In the spirit of Women's History Month in March and in line with WAT does best, creating trips so guests can see a destination through a feminine lens. We could not have picked a more perfect place than the Salamander Resort & Spa in Virginia's wine country in Middleburg, Virginia.

Sheila Johnson heads Salamander Resorts. She also made history as the co-founder of BET, Black Entertainment Television, and America's first Black female billionaire, ahead of Oprah.

Sheila Johnson has broken countless barriers and found success as an entrepreneur, a business leader, a hotel mogul, and co-owner of multiple professional sports teams.

Let the inspiration begin. We are in the right moment and in this case, the right place to raise fun, funds, and our vibration to celebrate all things women this weekend in March 2024.

Join us as we forge new friendships, renew and deepen old friendships, and do what all women should do this month: celebrate ourselves and each other.

Hop on the trip page to explore more, or DM me here or at my email: womensadventuretravels@gmail.com.

Let's raise the fun and the funds! The trip deposit ($350) will secure your spot. 100% of the deposit goes directly to Girls on the Run.

Email @GirlsontheRunLa Executive Director, @JenniferMiddletonWest, directly about sending your deposit and securing your spot -
jwest@gotrlancaster.org

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Popped in The Candy Factory, (TCF) my coworking space this am for the monthly member breakfast.

I haven't been around for a month. It's always great to pop in &see everyone. I, especially love the TCF team. Brooke took the picture and Francis is with me.

I love my girls! They are JOY personified!!! Happy Thursday!

Any time outside by the sea is a good tune for me. I loved noodle around on property at Ocean Casine Resort in Atlantic City.

There is so much outside space, from beachfront decks with Adirondack chairs to rocking chairs and benches.

They also have a private beach, but it was a bit too windy.

So, I wandered around theur “Park” then finally settled poilside.

I llove the beach. ❤️

AboutLast Weekend...

Roman Wadsworth and I had a great time at Ocean Casino Resort We especially loved one of their high end restaurant, Lunguini by the Sea.

The food was phenomenal, the setting was stunning and the service at the seafood forward Italian restaurant was excellent. We had a ball!

I highly recommend it! This is a destination restaurant for sure.

Woo hoo! We made it to Atlantic City to the Ocean Casino & Resort.

It was no easy feat driving through the city (Philly), with Friday, The Shore & I 95 traffic traffic while there were tornado warnings & torrential rains.

I felt so grateful when we arrived safely and now the sun is out.

I am a Happy Grateful Girl!

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About Last Night…

When good friends come to town. ❤️

Roman Wadsworth Judy Wadsworth Debby Cayne Tootie Bernard

I love wind, on the beach, on a bike, on a boat, while parasailingg or simply sitting & soaking it all in.

That is what I did while in Atlantic City. The wind was wild when I was there. I love how crazy my hair got with the wind.

Beach hair & I just don't care.

Happy Mothers Day to all the amazing mothers of humans and animals out there.

AN extra Happy Mother’s Day to my mom. I look forward to celebrating you later today, mom. ❤️

This is for the Lancaster crowd. If you are looking to up your fitness this summer or stay accountable on the daily, Tread House Run Club in the square has done it for me.

The owners Megan ( pictured here) & Justin are awesome. Megan is such a great coach as is Jo. I love it. I whinge & moan to myself every morning at 4:00 am, but I manage to make my way there Monday to Friday for the 5:00 am class.

It’s HIIT. So, it’s a bounce between the treadmill & the weights.

I love it & the community, especially the 5:00 & 6:15 ( the class I take if 5:00 is full) group. They ate a committed crew.

If anyone is interested or has any ?’s, hit me up.

PS First class is free!!!! Tell them I sent you. I hope to see you in the room. ❤️

A bit of a (late) birthday celebration mixed with my celebratting Sarah Crocker Klausmair working with me at WAT/Womenn's Adventure Travels for four years. She started as a summer intern and the rest is history.

Little Sarah packs a big punch on the WAT front. Thank you, Sarah, my WAT rock. Good times at Gibraltar Restaurant.

Spring sprung enough the other day for this group of gals to gather outside on the deck of Wyndridge Farm Tasting Room. Always a good time, great laughs & incredible conversation.

I love a night out with a new friend who feels like an old friend. Good times at 401 Prime with Donna Sheaffer.

I am catching up on my postings as it’s been a busy time getting out & about for meetings, friends and events.

I’m always happy to go to the theater, any theater. We never miss an opening at The Fulton. Dinner at C’est La Vie followed by The Wiz was a great night out. I love that theater. ❤️

It’s always fun with this one, (Jessica Parker) so much do that we never get a picture together. We can spend hours and days but we are so busy having fun, we consistently fail to capture the magic because we are so in the moment and full tilt with the giggles, drinks and nonstop conversation.

We finally grabbed a pic post #IMMNYC conference at Arlo’s bar. Good times!

Love catching up with old friends & making new ones at #IMMNYC

I'm heading to NY tomorroow to IMM, the travel writers conference. Who else is headed that way?

I'm looking forward to seeing a lot of of my travel tribe/peeps & some of NY friends while in the city.

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There is no better way to sate the soul than to witness beauty in nature.

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Last week in Bar Harbor Maine. Last weekend in Quebec City and today in New York City.

I’m loving the various landscapes, people and places. It feels so good to be back out and about in a big way.

One thing I love about travel is that you leave a lot of the busyness of life behind as do those around you.

We all step out of our comfort zones to explore more of the world and ourselves. That's where the magic happens.

There was a lot of magic with these ladies.

The hardest part of the trip can be when it ends. Yet, I know I will see these lovely ladies and friends again.

Every day while I was in Turks I got up really early and hit the pool and the beach and bounced between the two.

I had both to myself without a single soul in sight, which was heaven.

An evening ritual on the women’s trip was to chase the sun. The sunsets in Turks are an event. Everyone stops what they are I doing to capture it or witness it.

I love the stunning mother daughter shot of Suzanne and Madeleine and Bridget’s outfit was so beach chic and matched the sunset and get Aperol Soritzer.

A beach BBQ dinner followed with dining in the sand. It doesn't get any better.

Dinner at Grace Bay was off the charts. Sunset drinks, sushi, and an abundance of steak, lobster, seafood, veggies, potato’s. It was unreal. The chef is Nepalese, raised in India but has been at Grace Bay for seven years.

Amazing meal, great conversation and incredible women. My heart and my belly were full.

Grace Bay’s Infiniti Bar - Sunset, song & wine 🍷

So many wheels & wings up out today. Train, train, plane, train m, bus until I arrive in a Swiss village without cars

With this many coordinates, really wish I was a light packer, but it’s not in the cards for me. I am locked & loaded, truly loaded down.

My last minute in Turks. It was tough to leave. I am missing it already.

At Seven Stars in Grace Bay in Turks for the day.

Early risers get the adult pool to themselves and a front row beach chair.

Saturday night vibes at The Shore Club in Turks & Caicos

One night, four women, four hours of spirited conversation & amazing food (at Gibraltar) later equals too much fun. 🍷

I love a good gals night! Good times!

The SAY WAT Shop is back this holiday season bigger and better than ever.

If you missed this or you have never checked out the shop yet (what???), please do.

It is a labor of love, a passion project.

I just launched two new collections, The Global Gal and the Yoga collection.

The aesthetics are great and the options are endless from apparel to mugs, home (pillows, etc) and accessories, which are gorgeous tote bags and journals.

I have a few of the bags and I love them. They make a great statement, they’re durable and the large is rocking, yet it folds up easily. So, it’s great to have in the wings when you need it.

Similar to WAT, my all-women’s travel business, there are several layers to this business and the many collections.

The Women of WAT has twelve different women reflected in this travel-savvy collection. Diversity and Inclusivity is well-celebrated.

Tomorrow the Holiday collection drops with our own Women of WAT alphabet. It us super cute & fun!

We have a Glass Ceiling & Glass Kisser collection as well.

Please hop in the site, then do tell everyone you know to tell everthey know 😉

Forget about Small Business Saturday, celebrate small businesses through the season.

I am a small business and this is one thing that came out of COVID for me.

I just missed the holiday season last year, so I hope to get some traction this year.

There are discounts & free shipping incentives. Hop on the site to see.

Last, I set up an Affiliate Program. So, if you, your business, your website, or your nonprofit can benefit from this, that would be win win for us both.

Please spread the love. I have supported and celebrated so many businesses throughout the years as a journalist and I have so loved doing it.

If you are able to spread the word in your circles, in your social or in your media, I would be over the moon.

If you made it thus far, thank you, thank you!!!

Now go check out the site.

It is super cute and all about Empowerment, Inclusivity, Travel & Wellness, as is WAT, Wonen’s Women's Adventure Travels.

The SAY WAT Shop - www.TheSAYWATShop.com

Besos, Lofty

Happy International Women’s Day from WOW – The Women of WAT (Women’s Adventure Travels). Our alphabet gals are always ready to strike a pose, especially when it matters most, as it does today.

Here’s to women everywhere! May they find their voice to speak their truth and find their power and purpose today and every day!

Happy IWD from WAT!

I love this. Thank you to @bernardgjacobs for sharing with me, @roderickhawthorne for the reposting & @gisellebuchanan for the posting. Big love to all.

There is nothing that I love more than meeting strangers who quickly become friends. That happens a lot when I travel. ...
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There is a quick intimacy that happens with me while away that everyday life doesn't necessarily foster...
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That happened a lot on my recent trip to Kenya, pictured here. It led to a lot of handholding, singing and dancing for joy. I loved it.
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I do hope when we get back to, dare I say, our normal lives, that we can still bring the extraordinary into the ordinary, any day and every day. We don't necessarily need to go to Kenya to jump for joy. Although, it does help 😉
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Wherever you are and who ever you are with, I am wishing you all pockets of joy where you least expect it, dancing in the dark and finding that same level of human intimacy even with this distance.
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Big love!
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PS Speaking of celebrating, we are closing out Women’s History Month by featuring seven women who made their mark in Irish history. You can see them in today’s stories. For the full story, pop on the Women’s Adventure Travel site. The link to this particular story is above in our Link. Click on BLOG! Cheers!!!)

As the heart weighs heavy today, I think of the Irish and all that they have endured. May their indomitable spirit, wit, wisdom, and whimsy be with us all today and every day.
I can't think of a better sentiment today than the Irish Blessing. Whatever one's belief may be, I find this soothing to the soul.
Irish Blessing
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the plam of his hand. (This pic was taken while hiking on the Wild Atlantic Way. The pictures in the carousel are also from adventures on Irelan's Wild Atlantic Way.) Slainte!

All of us here at team WAT are super excited for International Women’s Day this Sunday! While we believe in celebrating women year round, this day is extra special to us. Take a minute to go check out our blog where we’re currently featuring 33 inspiring women from around the globe along with several awesome celebrations going on this weekend.

Is there a woman who has inspired you? Tag her on this post and let her know!

With Black Heritage Month coming to a close, we’re taking a moment to celebrate a handful of women who have made history.

While these five ladies are a few of our favorites, there are so many more amazing women who have also changed the game. Who would you like to see us include next year? Let us know in the comments below!

We can *bearly*😉 believe how long it has been since we last posted on Instagram! The last few months have been crazy busy here at WAT and we cannot wait for you all to see what we have coming your way - including a few fabulous new adventures, some surprises for International Womens Day, and several exciting projects.

All of the craziness aside, we could not miss the opportunity to celebrate #InternationalPolarBearDay! This shot was captured by our Adventuress in Chief, @lakarenloftus, on a recent trip to Canada where she was lucky enough to see some of these beautiful bears in their natural habitat.

For information on how you can help our friends, the bears, head over to @polarbearsinternational or checkout the #thermostatchallenge. Looking for a trip to see these gorgeous creatures in person? Stay tuned for information about our upcoming Norway adventure.

With the cold upon us back east, I can't help but have winter weather adventures on my mind. As hard as it is to navigate whipping winds at home, I somehow love it on a trip. I cheerfully welcome the cold and the winter weather adventures on hand. ...
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As a guide once told a shivering van of LA & NY journalists in Finland, there is no such thing as bad weather, just poor planning. She is too right! ...
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If you are wanting to plan some winter weather adventures, hop on WAT's site. We are headed to Antarctica early in 2021. You have plenty of time to put your pennies away for this one. It is well worth it. Believe me!!!...
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I was pouring over videos and pix last weekend from a previous Antarctic trip. It gave me all the feels and made me all the more excited to get back at it...
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Additionally, we will be headed where this pic was taken. I was recently back in Churchill, Canada in the Canadian arctic (pictured here) to check out the polar bears up there. We saw at least a dozen or so a day. It was amazing! ...
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We are likely heading back that way with WAT in 2021 as well. We will be staying way off the grid in the tundra buggy hotel (scroll through the our here to see) which is pure magic! ...
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Last, we are also headed to Norway. That trip is not on the site yet. It is fast approaching in June of 2020. So, stay tuned. We are rolling out a number of new trips including plenty of glamping adventures in the national parks as well in the coming weeks...
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So, whatever the weather, we got you! Not sure what to pack? No worries. We are rolling out a packing series soon too. Until then, bundle up! ...
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Cheers!

PS Aside from the site, be sure to check out our Insta stories as well. We’re getting all kinds of busy there as well 😎

When I was trekking in Peru, I was on my own with a guide only. We didn't see a single soul, except locals the whole day. We saw a woman herding llamas and a family building a house, kids pulling food from their garden and of course plenty of wild horses and animals. Outside of that, I didn't see any other people in my nine-hour trek, except these two.

As the day started, I was hoping I had it in me to last a full nine hours of serious high altitude trekking. Fifteen minutes in, I was distracted from my nerves as I met these two women from The UK. We looked like we color-coordinated our purple-driven outfits. We stopped for a few pix and a couple of giggles, then we wished each other well.
It was one of many magic moments in that blissful day in Peru's Lares Valley a few days before Macchu Picchu. Not only did I make the nine-hour trek, but I was also ready for more in the end as it was so enervating. I loved it and I love this picture as there is nothing better than sharing the trail, the trek and the journey wiht others.

If interested in Peru, check out our site as we are headed that way next September. You have plenty of time to plan and train for the trip. So, what are you waiting for?
(PS Please pack purple! ;-)

Cheers,
Karen (Lofty)

Make sure to hop on www.womensadventuretravels(dot)com site for more info on our Peru trip and several others. Go to our Adventures page for the list of trips. We have seven set departures on there now with an equal amount of new trips about to be rolled out. I am so excited!!! Look for Norway, Mongolia, India Italy, Canada, Scotland and South Africa among others, including the National Parks in the US. Check it out! ;-0

Travel is as much about the people that you meet as it is the places that you go. I always love everything about everywhere I go in Africa, from the people to the places, and of course the experiences.
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This trip was no different. I captured this exuberant beauty at the Arusha airport in Tanzania. I was coming off of a very luxe safari trip with Micato Safaris. ...
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We stayed at the Four Seasons by the Serengeti. The rest of our stays were at the uber-chic Singita properties in the Grumeti Reserve and in the surrounding areas.
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It was pure bliss. We even caught a bit of the great migration in its early stages. The wildebeest were making their way across the Serengeti.
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When in Africa, the experience continues up until the very last minute. My final minutes in Tanzania were spent with this beautiful soul. We shared a spirited conversation, many a giggle and this gorgeous pic.
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I knowI say it often, but I can't say it enough. I love Africa! If you love it too or you are curious about it, join us on one of our WAT trips. ...
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We are headed back that way to Botswana and Zambia and we are close to releasing the deets on a new trip that WAT is taking to South Africa and elsewhere.
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Stay tuned here! You will love every inch of Africa and like me, you will need to go back again and again! ...
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There are a few places that have long been on my bucket list. Russian was one such place. I was thrilled to finally get to go there last fall, as traveling to Russia can be a bit tricky for Americans. ...
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(Fun fact/sidebar. I was due to perform at the then American Embassy in Moscow as a comedian years ago, but Conde Rice suddenly came to town and bumped me. I have not felt the same about her since ;-) 💃
Anyhoo, I was on an ocean cruise with Viking this time last year, and St. Petersburg was city number three for us.
We got unlucky/lucky with the weather and wind, which added on an extra day to our spin into this stunner of a city.
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This pic was taken on day one at Catherine's Palace in St. Petersburg. My happiness is popping off the page,as the palace and grounds were stunning.
Additionally, I was so taken by her and her larger than life story.
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This pic is on the sweeping balcony, where she was known for her opulent entertaining. She was no shrinking violet as she took center stage at all of her fetes and events. ...
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However, even Catherine needed downtime. In the background, you can see a mini version of the palace. It was Catherine's art cottage or she-shed, as it were. It's where she went to decompress, recalibrate, and get creative, by herself. 💃
We all need that, whether it's a mini palace or simply carving out the time or a wee window for ourselves, our creativity, and merely giving ourselves permission in the day and a place to play.
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I can't promise you a palace or a tricked out she-shed, but if you travel with us at WAT, you can bet like-minded and GREAT women will surround you. It may be just the window and whirlwind you need to recalibrate and get back to being GREAT in your own world.
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Long live the Queen! (If you have a she shed, a room of your own or rhythm and ritual that gets you back to your peaceful space and power place, do tell. Share in the comments below ;-)💃

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