I discovered my true mission when I realized that retreats were the perfect marriage of everything I loved about my career journey. From being a tour guide to a tour operator and designer, and later a professional life coach and speaker, each role fueled my passion for facilitating profound personal growth in others.

As a tour director, I witnessed the transformative power of exploring new places and how it could shift perspectives. I also witnessed the incredible bonds formed between travelers, creating connections that surpassed cultural boundaries. This all happens on retreats.

In my role as a tour operator and designer, the goal was to create magical moments and craft unforgettable experiences that kept guests coming back for more. It was all about wowing them and leaving a lasting impression. This all happens on retreats.

As a life coach and professional speaker, I had the privilege of helping people transform their lives, gain self-awareness, and make positive changes. This all happens on retreats.

That's why I founded Essential Retreat Experts. By planning retreats for retreat leaders, I realized we could impact even more lives than if I ran retreats myself. Our mission is simple: to help speakers, coaches, and facilitators effect change in their clients’ lives, foster brand loyalty, and grow their businesses.

At Essential Retreat Experts, we believe in the power of healing, learning, and personal growth through the combination of connection and travel. We're here to make retreat planning easier and more effective, so that together, we can create meaningful experiences that leave a lasting impact.

Together, let's reshape lives and weave a tapestry of unforgettable moments that illuminate the path to personal growth.

-Elaine Rodriguez, Founder of Essential Retreat Experts™