Speaking & Seminars
Getaway Weekends for Women
Getaway for Women in Florida
The Bresaro Suites at the Mantell Plaza, South Beach Miami, Florida
Friday–Sunday, November 11–13, 2011
Monday, November 14 · Optional Social Media Workshop
Registration form: PDF | Word doc
South Beach Miami is truly one of the most “happening places” in the country: it offers something for everyone and it does it brilliantly and it does it endlessly. Miami—express yourself!
The Getaway provides the perfect combination of interesting women, opportunities to network, and exploration of new and important concepts regarding change and how we “transition” in life. The group is small with a target of 10 to 12 women, which is optimal for interaction. No doubt you will leave with new friends, new ideas and perspectives, new opportunities, the tools to move forward, and a renewed appreciation for the benefits of getting away. All of this is coupled with fun, great food and wine, and outings to favorite Miami attractions and local hotspots.
The Getaway Weekend is customized according to what topics are most requested by the participants. Sessions are structured as presentations or facilitated discussions. There are some readings and assignments to complete before the weekend and an action plan is created to take away with you. Recent topics from which participants may select include:
- Are you making changes and choices in the role of “work” in your life?
- Are you in “transition?” Shifting into a new chapter as you change jobs or careers, become an empty nester, move to a new community, care for children and/or parents?
- Do you desire additional time for yourself and/or seek increased work flexibility?
- If you had more time, what would you do with it?
- Do you have a sense of “wellbeing” as you evaluate components of your life including the following elements; professional/career, social/family, financial, physical and community?
Would you like to better understand and use online professional and social networking tools? On Monday, November 14, an optional follow-on Social Media Workshop is offered, discussing the growing popularity of social media to communicate in the business and personal realms of life and to create “community.” Tools covered include; LinkedIn, Facebook, Skype, blogging, etc. The workshop will guide participants on ways to leverage social media based on their priorities as identified over the weekend. Bring your laptop and get some coaching.
The Getaway Weekend is structured to balance substantive workshops and presentations, time to interact and relax, and outings to local destinations.
> Tentative Schedule of the Weekend
| Fri, Nov 11 | Before 4:00 pm | Optional outings to the Everglades, Fairchild Tropical Gardens or a walking tour of Art Deco South Beach |
| 4:00–6:00 pm | Arrival and registration | |
| 6:00 pm | Kick-off cocktails followed by dinner on Lincoln Road | |
| Sat, Nov 12 | 7:00 am | Sunrise yoga on the beach |
| 8:30–9:00 am | Breakfast | |
| 9:00 am–noon | Session at the Bass Museum | |
| 12:00–1:00 pm | Lunch | |
| 1:00–4:00 pm | Facilitated discussions at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens | |
| 4:00–6:30 pm | Free time to hit the beach or the spa at The Standard | |
| 6:30 pm | Sunset cocktails at The Standard | |
| 7:00 pm | Dinner at private home on the Venetian Causeway | |
| After dinner | Nightlife, anyone? Rooftop at the Betsy Hotel? | |
| Sun, Nov 13 | 7:00 am | Sunrise yoga on the beach |
| 9:00–9:30 am | Breakfast | |
| 9:30–3:00 pm | Facilitated discussions in South Pointe Park | |
| 12:00–1:00 pm | Lunch at Joe’s Stone Crabs | |
| 3:00 pm | Optional outings to Nikki Beach, the Wolfsonian Museum, or whatever is most desired. | |
| Mon, Nov 14 | 7:00 am | Sunrise yoga on the beach |
| 9:00–9:30 am | Breakfast | |
| 9:30 am–3:00 pm | Social Media Workshop | |
| 12:00–1:00 pm | Lunch and Q&A | |
| 3:00 pm | Departures |
> Area Information
Here are just a few ideas for things to do while in the Miami area:
- Simply experience the people and energy of South Beach. Each neighborhood has its own flavor—the beach, historic Art Deco Ocean Drive, chic Collins Ave, grungy Washington Avenue and pedestrian-friendly Lincoln Road.
- Explore nearby art museums and galleries
- Take photographs
- Kick back and take in the views with a good book and/or a glass of wine
- Enjoy a visit to a spa
The Local’s Guide to Favorite Places and Things to Do will be provided. So many options, so little time.
> Travel to the Getaway Weekend
By air, there are 2 airports to consider:
- Miami (20 minutes away)
- Fort Lauderdale (1 hour away but sometimes better airfares.)
By car, rent a car at an airport and once the participants are known, car pools can be arranged.
> Prices for the Getaway Weekend
The price of the Getaway Weekend is $495 which includes meals, breaks, weekend activities, facilitation and the program materials. Basically everything except your travel and accommodations.
The optional Social Media Workshop on Monday is $75 including lunch, presentation, and the program materials.
The Bresaro Suites at the Mantell Plaza is offering a very special rate of $139 single or double occupancy. Once you register for the Getaway, please contact owners Ray Breslin and Patrick Pecoraro to make your reservations, either through their web site or by calling them at 305-772-5665.
> Registration
The Miami Weekend Getaway is limited to 12 participants. To register, please complete the registration form (PDF | Word doc).
If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Susan Morris at 207-633-4328 (work), 202-257-9241 (cell) or Thank you for participating in a Getaway Weekend for Women.
