ARE YOU READY FOR THE FUTURE?
WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT RETREAT
Are You Ready To Reclaim Your Voice, Boost Your Self-Worth, And Step Unapologetically Into The Light? Jan 3rd - Jan 10th 2025
This exclusive 7-night retreat is designed to help you reclaim your voice, boost your self-worth, relax, recharge, and recalibrate your body, mind and spirit, through fun, friendship and powerful therapeutic activities.
The retreat includes collection from Grantley Adams International Airport, your individual en-suite room in luxury Barbados accommodation, all meals with tea, coffee and bottled water, daily group discovery and empowerment sessions led by Lou Lebentz, The Sleep Concierge Service, daily yoga / mindfulness / meditation sessions, swimming with turtles, beach riding and swimming with horses, The Island Tour. Further details are provided below.
Workshop highlights Include:
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Voice: Find your authentic voice and speak loud and proud
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Validation: Boost your self-esteem and learn how accept and validate yourself.
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Value: Embrace your worth no matter your position, age & standing.
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Visibility: Step out unapologetically into the light and own your presence and address your visibility and relevance in the workplace and in life.
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Vibration: Clear energy sapping blocks and align with supporters, not denigrators
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Swim with turtles in the crystal-clear Caribbean waters
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Ride/swim with horses in the sea
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Enjoy beach time, local food, and inclusive activities
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Deepen your connection to yourself and others
The number of guests for a BTB retreat is limited so reserve your spot today and embark on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and sisterhood in one of the world’s most stunning locations.
This transformative retreat will leave you empowered, connected, and ready to take on the world, equipped with the tools to honour your voice, claim your value, and shine unapologetically.
Led by renowned online trainer, therapist and psychological coach
Lou Lebentz. Lou is a highly experienced clinician and well-known leader in the field of personal development. Her former background for over two decades was as a leading psychotherapist and she now leads inspirational healing seminars and trainings all around the World.
Lou has an eclectic background and fascinating personal story and she integrates many modalities and concepts in her work, from up to date concepts like nervous system regulation to mind, body and soul integration encompassing both Eastern and Western philosophies and methods.
These days Lou would describe herself as a hybrid practitioner lying somewhere between being a therapist, a coach, a transformational speaker, a spiritual mentor, an online trainer and motivational seminar leader.
Women's Empowerment Experience
In a world where visibility often equates to power, many women struggle with being seen. This struggle is not merely about physical presence; it’s about having one’s voice, ideas, and experiences recognised and valued. The difficulty women face in being seen is deeply rooted in historical, societal, and psychological factors that continue to shape their lives today.
Women’s difficulty in being seen often stems from a complex interplay of unconscious fears and systemic barriers, but it’s a struggle that can be overcome.
The struggle for visibility is deeply personal especially at certain stages of life. Empowerment during menopause can help improve the perception of life at this stage and the importance of self-care. Menopause can be an empowering time for women.
Fostering more women to feel empowered in all areas, paves the way for a more equitable, fair and sustainable future, where everyone stands to benefit. Women possess skills and talents that are crucial for society embrace such as emotional intelligence, empathy, resilience, ability to collaborate and have diverse perspectives, ensuring perhaps even more heart-centred leadership in a world which is calling for change.
Our Daily Programme
DAY ONE (FRIDAY) – ARRIVAL
You will be picked up at the airport and taken to your accommodation. Settle into your accommodation, take a swim in the pool or the sea, rest up and enjoy the refreshments and food provided. Informally meet the other women on the retreat before convening for the drinks reception and group evening meal. After the evening meal meet Lou and the BTB team as a group and review the week's programme, collect your resource pack and create the solid ground upon which your empowerment can begin. It is the start of your journey as well as a time for your any questions and answers. Free time then retire for the night and start your sleep concierge service.
DAY TWO (SATURDAY) – SETTING INTENTIONS AND GAINING AWARENESS
Morning yoga, mindfulness/meditation session, swim or beach walk then breakfast. Morning workshop - setting intentions, goals and outcomes and exploring limiting beliefs until 1pm. 1pm lunch then after lunch an Island tour with stop off's and back for evening meal. 8pm - Evening workshop - Campfire Conversations - sharing experiences and thoughts with each other from the first day. 9pm onwards - Free time
DAY THREE (SUNDAY) – FINDING & OWNING YOUR VOICE
Morning yoga, mindfulness/meditation session, swim or beach walk then breakfast. Morning Workshop – Discovering Your Authentic Voice. Exploring the blocks and beliefs around your voice. Practice speaking confidently in personal and professional settings. 1pm - Lunch. Post lunch - Beach & Free Time – Relax and rejuvenate with some personal downtime by the sea. 6.45pm - Evening Meal. 8pm Campfire Conversations – Share stories about your voice. Practice vocal empowerment in a supportive group space. What do we see in each other? Group practice on positive attributes, accolades, and affirmations to build self-validation and high self-esteem . 9pm onwards - Free time
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DAY FOUR (MONDAY) – VALIDATION: EMBRACING SELF-ESTEEM FROM WITHIN
Morning yoga, mindfulness/meditation session, swim or beach walk. Enjoy a morning beach ride and swim with horses on one of the most beautiful beaches in Barbados (no experience required).
Back for breakfast then Morning Workshop until late lunch - Learn how to validate yourself from within and build unshakable self-esteem that isn’t reliant on external approval. Explore how much validation you look for externally. Explore how much power is given away to others and how they view you, and how to learn how to absolutely esteem ourselves. Learn tools for recognising and affirming your intrinsic qualities and attributes whatever your age, ability or accomplishments. Late lunch. Post lunch - beach, pool and free time: relax with some personal downtime. 6.45pm - Evening meal together. 8pm Campfire conversations - Exploring stories of worth and value, identifying moments of internal empowerment regardless of external measurements. Practice vocal empowerment in a supportive group. 9pm onwards - Free time
DAY FIVE (TUESDAY) – VALUE: EMBRACING YOUR WORTH
Morning yoga, mindfulness/meditation session, swim or beach walk. Breakfast. Morning Workshop: Standing in Your Worth.
Discover how to own your value, regardless of status, income, or appearance. 1pm Lunch. Post lunch - Beach and choose between Free Time or visit to the wildlife reserve for a chance to see and feed the monkeys, Barclays Park & North Point for spectacular views, refreshing island breezes and a chance of seeing whales. 6.45pm Evening meal. 8pm - Campfire Conversations – Share empowering stories of personal worth and value. 9pm onwards - Free time
DAY SIX (WEDNESDAY) – VISIBILITY: STEPPING INTO THE LIGHT AND BEING UNAPOLOGETICALLY SEEN
Morning yoga, mindfulness/meditation session, swim or beach walk. Breakfast. Morning Workshop - Animal Assisted - Swimming with Turtles.
Immerse yourself in the crystal-clear Caribbean waters, embracing the flow and the freedom to be seen (snorkel equipment provided). Experience the biodiversity of the Caribbean Sea firsthand is a moment never forget. 1pm - Lunch.
2pm Afternoon Workshop - Overcoming the Fear of Visibility
Learn how to illuminate yourself and be brilliantly visible whatever concerns you may hold. 6.45pm - Evening meal.
8pm onwards - Free time: Explore a local area and enjoy an evening under the stars.
DAY SEVEN (THURSDAY) – VIBRATION: ALIGNING WITH SUPPORT AND POSITIVE ENERGY
Morning yoga, mindfulness/meditation session, swim or beach walk. Breakfast. Morning Workshop: Shifting Your Energy: Who Are You Surrounding Yourself With and What do you Need to let go of?"
Explore your energy and vibration alongside the vibe of others around you as you choose people in your space more intentionally. 1pm - Lunch. Post lunch - beach, pool and free time. 6.45pm until late. Closing Ceremony, Reflection and Celebration with dinner, drinks and music on the beach around a fire pit. Reflect on your journey, set future intentions, and celebrate the more empowered version of yourself you've uncovered. Fire Pit Burn - Letting go of the old and bringing in the new
DAY EIGHT (FRIDAY) – DEPARTURE
Morning yoga, mindfulness/meditation session, swim or beach walk. Breakfast. Morning Wrap Up Session:Final Farewells & Takeaways
Reflect on your journey, share your takeaways, and say farewell to new friends. 11.00am Check Out.
For those with a later departure your are welcome to leave your belongings and maybe take an excursion St. Nicholas Abbey and take a ride on the steam train through scenic landscapes as well.
Retreat Key Information
Total costs including all workshops, resource packs, organised excursions/activities, accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner, arrival and departure service is £3,995.00
Flight costs are not included in retreat costs
Barbados does not require a visa for most nationalities, however, if required, we can assist in fast tracking these for you.
BTB will provide expedited VIP travel assistance at the Grantley Adams International Airport in Barbados, with personal one-on-one service on your arrival and your departure..
Your arrival and departure service includes:
• Meet and greet
• Escort through immigration and customs
• Escort to baggage claims
• Escort to awaiting transportation where your BTB team will take you to your accommodation and back to the airport on your day of departure and the departure lounge.
Accommodation is provided in individual en-suite rooms which are an architectural fusion of the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Designed by the architect Ian Morrison, known for his earlier Tolkien inspired work, the accommodation is imbued with modern charm and features curved whitewashed walls that unite the indoors and outdoors.
Located on the outskirts of a traditional Barbadian village and set on 3.75 acres of tropical gardens, the accommodation is fronted by a rugged coral coastline and the many blue hues of the Atlantic Ocean. A couples of minutes walk to the east and west are the nearby sandy beaches of Women's Bay and Silver Sands.
ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES
INDOOR
Free WiFi in All Rooms
All Rooms are Air conditioned
All Rooms are En-suite with Showers
Room Safe, Phone, Fridge & Kettle
Towels & Toiletries
Onsite Restaurant & Bar
OUTDOOR
Swimming Pool (for registered guests only)
Swim-Up Bar (for registered guests only)
Sun Loungers (for registered guests only)
Pool Towels
Restaurant
Main Bar with Terrace
Central Courtyard
Oceanfront Lounge (for registered guests only)
Garden Gazebos (for registered guests only)
Designated Smoking Area
Women's Bay and Silver Sands Beach - 5 min walk
BTB Community Work
BTB is a keen supporter of local communities, and we are keen to put something back into the local community, so we are privileged to support Sandy Turf Stables in this area.
Sandra opened her stables 26 years ago. A few of the horses are home bred but a large number are thorough-bred rescues as well as adoptees from the local polo stables and racetrack where they can be “retired” to Sandy Turf Stables and a different life. The stables offers riding experiences, services for individuals with special needs, and also community service opportunities to the underprivileged youth in Barbados. The stable also offers beach rides, which includes going into the sea with the horses when the ride is completed.
Who is BTB
At Bespoke Treatment Barbados (BTB) we provide exclusive health and wellbeing treatment and powerful, effective retreats utilising nature-based therapy and traditional psychotherapy in a Caribbean setting. Our services cater for those struggling with a range of issues such as: low self esteem, feeling lost in life, personal and professional relevance, mid-life crisis, stress, anxiety, burn-out, trauma, depression, relationship and sleep problems. We provide small group retreats, bespoke planned one-to-one treatment programmes, as well as bespoke programmes for couples and families.
BTB is a team of highly qualified, experienced professionals including psychiatrists, general practitioners, psychologists, psychotherapists, hypnotherapists, nature therapists, nutritionists, coaches and other health and well-being professionals. Our multidisciplinary approach to treatment ensures all our clients receive the best chance of achieving long lasting positive mental health and wellbeing. With a commitment to providing innovative evidence-based and compassionate care and by treating our clients with confidence, kindness, dignity and respect we are dedicated to providing a service based on clinical excellence and meeting our clients’ personal needs.
•As its core value, BTB emphasises nature-based therapy such as swimming with turtles and forest breathing. Connecting with another being and ultimately being fully connected within oneself is the special quality of the turtle experience. The feelings that are part of this process – eye contact, connectedness, aliveness and harmony – provide clients with the opportunity to reduce stress, increase relaxation and alleviate depressive states by stimulating production of endorphins and hormones. It is difficult to put into words the experience of taking a dip, eyeball-to-eyeball, with a 90-year-old, 100lb hawksbill turtle but we can say it is a life changing experience. All our sea turtle swims are guided by strict codes of conduct before clients reach the water with a full brief on acceptable behaviour. Touch with your eyes, feel with your heart.