Retreats for Companies & Teams

When people feel better, they work better. It really is that simple.

Our corporate retreats focus on helping teams communicate more clearly, navigate stress more effectively, and build stronger, more connected working relationships.

We also explore how different nervous systems, communication styles, and lived experiences show up in the workplace—especially under pressure. Things like stress responses, past experiences, and neurodivergence can all shape how people process information, handle feedback, and interact on a team.

When teams begin to understand that there isn’t just one “right way” to think, communicate, or respond, everything starts to shift. There’s more patience, more curiosity, and a lot less misunderstanding.

From there, we build practical tools that help teams work with those differences instead of against them.

The result is a workplace that feels more supportive, more collaborative, and a lot more human.

About Us

Mindful Retreats creates space for people to slow down, reconnect, and actually enjoy their lives a little more.

We offer two types of experiences: retreats for individuals and retreats for teams and companies. Different settings, same intention—helping people feel more grounded, more connected, and more like themselves.

Because how you move through your day—how you handle stress, how you communicate, how you show up in your relationships—shapes your entire quality of life.

We’re here to make that feel better.

Our Mission

Our mission is to support a more peaceful, connected world by helping people understand themselves in a real, approachable way.

Everyone has a different brain and nervous system, and we all respond to stress and life differently. When we start to understand that—in ourselves and in each other—things shift.

Communication gets easier. Reactions soften. There’s more patience, more curiosity, and more space for real connection.

That shift doesn’t just feel good—it changes how we live, work, lead, and relate to the people around us.

Retreats for Individuals

These retreats are a chance to step out of the noise and back into yourself.

They’re for people who are doing a lot, thinking a lot, and holding a lot—and want space that feels supportive instead of overwhelming.

You’ll have real conversations, learn how your mind and body respond to stress, and walk away with tools that actually make everyday life feel more manageable.

There’s also time to slow down, connect with others, laugh a little, and just breathe.

Most people leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more grounded in how they move through life.

Retreats for Companies & Teams

When people feel better, they work better. It really is that simple.

Our corporate retreats focus on helping teams communicate more clearly, navigate stress more effectively, and build stronger, more connected working relationships.

We also explore how different nervous systems, communication styles, and lived experiences show up in the workplace—especially under pressure. When teams begin to understand that there isn’t just one way to think, communicate, or respond, everything starts to shift.

There’s more patience. More curiosity. Less misunderstanding.

From there, we build practical tools that help teams work with those differences instead of against them.

The result is a workplace that feels more supportive, more collaborative, and a lot more human.

Meet the Founders

Mindful Retreats was created by two people who understand what it’s like to navigate high-pressure environments, complex emotions, and the need for real tools that actually translate into everyday life.

Jennifer Harris

Jennifer is the co-founder of Mindful Retreats with more than 20 years of executive leadership experience.

She is a Certified Trusted Advisor Associate and specializes in leadership communication, helping individuals and teams build trust, strengthen relationships, and communicate with clarity—even in high-pressure environments.

Jennifer brings a strong operational and leadership lens to the work, helping shape experiences that are intentional, grounded, and impactful.

Hattie Hawks

Hattie is a co-founder of Mindful Retreats and an emotional awareness coach with over 10 years of experience in strategic communication, including a background in television news—fast-paced, high-stress environments where clarity, emotional regulation, and human connection matter in real time.

She brings a grounded, practical approach to understanding emotions, stress responses, and communication patterns. Hattie also has a deep understanding of how trauma and neurodivergence can show up in how people work, communicate, and respond to stress—and how awareness and the right approach can lead to better outcomes.

Hattie is a Certified Spiritual Emotional Intelligence Assessor and focuses on helping people build awareness of themselves so they can show up more clearly in their relationships, work, and daily life.

Let’s Connect

If you’re feeling like you need space to reset—or you’re ready to bring this work into your team—we’d love to talk with you.

No pressure. Just a conversation to see what fits.