Rise to Shine: A Self-Love & Empowerment mini-Retreat
Feb
15
2:00 PM14:00

Rise to Shine: A Self-Love & Empowerment mini-Retreat

Rise to Shine: A Self-Love & Empowerment mini-Retreat

Join us for a heart-centered retreat dedicated to YOU and the incredible women in your life. This mini-retreat is designed to help you embrace self-love, create a morning routine that fuels your day, and reconnect with your authentic self—all while connecting with like-minded women who are also prioritizing their well-being.

We’ll begin the day with a soul-nourishing workout, followed by a guided reflection on self-love. Then, dive into creating your own empowering morning routine, complete with practical tools to stop hitting the snooze button and start filling your cup first each day. Afterward, you’ll enjoy quality time with girlfriends who lift you up and inspire you to keep going.

This isn’t just a retreat; it’s an opportunity to recharge, rejuvenate, and rediscover the power of self-love. You’ll leave equipped with simple, actionable strategies to set your days up intentionally, along with the support of women who share your desire for growth and connection.

Loving yourself is the greatest gift—and celebrating with friends makes it even sweeter. Celebrate yourself and your community of powerful women with us!

Why come to this one?
This mini-retreat is the perfect way to prepare for TFL’s 4th Annual March Matness and get your body and mind primed for early morning workouts. Start now, and you’ll be in the best shape (physically, mentally, and emotionally) to crush March Matness with confidence and consistency!

Ready to Rise & Shine?
This retreat isn’t just about fitness; it’s about setting the foundation for a lifestyle change. You'll leave empowered, energized, and ready to take on every morning with intention. Celebrate the journey of self-love, growth, and connection with the amazing women who are ready to rise alongside you.

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Unleash Your Inner Power: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs & Creating Empowered Mindsets
Mar
9
9:00 AM09:00

Unleash Your Inner Power: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs & Creating Empowered Mindsets

Unlock Your Inner Strength and Reclaim Your Wellness Journey
It's time to break free from the mental blocks that hold you back. Join us for a transformative mini-retreat that will help you overcome limiting beliefs, embrace your inner strength, and set yourself up for lasting success in your wellness journey. This retreat is designed for those who are ready to make the shift from self-doubt to self-empowerment—inside and out.

What to Expect:

This mini-retreat combines soul-nourishing movement with deep, impactful coaching to help you reconnect with your body, mind, and goals. Through powerful mindset work and empowering movement, you’ll leave feeling rejuvenated, inspired, and ready to take on your fitness and wellness aspirations.

Movement and Mindset

Begin the day with a Pilates-inspired silent disco mat workout—a fun and energizing way to move your body and clear your mind. You’ll then dive into powerful coaching to uncover your limiting beliefs, reframe them, and set intentions for embracing a growth mindset moving forward.

Who Is This For?

This mini-retreat is perfect for women who are ready to:

  • Overcome self-doubt and mental blocks that have been holding them back.

  • Cultivate a growth mindset and embrace challenges as opportunities for growth.

  • Take their fitness journey to the next level by shifting their mindset and building confidence.

  • Connect with other amazing women who are prioritizing their health, growth, and well-being.

Whether you're new to fitness or a seasoned athlete, this retreat will empower you to break free from limiting beliefs and step into your fullest potential.

What’s Included:

  • Movement: A fun, Pilates-inspired silent disco mat workout to energize your body and clear your mind.

  • Coaching Session: Step-by-step guidance on identifying and overcoming limiting beliefs, followed by mindset-shifting exercises.

  • Mindfulness and Affirmations: Practices that will help you build inner strength, confidence, and mental clarity.

  • Community Support: A group of like-minded women to cheer you on, share insights, and support you in achieving your goals.

  • Actionable Strategies: Leave with simple, clear, and practical steps to keep building a growth mindset and empowered fitness routine.

Why Now?

Spring is the perfect time for renewal and growth—and this mini-retreat will set you up for success as you move into the new season. Embrace your inner strength and create a mindset that will fuel your fitness goals, not just for today, but for the long term. Break free from what’s been holding you back and step into the vibrant, confident version of yourself that’s always been there.

Ready to Step Into Your Power?

Don't let limiting beliefs hold you back any longer. This is your chance to break through the mental barriers and start living your best, most empowered life. Join us for this transformative mini-retreat and leave feeling confident, inspired, and ready to take on your wellness journey like never before!

Reserve Your Spot Today!

Spaces are limited, so don’t wait—sign up now to secure your place in this transformative experience. Let’s break free from self-doubt together and embrace the empowered, confident woman you were always meant to be!



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ALIGN + RENEW:  A Transformative Three-Day Retreat  ✨
Mar
28
to Mar 30

ALIGN + RENEW: A Transformative Three-Day Retreat ✨

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Are you ready to step into the best YOU yet?
Join us for Align + Renew, a three-day immersive retreat crafted to help women reconnect with themselves and embody their highest vision for their life. This isn’t just a getaway—it’s an invitation to explore your inner wisdom, set meaningful intentions, and fully align with the life you want to create.

Each day is thoughtfully designed to deepen your experience, moving you from reflection and release to clarity and inspired action. With powerful practices like mindful movement, sound healing, and guided visioning, you’ll be supported by expert facilitators who create a safe and inspiring space for your transformation.


This is for the woman who…

… is ready to go deep and create lasting shifts for her life.

… is tired of finding herself in the same place each year and is ready to change.

… is open to being vulnerable, being seen and supported.

… is ready for support and solutions.

… is ready to do the work needed to make the shifts in her life she desires.

… wants one-in-one coaching with specific action steps to create powerful results.

This is for the woman ready to step into her power, let go of what’s holding her back, and create a life filled with purpose and possibility.

This is NOT for the woman who…

… is looking for a typical girls weekend getaway.

… wants a Vegas-style bender like you’re in your 20s.

… isn’t ready for deep conversations and accountability.

… isn’t willing to work through some sh*t to make shifts in her life.

Your Transformative Experience Includes:

  • Mindful Movement with Silent Disco Headphones
    Awaken your body and soul through mindful, intentional movement, feeling present and grounded.

  • Immersive Breathwork and Sound Baths
    Relax into sound healing sessions that soothe your senses and reset your nervous system for peace and clarity, allowing your body to fully integrate all that is surfacing through the weekend.

  • Guided Vision Exercises
    Explore intentional goal-setting and visioning exercises designed to bring clarity to your deepest desires for your life.

  • Group Coaching
    Gain perspective: Hearing others’ experiences can bring clarity to your own life, helping you feel less alone and more inspired.

Build accountability: As you set intentions and create action steps, the group is there to encourage you and support your dreams.

Celebrate progress together: Witnessing and sharing in the growth of each woman in the group fosters a sense of connection and collective accomplishment.

  • An Inspiring Environment
    Step into a serene, welcoming space crafted to help you relax, recharge, and reconnect.

  • Chef-Prepared Meals and Snacks
    Enjoy five nourishing, chef-prepared meals, thoughtfully crafted to fuel your body and soul during your journey.

YOUR HOSTS & GUIDES

Mindful Movement


Led by Lauren van Keulen, founder, fitness coach, and wellness retreat host at train-for-LiFE, Lauren brings her expertise in empowering movement to this immersive experience, encouraging you to connect with your body in new and nurturing ways.

IG: @Lauren_vanKeulen

Breathwork and Sound Healing

Led by Lauren Locke, Certified Breathwork Facilitator, Sound Healer, Occupational Therapist, Holistic Mom Coach, and mom of 2. You’ll be soothed by her grounding presence and deep wisdom in sound therapy and coaching, offering you a chance to deeply unwind, reconnect and integrate all you’ll experience through the weekend.

IG: @LaurenLocke

Visioning

Led by Leah Barnum, Certified Life + Vision coach, entrepreneur, and mom of two.  Leah empowers individuals to design a vision that provides direction and inspiration toward building a life they love.

IG: stateofdesigncoaching

Private Chef

With a love of cooking for family and friends, Kali is classically trained in the French Techniques, and has skills mastered while cooking on the Big Island in Hawaii. She provides delicious food cooked with love and intention.

Everything is customized and she specializes in creating incredible, flavorful, fulfilling meals for any dietary requirements. When you savor the food that Kali prepares, you can taste the love, nurturing, and vibrant spirit that she cultivates with every bite, sip and swallow. 

We are so honored to have Kali as our Align + Renew retreat chef!

IG: @kalifoodication

INVESTMENT

  • Full Price: $2200

  • Payment Plan: Available in two payments of $1200

NOTES

• There are 7 total spots for this retreat.

  • Stay on property at the retreat house in a shared room for no additional cost. There is also an optional upgrade for 2 participants to share a private room (additional $200/per person). Directly message Lauren at train.for.life.withlauren@gmail.com to reserve. You may also choose to stay off property. This is not included in the retreat price and participant is ok with paying for lodging separately. See below for additional off property booking options.

• For participants opting for the payment plan, a non refundable deposit of $1200 will reserve your spot for the retreat. A second payment of $1200 is due by March 1, 2025.

• In the case of a retreat participant needing to cancel her trip, 50% of the total payment is nonrefundable.

• Payment is accepted via PayPal or credit card.

Here are a few options that are within 15 minutes from our retreat location:
Basecamp Tahoe City: https://www.basecamphotels.com/tahoe-city

Pepper Tree Inn: https://www.peppertreetahoe.com/

The Inn at Boatworks: https://www.innatboatworks.com/

Mother Nature's Inn: https://www.mothernaturesinn.com/

• Due to parking restrictions at the retreat site, the retreat hosts will coordinate a pickup location off-site to gather participants and transport to the retreat location.

By paying in full or paying your deposit, you agree to our Align + Renew Retreat Terms and Conditions.

Reserve your spot today for a weekend of transformation, relaxation, and alignment with your most vibrant vision for YOUR life. Reconnect with what matters most and walk away feeling ready to embrace your best year yet.

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Elevate Together : A Couples Wellness Date Night
Apr
4
4:30 PM16:30

Elevate Together : A Couples Wellness Date Night

The ideal date night for couples who prioritize fitness and wellness! Join Lauren and Chris van Keulen for a couples event featuring a dynamic workout and a refreshing cold plunge. Top off the evening with a grazing table by The Adorned Board, packed with delicious, protein-rich bites. Because couples who train together, thrive together!

Who is this for?
This event is for couples who value fitness, wellness, and quality time together. Whether you’re both already active or looking for a fun and energizing way to reconnect, this experience is perfect for those who love pushing their limits, trying new things, and prioritizing their health as a team. It’s ideal for couples seeking an intentional, rejuvenating date night that strengthens both their bodies and their bond.

Why come to this one?

  • Unique Date Night: Skip the typical dinner-and-drinks and enjoy an unforgettable evening that energizes and connects you.

  • Shared Wellness Experience: Engage in a fun, dynamic workout to bond and motivate each other, followed by a refreshing cold plunge —perfect for recovery and connection.

  • Nourishing & Delicious: Savor a grazing table by The Adorned Board, featuring delicious, protein-packed bites to fuel your night.

  • Strengthen Your Relationship: Couples who train and prioritize wellness together build not just physical strength but also emotional connection and shared goals.

This event offers a perfect balance of movement, relaxation, and indulgence, leaving you both feeling refreshed, reconnected, and inspired to keep thriving together!

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The Spring Refresh: A Renewal Retreat
May
4
9:00 AM09:00

The Spring Refresh: A Renewal Retreat

Celebrate the season of growth with a mini-retreat designed to renew your energy and focus. Spring is the perfect time to refresh your mind, body, and goals. This mini-retreat features a grounding hike in nature, a guided check-in to measure your progress and realign your goals, and a transformative “spring cleaning” practice to create space for what matters most. Leave feeling lighter, clearer, and ready to flourish this Spring.

Who is this for?
This mini-retreat is for women ready to reset and refresh their energy, focus, and goals. Whether you're a busy mom juggling schedules, a driven woman navigating transitions, or someone simply craving clarity and connection, this experience is for you. It’s perfect if you want to stay consistent in your commitments, realign with your priorities, and embrace the possibilities of the season.

Why come to this one?

  • Grounding Hike: Step into nature and reconnect with yourself while soaking in the benefits of movement and fresh air.

  • Goal Check-In for 2025: Reflect on where you are with your 2025 goals, celebrate your progress, and make meaningful shifts to keep moving forward.

  • Summer Preparation: Learn how to navigate the changing seasons and schedules with actionable strategies to maintain your commitments and routines through the summer months.

  • Spring Cleaning Practice: Create mental, physical, and emotional space for what truly matters, helping you feel lighter and more focused.

  • Leave Empowered: Walk away with clarity, renewed energy, and the tools to flourish in this season of growth.

This isn’t just a retreat—it’s a chance to reset your mind, body, and goals while preparing yourself to thrive through the changes ahead. You'll leave feeling refreshed, realigned, and ready to take on summer with purpose and confidence.

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body-mind-vision : THRIVE in '25 mini-retreat
Jan
12
3:00 PM15:00

body-mind-vision : THRIVE in '25 mini-retreat

Body-Mind-Vision: Thrive in '25 Mini-Retreat
 Kick off 2025 with clarity, power, and celebration! This transformative New Year’s experience starts with an energizing silent disco workout followed by intentional goal-setting and vision board creation to manifest your dreams for the year ahead.

As we craft our plans for 2025, enjoy delicious appetizers and raise a glass of bubbles and toast to a successful 2025! Held in the beautiful and intimate Vignette Room, this mini-retreat will inspire you to reflect, connect, and step confidently into the new year with purpose.

Plus, don’t miss our exclusive giveaway, curated with items to keep you motivated and inspired as you dive into the new year!

Investment: $160

This mini-retreat offers the perfect combination of clarity, community, and tools to ensure 2025 is your year to thrive!

* Your vision board and some artsy additions will be provided—just bring your creativity and any supplies you’d like to personalize your board! Feel free to start collecting magazines and thinking about the vision you want to bring to life.

* Space is limited for this event, so book your spot today!

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ELEVATE + CELEBRATE mini-retreat
Dec
8
9:00 AM09:00

ELEVATE + CELEBRATE mini-retreat

  • 1739 Oro Valley Circle Walnut Creek United States (map)
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Get ready to end the year with a bang! Join us for Elevate & Celebrate, a high-energy mini-retreat designed to challenge you physically and inspire you mentally as we close out 2024 and prepare for the year ahead.

Kick off the retreat with a heart-pumping circuit-style workout that will elevate your heart rate and push your limits. Then, we’ll shift gears to reflect on the past year, celebrate your wins, and set meaningful intentions for what you want to accomplish in 2025. Afterward, enjoy a delicious brunch-style grazing table and coffee, with plenty of time to connect with like-minded women in a fun, supportive atmosphere.

This is your chance to elevate your energy, celebrate your journey, and step into 2025 with clarity and excitement. Grab a friend and let’s ring in the new year together!

🎁 Don’t miss the BIG giveaway! A themed gift box will be raffled off to one woman present at the mini-retreat, packed with items to make ringing in '24 extra special and fun, and to motivate you for an amazing 2025!

*** BONUS: SIGN UP FOR DECEMBER + JANUARY MINI-RETREATS AND RECEIVE a 1 hour 1-on-1 coaching session with me to be use ANY TIME between January 13th -January 31st. ($250 value) ***

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Season of Self: a Holiday mini-retreat
Nov
17
3:00 PM15:00

Season of Self: a Holiday mini-retreat

The holiday season can be full of giving and doing for others, leaving little time to care for yourself. This year, take a pause and join us for Season of Self, a holiday mini-retreat designed to help you prioritize your well-being amidst the busyness and hustle.

In this retreat, you'll be reminded that you, too, deserve care and attention. You will be guided through a nurturing experience that includes gentle (with a touch of spicy) movement, reflective journaling, and the calming vibrations of sound healing. These soothing practices will help you release stress and reconnect with yourself, creating a sense of peace and balance as you head into the holiday season.

Come ready to restore your energy and embrace the holidays with a renewed sense of calm and self-compassion. Leave feeling rejuvenated, centered, and ready to show up for the holidays not just for others, but for yourself.

✨ Don’t miss the BIG giveaway! A themed gift box will be raffled off to one woman present at the mini-retreat, packed with items to help you care for yourself during this busy holiday season and inspire you into the new year!

*** BONUS: SIGN UP FOR ANY 3 MINI-RETREATS (OCTOBER-JANUARY) AND RECEIVE a 1 hour 1-on-1 coaching session with me to be use ANY TIME between November 1st-January 31st. ($250 value) ***

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joyFULL mini-retreat
Oct
20
12:00 PM12:00

joyFULL mini-retreat

*THIS RETREAT IS SOLD OUT!!!*

Join Lauren van Keulen and Rachel Lynch for a day to explore the feelings of your joy! This outdoor retreat in a backyard oasis will give you the opportunity to explore a variety of experiences that will fill you with joy and pleasure. You’ll nourish your body and mind with a fun silent disco workout, savory food made fresh by a personal chef, an uplifting tarot card reading with Courtney Sprung and a workshop meant to elevate and align yourself with fully feeling joy. 

We can’t wait to share this experience with you!

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friday night lights: glow mini-retreat
Sep
20
5:30 PM17:30

friday night lights: glow mini-retreat

Been wanting a night out with an experience that is unique, FUN, dreamy, AND unforgettable BUT you don’t want to plan it and do all the things to make it happen? Yes, please! I hear you, gf! This is one of the many reasons why I create mini-retreats just for women like you.

Summer has come to a close, kids are back in school and the time is perfect to spend a night with your girlfriends (or come solo and meet some amazing likeminded women!) getting a workout in, taking space just for you and reminding yourself what lights you up while also enjoying some apps and drinks in an environment that is a true staycation!

This mini-retreat also has a BIG giveaway with Life Coach Leah Barnum you don’t want to miss!

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backyard silent disco workout
Jun
9
8:30 AM08:30

backyard silent disco workout

Join us for this one of a kind relaxing and fun experience!

We’ll start the morning with Silent Disco Barefoot Strength + Flow. This 70 minute class is a unique integration of yoga, body weight strength using intervals, and mindful connection.

We will meditate, move, sweat, flow, and then enjoy some bubbles and Rooted Coffee Co. donuts and coffee after class.

ticket price: $45

*please bring your own mat + water

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Backyard Silent Disco Workout + Hangout
Apr
28
8:30 AM08:30

Backyard Silent Disco Workout + Hangout

Join us for this one of a kind relaxing and fun experience!

We’ll start the morning with Silent Disco Barefoot Strength + Flow. This 70 minute class is a unique integration of yoga, body weight strength using intervals, and mindful connection.

We will meditate, move, sweat, flow, and then enjoy some bubbles and Rooted Coffee Co. donuts and coffee after class.

ticket price: $45

*please bring your own mat + water

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Backyard Silent Disco Workout + Hangout
Oct
1
8:30 AM08:30

Backyard Silent Disco Workout + Hangout

Join us for this one of a kind relaxing and fun experience!

We’ll start the morning with Silent Disco Barefoot Strength + Flow. This 70 minute class is a unique integration of yoga, body weight strength using intervals, and mindful connection.

We will meditate, move, sweat, flow, and then enjoy some bubbles and Rooted Coffee Co. donuts and coffee after class.

ticket price: $45

*please bring your own mat + water

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No time for excuses: How busy moms can stay motivated and achieve their goals.
Jun
13
to Jun 15

No time for excuses: How busy moms can stay motivated and achieve their goals.

This 3 day course is for you if:

* You’re ready to be done starting and stopping workout programs

* You’ve tried everything (this will be different, pinky promise)

* You’re ready to lose the baby weight and keep it off. (Maybe your baby is grown and I want you to know this is possible for you too)

* You’re ready to make the time and keep the promises to yourself

* You’re tired of your own excuses

* You’ve been using the, “I am going to start when…..” (the kids are back in school, sports are done for the season)

If you’ve said YES to any of these, get into this course.

Each day the LIVE course will cover topics that will leave you with steps to take action and make your goals happen!

When: June 13, 14, & 15 @ 10:00-10:30am pacific

Where: Zoom (Links will be sent 24 hours before the course kicks off!)

Cost: $33

* Can’t attend this course LIVE? Registration for this course gives you access to all 3 recordings!

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women in biz networking night
Mar
21
5:30 PM17:30

women in biz networking night

IF YOU’RE A woman IN BUSINESS, JOIN US FOR A FUN NIGHT OUT AT WISH WALNUT CREEK!! WE WILL CONNECT and SHARe YOU AND YOUR BIZ WITH OTHER LIKE-MINDED WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS.

SMALL BITES and beverages will be provided.

* Intros will begin promptly at 6:00pm. :)

* Feel free to bring any marketing material you’d like to share with us all!

INVESTMENT IN YOURSELF AND YOUR BIZ: $35

** If you are interested in sponsoring this event with either your product or through a donation to have your business highlighted, please email me directly at train.for.life.withlauren@gmail.com .

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galentines networking night
Feb
9
5:30 PM17:30

galentines networking night

If you’re a gal in business, join us for a fun night out at Wish Walnut Creek!! We will connect and celebrate the amazing gal you are while sharing you and your biz with other like-minded women business owners. small bites, wine tasting by balestrieri family farm, and a galetines themed gift bag will all be provided.

Investment in yourself and your biz: $35

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2023 VISIONS * intention setting + vision board making workshop*
Jan
12
6:00 PM18:00

2023 VISIONS * intention setting + vision board making workshop*

Join Lauren van Keulen, owner and head trainer of train-for-LiFE and wellness retreat host, for an evening of creative fun and intention setting for 2023.

We will get clear and set our intentions for 2023 and then bring our visions to fruition through creating a vision board.

Connect with a community of likeminded individuals trying to live their best lives too! There will be gluten free and vegan small bites, wine and tea provided along with a homemade cookie for dessert all from Rooted!

A blank vision board will be provided for each attendee.

*** Please bring your own magazines, glue, scissors and other materials you’d like to use to make your vision board.

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