
Are you a woman in leadership who wants to find more peace and clarity in 2026? Dealing with burnout, feeling overwhelmed or overloaded? Have you been looking for personal and professional development that will elevate your reach, resolve, and resilience? Or, would you simply appreciate an opportunity to expand your perspective, explore leadership challenges & solutions, and "just be" with like-minded women who understand why you deserve a sacred space to reset, recharge, and relaunch?
Join us for this judgment-free, unique and in-person experience with Founder of The PEACE in Power Platform ™, Michele Shelton, guest experts, and peers who are ready to embark with you on an exploration and elevation of your leadership strategy in the workplace and beyond...
According to a Time Magazine article in December of 2025, we didn't need a New Year's Resolution. Instead we needed rest. Multiple publications have since written articles indicating rest is non-negotiable, necessary, and will dominate in the wellness landscape for 2026. But can that really be true for you, what does it really mean for how you live, lead, and level-up for success?
The answer to the first question is yes, and we're ready to explore the others with you at this retreat. But, will you be there?
Take a moment and breathe. Do you see yourself in any of the images below? We've all certainly been there...
✦ Women leaders are 3x more likely to have left a job due to burnout compared to men in equivalent roles (Deloitte, 2023)
✦ 42% of women in senior roles say they are consistently exhausted — up from 32% just two years prior to this study.
✦ 60% of women leaders feel compelled to be "always on," sacrificing sleep, health, and personal time to prove their worth.


The REST² Framework™:
Equipping Leaders to Adapt for Maximum Impact
&
Positioning REST² As Your Next Power Move
Michele serves as your retreat visionary, host, and principal facilitator. She has designed and guided organizational leaders through life-changing and affirming keynotes, conference experiences, immersion retreats, as well as served as a trusted coach and advisor for over 25 years in multi-sector human resources, organizational justice, and ministry leadership roles.
After an unexpected year-long hiatus of rest, renewal, and repositioning in 2025, Michele created The PEACE in Power Platform™, a transformative framework for mid to senior-level women navigating the often unspoken truths of leadership in the workplace. Through group coaching and immersive retreats, her clients are positioned to boldly confront the effects of challenges to their success, increase their capacity for authentic organizational impact, and maintain unbreakable PEACE in their positions of power.

Maintaining Your Mental Posture in the Workplace and Beyond
GUEST PRESENTER & FACILITATOR
India is a trauma-trained therapist specializing in BrainSpotting, CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Mindfulness. She helps high-achieving professionals in life transition overcome anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.
As Founder of Safe Space Therapy with India, she is passionate about helping clients build resilience, set healthy boundaries, and develop skills that strengthen mental health. She believes everyone deserves to feel safe, supported, and equipped with the tools to navigate life’s challenges. Her passion for this work stems from a personal experience that taught India the power of feeling heard, protected, and understood during difficult times. This inspires her to help others see the light at the end of their own tunnels.

From Proving Yourself to Trusting Yourself: Clearing Conflict with Confidence
GUEST PRESENTER & FACILITATOR
Dana helps you resolve conflict that is keeping you from successfully running your personal or professional life. From her years of experience as mediator for court-ordered civil and family cases, she has developed and refined a unique conflict resolution process where you quickly achieve real resolution, so you can focus on what matters most.
Founder of The Mindful Strategy LLC, Dana merges CPA Big 8 Accounting and her international career with The Coca-Cola Company with vast global life lessons from working and living for 22 years across diverse cultures on six continents – including seven years in Bangkok, Thailand, where she learned mindfulness directly from Eastern philosophical teachings. First-hand experience to litigation resulting in personal hardship and serious financial loss led Dana to her passion and commitment to helping you avoid the pitfalls of unnecessary conflict.

How Healthy Living Fuels Your Purpose, Leadership and Legacy
GUEST PRESENTER & FACILITATOR
Dr. Marcella Berry Dyson, FNP-C, DNP, is a functional medicine nurse practitioner, speaker, and passionate advocate helping women live healthier, purpose-driven lives. Her journey in healthcare began as a Certified Nursing Assistant and, through perseverance and purpose, led her to earn her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. Marcella now combines her clinical expertise with her passion for empowering others to pursue their full potential as founder of Las Vegas Functional Health & Wellness Center.
Through her message of “Nursing Your Dreams,” Marcella encourages women in leadership to prioritize their health, energy, and personal growth so they can lead with clarity and impact. She believes when women care for their bodies and nurture their purpose, they unlock the ability to live and lead at their highest level.
Marcella is also the current Mrs. Anthem Hills, where she continues to inspire others through service, wellness advocacy, and leadership.

Connecting Mind & Body Through Reflection, Stretching, & Restorative Flow
GUEST PRESENTER & FACILITATOR
Hélsa Thompson is the Founder of The Aura House, where she creates safe, healing-centered spaces for BIPOC communities and trains yoga teachers through a DEIB and trauma-informed lens. She also serves as Program Manager of Learning & Development at Yoga Alliance, curating impactful learning experiences for the global yoga community.
Hélsa’s work is shaped by her own journey of overcoming “Superwoman Syndrome” and finding balance through yoga, mindfulness, and meditation. This personal transformation fuels her commitment to helping women and underrepresented communities access practices that restore, empower, and heal.

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✦ Leaders who prioritize recovery are 31% more productive and demonstrate stronger strategic thinking (Harvard Business Review).
✦ Retreats and immersive rest experiences measurably reduce cortisol levels and improve decision-making clarity within 72 hours.
✦ Women who invest in community, reflection, and rest report greater job satisfaction, stronger executive presence, and reduced turnover intent.
October 1-3, 2026 • Live & In-Person
DAILY SCHEDULE
6-8:45am CDT
Breakfast (hotel/on your own)
9am-12pm CDT
Session I
12-1:15pm CDT
Lunch (provided)
1:30 - 4:00pm CDT
Session II
4:00pm CDT
Dinner | Personal Time
Explore Cedar Hill
(on your own)
Attire: Casual unless otherwise noted. Please bring safe, secure, and comfortable walking shoes.
LOCATION
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Dallas - Cedar Hill
409 North Clark Rd
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Cedar Hill is a suburb of Dallas, TX located about 16 miles southwest of downtown in Dallas County. Cedar Hill is known for its outdoor recreation, parks, and hilly landscape near Joe Pool Lake, making it part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex's "Best Southwest" area.
AIRPORTS
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Both airports are approximately a
30 min. drive to the hotel.
Travel, lodging, meals are the participant's responsibility and are not included in the registration.
LODGING
Group Block Dates:
September 30 - October 4, 2026
Book your special discounted room with the PEACE In Power™ Group at The Fairfield by Marriott Dallas – Cedar Hill Hotel just 15 minutes from downtown Dallas. The hotel is also within a short distance of dining, shopping, and entertainment in Cedar Hill.
Complimentary breakfast is provided daily.
Room reservations must be made by 9/4/26 to receive the group rate.
Wednesday, September 30th
6:00 - 8:00pm CDT
Private Event - Registrants Only
Opening Ceremony with Special Guests
Networking | Refreshments
Attire: Business Casual
Thursday, October 1st
6:00 - 8:00pm CDT
Private Group Dinner with Michele Shelton
Enjoy an exquisite evening of dining, great conversation, and new connections.
Shared issues, insights, and inspiration are definitely on the menu.
Attire: Business Casual
Ground transportation will be provided for the evening.
Reminder: Thursday's Group Dinner requires a separate add-on registration. Verified attendees with email confirmation only, please.
Expires: May 31, 2026
Includes the following:
(3) Days of Immersive Learning & Skill Development
Structured Networking & Peer Activities
Group & Individual Coaching
Leadership Assessment
Instructional Materials
Daily Lunch & Snacks*
Welcome Reception
Registration Gift
Early-Bird Bonus
*Free Breakfast is also included daily with your hotel reservation. Hotel Group Block Closes September 4th.
Effective: June 1st - Until Capacity is Reached
Includes the following:
(3) Days of Immersive Learning & Skill Development
Structured Networking & Peer Activities
Group & Individual Coaching
Leadership Assessment
Instructional Materials
Daily Lunch & Snacks*
Welcome Reception
Registration Gift
*Free Breakfast is included daily with your hotel reservation. Hotel Group Block Closes September 4th.
Limited Capacity: Only 7 Spots Available | Full retreat registration is also required.
Enjoy a VIP Group Dinner with your retreat host, Michele Shelton. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss topics of interest, share insights and inspiration, while enjoying an elegant, relaxing atmosphere. This will be an exquisite private dining experience.
Note: Attire is business casual. Round-trip ground transportation will be provided from Fairfield by Marriott Dallas - Cedar Hill. Pickup is at 5:30pm CDT. Return Drop-off is no later than 8:00pm CDT.
Note: The restaurant will have menu options to accommodate diverse dietary needs/restrictions. Please inform the servers upon arrival.
Michele L. Shelton, Founder & Creator
This retreat is designed specifically for mid and senior-level women leaders across all sectors — corporate, government, nonprofit, entrepreneurship, and faith-based organizations. If you lead people or initiatives, carry responsibility, and struggle to put yourself first, this experience was built for you.
The PEACE in Power Platform™ honors the whole woman — including her spiritual identity — and welcomes women of all backgrounds and belief systems. Michele's approach is holistic and inclusive, honoring every dimension of who you are without requiring any particular faith tradition.
That is understandable and exactly why you need this. Women leaders are conditioned to believe that their presence at work is more valuable than their own renewal. The data tells a different story. Three days of intentional rest can restore more than months of grinding. You can lead well only if you are well. We've shared more benefits of attending for you below.
This isn't a spa day or a generic wellness event. The REST² framework is data-informed and holistically designed specifically for the lived experience of women in leadership. You'll engage in coaching, peer community, immersive learning and activities, genuine restoration — and leave with a personalized action plan for leading differently.
Note: Attire for the retreat special events is business casual. Attire for the daily sessions (9am-4pm) is casual. Please bring safe, secure, and comfortable walking shoes.
This is a fully in-person, immersive retreat experience. Full details on location, accommodations, meals, and transportation are all available on this website.
We've provided a link to explore the host city (in the registration details below), so you can plan your free-time in advance.
By the way, Walmart, several restaurants, and a shopping mall are all within a 5-minute walk or drive from the hotel.
Keep reading...registration details are coming up, along with a guided checklist to make sure you are plugged into it all.
Capacity is limited so we can ensure a very personal experience for all attendees.
Early-bird registration ends soon. Reserve your seat, and we'll see you there!
If you need something that isn't covered here, feel free to contact us.
Space is intentionally limited to create a deeply personal experience for our attendees. We’re busy making preparations and look forward to seeing you there!
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