CounselMore Recharge Retreat 2026
CounselMore Community Retreat
Recharge Retreat 2026: Relax • Rethink • Rework

The 2026 CounselMore Retreat, hosted at the stunning Loews Sapphire Falls Resort in Orlando, Florida.
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This retreat brings our vibrant community together from Thursday, Feb. 12 – Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026 for learning, collaboration, and connection.

Dates
Thursday, Feb 12 – Sunday, Feb 15, 2026

Arrive Thursday; workshops Friday & Saturday; wrap-up brunch Sunday.

Extend your stay and enjoy exclusive Universal Orlando benefits—bring your family along, or have them join you at the end of the retreat!

Venue
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando

Retreat Cost

The retreat registration fee is $650. At the time of registration, $350 will be collected; the remaining balance is due by December 1, 2025.

Registration covers participation in the retreat program (sessions, materials, and community activities noted in the agenda). Optional add-on experiences—such as evening events, park experiences, excursions, and family activities—will be offered separately in the coming weeks at special group pricing.

Conference Hotel Rate

Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando

$289–$325/night (tax included) • No resort fee
Comparable public rate: $603/night (12.5% tax included)

Travel & Logistics

For closest airports, distances, shuttle options, and additional travel details, please check the hotel’s official page: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/places-to-stay/loews-sapphire-falls-resort.

What’s Included with Registration

  • Access to all retreat sessions and working workshops
  • Session materials and post-event digital resources
  • Networking activities and small cohort discussions
  • Meals included: Welcome Dinner, Breakfasts, Coffee Breaks, Lunch(details/times to be finalized)

What’s Not Included

  • Hotel accommodations (book separately at the conference rate)
  • Transportation to/from the resort and local transfers
  • Optional excursions, entertainment, and park experiences (coming soon)
  • Dinners beyond the Welcome Dinner, unless otherwise noted

Daily Schedule Overview

Times to be finalized. Placeholder for collaborators—insert key start/end times and anchors here.

  • Thursday (Feb 12): Arrivals • Check-in • Welcome Reception • Networking
  • Friday (Feb 13): Keynote • Workshops • Breakouts • Evening social (optional)
  • Saturday (Feb 14): Roundtables • Build-with-me labs • Wellness option
  • Sunday (Feb 15): Reflection Brunch • Action Plans • Departures

Speakers & Presenters

Headliners and session leaders to be announced. Placeholder for bios and session titles.

  • Call for Presenters: Indicate interest in your registration form — we’ll follow up with topic and format options.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

To secure your place, a $350 deposit is collected at registration; the remaining balance is due by December 1, 2025. Because this is an intimate gathering and advance reservations are required, the deposit and final balance are non-refundable. If your plans change, you may transfer your registration to another attendee at no additional charge up to the published transfer deadline. Transfer instructions will be provided in your confirmation email.

Packing & Preparation

  • Dress Code: Business casual
  • What to Bring: Laptop, travel monitor (optional), comfortable walking shoes
  • Comfort Tip: While Florida is warm, hotel meeting rooms can be cool—please bring a light sweater or layer
  • Park Days: If you plan to visit Universal, pack for full days in the parks (sun protection, hydration, comfortable footwear)

Accessibility & Special Needs

  • ADA: The host hotel is ADA-compliant.
  • Dietary Needs: We will collect dietary accommodations in the registration form.
  • Childcare: No childcare services are provided by the conference.

Extra Value & Add-Ons

  • Optional Excursions & Entertainment: Details coming soon (offered separately at special group pricing).
  • Photography & Videography: Presentations and select sessions will be recorded/photographed for attendees to access after the event. To preserve candid dialogue and a safe learning space, small-group conversations and peer roundtables will not be recorded.

Contact & Support

CounselMore Recharge Retreat 2026