Welcome to Stretching Forward Retreats
A place for women to pause, reflect, and embrace the lives they have.
Are you ready to step away from your everyday routine, take some time for yourself, and consider what lies ahead?
Stretching Forward offers small, welcoming retreats where women can enjoy time for reflection, conversation, laughter, and the simple pleasure of being themselves.
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Upcoming Retreats – 2027
Finding Purpose Today
February 27 | Bay Village, Ohio: a one-day opportunity to explore purpose, gratitude, and what matters most today.
Embracing Your Life
April 16-18 or April 30–May 2 | Lakeside, Ohio: a weekend to reflect on where you have been, embrace where you are, and consider where you would like to go. (Final weekend to be announced soon)
Celebrate What’s Right With Your World
October 15–17 | Lakeside, Ohio: a weekend to notice the everyday joys, celebrate what is right in your world, and bring more gratitude into your life.
What Happens at a Stretching Forward Retreat?
A small group of women gathers in a comfortable, welcoming setting to step away from the demands of everyday life. There is time for guided reflection, journaling, meaningful conversation, and quiet moments to yourself. We enjoy home-cooked meals, explore the beauty of Lakeside, share laughter, and discover new ways to appreciate the lives we are living.
Each retreat has its own theme and activities, but all offer the opportunity to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and leave with something meaningful to carry home.
What Women Are Saying
“And I learned yes, a weekend can be enough time to remind me how important I am to myself and the world.” - Mary
“Favorite part of the day was the sharing of stories and experiences. I also have intended to journal for a long time but somehow never started. This opened the door for me to begin.” - Vicki
“You have offered a hope that I forgot existed.” - Tricia
A Little About Diane
I’m Diane McGregor, founder of Stretching Forward Retreats. After more than four decades as a nurse and nurse educator, I found myself looking for a new way to use my experience and interests. My own experiences at women's retreats on Cape Cod and the island of Iona inspired me to create opportunities for other women to take time for themselves.
I love bringing women together for weekends filled with reflection, good conversation, laughter, and the chance to discover what it means to keep stretching forward.
To read more about Diane, click below.
Perhaps It's Time for You
Whether you are looking for a day away or a weekend to yourself, I invite you to explore what Stretching Forward has to offer. You are welcome to come on your own or bring a friend. I'd be happy to answer your questions.
