Events & Retreats
Rise & Thrive 2026
Two days. Powerful breakthroughs. Unforgettable connections.
Dates
Location
Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort
WebsiteKah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort, located on Oregon's Warm Springs Indian Reservation, features large outdoor natural hot spring soaking pools with temperatures ranging from 92 to 104 degrees, a lazy river, and a zero-depth entry pool for children. Accommodations include a 30-room hotel, RV sites, and traditional teepees, offering a unique blend of cultural heritage and scenic serenity. On-site amenities encompass multiple heated pools, private cabana rentals, and a cafeteria hosting craft nights. Nearby attractions include the Museum at Warm Springs, providing insights into Indigenous history. While some activities like horseback riding and hiking are seasonal, the resort offers a peaceful retreat with various recreational options year-round.
Facilitators
Dr. Christine Fonner
Christine is an executive leadership coach for women. She is also the founder of Roam Your Soul, a women’s leadership and outdoor adventure community. With 20 years in nonprofit and corporate leadership, Christine is an advocate for helping leaders cultivate what she calls, “radical care” in the workplace. Christine coaches women who want to find deeper meaning in life through transformational learning and authentic community. She believes that everyone needs a support network, community, and opportunities to be vulnerable to engage in what makes life meaningful. Christine has a Master’s in transformational leadership/change management and is a strengths-based transformational leadership expert. She has a PhD in Organizational Leadership, specializing in “the human factor” – the responsibility leaders have in creating “radical care” in the workplace and the connection between personal/interpersonal needs and joy at work.
Dr. Kristine Medyanik
Kristine's company Shattered Glass Leadership was born from her 10+ years of teaching experience and a doctorate in Business with a specialty in Organizational Psychology. She’s delivered her original personality assessment to thousands of students and clients over the last 13 years—and those students teach her something new every time. Her retreats and workshops build on concepts of personality, motivation, and brain science. We dive deep into your goal and real challenges. We provide time and space to envision your next chapter or ten. Then we take those “aha” moments and turn them into action plans, so you can bring real change to your everyday life.
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Join us for the Rise and Thrive Women’s Retreat at the beautiful Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort, two days dedicated to self-discovery, growth, and connection. Through expert-led workshops, reflective practices, and immersive activities, you’ll gain powerful tools to navigate challenges, communicate with confidence, and create systems for lasting success.
This two-day women’s retreat is your opportunity to step into a space designed for self-discovery, growth, and connection. Held at the historic Kennedy School McMenamins, the Rise and Thrive Women’s Retreat is perfect for women ready to invest in themselves, elevate their personal and professional lives, and connect with like-minded individuals.
Your experience includes:
- Daily leadership development workshops
- Strategies for effective communication and goal alignment
- All workshop materials and supplies
- A supportive community of women committed to personal and professional growth
Content Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM each day with after hours connections planned
Leave inspired, equipped, and ready to lead with clarity and purpose.
What You’ll Experience
This retreat is thoughtfully crafted to provide you with:
- Leadership development workshops led by expert facilitators
- Techniques to improve communication in challenging conversations
- Strategies to create actionable systems for personal and team success
- Reflective practices to align your goals and leadership style
- A supportive community of women committed to personal and professional growth
- Through immersive activities and guided reflection, you will leave with tools to confidently navigate challenges, align your strengths with your goals, and build a vision for the future you want to create.
Accommodations
Participants are responsible for booking their own accommodations directly with Kennedy School McMenamins. Enjoy the charm of this historic property with access to on-site amenities like soaking pools, restaurants, and more.
Why Attend?
This retreat isn’t just about self-care—it’s about rediscovering your purpose, building a supportive network, and leaving equipped to thrive in every aspect of your life. Whether you’re looking to grow personally, professionally, or both, Rise and Thrive is your space to do it.
Limited spots are available, so don’t wait to register. Let this be your next step toward unlocking your full potential!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to seeing you there!
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I went into the Women’s Retreat knowing I would come away with a few nuggets of wisdom but I completely underestimated the power of the program. The intimacy that Christine created through her knowledge, techniques, and her drive for genuine human connection blew me away. Not only did she create...
Jessica Bruck
All women should experience what we all experienced this past weekend. I can’t stop thinking about it!
Hailey S.
Thank you! Thank you for the amazing, powerful, intentional weekend. I took so much away and have so much insight into where my focus forward will go!
Janie Ferguson
I literally had the best time. I learned so much about myself this weekend and really feel like I have the strategies now to make life long changes!
Jenn
So much truth...so much vulnerability, so much healing. So much femininity. Thank you for the magical experience.
Cassie Kilpatrick
I learned so much about myself this weekend and really feel like I have the strategies now to make lifelong changes!
Cherise A.
Last weekend, I really got more than what I'd even hoped, and you really are amazing to put something like this together to make such a huge impact in others' lives.
Hilary Johnston
Last weekend I really got more than what I’d even hoped and you really are amazing to put something like this together to make such a huge impact in others’ lives.
Anna W.
I feel renewed, excited, powerful, grateful, connected. I feet SAFE, seen, and supported.
Janice J.
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