Business Women with Essence:
The Power of Presence Retreat
7-Day All-Inclusive Rest Retreat Designed For 10 Visionary Women
May 7-13, 2026 | By Invitation Only
Where CEOs, Business-Owners & C-suite Executives Unwind and Strategize ♦
Meet the Women Behind the Wisdom
Hear their voices. Know their vision. Tune in for real talk, sharp insights, and proven strategies.
Meet the Women Behind the Wisdom
Hear their voices. Know their vision. Tune in for real talk, sharp insights, and proven strategies.
Meet the Women Behind the Wisdom
Hear their voices. Know their vision. Tune in for real talk, sharp insights, and proven strategies.
Lead Boldly. Retreat With Intention.
Imagine arriving in Italy, to a private beachfront villa tucked along the Mediterranean, intentionally designed to give you space before the next season of leadership begins.
7 days of clarity, connection, and calm. You’ll experience soulful rest, chef-prepared meals, private strategy sessions, and the kind of stillness that resets your nervous system and refuels your vision.
This is where strategy meets presence. Where your next big move is created, not from pressure, but from alignment, peace, and power.
Join us in May 2026 for a retreat designed to nourish the woman behind the business. Let it be spacious. Let it be yours. Let it be now.
What Makes This Retreat Different?
Imagine stepping away from the constant demands of your calendar and entering a space intentionally curated to nurture your presence, your power, and your purpose. These experiences are designed to help you leave with clarity, a sense of alignment, and a renewed feeling of peace and flow for what’s next.
Private Chef Experience
Enjoy fresh, locally inspired meals prepared daily by a private chef, nourishing your body and enhancing every moment of your retreat experience.
Lifestyle & Branding Photo Session
Experience a bespoke photo session that crafts a visual identity reflecting your values and resonating with your audience.
Pasta-Making Experience
Learn the art of handmade pasta with a local chef, a culinary experience that brings warmth, connection, and Sardinian flavor to your retreat.
Luxury Designer Gift
As a special gift, you’ll receive a thoughtfully chosen designer item, something to remember your retreat experience and the power of your presence.
Yoga Experience
Unwind with a soul-soothing yoga session designed to ground your body and quiet your mind, an intentional pause in the rhythm of the retreat.
Wine Tasting Excursion
Enjoy a guided wine tasting under the Sardinian sun in a serene setting, where flavor, conversation, and connection flow effortlessly.
Airport Transfers
As part of your retreat experience, roundtrip airport transfers in Italy are included, ensuring a smooth, stress-free arrival and departure from the airport to the villa.
The Vault Experience
Gain clarity and confidence through private 1-on-1 strategy sessions with our expert hosts, tailored to your business goals, personal financial journey, and legal foundation.
Meet Your Hosts
This retreat is led by a powerhouse trio committed to helping you align presence with prosperity. You’re not just attending another event, you’re stepping into a space curated by three women who bring deep expertise in finance, legal strategy, and wealth planning to support your growth, protect your vision, and position you for long-term success.
Kellé Thorpe is a Chief Financial Officer and Business Finance Expert with over 20 years of experience in finance and administration. She has served as a C-Level Executive, overseeing $20 million in revenue at a leading consulting firm, and as a Director-Level Accounting Professional at top AmLaw firms with revenues exceeding $2 billion.
Kellé goes beyond foundational bookkeeping and accounting, creating tailored financial roadmaps for the CEO business owner.
Karla Ukman Is not your father’s advisor™. As a Wealth Planner for over a decade, she has dedicated herself to empowering women and marginalized communities to achieve their financial goals.
Her mission is to provide education and resources to navigate their financial journeys successfully.
Patrice Tisdale is a Chief Legal Strategist with extensive experience as General Counsel and Litigator for one of the nation’s most forward-thinking unions. She has over 17 years in the legal industry.
Her work combines deep legal knowledge with a hands-on, practical approach to solutions. Patrice empowers her clients to realize all business decisions are legal decisions.
What You’ll Gain
Join us for an immersive journey where we’ll explore finance, legal frameworks, and brand strategy to illuminate a visionary roadmap for sustainable growth; while moments of rest, reflection, and sisterhood replenish your spirit, leaving you empowered to amplify your impact and steward a lasting leadership legacy.
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Private Chef Experience
Enjoy fresh, locally inspired meals prepared daily by a private chef, nourishing your body and enhancing every moment of your retreat experience.
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Lifestyle & Branding Photo Session
Experience a bespoke photo session that crafts a visual identity reflecting your values and resonating with your audience.
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Luxury Designer Gift
As a special gift, you'll receive a thoughtfully chosen designer item, something to remember your retreat experience.
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Pasta-Making Experience
Learn the art of handmade pasta with a local chef, a culinary experience that brings warmth, connection, and Sardinian flavor to your retreat.
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Wine Tasting Experience
Enjoy a guided wine tasting under the Sardinian sun in a serene setting, where flavor, conversation, and connection flow effortlessly.
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Yoga Experience
Unwind with a soul-soothing yoga session designed to ground your body and quiet your mind, an intentional pause in the rhythm of the retreat.
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The Vault Experience
Gain clarity and confidence through 1-on-1 strategy sessions with our expert hosts, tailored to your business goals, personal financial journey, and legal foundation.
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Harness Financial Data for Growth
Learn how to analyze and use financial insights to drive both business expansion and personal wealth creation.
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Balance Business and Personal Finances
Master strategies to seamlessly align your professional goals with personal financial success for holistic growth.
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Safeguard and Grow with Legal Structures
Having legal counsel on retainer is valuable for securing assets and supporting long-term scalability.
Rest, Reflect And Rise
Our retreat is intentionally intimate, designed to ensure every participant receives the personalized attention, support, and space they need to truly thrive. With spots filling quickly, now is the perfect time to secure yours. Give yourself permission to enter the new quarter with clarity, renewed energy, and the confidence to lead from a place of alignment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the date and time for the retreat?
The date and time: May 7-13, 2026
What’s included in the registration fee?
Everything you need for a luxurious, transformative experience is covered. We’ve curated every detail so you can fully focus on rest, clarity, and aligned growth.
Your registration includes:
Luxury accommodations at Villa La Belle Etoile, a private beachfront villa in South Sardinia
Your own private room and bathroom for ultimate comfort and privacy
All retreat sessions and workshops, led by expert hosts in finance, legal strategy, and wealth planning
A 90-minute 1:1 strategy session with each host: Fractional CFO Kellé Thorpe, Wealth Planner Karla Ukman, and Attorney Patrice Tisdale, offering personalized, actionable guidance for your unique personal and business goals
Curated wellness experiences including a grounding yoga session and time for rest and reflection
A guided wine tasting excursion and a hands-on pasta-making experience with a local chef
Individual professional headshots and lifestyle photos
Meals prepared by a private chef
Roundtrip airport transfers in Italy, from the airport to the villa
A luxury designer gift, as a special keepsake from your retreat experience
Masterminding with like-minded, million-dollar businesswomen, fostering deep conversation, clarity, and community
Ongoing community access post-retreat, so the connection and support continues
Payment Options
Payment Options:
Early Bird Rate: $10,000 if paid in full by October 1, 2025
Standard Rate: $12,000 after October 1, 2025
We are offering flexible payment options:
A $3,000 non-refundable deposit secures your spot
Remaining balance can be split into three monthly payments $3,000
Full balance must be paid by January 15, 2026
Your retreat package is transferable to another guest through January 15, 2026.
A partial refund of any payments beyond the $3,000 deposit is available until November 15, 2025.
Who is this retreat for?
Are you a corporate executive or CEO feeling overwhelmed by financial and legal challenges, or isolated in your leadership?
This retreat is for women ready to step fully into their power, seeking clarity, peace, and expert guidance to grow their business with confidence.
Escape the frenzy and enter the last quarter refreshed, focused, and equipped with a personalized wealth and legal strategy in a supportive, judgment-free space.
Where is the retreat being held?
The retreat takes place at Villa La Belle Etoile, a breathtaking beachfront oasis in South Sardinia designed to nourish your mind, body, and vision.