Last week, we gathered in the serene beauty of the Catskills for an unforgettable experience: the Upstate Retreat with renowned psychotherapist and boundary expert Terri Cole, alongside NUSHU founder Vanessa Cornell. This retreat was a powerful and transformative journey designed for high-functioning women ready to step into greater freedom, flow, and purpose. Over the course […]

In our fast-paced world, finding ways to slow down and reconnect with ourselves is more important than ever. There’s a reason we include a journal in every retreat gift bag—it’s a meaningful tool to support your journey of connection and self-discovery! But even beyond retreats, a journaling practice offers countless benefits, from fostering self-reflection and […]

The idea of a retreat often conjures images of week-long trips to faraway destinations and elaborate plans. But what if you could create a rejuvenating retreat experience right at home? An at-home retreat offers a unique opportunity to recharge, reconnect, and refresh without the complexities or commitments of travel – giving you the freedom to […]

This April, we traveled to Nosara, Costa Rica, for our annual Surf Retreat with 25 incredible women. It’s by far one of our favorite offerings because no one comes out of the week unchanged. In just seven days, 25 women gathered for a week of surf, sun, and sisterhood. Masks were shed, vulnerabilities were embraced, […]

In February 2024, we traveled to Big Indian, New York for a special retreat in partnership with Ally Bogard. Each year, we plan our Upstate Retreat in the winter, as it’s the perfect time to rest and turn inward. The season lends itself to restoration and quiet contemplation. There was no better place to do […]

How to Boost Your Confidence The Number One Pep Talk To Give Yourself Everyday A guest blog post written by Success Coach, Angel Marie I’m scared. Nobody’s going to care about what I have to say. I’m not wise enough yet. I care too much what other people think. I’ll never make it. Is it […]

Certified NUSHU Group Facilitator and Founder of Well Refined, Courtney Evans, joined the NUSHU Surf Retreat in February 2023. What follows is her beautiful retelling of the time spent on retreat: “I spent last week in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica on a women’s surf retreat with NUSHU, a wellness collective I facilitate sharing circles for. I […]