Featuring Meg Wheatley
We’re thrilled to announce that Meg Wheatley, PhD will be featured as a conversation starter and guest expert at the summer HCI Alumni Coaches Retreat!
Meg is a legendary voice in the world of leadership, known globally for her groundbreaking work on leading with humanity, courage, and compassion. A former Peace Corps volunteer, consultant to leaders across six continents, and author of 13 influential books, including Leadership and the New Science and Who Do We Choose to Be? Meg brings a lifetime of wisdom and a fierce commitment to restoring sanity in a chaotic world.
She’s also the founder of Warriors for the Human Spirit, a global community of leaders and activists dedicated to serving with integrity, no matter the circumstances; a community and ongoing dialogue which our own DJ Mitsch is part of.
This is a VERY rare offer to learn directly from one of the most powerful and inspiring thought leaders of our time.
Ground Yourself, Grow, and Thrive
The retreat is designed around renewal, well-being, breath, holding space, going deep within for self-care as we train ourselves for navigating complexity in this time and space. Inspired by the beautiful Blue Ridge mountain’s recovery from last fall’s hurricanes and floods, we will be embracing the energy of change, recovery and transformation.Â
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Deepen Self Exploration Through Enneagram
Explore instincts, shadows, and energy to create personal capacity to hold space.
Coaching Conversations with Peers
Engage in small group sessions with faculty mentors and peers in the medical profession. Recalibrate your coaching skills in service of your clients.Â
Rejuvenate + ReflectÂ
Practice holistic self care: mental, physical, emotional and spiritual. Enjoy delicious, healthy meals made just for our group.Â
Connect with Mother Nature
Explore the 63-acre beautiful property for reconnecting through silence and being with nature. Walk the labyrinth, journal, chat with new and familiar colleagues and faculty.
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Engage with Expert Faculty and Guests
Conversation among masters format: expert opens up the conversation and participants work in small group breakouts to go more deeply into the content.
Walk a Medicine Wheel
Walk a Medicine Wheel for a path of health, well-being and integration – body, mind spirit. This is known in cultures around the world as original medicine. This will be a ritual, reminder of your connection to all that is, to purpose, and to each other.
Sign up now with the 'day' rate.
Retreat DetailsÂ
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Registration Details + LogisticsÂ
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What's Included: Retreat fees include programming, materials, 3 gourmet meals/day and access to the 63-acre beautiful property at the Bend of Ivy Retreat CenterÂ
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Location:Â The Bend of Ivy Lodge, Asheville, NC
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Dates: Thu, August 7th to Sat, Aug 9th (Full days Thu and Fri, half day Sat)
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Arrival: Evening of Wed, August 6th
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CCEUs: 17+ Hours
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Travel: Flights to Charlotte (connecting to Asheville) or a scenic drive or shuttle from Charlotte to Asheville
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Hotel Block:Â Weaverville Fairfield Inn (*please go ahead and book your hotel room after registering for the retreat)
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Book your room using this link or call (828) 645-9000 and ask to book a room in the "Healthcare Coaching Institute Retreat Room Block"
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Cutoff for the room block is Wednesday, July 9, 2025
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Special rate: $104/night
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14 minute commute from Bend of Ivy (shuttle to be coordinated)
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Additional Hotel Options: Feel free to book a room wherever you prefer to stay in the surrounding area. Keep in mind you will need to coordinate transportation to and from Bend of Ivy.Â
Option to extend your stay - Have your family join you on Saturday afternoon in Asheville for a lovely weekend in the Blue Ridge Mountains, as you move from the spartan retreat hotel to posh surrounding in Asheville. You might consider a spa stay and fine dining to cap off your weekend of inner work at the beautiful Biltmore Inn, the Grove Park Inn, or The Flat Iron. We will provide details on how to see local attractions which are back in full gear – like the Biltmore Estate and winery tours, waterfall hikes, and more. Â
Questions?
Contact [email protected] with any questions.Â