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The Mindful Leader Retreat

ROOTED IN TRADITION

Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Leadership

Drawing from millennia-old practices of meditation, mindfulness, and holistic wellness traditions from Bhutan’s rich Vajrayana Buddhist heritage and other contemplative cultures.

Key Features

  • Duration: 5 days, 4 nights
  • Group Size: 12 founders maximum (intimate community)
  • Location: Sacred sites across Bhutan (Thimphu, Paro, Punakha)
  • Investment: $2,800 per founder (includes SDF)

Begin Where It Matters Most

This is not just a retreat—it’s a return. To presence. To purpose. To the parts of yourself often left behind in the rush of leadership and life. In the sacred stillness of Bhutan, surrounded by others on a similar path, you’re invited to pause, reconnect, and realign. Come not just to step away, but to step deeper—into clarity, community, and the courage to lead from within.

Sacred Beginnings

Discover the transformative power of stillness, stories, and sacred rituals in the heart of Bhutan.

Location: Thimphu

Theme: Sacred Beginnings

Morning (Upon Arrival)

  • 9:00 AM: Arrival at Paro Airport, welcome ceremony with traditional khata blessing
  • 10:30 AM: Journey to Thimphu with mindful travel meditation
  • 12:00 PM: Check-in at traditional Bhutanese lodge

Afternoon

  • 1:00 PM: Welcome lunch with introductory Bhutanese butter tea ceremony
  • 3:00 PM: Opening Circle: Sacred space creation, intention setting, and group covenant
  • 4:30 PM: Digital Sabbath Initiation: Technology surrender ritual and mindful disconnection
  • 5:30 PM: Gentle Vajrayana Introduction: Basic meditation postures and breathing awareness

Evening

  • 7:00 PM: Traditional Bhutanese dinner with mindful eating practice
  • 8:30 PM: First Storytelling Circle: Indigenous wisdom sharing – “The Origin of Mindful Leadership”
  • 9:30 PM: Personal reflection and early rest

Location: Thimphu

Theme: Cultivating Presence

Morning

  • 5:30 AM: Morning Meditation – Vajrayana mindfulness practice with traditional singing bowls
  • 7:00 AM: Mindful breakfast with silence practice
  • 8:30 AM: Burnout Recovery Workshop: Ancient wellness practices meets modern founder challenges
  • 10:00 AM: Tea Ceremony Deep Dive: Bhutanese butter tea ritual for mindful leadership presence

Afternoon

  • 11:30 AM: Visit to Memorial Chorten for walking meditation
  • 1:00 PM: Lunch with gratitude practice
  • 2:30 PM: Breathwork Intensive: Pranayama and Vajrayana breathing techniques
  • 4:00 PM: Emotional Intelligence Development: Contemplative practices for self-awareness
  • 5:30 PM: Personal reflection time

Evening

  • 7:00 PM: Traditional dinner with mindful conversation protocols
  • 8:30 PM: Sacred Sharing Circle: Vulnerability protocols and authentic leadership
  • 9:30 PM: Evening meditation and rest

Location: Punakha

Theme: Wisdom in Nature

Morning

  • 5:30 AM: Morning Meditation – Tantric awareness practice
  • 7:00 AM: Breakfast and departure to Punakha
  • 10:00 AM: Forest Bathing Experience: Sacred grove meditation in pristine Bhutanese forest
  • 12:00 PM: Mindful Decision-Making Workshop: Nature-based frameworks for conscious choices

Afternoon

  • 1:00 PM: Riverside lunch with contemplative eating
  • 2:30 PM: Visit to Punakha Dzong – architectural meditation and mindful leadership symbolism
  • 4:00 PM: Purpose Alignment Session: Values clarification through contemplative inquiry
  • 5:30 PM: Storytelling Circle: “The Wise Leader and the Forest” – indigenous wisdom traditions

Evening

  • 7:00 PM: Traditional dinner with local community elders
  • 8:30 PM: Accountability Partnership Formation: Lifelong support system creation
  • 9:30 PM: Silent reflection under stars

Location: Paro

Theme: Sacred Return

Morning

  • 5:30 AM: Final Morning Meditation – Dedication of merit and intention setting
  • 7:00 AM: Farewell breakfast with gratitude circle
  • 8:30 AM: Integration Planning Session:
    • 90-day mindful leadership implementation plan
    • Monthly virtual sangha commitment
    • Annual alumni pilgrimage invitation
  • 10:00 AM: Closing Ceremony: Sacred commitment ritual and blessing exchange

Departure

  • 11:30 AM: Departure to Paro Airport
  • 12:30 PM: Final khata blessing and safe travels blessing

Location: Paro

Theme: Sustainable Leadership

Morning

  • 5:30 AM: Morning Meditation – Advanced Vajrayana practice
  • 7:00 AM: Breakfast and journey to Paro
  • 9:30 AM: Sustainable Leadership Rhythms: Creating regenerative work-life integration
  • 11:00 AM: Tiger’s Nest Monastery Pilgrimage: Sacred hike with walking meditation and contemplative leadership lessons

Afternoon

  • 1:00 PM: Mountaintop mindful lunch with panoramic meditation
  • 3:00 PM: Leadership Vision Quest: Solo reflection time at sacred sites
  • 4:30 PM: Community Integration Workshop: Bringing contemplative practices into organizational culture
  • 6:00 PM: Tea Ceremony Mastery: Advanced butter tea ritual for daily leadership practice

Evening

  • 7:30 PM: Celebration dinner with traditional Bhutanese cultural performance
  • 9:00 PM: Final Storytelling Circle: “The Return of the Mindful Leader”
  • 10:00 PM: Preparation for departure
It all begins with a conversation.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Connect with us today to learn more, ask questions, or reserve your spot at the Founders Retreat. We’re here to help you take the next step toward meaningful growth and connection.
contact us

RESTORE

The Mindful Leader Retreat

ROOTED IN TRADITION

Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Leadership

Drawing from millennia-old practices of meditation, mindfulness, and holistic wellness traditions from Bhutan’s rich Vajrayana Buddhist heritage and other contemplative cultures.

Key Features

  • Duration: 5 days, 4 nights
  • Group Size: 12 founders maximum (intimate community)
  • Location: Sacred sites across Bhutan (Thimphu, Paro, Punakha)
  • Investment: $2,800 per founder (includes SDF)

A Different Kind of Journey

Whether you are leading a company, launching a new idea, or simply looking for space to reflect, this retreat offers more than inspiration. It offers belonging, perspective, and a return to what matters most. We invite you to join us in Bhutan. Not just to take a break, but to begin again—with intention, with clarity, and with others by your side.

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Location: Thimphu

Theme: Sacred Beginnings

Morning (Upon Arrival)

  • 9:00 AM: Arrival at Paro Airport, welcome ceremony with traditional khata blessing
  • 10:30 AM: Journey to Thimphu with mindful travel meditation
  • 12:00 PM: Check-in at traditional Bhutanese lodge

Afternoon

  • 1:00 PM: Welcome lunch with introductory Bhutanese butter tea ceremony
  • 3:00 PM: Opening Circle: Sacred space creation, intention setting, and group covenant
  • 4:30 PM: Digital Sabbath Initiation: Technology surrender ritual and mindful disconnection
  • 5:30 PM: Gentle Vajrayana Introduction: Basic meditation postures and breathing awareness

Evening

  • 7:00 PM: Traditional Bhutanese dinner with mindful eating practice
  • 8:30 PM: First Storytelling Circle: Indigenous wisdom sharing – “The Origin of Mindful Leadership”
  • 9:30 PM: Personal reflection and early rest

Location: Thimphu

Theme: Cultivating Presence

Morning

  • 5:30 AM: Morning Meditation – Vajrayana mindfulness practice with traditional singing bowls
  • 7:00 AM: Mindful breakfast with silence practice
  • 8:30 AM: Burnout Recovery Workshop: Ancient wellness practices meets modern founder challenges
  • 10:00 AM: Tea Ceremony Deep Dive: Bhutanese butter tea ritual for mindful leadership presence

Afternoon

  • 11:30 AM: Visit to Memorial Chorten for walking meditation
  • 1:00 PM: Lunch with gratitude practice
  • 2:30 PM: Breathwork Intensive: Pranayama and Vajrayana breathing techniques
  • 4:00 PM: Emotional Intelligence Development: Contemplative practices for self-awareness
  • 5:30 PM: Personal reflection time

Evening

  • 7:00 PM: Traditional dinner with mindful conversation protocols
  • 8:30 PM: Sacred Sharing Circle: Vulnerability protocols and authentic leadership
  • 9:30 PM: Evening meditation and rest

Location: Punakha

Theme: Wisdom in Nature

Morning

  • 5:30 AM: Morning Meditation – Tantric awareness practice
  • 7:00 AM: Breakfast and departure to Punakha
  • 10:00 AM: Forest Bathing Experience: Sacred grove meditation in pristine Bhutanese forest
  • 12:00 PM: Mindful Decision-Making Workshop: Nature-based frameworks for conscious choices

Afternoon

  • 1:00 PM: Riverside lunch with contemplative eating
  • 2:30 PM: Visit to Punakha Dzong – architectural meditation and mindful leadership symbolism
  • 4:00 PM: Purpose Alignment Session: Values clarification through contemplative inquiry
  • 5:30 PM: Storytelling Circle: “The Wise Leader and the Forest” – indigenous wisdom traditions

Evening

  • 7:00 PM: Traditional dinner with local community elders
  • 8:30 PM: Accountability Partnership Formation: Lifelong support system creation
  • 9:30 PM: Silent reflection under stars

Location: Paro

Theme: Sacred Return

Morning

  • 5:30 AM: Final Morning Meditation – Dedication of merit and intention setting
  • 7:00 AM: Farewell breakfast with gratitude circle
  • 8:30 AM: Integration Planning Session:
    • 90-day mindful leadership implementation plan
    • Monthly virtual sangha commitment
    • Annual alumni pilgrimage invitation
  • 10:00 AM: Closing Ceremony: Sacred commitment ritual and blessing exchange

Departure

  • 11:30 AM: Departure to Paro Airport
  • 12:30 PM: Final khata blessing and safe travels blessing

Location: Paro

Theme: Sustainable Leadership

Morning

  • 5:30 AM: Morning Meditation – Advanced Vajrayana practice
  • 7:00 AM: Breakfast and journey to Paro
  • 9:30 AM: Sustainable Leadership Rhythms: Creating regenerative work-life integration
  • 11:00 AM: Tiger’s Nest Monastery Pilgrimage: Sacred hike with walking meditation and contemplative leadership lessons

Afternoon

  • 1:00 PM: Mountaintop mindful lunch with panoramic meditation
  • 3:00 PM: Leadership Vision Quest: Solo reflection time at sacred sites
  • 4:30 PM: Community Integration Workshop: Bringing contemplative practices into organizational culture
  • 6:00 PM: Tea Ceremony Mastery: Advanced butter tea ritual for daily leadership practice

Evening

  • 7:30 PM: Celebration dinner with traditional Bhutanese cultural performance
  • 9:00 PM: Final Storytelling Circle: “The Return of the Mindful Leader”
  • 10:00 PM: Preparation for departure
It all begins with a conversation.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Connect with us today to learn more, ask questions, or reserve your spot at the Founders Retreat. We’re here to help you take the next step toward meaningful growth and connection.
contact us
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