THE RETREAT RESIDENCYÂ Â
Get Paid to Lead Your First Retreat — and Master How to Do It Again (Profitably)

 The Retreat Residency is the first program of its kind: a blend of done-for-you retreat production and personalized coaching designed to make retreats a rewarding, lasting part of your brand.
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We’re looking for fitness and yoga teachers, studio owners, and wellness providers with engaged communities. We handle the planning. You teach, travel, and get paid — then leave with the templates, skills, and confidence to do it all over again.
There are never ANY costs (including deposits!) for our hosts.Â
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Download our Retreat Host Info Packet
Includes complete guide to all of your retreat venue options.Â

Is This You?
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You’ve dreamed of leading retreats but...
Ă— Planning feels overwhelming
× You’re not sure your audience is big enough
Ă—Â You're terrified of making that huge deposit
× You’ve tried before and didn’t sell enough spots
Ă—Â You just want to show up and teach
Ă—Â You want to dip your toe into hosting before spending thousands on a retreat coach Â
You’re in the right place if:
✔️ You’re a studio owner, teacher, or coach with a real community
✔️ You could fill 10+ retreat spots with a little guidance
✔️ You want a luxury retreat experience without the admin, emails, contracts or stress
Founding Host Opportunity (Limited!)
We’re launching our Retreat Residency with a small group of inaugural leaders—and inviting just 10 Founding Hosts.Â
If accepted, you’ll receive:
- $1,000 signing bonus (in addition to $2,500 stipend + travel expenses)
- Priority scheduling with our most in-demand venues
Applications close August 31. Don’t wait—spots are limited and interviews are already underway.
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HOW IT WORKSÂ
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STEPÂ #1
Apply onlineÂ

STEP #2
If it looks like a great fit, you'll receive a survey to send to your community asking about venues, dates and price range in order to validate interest

STEPÂ #3
If your survey meets our benchmarks for a successful retreat, you'll have a quick call with Jen to go over your contract + $1,000 bonus

STEPÂ #4
You choose your dates and venue from our curated list and we handle all of the planning (while saving all communications, budget/accounting files, contracts and more so you can "copy/paste" for your next retreat)

STEPÂ #5
You promote your retreat to your audience using our plug-and-play marketing kit

STEPÂ #6
You teach and inspire—and get paid. Ready to do it again? You have two paths: continue to partner with us on a profit share model OR take the tools and templates to confidently do it on your ownÂ
WHAT YOU GET
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✔️ A fully hosted international retreat at one of our trusted luxury venues (guests generally pay $3,000-$4,500 depending on season and specific accommodations)
✔️ $2,500 teaching stipend (paid after your retreat)
✔️  $1,000 Founding Host signing bonus
✔️ All travel + accommodations covered
 ✔️ A plug-and-play marketing kit with email templates, graphics, captions, and a proven launch strategy
✔️ Concierge-level support from your first application through your final savasana
But here’s what makes the Retreat Residency different:
This isn’t just a free trip. It’s a paid internship where you’ll learn exactly how to design, market, and deliver profitable retreats of your own.
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✔️ Step behind the curtain and watch every detail of the planning process unfold
 ✔️ Receive your own private drive of customizable templates, contracts, systems, and budgets
 ✔️ Walk away certified — ready to repeat the process independently or step into future paid hosting opportunities with us

Choose Your Retreat Track
Whether you’re here to lead a powerful retreat with zero stress—or want to learn how to build your own retreat empire—we’ve got you.
Every accepted host gets access to our full done-for-you retreat experience:
âś” We book the venue
âś” We handle the planning
âś” You teach, inspire, and get paid
But if you want to learn how to plan and sell out retreats yourself—we’ve got something special.
Track 1: Just Teach
You show up. You lead. You enjoy the retreat of your dreams (and a $2,500+ payday).
We handle the contracts, guest comms, payments, planning, and marketing kit.
Track 2: Retreat Residency (Optional Add-On – Free for Pilot Hosts)
Want to learn the entire retreat planning system from the inside out? Join our Retreat Residency mentorship track:
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Bi-monthly group calls with Jen
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Full access to our back-end systems, timelines, marketing templates, and more
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Copy of every email, ad, page, and plan we use to fill retreats
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Personalized feedback and support
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Plan and lead future retreats on your own or join our retreats as a paid Lead Facilitator
Normally a $22,000 mentorship program—included free for pilot cohort hosts.
This track is optional. If you just want to teach, travel, and cash your check, you're golden.
If you want to learn while you earn and build your own retreat business, the Residency is here for you.

Track #1: Just Teach
You want to show up, lead, and get paid—without worrying about the logistics
✔️ Includes: all planning, payments, guest communication, venue booking, marketing kit
✔️ Time commitment: minimal—you focus on teaching and promotingÂ
✔️ Outcome: one incredible retreat, free luxury trip, a $2,500 stipend, and memories to last a lifetime (plus $1,000 signing bonus for pilot hosts!)Â

Track #2: Retreat Residency
You want to learn how to build your own retreat business and eventually lead solo
Everything in Track 1 plus behind-the-scenes access, mentorship, and systems
2 group calls/month + guided training alongside your retreat
Same stipend, bonus and free trip as Track #1 plus a repeatable retreat system, $15k+/retreat income potential and certification as a lead facilitator
Normally $22,000 — Free for Pilot Hosts
ABOUT US.
Elevate Retreats is a program created by Jen Russell, owner of studio group Flight Room Seattle, and a seasoned retreat leader who sells out international retreats year after year.
After coaching dozens of wellness professionals through her consulting business, Studio Scale, Jen saw a clear pattern:
Nearly every teacher dreamed of leading a retreat...
But most were stalled by two things—fear of financial risk and total overwhelm around planning.
Elevate Retreats was built to solve that.
We take care of the logistics, the contracts, the coordination, and the headaches—so you can do what you do best: teach, connect and inspire in stunning destinations.
Whether you’ve led retreats before or this is your first time, you’ll feel fully supported from start to finish—with a proven system that keeps your audience engaged and your experience stress-free.
This is the retreat model we wish existed when we started—and now we’re sharing it with teachers and wellness leaders like you.
"I never would have been able to host retreats without you! Getting paid to host your first retreat without taking on any financial risk or time spent planning is a NO BRAINER."
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Studio Scale client Taylor O'Dore:Â owner of Open Aerial Yoga and successful repeat retreat hostÂ

WHERE YOU'LL GOÂ
Founding retreat partners include beautiful venues in:
- Mexico
-Â Costa Rica
- CaribbeanÂ
- Greece
- Italy
All venues offer private accommodations, gourmet meals, immersive local experiences and on-site retreat support.
These are all retreat partners where we have personally held retreats and have full confidence in their facilities, food and staff.Â

Want a complete list of our retreat venue partners and inclusions? Download our free Retreat Host Info Packet.Â
Apply Now
 Founding Host applications (which include a $1,000 signing bonus) are due by August 31.
After you submit your application, our team will review it within 48 hours and reach out if we’d like to schedule a quick call with Jen.
Note: This program requires all hosts to select from one of our retreat venue partners. Most retreats are for seven nights with shorter stays possible in Costa Rica, Italy and the Dominican Republic.Â
If you’re an experienced retreat host looking for a custom, done-for-you retreat with a profit-share model, please email Jen directly at [email protected].
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSÂ
Don't see your question here? Shoot Jen a note at [email protected] and she would be happy to chat.Â
What's the catch?
Do I have to pay anything up front?
What kind of audience do I need?
How much do retreats cost for participants?
What is the milestone interest survey and what happens if i don't meet it?
How much do I get paid?
What exactly do you handle?
What happens if I can’t fill my retreat?
Why wouldn’t I just run my own retreat and keep all the profits?
Can I choose a different venue or retreat length?



