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Transformational Coaching
Upcoming Gatherings
The Art of Letting Go
Saturday October 24th 9:00-4:00
Most of us spend the first half of life learning how to build.
We build competence. Identity. Responsibility. Families. Careers. Beliefs about who we are and what makes us worthy. We learn how to achieve, provide, persevere, and hold a great deal. And much of that building is necessary.
But somewhere along the way, sometimes through loss, transition, disappointment, aging, or simply a quiet inner knowing, life begins asking something different of us. Not more. Less. Less striving. Less proving. Less carrying what no longer belongs to us.
Few of us were ever taught how to let go. How to release roles that no longer fit. How to recognize enough.
How to make peace with what is unfinished. How to trust that subtraction is not always loss.
And somewhere in that unfolding, many of us begin to sense that what carried us here may not be what carries us forward.
The Shedding Season is a small gathering for those of us who sense that this season may not be about becoming more… but becoming more true.
A time to explore the art of letting go, the practice of enough, and the quiet wisdom of traveling lighter.
Highlights of the day include a balance of teachings, group sharing, and exercises around the following themes:
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Honoring what has shaped us
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Recognizing the invitations of the second half of life
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Practicing enough in a world that always asks for more
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Releasing what no longer belongs
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Listening for what is essential, true, and worth carrying forward
When: October 24th 9:00-4:00
Arrive at 9:00 for coffee, tea, and conversation; Program starts at 10:00
Limited availability for an overnight stay on Saturday. First come first serve.
Where: Southview on the North River in Mathews, Virginia
less than 90 minutes from Richmond, offering a peaceful space conducive to creating meaningful connections
For more about the space visit North River Retreat
To foster a safe space, ripe for sharing and deep work, this program caps at 8 participants.
See below for frequently asked questions
“The task of the second half of life is not to create a self, but to uncover the self.”
Richard Rohr
For more info or to register, reach out to Maria
FAQs
Who is the Facilitator?
Maria Candler is an ICF-accredited coach, facilitator, and former CEO who helps individuals, leaders, and teams grow in awareness, navigate change, and live and lead with greater alignment, courage, and wholeness. In addition to her 1:1 coaching work, she works with leadership teams and organizations while hosting intimate, transformative gatherings through North River Coaching and North River Retreat.
What do I need to bring?
Come as you are, in comfy clothes. Bring a journal, and a willingness to share!
Will there be food?
We will have coffee and tea available upon arrival as well as a simple, healthy lunch. Feel free to bring snacks or any preferred beverages.
Tell me more about the overnight stay?
We have four bedrooms available for single use or sharing as well as 3 full baths. We will have an easy dinner and continued dialogue, light breakfast offerings on Sunday with an 11:00 a.m. departure. Feel free to inquire with specific questions.
Is there a fee?
Registration is $275 for the day or $425 for the overnight experience. We consider this an investment in your well-being, growth, and the kind of spaciousness that is often hard to find in everyday life.
And as always, if cost feels like a genuine barrier, please reach out. A limited number of scholarship opportunities are available.
Where can I get more information?
Please contact Maria directly at 804-405-7178 or send email