JULY 30-AUGUST 3
Are you looking to host a retreat but don't know where to start?
This retreat is designed for facilitators who want to lead with confidence, ethics, and nervous-system safety but feel overwhelmed by logistics, responsibility, or holding space alone. Facilitating the Facilitators offers trauma-informed training, embodied learning, and a fully supported retreat environment so you can learn how to host, hold space, and care for yourself, without burnout or guesswork.
If you've dreamed of hosting a retreat but feel overwhelmed by where to begin, this experience is for you.
Facilitating the Facilitators is a trauma-informed, fully supported retreat designed to teach you how to confidently hold space and how to sell out your retreats with integrity. You'll learn the foundations of ethical facilitation, nervous-system safety, and sustainable leadership—plus the strategy behind creating and filling a successful retreat.
No burnout. No guesswork. Just clear guidance, embodied learning, and support every step of the way.
Place: El retiro, Medellin
is a charming mountain town located about 45 minutes from Medellín. Known for its cool, spring-like climate and scenic landscapes, it offers a mix of rolling green hills, lush forests, and peaceful countryside. The town has a relaxed pace of life, with a central plaza surrounded by local cafes, artisan shops, and traditional Colombian architecture. Popular for weekend getaways, El Retiro is also a hub for hiking, horseback riding, and exploring nature, making it a perfect destination for those seeking tranquility without being far from the city.
Meet The Host
Christina Oyola
Founder, Disabled Veteran & Trauma-informed Community Advocate Christina is the heart of That Day Community Corner, a space for healing, learning, and shared experiences. With lived experience and a deep commitment to inclusivity, she helps facilitators feel seen, heard, and empowered as they guide others. Christina believes that when facilitators are cared for and supported, participants can experience meaningful growth, safety, and connection—and small acts of intentional care can create lasting impact.
Meet The Host
Elizabeth vallejo
Arrival & Check-In
Guests arrive at Anchor Retreat Properties and settle into their rooms.
Welcome Lunch
A nourishing shared meal to land, connect, and begin regulating together.
Opening Circle: Setting the Container
An intentional welcome circle focused on:
- Establishing safety and group agreements
- Nervous-system awareness and pacing
- Ethical facilitation foundations
- Naming intention without pressure or performance
Evening at Leisure
Time to rest, journal, or integrate before an early night.
8:00 AM — Meditation & Gentle Movement
A grounding practice focused on regulation, breath, and embodied presence.
9:30 AM — Breakfast
11:00 AM — Off-Property Experience
Departure for a guided flower cultivation visit and horse experience, offering:
- Connection to nature
- Somatic regulation through environment and animal presence
- Learning through experience rather than instruction
7:30 PM — Dinner
Return to the property for a nourishing evening meal and rest.
8:00 AM — Meditation & Movement
9:30 AM — Breakfast
11:00 AM — Trauma-Informed Facilitation Circle
A structured learning circle covering:
- Trauma-informed group dynamics
- Consent, boundaries, and responsibility
- Preventing burnout and secondary trauma
- Supporting participants without over-holding
Property Hike & Cow Therapy
A slow, grounded walk around the land followed by time with cows for regulation and presence.
Art Therapy Session
Creative expression as integration—no skill required, no outcome expected.
Evening Barbecue
A relaxed communal dinner to connect, reflect, and unwind
8:00 AM — Meditation & Movement
9:30 AM — Breakfast
11:00 AM — EMDR-Informed Training Circle
An introductory, trauma-aware exploration of EMDR principles and ethical applications.
1:00 PM — Integration Circle
Space to process learning, ask questions, and integrate insights.
2:00 PM — Lunch
3:00 PM — IV Therapy Begins
Optional IV therapy for physical restoration and nervous-system support.
7:00 PM — Dinner
8:00 AM — Closing Meditation & Circle
A gentle closing space for reflection, integration, and grounding before departure.
9:30 AM — Breakfast
11:30 AM — Check-Out & Departure
