2019 Vancouver Summer Retreat

Our 2nd Annual Retreat in the Redwoods of Northern California was (once again) AWESOME and I’m now in the works planning for Retreat #3 which will be in Vancouver, BC (Canada) in July 2019!

This is a small, intimate retreat that is offered to my clients first. Any spots remaining will be opened up to people on my waiting list.

If you’re interested in attending, please fill out the form below.

If you have questions, please email me at kim@transformationwellnessforwomen.com, or send me your question HERE.

Thank you for your interest,



P.S. Whether it’s my retreat, someone else’s, or one you take on your own, please “retreat” from time to time. It’s worth the cost and you’re worth the investment. I talk more about this here – Permission to Retreat: 5 Reasons to Get Away. I hope it resonates.

What some of our past retreat attendees had to say…

“I took a chance on attending this retreat due to time off work, financial cost, travel involved, limited knowledge about others attending the retreat and just generally not sure what it would be like. I’m glad I took a deep breath and signed up!

Kim Acedo is an excellent facilitator and is skilled in creating rapport and discussion based on clear and appropriate topics related to women in midlife. There was minimal homework prior to attending but it was effective work and blended into the weekend.

Kim and her helpers made me feel pampered from the moment I met them until it was time to say goodbye, and when I left it was with a renewed sense of direction for how I want to spend the second half of my life, and knowing that it will include continued conversation and support with the women from this weekend.” -Mary S.


“There was definitely something about attending Kim’s retreat and just being able to stop, that gave me peace and space. She provided me space to be within the Redwoods, space to process, space to think all within a very supportive community of women. Space for my thoughts that have been at the back of my mind to come, perhaps un-welcomed, to the front. But beyond ‘getting away from it all’, Kim’s retreat also provided me a unique sort of challenge – the challenge of adjusting my rhythm, abandoning my routines, reconsider my approach to daily life, and to open up and trust.

The Redwoods retreat provided me the opportunity to examine and refocus my energies. My body was within nature, my mind was mesmerized by the rhythm of the Pacific Ocean and my spirit was filled within the beauty at Redwood Base Camp. Throughout many of our small group sessions, I enjoyed the smiles, laughter and most importantly the space to re-educate myself to live a life in balance.

Kim has a very special gift to share with all women in midlife, and that is, to empower each of us to gain a fresh perspective on our life. I am so very grateful to have had the opportunity to say ‘YES’ to attend Kim’s retreat for I revitalized my body, mind, and soul. I left changed for the better with a clearer, more simplified view of what really matters in my life. Thank You, Kim.” -Jane G.


“I keep thinking about our 2017 Redwoods Retreat and my only wish is to do it all AGAIN! Kim Acedo is an amazing coach! Such a gentle and kind leader – very thoughtful in each and every detail keeping her midlife community in mind every inch of the way! Her goal is our ‘well-being and for that I am so grateful!

I left feeling a positive me, a rested me, ready to follow through and work at making my 50s the true Golden Years. Until next time Kim and my girls!!” -Christine P.


“The 2018 Redwoods Summer Retreat provided the perfect mix of time in nature, self-awareness activities, and down time for self-care and reflection in a magnificent setting with a supportive community of women in midlife.

Kim was an excellent leader and highly skilled in creating a supportive community.  She empowered us to let our true selves shine and enabled us to see ourselves through the eyes of those around us.  We laughed, we cried, we shared ideas but most importantly we connected with and supported each other. Kim led us to play in nature and take time out for reflection.  She pampered us, challenged us, and guided each of us on our journey for health and well-being.

I came home from this retreat with a rested and energized body, a full heart, new friends, and a renewed sense of what’s most important to me and what I need to do to make this time in my life the absolutely best yet.

Thank you Kim for a wonderful and empowering retreat!” -Patty S.


“2018 Summer Redwoods Retreat, where do I start?

I was very excited to go on this retreat for so many reasons. The destination was all me, California Redwoods, a place I could drive to (another of my favorite things) and a small group of ladies willing and open to go on this journey too!

Every thing I’ve done with Kim over the last couple of years hasn’t disappointed so I didn’t expect this was going to either. I tried not to dwell on having any specific expectations and simply be open to whatever happened that weekend.

I cannot express how much I enjoyed this retreat! Things were well planned and we had some downtime to reflect and hang out. Our meals were amazing, Laurie fed us well! The ladies that attended were so nice and it seems like it was meant to be that we all met up at this time in our lives. I would do this again in a heartbeat!

Thank you Kim, it was an amazing time, insightful, comfortable and a great thing to do for me!!! Please let me know when the next one is planned.” -Mary M.


Enjoy this slideshow of pictures from our 2018 Summer Redwoods Retreat.