Santa Rosa Beach, FL • FEB 26TH - MAR 2ND, 2027
Girls Just Want to Have Fun - Florida Retreat
Pajamas & Palm Trees
A grown-up slumber party on Florida's sugar-white sand.
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Come Get Your Fun Back
No Agenda. No Guilt. Just Good Times.
What if for once, nobody needed you? Trade the winter gray for warm Gulf air, and trade your to-do list for four nights in your favorite pajamas with a house full of women who get it.
This isn't about fixing anything — it's about remembering what it feels like to laugh until your stomach hurts, stay up too late, and not check the clock once.
Mornings start easy, with the beach right outside your door. The rest of the day is yours: nap, swim, wander, or just talk — nothing here is mandatory except having a good time. Let Santa Rosa Beach be the backdrop while you reconnect with your people, and with the version of yourself who still knows how to play.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Retreat Overview
Girls Just Want to Have Fun — Florida Retreat is exactly what it sounds like: four nights in your favorite pajamas, laughter, beach mornings, and a house full of women who are done being the responsible one for a minute.
Lissette will lead one just-for-fun workout session (resistance bands included, zero experience required), and I'll lead one Midlife Discussions gathering where you and the group pick what's actually worth talking about — and that's the whole extent of the "programming." Everything else is games, good food, dancing, and time to just be.
This isn't about fixing anything about you. It's about remembering how good it feels to play. Four nights in pajamas, one unforgettable bonfire, and as many bad dance moves as it takes.
BE PAMPERED IN CASUAL, COASTAL LUXURY
STAY UP TOO LATE, LAUGH TOO HARD
RECONNECT WITH YOUR PLAYFUL SIDE
LEAVE WITH NEW BEST FRIENDS
Subject to slight changes
What's Included
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4 Nights in a Stunning Oceanfront Retreat Home
Upscale coastal comfort in a beautifully designed ocean-view property just steps from the sand, with elegant shared spaces and private ensuite rooms.
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PJ's & Prosecco Welcome Night
Kick off the weekend in your favorite pajamas with a toast, a welcome circle, and a laid-back start to four nights of doing whatever you want.
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A Letting Go Ceremony, Beachside
Write down whatever you're ready to set down for the weekend, walk it to the water, and watch it dissolve. Simple, a little magical, entirely optional to take seriously.
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Morning Meditation & Beach Walks
Start each day with an easy walk along the famous 30A coastline, plus beach cruisers on hand throughout your stay whenever you want to explore on two wheels.
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Daily Yoga & Movement
Gentle yoga and stretch sessions woven throughout the week, because moving your body should feel good, not like homework.
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Rubber Band Travel Workout with Lissette
One fun, no-experience-needed session — resistance bands included in your goodie bag, plus a take-home routine you'll actually use again.
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Midlife Discussions, Led by Kara
One relaxed group conversation on whatever topics you and the group want to dig into — real talk, your way.
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Optional Tour of Eden Gardens State Park & the Wesley House
A relaxed afternoon exploring one of 30A's prettiest hidden spots, at your own pace.
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Game Night: Guesstures & Retreat Feud
Two ridiculous, laugh-out-loud group games built for exactly this crowd. No experience or shame required.
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Cocktail Competition & Dance Party
Our fabulous chef Jess leads the charge as you split into teams and build your best drink for bragging rights (full bar and alcohol-free versions of everything) — then dance the night away to a playlist built from songs the group submits ahead of time.
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Sunset Beach Picnic & Bonfire on the Final Evening
A magical closing night with a professionally styled beach setup, cozy firelight, a closing circle, and of course — s'mores.
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Plenty of Downtime to Do Absolutely Nothing
Nap, read, gossip on the deck, or brave a cold plunge in the (very unheated) pool if you're feeling bold — whatever "doing nothing" looks like for you, there's room for it.
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On-site massages available for an additional fee
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Farewell Champagne Brunch
One last easy morning together before you head home, plans already forming for who's coming back next year.
The closest airport to the retreat is Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) in Panama City Beach—about 27 miles away, which typically translates to 35–40 minutes by car.
Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) is similarly 36 miles away, but due to traffic and routing, the drive usually takes around 45–60 minutes .
Because the retreat home is tucked along a quieter stretch of 30A, Uber and Lyft can be limited. I’ll work with you and other guests to coordinate shared rental car arrangements whenever possible—making travel smoother, more social, and affordable. A shared spreadsheet for ride-sharing connections will be sent out in advance of the retreat.
Check-in begins at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26. Please plan your arrival accordingly, as the retreat team will only access the home shortly before that time.
The retreat concludes at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 2. To fully enjoy the final morning without rush, I recommend booking mid- to late-afternoon flights.
ADDITIONAL RETREAT INFO
What else do I need to know?
NOT INCLUDED:
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Airfare
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Transportation to and from the retreat location
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Optional on-site Massage
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Travel Insurance (highly recommended!)
Book Your Spot!
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Additional Info
Your Accommodations
You’ll be staying in the beautiful and spacious Marlin House, a luxurious oceanfront home located directly along the scenic 30A corridor in Santa Rosa Beach. With multiple balconies, expansive Gulf views, and elegant coastal design throughout, this home is the perfect backdrop for rest, reflection, and reconnection.
The home features a mix of private and shared rooms, each with its own private ensuite bathroom—a rare luxury that allows for comfort and privacy, no matter your room type. Whether you prefer your own space or are traveling with a friend or family member and would like to share, you’ll find your accommodations serene, stylish, and thoughtfully arranged.
From quiet mornings on the balcony to cozy evenings unwinding after the day’s activities, the Marlin House offers the best of coastal elegance and laid-back Florida charm—just steps from the sand and sea.
Two Things, That's It
Let's be honest: this retreat has exactly two things on the calendar that could even loosely be called "programming," and neither one feels like homework.
Lissette leads a Rubber Band Travel Workout, a fun, no-experience-needed session built around resistance bands (yours to keep, tucked right in your goodie bag), with a take-home routine you can actually use on your next trip.
I'll lead Midlife Discussions, one relaxed group conversation built entirely around topics you and the other women want to talk about. You'll get a chance to submit ideas ahead of time on your registration form, so this is shaped by the group, not handed down from the front of the room.
That's it. No workbooks, no breakout sessions, no processing circles. Two easy hours, and the rest of the day is yours again.
Time to Relax & Explore
Not everything here is a group activity, and that's on purpose. Some of your best moments might be a lazy afternoon on the deck, a solo walk on the beach, or just disappearing into a book while everyone else naps.
When you're ready to wander, 30A's string of cute coastal towns are just a short bike ride or drive away, think Rosemary Beach, Seaside, Grayton Beach, and Alys Beach, each one walkable, photogenic, and full of little boutiques, galleries, and good coffee. Hop on one of the beach cruisers or just grab your keys, no plan required.
And if you want a deeper kind of relaxing, on-site massages are available throughout the retreat for an extra fee. Otherwise, consider this your official permission slip to do absolutely nothing.
Group Activities
This retreat isn't just pajamas and lazy mornings. There's plenty of big, loud fun woven in too, the kind of group activities built for laughing, bonding, and stepping just outside your comfort zone in the best possible way.
Most mornings start easy with a guided meditation and a beach walk along the famous 30A coastline. No pace to keep, just salt air and good company before the day gets going. Beach cruisers are also on hand throughout your stay if you want to explore 30A on two wheels whenever the mood strikes.
Saturday evening, Chef Jess leads a Cocktail (and Mocktail) Competition, splitting the group into teams to build the best drink for bragging rights, followed by a Dance Party built entirely from a playlist the group submits ahead of time.
Sunday morning, we head out bright and early, grab-and-go breakfast in hand, for Eden Gardens State Park to walk a mile of trails and tour the historic Wesley House at your own pace. We're back at the house by late morning with the rest of the day free, massages available if you want one, before Game Night that evening, featuring Guesstures and our own retreat-themed spin on Family Feud: Retreat Feud.
We'll close out our time together on the final evening with a sunset beach picnic and bonfire, complete with a closing circle, s'mores, and one last magical moment together before you head home.
Yoga & Meditation
Most days include an easy stretch and a few quiet minutes to breathe. No mat experience required, and zero pressure to look like you know what you're doing. Some sessions happen right on the beach, others poolside, all led at a pace that's more "take a deep breath" than "perfect your alignment."
Think of it as the low-key bookend to whatever silliness happened the night before, a gentle way to ease into the day before brunch, bikes, and whatever's next on the agenda.
Provided Meals
You'll be well-fed all weekend by our private chef, Jess Ragland, who brings serious Florida coastal flavor to every dish, think fresh seafood, bright citrus, and light, beachy fare that tastes like vacation.
Since most of our guests would rather sleep in than set an alarm, we run on brunch instead of a traditional breakfast, paired with an afternoon snack and a full dinner each night, plus two glasses of wine with dinner for those who'd like one. Coffee, herbal teas, and infused water are available all day to keep you fueled between naps.
And yes, Jess is also the mastermind behind our Cocktail (and Mocktail) Competition night, so consider this fair warning that the food is going to be a whole event on its own.
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