The Retreat by Broc Barton and Brian B is designed to foster personal growth, creativity, and wellness for high-performing wedding and event professionals in a supportive community and inspiring cultural setting. It aims to provide participants with tools and experiences to enhance their well-being and artistic expression.

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We chose Medellín—the City of Eternal Spring—because it perfectly mirrors the state of mind of a leader ready to ascend. Known globally for its resilience, art, and relentless innovation, Medellín offers a high-level flow that balances vibrant energy with sophisticated ease.

The retreat includes a variety of activities such as morning wellness sessions (e.g., meditations and fitness), powerful personal and professional development education, creative workshops, group discussions to engage deeper, and unique cultural excursions and incredible restaurants. These are designed to nurture both personal and professional growth, artistic realignment, and inspiration to the next level of your career.

A typical day might start with morning meditation, followed by an intensive education session or two, then a group discussion or one-on-ones, then an excursion in the afternoon, and end with an evening activity or free time. The schedule is balanced to allow for both structured activities and personal exploration.

The full general schedule will be available on the website soon.

Villa Experience guests stay onsite in private bedrooms at the main architectural sanctuary. Casa Experience guests stay at a nearby property just minutes away with all transportation managed by our team. Offsite attendees stay at a hotel or Airbnb of their choice in Medellín and join the group daily for all sessions and shared meals.

For VIPs and Casa guests: Yes, all meals are included and catered to provide generally healthy, mostly locally-sourced options. Special dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice.

For off-site attendees: Breakfast is not included, but all lunches, dinners, and snacks are.

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VIPs: The fee covers accommodations, all meals, transfers, retreat activities, workshops, and excursions. It does not include your flight to MDE.

Off-site attendees: Lunches, dinners, snacks, retreat activities, workshops, and excursions are included. Travel to Medellín, transfers, accommodations, and breakfasts are not included in your fee.

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Yes, a $750.00 deposit is required to reserve your spot.

The primary airport is José María Córdova International Airport (MDE). From there, airport transportation is arranged to take you directly to the main Villa or the Casa.

For VIPs, yes. Off-site attendees will need to arrange their own transfers. We recommend renting a car or getting an Uber.

Cancellations made more than 60 days before the retreat will receive a full refund minus a $100 processing fee. Cancellations between 30-60 days will receive a 50% refund. No refunds for cancellations within 30 days of the retreat.