Rooted & Alive
An intimate retreat for women who are ready to step out of constant overdrive and reconnect with a more grounded way of leading.
Sonoma, California - September 11-13, 2026
with Nevada Lane and Emma Simpson
You’re capable. Trusted. Respected.
People rely on your judgment.
Your team looks to you for steadiness.
Your organization depends on your leadership.
And yet the pace rarely slows long enough for you to catch your breath.
The pressure to keep performing, deciding, and holding it all together can quietly pull you away from the grounded place where your best leadership lives.
Rooted & Alive is an invitation to step out of that constant overdrive.
To pause.
To reconnect with your center.
And to lead from a place that feels steady, clear, and fully alive.
Why This Retreat
You don’t need more leadership theory.
What many leaders need is space to notice what actually happens inside them when the pressure hits, and the awareness and practices to respond with more intention.
At Rooted & Alive, we weave together the Enneagram, conscious leadership practices, and nervous system awareness to help you understand your patterns and learn how to return to grounded presence.
Using the Enneagram as our map, we’ll explore:
The patterns you developed to succeed
What pulls you below the line under stress
How those patterns impacts your team, and your nervous system
The clarity, steadiness, and creativity available when you’re grounded
When you’re below the line, you might over-function, over-control, or over-accommodate.
Or you might push through exhaustion like it’s a badge of honor.
When you’re above the line, something shifts.
You breathe.
You choose.
You respond.
You trust your wisdom.
The world needs more women leading from that place.
The Experience
Before we gather, you’ll complete a comprehensive Enneagram assessment and receive a private 1:1 debrief with Nevada or Emma.
We want to get to know you and help you feel supported before you arrive.
Then we’ll meet at Westerbeke Ranch, a quiet retreat center in the Sonoma countryside that holds a special place in our hearts, for two days of learning, practice, reflection and connection.
You’ll experience:
guided Enneagram leadership reflection
nervous system regulation practices
small-group dialogue with other women leaders
free time in nature to integrate insights
structured leadership conversations and journaling
You’ll be supported by the warmth of the sun, fresh air, shared farm-to-table meals, coffee by the garden fountain, gathering by the fire at night, an optional dip in the pool, and a sound bath to settle your nervous system before bed.
The retreat is structured and strategic.
It’s also spacious and designed for restoration.
There will be meaningful conversations.
There will be laughter around the dinner table.
There will be quiet time to think again.
You’ll finally have room to exhale.
What You’ll Leave With
Two days to reconnect with your center so you can lead with steadiness, clarity, and vitality.
A clear understanding of your leadership pattern under pressure.
So you can recognize when stress is running the show.Practical ways to return to grounded presence.
Simple nervous system practices you can use in real leadership moments.A renewed connection to your vitality.
Feeling more steady, alive, and resourced in your work and life.The ability to shift from awareness into action.
Concrete ways to interrupt reactive patterns and respond more intentionally.The experience of restorative community.
Time with thoughtful women leaders who understand the complexity you carry.
You will leave steadier. Clearer. Connected to your unique sense of rooted aliveness.
Limited to 12 women to ensure an intimate, curated experience.
Who This Retreat is For
This retreat is carefully designed for the women we most often coach and support with leadership and team development. If you are a woman who:
Lead teams in demanding environments including corporate, biotech, tech, or professional services
Carry both visible and invisible responsibility
Are capable, respected, and feeling the strain of holding so much
Want to stay effective without hardening under pressure
Value meaningful connection with other thoughtful leaders
This is your community.
If you’ve thought:
“I’m ready to lead in a way that feels more grounded and more true.”“I’m effective, but I don’t feel like myself lately.”
“I don’t want to keep carrying this alone.”
You will feel at home here.
The Enneagram Leadership Lens
A practical map for understanding how you lead — especially under pressure.
Each of us develops patterns for navigating the world: ways of thinking, feeling, and acting that helped us succeed and stay safe. Over time these patterns become automatic and can quietly shape how we react under pressure.
The Enneagram makes those patterns visible. It shows how different leadership styles operate when navigating uncertainty—and the pathways that help restore balance and effectiveness.
At Rooted & Alive, the Enneagram will help you recognize your patterns and learn how to return to a more grounded, steady way of leading.
No prior Enneagram experience is required.
Images of Westerbeke Retreat
Testimonial for Nevada
- Guy H., Genentech
Testimonial for Emma
– Summer K., Target
Accommodations
The cabin rooms are colorful, and country style, and contain 2, 3 or 4 beds, with a private bathroom per room.
Each cabin has adjustable heating and fans. Body wash and soap is provided. Please bring your own shampoo, conditioner and hair dryer if desired.
If you would like to share a room with a friend who is booking separately please mention their name on your registration form. To ensure a restful night for everyone, we kindly ask guests who use noise machines, music, or meditation apps at night to use headphones while in shared rooms.
We also recommend bringing earplugs if you’re sensitive to noise. This helps keep the space comfortable and peaceful for all.
Exterior of shared accommodations
Sample cabin interior
The Details
Friday, September 11 - Sunday, Sep 13, 2026
Arrive 4:30pm Friday
Depart 3pm Sunday
Westerbeke Ranch, Sonoma, California
Your retreat experience includes:
a comprehensive Enneagram assessment and 40-page leadership report
a private 1:1 Enneagram debrief session before the retreat
two full days of immersive leadership development
nervous system and leadership practices you can apply immediately
two nights at Westerbeke Ranch with farm-to-table meals
access to pool and hot tub
an intimate group of just 12 women leaders
If you’re longing for a leadership experience that is thoughtful, restorative, and deeply human—you’ll feel at home here.
Retreat investment: $2,450
Early Registration (until June 30): $2,200
Prices are per person, not per room.
10% discount when you sign up with a friend. Use code Friend10 when registering.
Payment plans are available if helpful.
No smoking or vaping is allowed on the property.
The retreat is intentionally limited to 12 participants so each woman receives meaningful attention and space for reflection.
Many participants use professional development funds for this retreat, as it directly supports leadership effectiveness and team dynamics.
Meet Emma and Nevada
Nevada Lane
As a certified coach and the founder of Lane Change Consulting, Nevada helps humans connect with their authentic selves while also accessing the tools they need to translate insight into action.
Having grown up at the San Francisco Zen Center and built a successful international career in team development and graphic facilitation, her approach is grounded in bridging both being and doing, reflection and momentum.
Nevada is known for her leadership in visual strategy, expert facilitation, and individual and team coaching, with a particular interest in coaching leaders through midlife transitions. Her own midlife transition was a tumultuous 3 years of searching for answers to her own deep sense of frustration and resentment. The gifts of that time have been a revitalization of her 25-year-marriage (which she calls Marriage 2.0), a deep connection to her own intuition and spirituality, a peaceful relationship with her body and food, and a community of soul sisters who inspire her daily.
As a dedicated student and practitioner of the Enneagram (she’s a type 3), mother of two fabulous young adults (ages 21 and 18), and a proud woman business owner, Nevada’s mission is to leave people feeling more alive, more connected, and more prepared to make a purposeful difference in the world.
Emma Simpson
Emma Bio
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out to us at info@lanechangeconsulting.com.
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We recommend flying into San Francisco International Airport (SFO) or Oakland International Airport (OAK). Both are approximately 90 minutes from Sonoma. Airport shuttles and rental cars are available and driving directions will be provided before the retreat.
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
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We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
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We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.