Rooted & Alive
An intimate retreat for women ready to lead from a steadier, more grounded place and pace.
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 you need is space to notice what actually happens inside 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—and how they’ve been shaping you behind the scenes
The deeper drivers of your reactivity under pressure
How these patterns land on and impact your team
Who you are when you’re centered—and how to return there more consistently
When you’re below the line, you might 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 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.
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 or hot tub, 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 patterns 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.Greater capacity to lead with intention.
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. This retreat is for you if you:
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
If you’ve thought:
“I’m ready to lead in a way that feels more grounded and intentional.”
”I’m effective, but all of this urgency makes me feel more reactive than I’d like .”
You will feel at home here.
Images of Westerbeke Ranch
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, September 13, 2026
Arrive 4:30pm Friday
Depart 3:00pm 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
evening sound bath
guided morning meditation (optional)
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: $2,550
Early Registration (until June 30): $2,400
Prices are per person, not per room.
Register with a friend and you’ll both save $150 off your registration. Email us at info@lanechangeconsulting.com for your discount code.
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.
Join us September 11-13 for an intimate retreat for women ready to lead from a steadier, more grounded place and pace.
Meet Your Guides Emma and Nevada
Nevada Lane
Nevada Lane is a certified coach and founder of Lane Change Consulting, where she helps leaders and teams navigate change and translate insight into meaningful action. Raised at the San Francisco Zen Center, her work bridges contemplative wisdom with decades of experience in facilitation, team development, visual strategy, and leadership coaching.
At the heart of Nevada’s work is a deep commitment to supporting women leaders in midlife—the season when old identities loosen and something more true begins to emerge. She is known for creating warm, grounded spaces where people can slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with what matters most. Blending intuition with practical insight, she guides leaders and groups toward greater clarity, courage, and self-trust.
Nevada is the mother of two young adults, a longtime student of the Enneagram (Type 3), and brings a steady, compassionate presence to her work.
You can learn more about Nevada’s background here.
Emma Simpson
Emma Simpson is a certified coach with over two decades of experience in international HR and people leadership. The founder of Change at Play, Emma specializes in helping leaders and teams navigate complexity and change.
Her work blends evidence-based practice with deep inner work, bridging the worlds of neuroscience, somatics, and adult development. Drawing on approaches such as the Enneagram, Internal Family Systems, somatic practices, and practical leadership tools, Emma helps leaders understand the internal patterns driving their behavior so they can lead with greater clarity, confidence, presence, and purpose.
Originally from the UK, she now calls the San Francisco Bay Area home. A lifelong learner and Enneagram Type 7, Emma is endlessly curious, energized by new experiences, and happiest when she's out adventuring with her loved ones or down a fascinating rabbit hole of discovery.
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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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This retreat is for women who lead teams in demanding environments: corporate, biotech, tech, finance, healthcare, or professional services. You're likely a senior leader with 15–25 years of experience. You're capable, respected, and effective. And you may be feeling the quiet strain of holding so much, for so long. If you've thought "I'm ready to lead in a way that feels more grounded and more true" or "I don't want to keep carrying this alone" - you'll feel at home here.
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Over two full days, you'll engage in guided Enneagram leadership reflection, nervous system regulation practices, small-group dialogue with other women leaders, structured leadership conversations and journaling, and free time in nature to integrate what you're discovering. You'll be supported throughout by two facilitators, the warmth of the Westerbeke Ranch setting, shared farm-to-table meals, gathering by the fire, an optional dip in the pool, and a sound bath to settle your nervous system before bed.
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Before we gather as a group, you'll complete a comprehensive Enneagram assessment and receive a private one-on-one debrief session with either Nevada or Emma. This 40-page leadership report and personal conversation are designed to help you feel seen, prepared, and supported, so you can arrive ready to engage fully from day one.
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Yes, this is built into the design. The retreat is structured, and it's also spacious. There will be free time in nature, quiet moments to think and journal, and evenings that are relaxed and restorative. You'll have room to exhale.
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The retreat takes place at Westerbeke Ranch in Sonoma, California, a quiet retreat center in the Sonoma countryside that holds a special place in our hearts. The setting is warm, natural, and deeply restorative: gardens, open air, farm-to-table meals, a pool, and the gentle pace of wine country.
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The retreat runs Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13, 2026. Arrival is at 4:30 PM on Friday. Departure is at 3:00 PM on Sunday. We recommend building in travel buffer on both ends so you arrive unhurried and leave without rushing.
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You'll stay in colorful, country-style cabin rooms at Westerbeke Ranch. Cabins contain 2, 3, or 4 beds with a private bathroom per room. Each cabin has adjustable heating and fans. Body wash and soap are provided, please bring your own shampoo, conditioner, and hair dryer if desired. If you're sensitive to noise, we recommend bringing earplugs. If you use a noise machine or sleep app, please use headphones to keep the shared space peaceful for all.
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Yes! If you'd like to room with a friend who is booking separately, simply mention their name on your registration form. You can can receive $150 off when you you register together.
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All meals from Friday dinner through Sunday lunch are included in your retreat investment. Meals are farm-to-table and prepared on-site at Westerbeke Ranch. Please indicate any dietary considerations on your registration form so we can accommodate you fully.
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Comfortable, layered clothing suitable for both indoor sessions and time outdoors in Sonoma in September. A journal and pens. Your own shampoo, conditioner, and hair dryer if desired. Earplugs if you're sensitive to noise. Headphones if you use a sleep or meditation app at night. Sunscreen and anything that helps you feel at ease in a natural setting. A swimsuit if you'd like to use the pool.
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Westerbeke Ranch is located at 2300 Grove Street, Sonoma, CA 95476, in the heart of the Sonoma Valley. The closest major airports are San Francisco (SFO, approximately 1.5 hours), Oakland (OAK, approximately 1.5 hours), and Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa (STS, approximately 25 minutes, the most convenient option). Find driving instructions here.
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Your investment 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 with Nevada and Emma; nervous system and leadership practices to apply immediately; two nights at Westerbeke Ranch; all farm-to-table meals from Friday dinner through Sunday lunch; and access to the pool and hot tub.
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Yes! When you and a friend register together, you both receive $150 off. Please email us at info@lanechangeconsulting.com for your discount code, and include your friend's name on your registration form. We will assign you to the same cabin.
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We understand that life is unpredictable, and we want to be as fair as possible while also honoring the commitments we make to hold your space.
By July 11: Full refund, minus a $150 processing fee.
After July 11: No refund, but you may transfer your spot to another qualified participant.