Dates:

October 9-12, 2026

 

Participants:

Encore: Traverse City is for teacher participants who are interested in spending a few days enjoying the Northern Michigan fall season while taking some time to renew in the middle of the fall semester. Spots are limited to eight (8) participants.

 

Retreat Information:

Participants will participate in a multi-day retreat enjoying the Northern Michigan fall season, while also taking time to reflect and renew. Morning sessions focus on topics that will help you explore the reasons you chose to become a teacher, help you reflect on where you are now, and where you want to go in your teaching career. 

 

Included in this retreat are daily lunches and nightly dinners. Additionally, we include time to enjoy the beauty of fall colors and enjoy some down time in the "Cherry Capital." (All events are subject to availability at the time of booking. In the event that an event is not available, a replacement event will be booked or the itinerary may be changed to accommodate a different day or time for the activity). 

 

We prove all of the materials you will need for our sessions and workshops.

 

PD Credit:

Throughout the retreat, workshops and sessions will be included to total 14 hours of professional development. Participants will receive a participation certificate at the end of the retreat. Certificates can be submitted to schools/school districts or state departments of education for consideration for teacher certificate renewal credits. 

 

Although we do not guarantee that teacher certificate renewal credits will be awarded for attending our retreats, we will be happy to provide any additional information that we can to assist you if needed.

 

What is Included?

• Hotel accommodations for three (3) nights

• All meals from dinner 10/9 through breakfast 10/12 

• Entry to group events on itinerary

• All PD materials

• All transportation during the retreat

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What is Not Included?

• Alcoholic beverages

• Travel to and from the retreat

• Souvenirs ​

Day 1: Friday, October 9

• Arrival and Welcome

• Evening Meet & Greet Dinner at a local restaurant

• Light Opening Session

  • Retreat Overview 

  • Setting Intentions

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Day 2: Saturday, October 10

• 8:00 Breakfast 

• 9:00 Morning Workshop-Mindfulness & Stress Reduction for Educators

• 12:00 Lunch 

• 2:00 Visit to Dennos Museum Center

• 5:00 Dinner & Discussion 

• 7:00 Music Event at The Alluvion

 

Day 3: Sunday, October 11

• 8:00 Breakfast at Hotel

• 9:00 Morning Workshop-Mindfulness and Teaching

• 12:00 Lunch at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

• 1:30 Free Afternoon to Explore

• 5:00 Dinner & Discussion

• 7:00 Hang Workshop-create your own inspirational sign

 

Day 4: Monday, October 12

• 8:00 Breakfast:

• 9:00 Closing Discussion-create a personal action plan

• 11:00 Goodbyes​

The total cost of the Encore: Traverse City Retreat is $1,500 per participant.

 

Early Registration Incentives (Available Through April 30, 2026):

 

• A $300 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot.

 

• Pay-in-Full Discount – Save $75
Receive a reduced rate of $1,425 when you pay the full retreat balance at the time of registration on or before April 30, 2026.

 

• Early Bird Deposit Discount – Save $100
Prefer to pay over time? Pay only the retreat deposit by April 30, 2026, and your total retreat cost will be $1,400. (Standard price of $1,500 applies after this date.)

 

Space is limited to 8 participants, and discounts cannot be combined.

 

Secure your spot early to access these limited-time savings.

 

Cancellation & Refund Policy

A non-refundable deposit of $300 is required to reserve your spot for the Encore: Traverse City Retreat. This deposit is applied toward your total retreat cost.

 

Because this retreat requires significant upfront planning costs and has limited enrollment, the following cancellation schedule applies:

 

Participant Cancellations

• Up to four months before the retreat:
  You may cancel for any reason and receive a refund of all payments minus the $300 deposit.

 

• Between three and four months prior to the retreat:
  Cancellations during this period will receive a 50% refund of the total amount paid (deposit remains non-refundable).

 

• Within two months of the retreat:
  No refunds will be issued, as all reservations and payments for your participation will have been finalized.

 

Transfer of Registration

If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your retreat spot to another participant at any time, at no additional cost. All financial arrangements between you and the replacement participant are your responsibility.

 

Retreat Cancellation by Encore Global Retreats

Encore Global Retreats reserves the right to cancel the retreat due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation, all payments made by participants will be fully refunded.

 

Encore Global Retreats is not responsible for incidental costs such as airfare, travel insurance, or additional lodging.

 

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is strongly recommended to protect your investment in case of unexpected illness, emergencies, or travel disruption, and is not provided by Encore Global Retreats.

 

Suggested Packing List

Northern Michigan fall weather can be a bit unpredictable. Days can be somewhat warm, while evenings can become quite cool at times. If it is warm outside, air conditioning in buildings can be quite cold as well. There is also high possibility of rain in the fall in Northern Michigan. To keep you as comfortable as possible in all weather possibilities, as well as to ensure you have what you need, we highly recommend bringing the following:

 

• Jacket/coat 

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Umbrella or jacket/coat with a hood

• Extra pair or two of socks

• Refillable water bottle

• Sunglasses

• Hat or visor

• Any needed medications

• Phone/device chargers

• Bug spray

• Small day pack or bag ​​