How to Plan a Retreat for Baby Boomers
A Guidebook of 15 Timely Tips for Successful Retreats
Studies have shown that maintaining or renewing friendships as we age improves our mental health and well-being. The following is scientific evidence to support this.
William Chopik, Ph.D. assistant professor of psychology at Michigan State University, conducted a survey of 271,053, suggesting our relationship with friends can affect our health and overall happiness. You can see his article here.
The Mayo Clinic found the same results. Learn more here.
Being a Baby Boomer, I discovered how rewarding reuniting with my childhood chums could be. The renewal of lifelong friendships at the retreat I hosted in the Fall 2019 generated such good feelings that they linger to this day many months later. We laughed, we cried, we ate, we toured, and we rested. Looking through the photographs brings fond memories and good laughs. While this retreat was a Girl's Getaway, it can quickly adapt to couples or other traveling companions with a common purpose.
That reunion was the impetus for this guide. I enjoy planning events and working out all the details. People remark on how smoothly everything goes and how I think of everything. It is challenging but satisfying. I want to share this so you can enjoy success with your planning and…
