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Nancy's Retreat 2008
Secrets Sanctuary Cap Cana
Punta Cana
Dominican Republic
Nov. 3-6 or 3-7, 2011
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Nancy’s Retreat promotes empowering women through a unique getaway that offers women a break from their hectic, multi-role lives and the opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people and refresh their spirits.

Seminars are held with distinguished guest speakers, providing valuable insight into issues of importance to women such as health, business and life. Participants have time to work on personal projects; connect with other women with similar life challenges and experiences; and feel physically refreshed by their surroundings and leisure time activities.

Retreat activities and speakers are chosen specifically to inspire, inform, challenge, nurture and mentor participants. Diverse activites are also offered at the resort and particpants can venture off the grounds for a dolphin swim, horseback ride or a zip line through the jungle.

Yoga


Join us at Secrets Sanctuary Cap Cana
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Destination
Hailed as the World's Greatest New Destination, Cap Cana is home to a wondrous Caribbean retreat. Set along the Dominican Republic's eastern coastline, Secrets Sanctuary Cap Cana is the quintessential indulgence resort. Unlimited-Luxury® privileges are what set the adults-only Secrets Sanctuary Cap Cana apart. Special attention is paid to your dining and drinking experience by noted chefs and skilled mixologists. Enter the realm of the Spa at Secrets Sanctuary to discover exceptional hydrotherapy and indigenous treatments that reinvigorate the body, refresh the mind, and renew the spirit.
 
2011 Guest Speakers

Do you need to run away from home or is it depression?
What do hormones have to do with it?

Sheila Mishler, Executive Director of the St. Vincent Stress Center, and Julie Schnieders, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, will speak about the mind/body connection and help you understand some common problems women face, including mental and physical conditions you may be experiencing and some of the treatment options available. In a safe environment, you will be able ask questions after the presentation and get answers from experts whose careers have allowed them to see it all!

 
Julie Schnieders MSN, NP
Julie Schnieders MSN, NP Julie Schnieders is a Board Certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. She joined St. Vincent from a private gynecological practice where she worked for 17 years. Julie's passion is caring for women, especially in the areas of pelvic health and incontinence, breast health and menopause. Julie will be sharing information and updates on women's health and will be glad to meet one-on-one with participants who wish to discuss private health issues.
 
Sheila Mishler, MSN, RN, PMHCNS-BC
Sheila Mishler, MSN, RN, PMHCNS-BC Sheila Mishler brings an impressive resume to her job as Executive Director of the St. Vincent Stress Center, and she will share her expertise with you. Her credentials include
  • Over 27 years as a medical professional
  • Board certification as a psychiatric clinical nurse
  • An assistant professorship with IU Schools of Medicine and Nursing
  • International experience in diagnosing and treating mental health patients
 

Barbara Gilbert, CMF, CPBF, CEO
Sheila Mishler, MSN, RN, PMHCNS-BC Barbara Gilbert created a path that allowed her to start a successful business while fulfilling her desire to help women who were having a health crisis. While receiving treatment for a congenital illness, Barb met women who were fighting breast cancer and found that they needed a safe, friendly environment to purchase post-surgical bras. With the goal of helping the women she met, she opened Barbara's New Beginnings.
She will share her story along with:

  • ideas for connecting/networking others in the helping professions
  • retaining core values and vision while navigating changing regulations
  • selecting and managing inventory and
  • being a sister/friend to every customer for every visit
Her success has allowed to her sponsor a variety of women's health events and earned her the 2010 Starkey Entrepreneurial Woman of the Year Award.

Smart Moves During Turbulence

Hang on for the ride with Denise Holder and Charlotte Lippert. Listen to our two experts discuss different approaches to protect our finances and even add something to help during our unique economic times which, at times, feels like a roller coaster!

 

Denise Halford Holder, CFP®
Sheila Mishler, MSN, RN, PMHCNS-BCDenise is a Vice President, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and Founding Partner of the Legacy Wealth Group of David A. Noyes & Company. She has been chosen as Indianapolis Monthly's "FIVE STAR Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager" for the past few years. Denise has 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. She specializes in wealth transition, financial & estate planning and portfolio management for families, institutions, endowments, and foundations. Denise began her career in the financial services industry in 1985 with Dean Witter Reynolds in Boston. She received her Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and Accounting from Boston University and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Marketing from Indiana University. In the local community, Denise is a current/past board member with Stanley K. Lacy Leadership Alumni, Network of Women in Business, IMA and many other organizations. Denise lives with her husband, son and cocker spaniel on Indianapolis' north side.

 
Charlotte Lippert, CFA
Sheila Mishler, MSN, RN, PMHCNS-BC Charlotte leads the Investment Team at Bedel Financial Consulting, Inc. She is passionate about serving the firm's clients, educating investors, and promoting ethics and integrity in her industry. Charlotte was the 2007-2008 President of the CFA Society of Indianapolis and was instrumental in organizing the first INVESTIndiana conference as well as promoting awareness of the value of the CFA charter. Charlotte was awarded her CFA charter in 2002 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Ball State University in 1998. Charlotte's community activities have included the Muncie Jaycees, where she received both the Robert T. Meredith Memorial award for Outstanding New Member in 1998 and the Outstanding Local Officer award in 1999; The Fine Arts Society of Indianapolis; Girl Scouts; and Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Carmel. Charlotte's experience prior to joining the firm included managing individual stocks, fixed income, researching mutual funds, as well as managing her former firm's own mutual fund - the Signal Capital Tax Exempt Fund. Charlotte lives in Carmel, Indiana with her husband and daughter and enjoys running, weight training, ice-skating, and roller-blading.
Seminar

Cathy Boone-Black, Reflexology & Essential Oils
Cathy Boone-Black is a certified reflexologist, hypnotherapist and essential oil practitioner who will be available for private sessions. Using these techniques and practices, she can teach you how to manage your stress and the symptoms that accompany it.
Cathy consults on the following:

  • Reflexology
  • Use of essential oils
  • NeuroLinguistic Programming (NLP)

She wanted to share her successes with others as they deal with the stresses of life. She practices in Hamilton County.

Sign up fee is $30

Events

Morning Stretching at 8AM
As always we offer a good strength and exercise session before breakfast.  The Secrets Cap Cana is providing us with an exercise instructer to wake us up!

Featured Artist for Wine & Canvas Event

Sheila Mishler, MSN, RN, PMHCNS-BCLocal artist, Melinda Spear-Huff will instruct us how to paint while sipping on grapes from the Gods. Each canvas will be an appropriate size to take home. Melinda Spear-Huff's style has been described as Classic 19th Century Impressionism. She exhibits her work at Renditions Framing and The Hoosier Salon and has been commissioned by Martha Stewart, Riley Hospital for Children, The Indiana Governor's Residence along with other restaurants and retail chains. Melinda is a regular participant in the St. Margaret's Hospital Guild Decorators Show House on the design board from 2008-2010. She commutes to Vermont where her husband Matthew is serving full time as an Officer in the Army Reserve.

Sign up Fee $10. Limited number of seating available.


2010 Retreat Activities

2010 Retreat Activities

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Nancy's Retreat in the news!
(Indianapolis Monthly article)

VIDEO & PHOTO GALLERIES
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Accommondations:
*If paying by credit card , charge is 2.9% more.

3-night Complete Package Price
Double occupancy per person $1,899 w/check discount ($1,975 credit card)
Single occupancy per person $2,429 w/check discount ($2,525 credit card)

4-night Complete Package Price
Double occupancy per person $2,149 w/check discount ($2,235 credit card)
Single occupancy per person $2,749 w/check discount ($2,859 credit card)

Payment:
A $300 deposit is required to confirm your reservation. Balance payment is due August 25, 2011.
Payments are non-refundable.
If paying by personal check please print a copy of the confirmation email and send along with your check payable to Nancy’s Retreat to the following address:

Nancy’s Retreat
1303 West 116th Street
Carmel, Indiana 46032

Retreat will include:

  • Round-trip airfare Indianapolis to Punta Cana
  • Round-trip airport transfers in Punta Cana
  • All meals and snacks at the resort including 24-hour room service
  • Unlimited drinks, including premium domestic and imported beverages
  • One-hour private welcome reception November 3, with open bar & hors d'oeuvres
  • Farewell dinner with premium open bar
  • Two morning meetings with continental breakfast
  • $50 per person spa credit (some restrictions apply)
  • All taxes and service charges on included features including maid & bellmen gratuities
  • $100 charitable donation per person

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This Year's Sponsors


St. Vincent

Jill Duzan


The 2011 Nancy's Retreat
Charity Recipient

Indiana Children's Fund



 

 


 

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