THE 10th ANNUAL SELF-COMPASSION RETREAT:

Loving and Accepting Yourself Completely

April 4-5th, 2025 

Join us at Braving Star Farms for some luxurious self-care and dedicated time to practice self-compassion and self-love.

Every year is a completely new experience. 

​Your Guide

Lee Ann Hilbrich,
MA, LPC, Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator

Why Self-Compassion?

 In 2016 I founded Daring Discoveries, and my first offering was a Self-Compassion Mini-Retreat. It has been an annual retreat ever since as I have found self-compassion to be a vital foundation, and I love sharing its transformational power with others and having dedicated time to reinforce and strengthen the practice each year. 

If you are a recovering perfectionist, a resistant skeptic, untrusting of self-love, or just someone who doesn't take the time for yourself or self-care, you are in the right place. I was fearful of self-compassion at first, but learning to be kind to myself in moments of suffering has enabled me to live a much bigger and fuller life than I could have ever dreamed. You are worthy of radical and unconditional love, and I hope you will treat yourself to this magical retreat.

 REGISTRATION
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10th Annual Self-Compassion Retreat: Loving And Accepting Yourself Completely

April 4th-5th, 2025

9:30am-4:30pm each day (a seasonal lunch is included)

Retreat Cost: $288 (early bird $244) 

Drive in each day or stay at the retreat cabin Thursday and/or Friday night: $75 a night.
Beds are first come, first served, so sign up early to get your preferred spot. 

If staying at the cabin you can also add Friday dinner and Saturday breakfast for $40 total. If you stay Thursday night, dinner that night and breakfast the next morning would be on your own.

​Please Venmo any add-ons to @LeeAnn-Hilbrich

This retreat is potentially appropriate for 6 CE Hours

Registration deadline: 3/21/25
Sign up by 1/21/25 for the early bird price

​*If you invite someone who has never been to Braving Star Farms, and they sign up for this retreat, you get a $50 credit toward your next event or retreat at BSF.*

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​FAQ

Food Preferences/Allergies
Meals will be made from local and and organic sources as much as possible, and will be mostly plant-based. When you register please specify any food preferences or allergies, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. There is a full kitchen available to participants.

What to Bring 
-Closed toe shoes as you will be walking across uneven pasture and there is always a chance of snakes in the area.
-For equine activities you must have outdoor work boots that have a substantial toe, preferably go above the ankle, and can get muddy. 
-Please be prepared to remove your shoes for indoor spaces. Bringing a pair of slip-on shoes or slippers is convenient.  
-Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in for any physical activities such as Qi Gong that may be used for grounding and/or container-building activities.
​-A journal and pen
-Check the weather before coming and plan to bring items needed such as sunscreen, sunhat, insect repellant, raincoat, galoshes, or a winter hat and gloves.
-If you are staying at the retreat cabin, pack a swimsuit for the hot tub/pool if desired. You may also want earplugs and a flashlight/headlamp. Your bedding and towels will all be provided. 
-Do not bring valuables, alcohol, or drugs.

Getting Here 
Braving Star Farms is located an hour northeast of Houston in Cleveland, TX. The address and more details will be sent upon completed registration and payment.
If you are flying in for the retreat, IAH is a a little bit closer than HOU, but either airport will work.
If you are staying at the retreat cabin please contact me if you are interested in pricing for extending your time at the cabin either before or after the retreat as it is on a first come first serve basis.
Please note the retreat cabin is not handicapped accessible. 

Internet/Phone Access 
Since you will be in the country you may not have a good signal and it may be challenging to make phone calls or check emails. If your phone service is with AT&T, you should be okay. If you are staying at the retreat cabin there will be a cellphone at the cabin for all participants to use if needed to make a call or to briefly hotspot, but please know there is no WIFI. Hopefully you can enjoy the opportunity to disconnect.  

Cancellation Policies 
If you need to cancel your spot in the event/retreat, I can offer a refund (minus a $50 non-refundable registration fee) if I am able to fill your spot from the waiting list. If I am not able to fill your spot, I can offer you a credit for a future event/retreat based on the timeline below:
     If you cancel more than two months prior to your scheduled event/retreat, 100% of your event/retreat fee, minus a $50 rebooking fee, can be applied as a credit towards a future event/retreat, which must be used within one year. 
    If you cancel your event/retreat within two months of your scheduled event/retreat, 75% of your event/retreat fee, minus a $50 rebooking fee, can be applied as a credit towards a future event/retreat, which must be used within one year. You will forfeit 25% of the price you paid for the event/retreat.
     If you cancel your event/retreat within one month of your scheduled event/retreat, 50% of your event/retreat fee, minus a $50 rebooking fee,  can be applied as a credit towards a event/future retreat, which must be used within one year. You will forfeit 50% of the price you paid for the event/retreat.
     If you cancel your event/retreat within two weeks of your scheduled event/retreat, you will forfeit your entire event/retreat payment.
     I am also happy to transfer your spot to someone else who is able to take your place in the scheduled event/retreat with no transfer fee regardless of when you cancel. In this case, you will need to find the new participant yourself and receive reimbursement directly from them. 
     If the event/retreat does not meet the minimum number of participants, or in the case of a natural disaster, COVID-related closures or surges, or any other unforeseen reasons to cancel the event/retreat, I reserve the right to make any changes necessary to the event/retreat. In this case, I will offer you a full refund and/or the option to book another event/retreat. However, I will not be responsible for any changes made to your airfare or travel arrangements. For peace of mind, I recommend purchasing "cancel for any reason" trip insurance in case cancellations or changes arise.

Registration Help 
Please email me if you need a payment plan or a deposit option. Limited partial scholarship are available for BIPOC, LGBTQ+ participants, or any in need of financial assistance. Email me to apply. At this time, Daring Discoveries' partial scholarships are only available to participants who have not received one in the past.

Want daily inspiration?

"Choosing the path of love may seem like a small act, but know that it builds, and each day you will see and experience more magic in your life."

-Lee Ann Hilbrich, Self-Compassion Stories
     If you can't attend the Self-Compassion Retreat, or are just ready for a deep dive, check out Self-Compassion Stories: Forty days of creative nurturing to help you remember that you are rooted in love.
     In it I share authentic, inspiring stories from my personal self-compassion journey, and invite you to creatively reflect and respond.
     I hope it will be a friend to you on your journey with self-trust, self-love, and self-compassion.
     Grab your copy and then join us in the Self-Compassion Stories Facebook Group