There’s something magical that happens when you get ambitious women in the same room together at a business retreat. Not on Zoom or in a Facebook group, but actually in person, working side by side, dreaming bigger, and calling each other higher.
That’s exactly what happened at the Business Reset Retreat, the last entrepreneurial retreat for women that I hosted in Orlando, Florida, from January 13-16, 2026. And honestly? The transformation that unfolded over those four days was beyond anything I could have planned.
Women walked in feeling stuck, scattered, or uncertain about their next move. They walked out with everything they needed for success and a circle of women they can actually count on. That’s why the power of building in community and in-person connection is unmatched. Let’s look at what happens when you create space for real connection, strategic work, and the kind of support that only happens face-to-face.
Here’s how in-person connection works magic on your business:
(1) In-person entrepreneurial retreats create breakthroughs that virtual events simply can’t replicate.
(2) The power of being in the room together led to tangible results: new boundaries set, brand new offers created, referrals exchanged, and bookings made on the spot.
(3) Women’s business retreats foster genuine connections that turn into ongoing collaborations, mutual support, and a network that keeps giving long after the event ends.
(4) Strategic planning combined with community creates momentum that carries forward, because clarity becomes action when you’re surrounded by women doing the work alongside you.
Why In-Person Creates Different Results
I’ve hosted virtual workshops. I run an online community. Both are valuable and have helped over 100 women grow their businesses. But there’s just something fundamentally different about what happens when you’re physically present with other entrepreneurs.
You can’t hide behind your screen. You can’t stay surface-level. The conversations go deeper. The connections feel stronger. The accountability is built in because you’re literally watching each other do the work.
During our working sessions, women weren’t just taking notes; they were implementing in real-time with support right next to them. Stuck on your pricing? Three women with experience in that area are sitting at your table ready to help. Not sure how to position your new offer? Let’s workshop it together right now.
This immediacy creates momentum you simply can’t generate alone. And that momentum doesn’t stop when the retreat ends. These women are still in touch, still supporting each other’s businesses, still referring clients back and forth. That’s the long-term value of investing in face-to-face connection.
The Power of Being in the Room Together at the Business Retreat
Look, I love a good Zoom call as much as the next person. But there’s something irreplaceable about being in the same physical space with women who are building businesses just like you. No kids interrupting, and no one multitasking on mute. Just full presence and focused energy directed toward growth.
Focused and Fast Business Growth
Over those four days in Orlando, I watched magic unfold. The kind of magic that only happens when you remove all the distractions and create intentional space for deep work and real connection. Women who’d never met before were brainstorming each other’s offers by day two, exchanging referrals by day three, and booking each other’s services before we even left.
This is what sets a business retreat apart from any online program or virtual workshop. You can’t replicate the energy of a room full of women who are all committed to the same thing: building businesses that support their actual lives.
Everyone Left With a Crystal-Clear Plan
One of my favorite moments from the retreat was watching every single woman map out their entire 2026. And I’m not talking about vague goals or wishful thinking. I mean actual, detailed plans with specific dates using my yearly business planning calendar.
By the end of our time together, every attendee knew exactly when their launches were happening, down to the day. They’d blocked out their non-negotiables first:
- Family vacations
- Kids’ events
- Personal time off
Then they built their business strategy around their life, not the other way around.
This is the kind of clarity that’s so hard to create when you’re sitting alone at your desk trying to figure it all out. But when you’re in a women’s business retreat with expert guidance and peer support, it just flows. You see other women protecting their boundaries, and suddenly you feel permission to protect yours too. You watch someone confidently schedule their launch, and you realize you can do the same.
The Breakthroughs That Happened
Now let me tell you about my favorite part: the transformations I witnessed. Some women set boundaries they’d been avoiding for years. One attendee finally told a difficult client no, and felt the weight lift off her shoulders immediately. Another decided to stop offering services that drained her energy, even though they brought in revenue.
Several women walked away with brand new offers they’d been circling for months but never fully developed. Having focused time and immediate feedback from the group gave them the confidence and clarity to actually build it out. One woman created her entire signature program structure in a single afternoon.
And then there were the collaborations. The referrals. The bookings that happened right there in the room. Women connecting with each other’s expertise and saying, “I have a client who needs exactly what you do.” Or “Can I book you for my own business right now?”Â
This is what entrepreneurial retreats for women make possible: real relationships that turn into real business opportunities.
Making Transformation Come True: A Big Thank You to Our Incredible Sponsors
None of this would have been possible without the generous support of our amazing event sponsors who believed in this vision and helped bring it to life!
Our Title Sponsors
We want to give a huge thank you to the following businesses for being our title sponsors and making this retreat possible:
- Nia Photo & Film, who specializes in brand photography and videography, helping business owners attract their ideal clientele with purposeful imagery.
- April Brown, an SEO strategist, web designer, and copywriter who helps creative entrepreneurs and small businesses show up on Google and convert visitors into clients.
- Rock Solid Virtual Assistants, who provide specialized virtual assistant services, including executive assistants, creative project managers, and marketing support, to help entrepreneurs reclaim their time.
Your support didn’t just fund an event. It funded a transformation for every woman in that room.
Additional Sponsors
We’re also incredibly grateful to the following businesses for their generous contributions:
- MRK Marketing Consulting
- Flodesk
- Voglio Jewelry
- Parsley Manor Events
- The Candle Garden
- Luxe Wix Candle Co.
- Soulful Organics & Skin Studio
- The Breath Between
Your support elevated every aspect of this experience.
To all our sponsors: thank you for investing in women entrepreneurs. Thank you for believing that when we support each other, we all rise.
It’s Your Turn to Experience the Power of Community
If reading about the Business Reset Retreat has you thinking, “Man, I need this energy in my life,” I have good news! You don’t have to wait for the next retreat to experience this kind of community and support. I’ve got something that gives you access to it every single month: Business Church.
Business Church is my signature monthly membership that blends online support with in-person connection. You get:
- Live coaching calls
- Working labs where we implement together
- ONE marketing focus per quarter with an execution plan
- A community of ambitious women who actually show up for each other
- The structure you need to stay consistent and visible in your business
And here’s what I’m really excited about: this summer, we’re hosting our first in-person event exclusively for Business Church members! If you’re craving the kind of transformation that only happens when you’re in the room with your people, this is your invitation to join us.
Angelica’s tribe is where breakthroughs happen. Where you stop building alone and start building with a circle of women who genuinely want to see you win. Where strategy meets support, and where your business finally gets the attention it deserves—without sacrificing what matters most in your life.
Doors open on February 16-20, 2026. The waitlist is open now for you to get early access and a chance to win a FREE $350 Instagram audit!
Click here to join the Business Church waitlist and become part of a community that’s building anti-hustle businesses with clarity, confidence, and genuine connection. Let’s make your business—and your life—exactly what you want them to be!
Frequently Asked Questions About Business Retreats
Absolutely, if you’re willing to show up fully and do the work. The ROI of a business retreat isn’t just about what you learn; it’s about the clarity you gain, the connections you make, and the momentum you build. Attendees from our Orlando retreat left with completed 2026 plans, new offers, client referrals, and a support network that continues to provide value months later.
Expect focused strategic work, implementation time (not just learning), genuine connection with like-minded business owners, and expert guidance tailored to where you are in your business. The best entrepreneurial retreats for women balance structure with flexibility, education with execution, and individual work with collaborative support.
If you’re feeling stuck, isolated, or unclear about your next steps, a retreat can provide the breakthrough you need. It’s ideal if you value in-person connection, learn better through implementation rather than just consumption, and are ready to invest in both your business and yourself. Women’s business retreats are especially powerful if you’re craving community with entrepreneurs who understand your specific challenges.
Conferences are typically large-scale events focused on learning from speakers and networking briefly with many people. A business retreat is intimate, with focused time for deep work on your specific business, personalized guidance, and meaningful relationships with a small group. You leave a retreat with actual work completed, not just notes to review later.
Come prepared with specific goals or challenges you want to address. Be willing to be vulnerable and ask for help. Engage fully during sessions rather than multitasking. Build genuine relationships with other attendees. Most importantly, commit to implementing what you learn. The real transformation happens when you take action after the retreat ends.
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