Wayward Rising
A Retreat for High-Achieving Women Ready for Alignment, Clarity & Momentum.
Palmaïa: The House of AïA
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
January 20-24, 2027
About the Retreat
wayward [wey-werd]/ ˈweɪ wərd /, noun. - Someone stubborn and independent; they're determined to find their own way and are not easily controlled.
Ungovernable.
The Wayward Rising Retreat isn’t your stereotypical retreat.
This is a one-of-a-kind immersion designed for high-achieving women of all walks of life who are ready to reconnect with themselves at a deeper level - and move forward with clarity self-trust, and momentum.
Over the course of this 4-night experience, we will gather on the white sands of Palmaia: The House of AïA, surrounded by lush jungle and the turquoise ocean, in the spirit of recalibration and expansion.
This retreat is for women who have already achieved success, but are beginning to feel a quiet disconnect between what they’ve built and what they truly want next.
For many high performers, output has outweighed alignment for a long time. Decisions are made quickly, responsibility is high, and the space to pause - to really hear yourself - is rare. Over time, that creates a subtle but powerful drift.
This experience is your reset. To feel joy, freedom and momentum again.
Through intentional space, guided sessions, restorative practices, and meaningful connection, you will return to your own internal clarity - the place where your best decisions are made.
The Experience
Throughout our time together, we will engage in thoughtfully curated daily sessions designed to support both leadership growth and internal alignment.
Mornings will begin with optional grounding practices - meditation, reflection, or gentle movement - to create space before the demands of the day.
We will also offer a blending immersive workshops, group discussions, and experiential sessions focused on self-trust, decision-making, and aligned leadership.
Core experiences will include:
Rebuilding self-trust as a strategic advantage
Understanding and regulating your nervous system in high-stakes environments
Embodied decision-making, learning to distinguish intuition from fear
An “alignment audit” to identify what is no longer working
Exploring the concept of enough, and redefining success on your own terms
This is not about doing more. It’s about becoming more aligned so that what you do next actually works.
"There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about." — Margaret Wheatley
Accommodations
January 20-January 24, 2027
Please plan to arrive on January 20, 2027. We will gather for a welcome dinner on the first evening and begin orientation, with our first immersion starting on the morning of January 21.
Palmaia - The House of AïA is an intentionally designed, all-inclusive sanctuary that enhances every aspect of this experience.
From jungle pathways and oceanfront views to expansive pools, beachside service, and immersive wellness programming, the environment itself supports clarity, restoration, and expansion.
What’s included:
4-night stay in luxurious accommodations designed for deep rest
All meal, beverages and 24-hour room service
All retreat offerings and on-site Palmaia offerings
Nightly group meals at 4 different organic restaurants
A 10% discount on most spa services (20% discount if booked prior to arrival)
Investment
As solo business owners, we know how important it is to have payment options to have a retreat be accessible. That’s why we’re offering early bird pricing that ends July 15, 2026 and the option for 3 payment installments to pay over time leading up to the retreat.
King Suite, Double Occupancy: $3850 $3,350
King Suite, Single Occupancy: $4,450 $3,950
Want to pay in full? Get an extra $200 off!
Early bird pricing ends July 15 or until sold out.
Your Retreat Facilitators
Tara Scott is a coach, facilitator, writer, and longtime student of what helps people come back to themselves.
Tara has spent over twenty years of working with leaders across multiple industries worldwide, and as a certified Fearless Organization practitioner she's learned that the same conditions that grow healthy organizations grow healthy human beings, too. Psychological safety, honest self-knowledge, and the agency to choose differently from the status quo.
Tara is also an international keynote speaker and has worked with organizations large and small on self-reflective practices that are tested in real life scenarios, then adapted for growth and better outcomes. She brings this work to women who are ready to stop white-knuckling their lives and remember what they came here for.
Tara’s first book, Breaking the Permission Loop, is expected to be out fall of 2026.
Your Retreat FacilitatorsRachel Schromen
Rachel Schromen is the founder of Schromen Law LLC, an estate planning and elder law firm known for its holistic, client-centered approach to decision-making. As an attorney and trained end-of-life doula, Rachel has built a reputation for guiding individuals through complex, high-stakes life transitions with clarity, groundedness, and compassion.
For more than a decade, she has worked closely with clients and business leaders navigating moments that require both practical strategy and deep personal alignment - death, illness, divorce, and major financial decisions. Through this work, she has developed a clear perspective: the greatest barriers to forward movement are rarely external- they are internal. A lack of clarity, self-trust, and alignment often outweighs any lack of information.
Rachel’s work sits at the intersection of leadership, decision-making, and emotional intelligence. She integrates her legal expertise with grief-informed and trauma-aware practices, helping others access their own internal clarity so they can make decisions that are not only effective, but deeply aligned.
In addition to leading a successful and growing firm, Rachel is a speaker and thought leader focused on empowering women - particularly those in periods of transition - to move from overwhelm to intentional action. Her approach challenges the idea that success alone is the goal, instead emphasizing alignment, self-trust, and sustainable momentum. This retreat is an extension of that philosophy.
Drawing from her experience building a business, mentoring a team, and supporting women through life’s most pivotal moments, Rachel creates space for high-achieving women to pause, recalibrate, and reconnect with their own decision-making authority.
Her work is not about adding more. It’s about helping women to access what is already there - and trust it.
FAQ’s
What time should I arrive and depart?
Please plan to arrive by 3:00 on January 20, 2027. We will gather for a welcome dinner on the first evening and begin orientation, with our first immersion starting on the morning of January 21. Closing sessions will end by Noon on Sunday, January 24.
How do I get to Palmaia?
Fly into Cancun International Airport (CUN). Palmaïa is approximately 45 minutes south. You can arrange your own airport transfer or we can help connect you with transportation options.
What’s included in the price?
Your investment covers four nights in a king suite (private or double), all meals and beverages at Palmaïa’s restaurants, full access to resort amenities, a spa discount and all retreat programming and materials.
What is not included in the price?
Flights to Cancun, Airport Transfers, Spa Services, Off-site tours and excursions, optional gratuities for resort staff.
How much free time is there?
Each day includes unscheduled time for reflection, rest, spa, beach, or conversation and connection with fellow retreat participants. The schedule is designed to give you space to integrate.
Can I extend my stay?
Yes! After you register, we will reach out and let you know who to contact at Palmaia to arrange for extra nights if you wish.
How do I know if this retreat is right for me?
This retreat is for you if you’ve already built success - but something feels slightly off. You’re not looking for more strategies or to-do lists; you’re craving clarity, direction, and a deeper sense of alignment in what comes next.
If you’ve been asking yourself “Is this it - or is there more?”, if you’re feeling the pull toward expansion or reinvention, and if you want to make your next decisions from a place of self-trust (not pressure), you’ll be in the right room.
If you’re still in the phase of building foundational success or looking for tactical business training, this likely isn’t the right fit - and that’s intentional.
What is the cancellation policy?
Due to the advanced planning and financial commitments required to host the retreat, all payments are non-refundable unless otherwise stated. If a participant chooses to cancel their attendance for any reason, including personal circumstances, illness, travel disruptions, or unforeseen events, refunds cannot be guaranteed.
Participants are strongly encouraged to obtain comprehensive travel and cancellation insurance at the time of booking to protect their investment in the event they need to cancel or interrupt their participation.
The retreat organizers are not responsible for any costs incurred by participants due to cancellation, travel delays, medical issues, or other unforeseen circumstances.