RETREATS
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I used to be an "All Are Welcome" kinda gal until I realized that didn't align with how God created me.
See, I’m built to challenge … to confront … and to push folks past their growth edges.
I'm not the kinda gal who's going to tell you what you want to hear.
I am the kinda gal that's going to tell you what you need to hear.
When I was 6 years old, my life was in chaos.
My daddy walked out - and in the process created a mess.
While I was only 6, I can still feel the yucky emotions that swirled in my belly at that time.
Later in my life, I could see what an act of love his leaving was ...
At the time, all I felt was hurt.
I didn't understand how to process what was going on - and felt alone.
One night in my bedroom, I reached out to God for answers.
I remember the experience as if it happened yesterday.
I said my evening prayer with my mom and when she left I just started talking.
One of my last questions to God was, "Why was I born?"
It was less of an inquiry - and more of a challenge.
I remember feeling I deserved answers -- and who better to go to other than God.
My question was more of a plea or a cry for help, and in that moment, something happened ... something that I didn't share with anyone for decades.
I heard a voice answer me.
A real voice.
And the response was, "You were born for a reason."
In my little voice, I replied, "I'm only 6."
I knew in that instant that God was real.
Throughout my life, I've spent time trying to please Him.
Throughout my life, I've also spent time hiding from Him.
Maybe you understand.
When I came to Summit Hills Farm, all of that stopped.
There's something special about this land.
It's holy ground ... and it's the best place I've found to do deep leadership work and cultivate a connection with God.
When you come to Summit Hills Farm, you're choosing to embark on a journey that will take you to your growth edges.
The only way to lead a company, a family, or a community is to identify who you are, what you want, and why it matters.
You can learn the best techniques to negotiate, sell, or employ AI ... and still never be a leader worth following.
I'm talking about the kind of leader that is 100% aligned with their God-given mission and purpose.
That's what we do together at a Private Leadership Retreat Day at Summit Hills Farm.
You and I look at every area of your life.
My role is to ensure you see what you need to see - and that you see it all through the lens of love.
You'll leave with clear next steps on how to get your life back in alignment with where God is challenging you to go.
If you're looking for someone in your life to challenge you while bringing you closer to God, this Private Leadership Retreat Day was created for you.
So pull out your calendar, find a day that works, -- and then email the date to
Lisa McElmurry, Office Coordinator, to schedule your time at Summit Hills Farm.
Upside Warrior: Men’s Retreat
Your Mission Matters
September 8 - 9, 2025
Richmond, Kentucky
You've been sold a bad bill of goods.
Stepping into the world you've been told you've got to make your mark.
So you head out to do just that.
In the beginning, you're looking for answers.
~ Clarity.
~ Direction.
~ Where to go.
As time passes, you're told you better work a little harder if you want to get ahead.
So you hustle.
And hustle.
And hustle a little more.
You get up early - and go to bed late ... pushing your body to its limits.
You're no quitter so you keep doing this day after day after day ...
... still seeking while building and grinding.
At some point, you question the value of what you're doing.
~ Will this cycle ever stop?
~ Will I ever get ahead?
~ Why does it seem like everyone else has it all figured out?
So you keep pushing your body - and everyone else around you - and now the cracks are starting to show.
It seems like you're now spending all of your time in triage, dealing with one crisis after another, just trying to stop the bleeding.
Sometimes the weight on your chest is so heavy it feels like you can't breathe.
And if you're honest with yourself, you're flippin' tired.
Really tired.
It's been a l-o-n-g time since you've had fun -- or had a full day to yourself to do whatever you wanted.
No one knows how you really feel -- including you -- because feelings are for sissies.
Deep down, you're getting angrier by the day.
~ You resent your friends.
~ You resent your team.
~ And you're starting to resent the people who love you most.
You look in the mirror and wonder, "How in the world did I get here?!?"
That's what we're going to look at during the Men’s Retreat.
What got you where you are won't get you where you want to go.
You need a new way of operating and may have no idea where to start.
That's where I come in.
These are the actual words from many of my clients over the past 20 years.
From law enforcement to the world of business, men have borne the burden of having to provide without learning how to receive.
The expectation that you are to be the provider or the breadwinner to be a "real" man, sometimes the weight of the world may feel as if it falls on your shoulders.
Spend two days in the Bluegrass region of Kentucky receiving as you create a new vision for your life and a new way to live it.
So if this speaks to you, pull out your calendar and block out September 8th and 9th - and reach out to Lisa McElmurry, to get registered – or click on the link below.
Upside Retreats
Step Away to Step Into Your Best Life
Creating a life you truly want sounds like it should be easy…
Yet, too often, the busyness of life takes over, pulling you in a thousand directions.
Days turn into weeks, weeks into years, and somewhere along the way, the dreams that once felt possible get replaced by what feels practical.
Most people live within the limits of what they believe they can have, rather than reaching for what they truly desire.
They create lists, things to achieve, or milestones to check off, without ever pausing to ask if any of it truly matters at a Soul level.
Studies show that very few people actually live a life that aligns with what they deeply want.
Clarity changes everything.
When you are clear about what you want:
~ You don’t get distracted by bright, shiny objects.
~ You make choices based on what matters most.
~ You focus on the journey rather than just the final destination.
~ You fully experience and enjoy each moment, even amidst challenges.
There are no failures, only opportunities to learn, grow, and pivot.
History proves it.
Humanity has always evolved, always reached higher, always sought something more.
Yet, none of it happens in constant motion.
To gain true clarity, your life must have spaciousness.
If you’re in constant motion, it may seem counterintuitive to slow down.
Yes, the world will keep turning, and the people around you will keep moving.
Giving yourself time away will leave you refreshed and make you a better friend, parent, spouse, leader, and human.
And when you step away, even for a short while, you gain the bandwidth to reflect and reconnect with what truly matters.
That’s why I created Upside Retreats.
Each year, I offer three private retreats where I guide deep, soulful leadership work.
It gets real—real fast—as attendees get honest about what’s been getting in the way of what they truly want.
At these retreats, I use my intuitive gifts to see where you are in your life, then vision-cast with you.
You’ll tap into my leadership expertise, get nourished on multiple levels, do work that creates a massive shift, and develop a strategy to move forward with confidence.
Why Attend?
Look, I get it. This work doesn’t always feel urgent.
It’s easy to push it off until Someday.
Only Someday never arrives.
You keep hustling and grinding, working long hours, pushing yourself to the max—waiting for time to open up.
Time waits for no one.
It’s tempting to sign up for marketing, sales, speaking, and writing events because they sound like the fast track to success.
Yet without doing this leadership work, the results won’t last.
You’ll just keep chasing success… only to end up burned out, overtired, or sick.
Enrolling in one of our Upside Retreats—or all three—will give you the tools, support, and guidance to step into the leader you were meant to be.
Take the time.
Be clear about who you are, what you want, and why it matters.
A life you love doesn’t just happen.
It’s created with intention.
Sign up now and discover your divine purpose, so you can experience greater ease, peace, and wealth in every area of your life.
Reach out to Lisa McElmurry, Office Administrator, for Upside Thinking to get details and get registered.
~ Dates and locations:
- May 2 - 4, 2025, Summit Hills Farm, Richmond, Kentucky - SOLD OUT!
- September 21 - 23, 2025, Inn at Leola Village, Leola, Pennsylvania - SOLD OUT!
- December 5 - 7, 2025, Summit Hills Farm, Richmond, Kentucky
