Why I'm Betting on Virtual Retreats
It’s no secret the online space is shifting.
We’re seeing what many are calling a trust recession. Audiences are tired of overhyped promises and exhausted by strategies that feel more manipulative than meaningful.
In 2025, attention spans are shorter, inboxes are fuller, and the path from stranger to buyer is longer than it used to be. It’s not that people aren’t buying — they definitely are — it’s just that they’re being more intentional about how they buy and who they buy from.
And I believe that’s a good thing.
Because the future of online business isn’t about shouting louder, launching harder, or automating everything to the point that we forget there are actual humans on the other side of the screen.
Don’t get me wrong, I love a strategic, intentional funnel. But the future of online business is about connection.
And that’s why I’m betting on Virtual Retreats.
What’s a Virtual Retreat (and Why Should You Care)?
A virtual retreat is a beautiful, intentional online experience that invites your audience to gather. Not just to watch or consume, but to immerse, engage, and transform.
Whether it’s a half-day workshop or a multi-day experience, virtual retreats are designed to:
Build real trust and connection in a short amount of time
Grow your audience organically (no overly complicated funnels required)
Lead naturally into aligned offers without feeling pushy or salesy
Let you show up as your full, brilliant, creative self, while making sales that feel good
They blend strategy with soul. Service with scale. And the best part? They work for almost any niche.
How It All Started (aka: I Didn’t See This Coming)
My foray into the world of Virtual Retreats started as a little spark of an idea. I was working with several incredible wellness entrepreneurs, and while on a Zoom call one afternoon I mentioned how much I’d love to be able to shine a spotlight on the transformational work they were doing.
As someone who loves putting together pretty much any kind of event, the idea of an intentional weekend virtual retreat soon blossomed. I wanted to model it after the fun and impactful in-person events that my Mom had thrown each year for her customers…. but do it online.
I went for it. I planned a 3-day virtual retreat self care weekend filled with beautiful experiences, workshops, meditations, and more.
I thought if I was lucky that 40 people would sign up.
I was wrong. 170+ people bought tickets.
And it was transformative. Not just for attendees, but for the hosts and me too!
That weekend lit a fire in me, and I keep coming back to the same realization:
Virtual retreats are the most underestimated, underused, and under-hyped offer strategy in the online world right now.
And I’m here to change that.
Why Retreats, Why Now
In a digital world where trust is down and noise is up, retreats stand out by doing something revolutionary:
They make people feel seen. They invite people to experience your energy and expertise. They allow for real-time transformation — and connection that sticks.
They also help you:
Build your email list with aligned, interested people
Sell without feeling salesey or with big launch fatigue
Expand your brand in a way that actually fuels your life and lights you up
Whether you’re a coach, healer, creative, or service provider… there’s a virtual retreat with your name on it. (And I’d love to help you create it.)
If you're feeling even a tiny spark of curiosity about how a virtual retreat could work for you, I created a free resource to help you explore the possibilities:
👉 The Virtual Retreat Jumpstart Kit. It’s got templates, planner, examples, and strategy, and it’s totally free.
Want to do business differently in 2026? If more authentic connection, clarity, and income are on your wish list, then exploring Virtual Retreats might just be for you.
— Angela