WHY UPSTATE
Just 2.5 hours north, upstate from New York City, you'll find Saratoga Springs. The historic city is a retreat destination known for its natural spring waters, revolutionary status, and deep connection to the performing arts.
This Spring, higher education executives will spend four days together with curated programming for the retreat hosts and co-developed with retreat participants. Our program offers time for connection and stillness.
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE
DAY ONE
(Main event)
ARRIVAL
(Optional)
SOUND BATH
(Main event)
DINNERS
(Optional)
AFTER HOURS
(Optional)
NIGHT RITUAL
DAY TWO
(Main event)
MEET AND GREET
(Main event)
SMALL GROUP TOPICS
(Main event)
DESTINATIONS
(Optional)
GLOW UP
(Main event)
DINNERS
DAY THREE
(Optional)
MORNING RIDE
(Main event)
TEACH SOMETHING
(Main event)
LUNCHEON
(Optional)
CONTENT WORKSHOP
(Main event)
LAST NIGHT DINNER
DAY FOUR
(Optional)
SUNRISE WALK
(Optional)
FAREWELL BREAKFAST
RETREAT INFO
ABOUT UPSTATE
Ashley Budd and Mallory Willsea have curated a very upstate experience for mission-driven professionals. You'll arrive in Saratoga Springs, a retreat destination known for its healing waters, rich history, and alluring tie to nature and the arts.
The Spring 2026 retreat is invite-only for higher education executives.
Spend three nights with people you were meant to collide with. Our program offers time for connection and stillness. We can't wait to welcome you to our upstate home.
This retreat experience is fully funded by our presenting sponsor, supporting thought leadership in education.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Get yourself here, we'll take care of the rest.
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3 nights of luxury accommodations
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All meals, snacks, and drinks
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Group workshops and experiences
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Transport to any off-site activities
GET YOUR GLOW UP
Ashley and Mallory are professional thought leaders and content creators. They know how a content glow-up can kick-start your next move. Get fresh headshots, record a podcast episode, and help us level up .edu thought leadership in 2026.
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