Welcome Guide

How I Work & Investment Guide

You’ve Taken the First Step

You booked this call because something feels off.

Too much mental load. Too many decisions. Not enough space to actually rest.

This page exists so you don’t have to explain everything on our call.

Here, you’ll find a clear overview of how I work, what this process looks like, and whether this approach is the right fit for you. My goal is simple: to remove uncertainty, reduce friction, and help you decide calmly whether you want support designing a retreat that truly restores you.

Take a few minutes to read through this before we speak.

Welcome to CURATED RETREAT

A Note From Sandy

I created this service because I kept seeing the same pattern.

Capable, successful women who knew they needed time away, but felt overwhelmed by the process of choosing the “right” place. Women who had tried spa weekends or short breaks before, only to come home feeling briefly relaxed, then quickly depleted again.

What they didn’t need was more information.

They needed fewer decisions, clearer guidance, and a process that respected their energy.

That is how I work.

I don’t offer endless options or generic recommendations. I design private wellness retreats around where you are in your life right now, using trusted, evidence-based resorts and a calm, structured approach that removes the mental load from start to finish.

This process works best for women who:

  • Are used to carrying responsibility and making decisions daily

  • Want real restoration, not just a change of scenery

  • Value expert guidance and clear recommendations

  • Prefer a done-for-you approach rather than researching options themselves

  • Are ready to invest in a retreat that supports long-term wellbeing

Who This Experience Is Designed For

This may not be the right fit if you are looking for free suggestions, comparing dozens of hotels on price alone, or still unsure whether you want to take time away at all.

The work I do is intentional, focused, and personalized.

How It WORKS

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1. Alignment Call

Our call is about understanding where you are, what you need, and whether this approach is the right fit. There is no pressure to move forward. This is a mutual decision.

2. Planning Fee & Retreat Design

If we decide to move forward, a planning fee is collected. This allows me to begin in-depth retreat design, research, and alignment with the resorts best suited to your goals.

3. Curated Options Presentation

You receive a short list of thoughtfully selected retreats. Not endless choices. Each option is chosen intentionally and explained clearly.

4. Booking, Coordination & Support

Once you choose your retreat, I handle the bookings, coordination, and ongoing support so everything feels seamless from confirmation to arrival.

What I Offer

Discovery Call

Personalized
Retreat
Curation

Expert Retreat
Guidance

Rates and VIP
Benefits

Pre-Departure
Preparation

In-Destination
Support

Concierge
Level Travel
Coordination

Personalized
Trip App

THIS is a PARTNERSHIP

In order for me to provide the best and seamless experience, I have a few expectations

  • I need to know as much as possible about what you trully want, need, desire in order to curate the retreat that will work for you.

  • Wellness retreats are an investment to yourself. I need to have a clear budget.

  • Timely responses to emails and calls will help keep your retreat planning process on track and ensure we meet your desired timelines.

What Happens After Our Call

If we both feel this is a good fit:

  • You’ll receive a short recap of our conversation

  • The planning fee is confirmed

  • Retreat design begins within the agreed timeframe

If it’s not the right fit, I’ll tell you honestly. There is no obligation to move forward.

The goal is clarity, not pressure.

About the Planning Fee

The planning fee allows me to do the work that cannot be automated or rushed.

It covers the time, expertise, and precision required to design a retreat that is aligned with your needs, rather than simply recommending what is popular or easy to book.

Planning fees are separate from any hotel commissions and are required to begin retreat design, following our consultation.

Planning fees are nonrefundable, as they compensate for the time, expertise, research, and curation involved in assembling your personalized retreat proposal and itinerary.

Your current planning fees remain as outlined below.

Travel Planning Packages

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    The Exhale Method

    Bespoke Wellness Retreat Curation

    You Share Your Vision, I handle the Rest.

    Designed for women who want a meaningful reset without carrying the mental load. This option offers clear guidance, thoughtful retreat selection, and seamless coordination, so stepping away feels simple and restorative from the start. The experience is curated to support clarity, balance, and lasting renewal.

    STARTING AT $395

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    Private Retreat Design

    For highly customized, high-touch experiences

    Designed for women seeking something truly singular. This level supports unique experiences that go beyond a standard retreat, including private access, staffed villas, unique experiences or complex travel arrangements. Every element is aligned and coordinated with care, allowing the experience to unfold seamlessly and privately.


    STARTING AT $200 per day

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    Group Retreats

    Shared experiences, thoughtfully designed

    Created for milestone birthdays, bachelorette celebrations, multi-generational wellness trips, or small business retreats.

    This option provides structure, clarity, and seamless coordination, so the group experience feels aligned and effortless. Planning is handled with care, allowing everyone to stay present and enjoy the time together.

    STARTING AT$650 per group for small groups. Final pricing based on group size and complexity

Additional Services & Extra Fees

  • Applies when retreat planning is requested on an expedited timeline (less than 45 days before departure). This fee reflects the additional time, priority scheduling, and coordination required to design and secure a retreat within a shortened timeframe.

  • Applies to significant changes requested after your retreat design has been approved, such as date changes, resort changes, or major adjustments to the original scope. This fee covers the additional planning, coordination, and communication involved.

  • Applies if you decide to cancel your retreat planning after work has begun. This fee reflects the time and expertise already dedicated to research, design, and coordination. Supplier cancellation penalties may apply separately.

 Frequent Asked Questions

  • SAFAA specializes exclusively in high-end wellness retreats, not generic vacations. Every resort is vetted for measurable results, expert-led programs, and transformative outcomes. The process is concierge-level, discreet, and results-driven, designed for professionals who want impact, not indulgence

  • That’s exactly what SAFAA’s Wellness Retreat Matching service is designed for. Through a structured discovery process, we identify the retreat that fits your needs, whether you’re seeking detox, sleep optimization, or emotional reset and match you with the environment and experts that will deliver the best results 

  • While the majority of my clients are women, I also work with couples and select mixed groups seeking reconnection, longevity, or shared rejuvenation experiences. All programs are inclusive, private, and customized for each traveler’s goals 

  • Clients typically return rested, clearer, and more aligned: mentally, physically, and emotionally. Outcomes include better sleep, renewed focus, reduced stress, improved energy, and sustainable lifestyle habits that extend long after returning home

  • Top wellness resorts often book 3–6 months in advance due to limited capacity. Early planning guarantees access to preferred programs, private suites, and exclusive benefits such as complimentary spa credits, priority upgrades, and special inclusions 

  • Your level of involvement is entirely up to you. Some clients prefer to stay closely engaged in each decision, while others choose to delegate everything after the initial consultation. The process is designed to be as hands-on or hands-off as you’re comfortable with. After your discovery call, you’ll receive a curated selection of 2–3 programs that align with your goals, schedule, and budget. Once your choice is confirmed, every detail (flights, transfers, and experiences) is arranged with precision so your planning feels effortless from start to finish.

  • Most wellness retreats range between $750 and $1,700 per night, depending on location, program depth, and seasonality. Stays typically range from 5 to 10 nights, and pricing includes accommodations, meals, wellness treatments, diagnostics, and guided sessions 

  • SAFAA offers short-format intensives (3–5 days) that deliver measurable results, ideal for executives or founders with demanding schedules. These condensed programs combine science-backed therapies, nutrition, and movement for maximum impact in minimal time

  • Yes. Flights and transfers are included as part of the package price when relevant to your retreat. Coordination is handled so your travel experience feels seamless from departure to arrival.

  • Yes. I charge a professional planning fee that reflects the time, research, and expertise involved in creating a fully customized wellness experience. This fee ensures transparency, priority attention, and access to exclusive benefits normally reserved for top-tier guests

  • My work is centered on design and alignment. If you have already chosen a resort and we agree it is the best option for you, I can handle the hotel booking for you as a courtesy, provided you choose to book the hotel only and do not require the full retreat design service.

Sandy was absolutely amazing from start to finish in this booking. I’m definitely recommending her to everyone who needs the planning of a trip to be taking off their shoulders. And next time we need, she’s the first person I’m calling. Thank you for everything Sandy!

— Manuella F.

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This process is designed to feel calm, supportive, and clear.

Our call is a space to explore whether this is the right next step for you. Nothing more, nothing less.

I look forward to speaking with you.