HolyMama Certification
Your Sold out retreats

Sell Out Retreats on Repeat and Become the Go-To In the Market for Your Niche Through our Customised Retreat Leader Certification

Our Retreat Leader Programme nurtures you through the process of facilitating high value retreats that have happy customers returning over and over again. This ‘business-in-a-box’ Certification is like an MBA for the wellness entrepreneur, supporting you to build a thriving retreat business and create a global impact brand.

Millions of people are seeking out retreats, making the wellness industry a booming trillion dollar market. Retreats provide what people need: The ideal environment to enable transformation and healing that is sustainable and long-lasting. This programme gives you all the tools to confidently lead and sell out retreats that provide safety, connection and empowerment.

Carve out your unique niche as a world-class provider of retreats with high customer retention rates. HolyMama founder and CEO, Claudia Spahr, guides you to find your unique positioning in the industry, grow your retreat-based business and stand out as a leader, healer and extraordinary retreat facilitator.

Claudia has a Best Business Woman Award for her work supporting women and children internationally, and a Leader in Luxury Award. She’s also a bestselling Hay House author, inspiring keynote speaker and leadership mentor. Our Retreat Leader Certification programme has successfully trained and supported new retreat leaders in over 20 countries since 2018.

Lead yourself authentically and embody lovefield leadership

inspire others and facilitate deep transformation

Be Part of the trillion dollar wellness revolution

  • Follow your bliss in a thriving industry that serves humanity
  • Become a leader who positively changes lives through retreats
  • Start immediately so you can plan and sell out your next retreat

HolyMama has been nominated as one of the best retreat experiences by Media such as The Telegraph, The Guardian, HuffPost, Psychologies and Happinez magazines. HolyMama has a ‘best business woman award’ and a ‘leaders in luxury’ award as a leading retreats company 2023

Now is the time to take action and work with me to build your prosperous retreat business. Alongside the online material that you can access any time it suits you, I offer high-level, personalised mentorship inside a voice app to fit all time zones.

It’s the perfect accountability and support for  the LoveField Leadership Facilitator Programme where I uncover the blueprint for running successful retreats and what I have done to fully sell out retreats on repeat since 2008.

Going through LoveField Leadership opens up a world of possibility for you both personally and professionally. Whether you already host retreats, or have a business where retreats allow you to scale, or you’re seeking to add corporate team connection retreats to your work, this programme gives you the tools. Based on HolyMama’s cutting-edge concept retreats and pioneering work in the wellness industry we support you in creating your own global impact brand.  One billion wellness trips were booked this year and the industry is on course to hit $1 trillion. It’s time to monetise your gifts and contribute to the ripple effect of the wellness revolution.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING A lovefield RETREAT facilitator 

launch your retreat business immediately after signing up for this course 

You can launch your retreat business the moment you say ‘YES’ to this programme. It gives you all the tools you need to launch a business in the wellness industry.

Begin monetising immediately

You could sell out your first retreat within days of starting this programme. As soon as you get to module three (if you are laser focused you can do one module each day) you are ready to start going public about your next retreat.

No extra investments needed

This programme has everything you need, including all the legal forms and waivers to protect you and the customer. You won’t need any extra tools or information to get started. The only money you will need to invest upfront is your retreat location deposit but we show you how you can pay that with your first bookings.

Convenient learning

The modules take you step-by-step in an easy, fast and convenient way from retreat newbie to standing in your strength as a retreat leader who monetises and sells out retreats to happy returning clients.

Make back the investment before you complete the programme

Once you align with this work and you take action things can move very quickly. You can start selling out your retreat spots while you are still completing the course material. You can also become an ambassador and make 555€ per referral.

in-person Support from the holymama founder to create your personal brand

You can take this training, no matter what kind of retreat you want to lead. We support you in finding your own particular niche within the wellness industry via close proximity mentoring (choose Voxer add-on on check-out).

‘’Claudia’s mentorship has been the best investment I have ever made. Her support and guidance, along with the space she holds is priceless. I’m so glad the universe guided me to her. She has transformed my life. I came to her for mentorship and not only is the training everything you could possibly need to launch your own retreats, she guided – and continues to guide me – on the path of self belief and empowerment.”

Alix Wenmouth

SoulSanctum Retreats

‘’Claudia gave me most incredible advice before I ran my first yoga retreat. I’m an experienced yoga teacher with my own yoga studio. I needed a training that was being led by someone who had a lot of experience. Everything Claudia said was spot on and she was very easy to communicate with. The whole process was amazing. I found the training made me very excited about running retreats and it definitely cemented the fact that I wanted to do this, which is really important. From a practical point of view, I used to be a lawyer, but I’m not a massive details person. I found the practical elements of the training super helpful, like the questionnaires that need to be sent out. Taking this training from someone like Claudia is just incredible because I know that it’s advice coming from a place of massive experience.

Stephanie Howard

Luul.co

The Retreat Leader Certification was really incredible. I looked forward to every module and loved how Claudia explained everything with such honesty, based on all her experience. We had a community from all over the world. It really empowered me to lead my own retreats.”

Svetlana Gouret

Butterfly Yoga

“The HolyMama programme was the start of a lot healing such as my mother wounds. Going through the Certification really kept me on my own healing journey, because so much of the content that you go through is not just about running a retreat. There’s a lot of human development work that happens during the certification.”

Ping Ong Coates

The Maro Practice

I found it really informative. It was a very rounded experience of learning who I am, my obstacles and bringing my visions into reality. It’s not just the nuts and bolts of retreats but also personal development, spiritual development and how to market yourself. It’s enriched everything about my life, my future and I can take this into all aspects of of my life and my business.”

Clare Arnold

Clare Arnold Therapies

Positive transformation can be most easily facilitated in a safe, non-competitive and loving space

 

Retreats allow for an embodied experience of the self, in community with others, to effectively address and heal trauma

Your lovefield leadership Retreat Facilitator training includes these valuable gifts of growth and empowerment:

  • How to foster the magnetic qualities of the retreat leader and why the transformative potential for retreat participants is the highest value customer experience
  • How to cultivate a 'LoveField' around your team and participants - a retreat facilitator's greatest gift
  • Bonus interviews with leading experts in business management, marketing growth and personal development

In this training you will also learn:

  • Specialised business training to become a leader in the global wellness industry
  • Access to decades of our expertise on the new leadership paradigm and leadership trainings
  • All key business resources: Retreat planning, costing, legal forms, profit and strategy etc.

During this training…

You will be guided step-by-step through everything you need to know in order to run successful retreats around the world. You’ll get forms, worksheets & special tutorials so that you have everything you need to hit the ground running.

This is a self-study online training with the option to get live, personalised support with the holyMama founder

Jump ahead to improve your reputation and scale your business, without making the typical mistakes of inexperienced retreat leaders.

become part of our Leaders Community AND be listed on our Retreats Directory by niching in and certifying as a holymama recognised leader of retreats.

Earn Money While You Learn

Earn cash while you build your own business and get 555€ per referral as an affiliate and partner of our leadership programmes.

YOU CAN ALSO get extra LIVE SUPPORT As an add-on:

High Level Mentoring with HolyMama Founder Claudia for ongoing support, accountability and questions answered. Valuable live on-demand, anywhere support to work through the modules with other retreat leaders and prepare for running your retreats. Once you are hosting retreats get live troubleshooting support via Voice App. Next level discussions around business strategies, personal development, mindset, retreat and client challenges with Claudia and other leaders.

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HERE IS WHAT YOU GET IN EACH MODULE

MODULE ONE

Beurteilung des BusinessplansIn Module One we explore the principles of LoveField Leadership and how to embody and create this resonate field for your retreat attendees. Providing a safe container for the transformation of your staff and retreat attendees is essential for a successful retreat. We explore the importance of aligning with your ‘why’. What are your values and goals, and how will becoming a Retreat Leader support this vision? How do you keep your boundaries? This module has interviews with leadership mentors and keynotes on feminine archetypes.

MODULE TWO

Beurteilung des BusinessplansIn Module Two we focus on your goals. What style of retreat would like to offer and how are you going to position yourself in the market? Who is your ideal client? What kind of needs will they bring to your retreat? In this module you can gain clarity on your unique brand positioning. It includes a special bonus seminar on embracing and owning your personal shadow and understanding collective trauma.

MODULE THREE

Beurteilung des BusinessplansModule Three is all about location. Let’s find your Dream Retreat Location. What do you need to know when you go on a reconnaissance mission and location scouting? What is important and if things can be improved, how? We cover key negotiation points with the venue and what you need to look out for. Using our Holy Mama checklists you’ll have confidence to ensure you have the ideal venue for your retreat.  

MODULE FOUR

Beurteilung des BusinessplansIn Module Four we make the viability of retreat profitability easy. Via a profit clarity work sheet you play with the numbers to come up with the retreat price that will cover all your costs and make a healthy profit. We show you how to build a non-debt business and have revenue flow so you can reinvest in building your business. You gain insight into expenses and costs through to pricing, salaries and profit. Claudia expertise on how to scale a retreat business to multiple six-figures and create an in-demand brand. This module recording activates your prosperity codes.

MODULE FIVE

Beurteilung des BusinessplansModule Five focuses on Marketing. We look at the different types of marketing to implement off- and online. We will look at websites, copy, and traffic. We will also look at email marketing, list building strategies, sales funnels, lead generation quizzes, newsletters and other ways to attract your clients. We also cover opt-ins, conversions, analytics and provide some basic design tools and tips to build your own website. We explore the keys to marketing with authenticity and heart and the psychology of smart marketing. This is actually a complete training in business and marketing condensed into one module. Talk about value!

MODULE SIX

Beurteilung des BusinessplansModule Six has an emphasis on team, team building and team management. We look at the importance of all roles and responsibilities within your team and the benefits of having an inner circle. We cover who you need to hire, what you want to do yourself and what can be outsourced. We also explore what needs doing in terms of administration, marketing, teaching, therapy and coaching. We cover recruitment and development to ensure you have the best team possible for your retreat. This module includes handouts with on-site working guidelines and role descriptions you can use for your staff.

MODULE SEVEN

Beurteilung des BusinessplansIn Module Seven we focus on your customer. Using our tried and tested forms and templates, the booking process is made simple and easy, and most importantly, legal. We review customer expectations, to ensure all needs are met, accommodation legalities, and how to build a simple and risk-free booking process, An important part of every retreat business is on-boarding and here we will share our secrets on how to ‘get bums on seats’ via impeccable communication. This module will also look at how to deal with difficult customers and how to hold the space for a big group.

MODULE EIGHT

Beurteilung des BusinessplansModule Eight has a focus on the daily schedule of your retreat and how to best plan yours so that the crucial first two days – when expectations are high – run smoothly. How can you optimise the schedule to ensure a transformational week for all those present. Learn what can be adapted when things need changing last minute. In this module we’ll also look at the pros and cons of shorter retreats. A tight, perfectly planned and implemented schedule allows for more freedom and flexibility within the structure because: ‘The clearer the boundaries, the greater the expansion’. This module will inspire you to create your own experience, based on expertise.

SPECIAL TRAINING

Beurteilung des BusinessplansThere is the option to purchase our special training on retreats with mums and children. The demand for these kind of retreats is huge and after ten years as the market leaders in this niche we know what works. From meal planning on family retreats, to schedules timing to the HolyCarer Childcare guide we share with you what has taken us years to perfect. When the children are happy, the mums are happy. The LoveField Mastery and Certification programmes also includes extra training on family and partner retreats, feminine empowerment retreats and circle facilitation.

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MORE TESTIMONIALS

“The HolyMama training taught me to value myself. It was one if the biggest steps I took in my life. It has given me all I needed for my path as a retreat leader.”
— Marjolein Voss, Netherlands, 2018 | www.wombfulness.nl

“The Holy Mama Retreat Leader course is a heart-felt deep dive into the world of leading transformational retreats. Claudia has a depth of knowledge that can only be gained from years of hands on experience. She freely shared this knowledge with us throughout the program. She is a gift and the knowledge transferred is truly a life changing gift she is putting out into the world.”
— Jeanette Sealy, 2018 | www.thelotusexperience.org

‘’Claudia is the best mentor! I will always be indebted to her for the guidance that was given to me during and after her retreat leadership programme. She is a truly an extraordinary human being who has both given me confidence, inspiration and good energies to embark upon my own Retreat business. She openly shared her knowledge, experience and practical pointers in all aspects of leadership to me.”

“I don’t think I would have hosted a retreat without this training. There are too many questions without answers when you are doing it on your own, especially when children are involved. The training helped me to gain confidence with Claudia’s support through the process and now, when I am actively running retreats. The Leadership training has been life changing for me. Claudia is always so supportive with any questions I have. Not only during the course, but ongoing.”

Evija Poriete

Family Retreat Oasis

Meet some of the MENTORS inside this programme

Marilu comes from a line of Anahuac Medicine Women and is initiated into the Wisdom Traditions of the Andes Mesa Tradition and Cosmo-vision of the Q’ero people. Her passion and purpose is to assist women in reconnecting to their innate somatic intelligence and wisdom as a pathway to authentic liberation and healing to repair the living Web of Life and co-birth New Earth.

Marilu Shinn

Jessica is an Intuitive Business Mentor and a Feminine Energy Mentor. She is the creator of Attract Your Soul Tribe, Claiming the Throne, The GoddessMind and other programs that supports spiritual teachers and coaches in opening their channel to receive and teaches them how to energetically and strategically grow an abundant business.

Jessica Riverson

Monica has been coaching over 25 years as a shadow work expert and was personally trained in the work of the Shadow by Debbie Ford. She guides others to embrace their whole self by finding the gold behind the Shadow. She supports thought leaders break through their own glass ceilings.

Monica Pelayo

Susan is a three-time author, TedX  and international speaker on life transformation and generational wealth. She helps individuals heal their relationship with money, in order to live worry-free, prosperous and happy lives. She’s also a medical intuitive, energy healer and former surgeon.
Susan Nicholas

After spending 21 years re-organising struggling multi-million-dollar corporations back to profitability and success, Regina now supports female entrepreneurs unapologetically step into their personal power and increase their income.

Regina Gulbinas

When she’s not on stage Lovelda mentors female business owners to find secure high paid speaking engagements.  She is also the co-founder of the Female Speakers Conference and Awards.
Lovelda Vincenzi

Sora Schilling is a sacred space holder, strategy alchemist, transformative business coach, medicine woman, energy healer, retreat leader, inspirational speaker, fire igniter and heart whisperer guiding others to create a Prosperous New World.
Sora Schilling

Jan is a communications expert for purpose driven women who want to show up as the highest version of themselves. Based in Dubai, she’s been featured for her non-profit projects as one of the top 100 women in the world making global impact in Africa.
Jan Daudi

Q’orianka is an Incan High Priestess, Medicine Woman and Transformational Guide for emerging medicine women who want to step into their sacred destiny and live authentically in their divine essence. She comes from an ancient healing tradition of the Inca lineage.
Q'orianka

Myra is a bestselling author, trauma recovery coach and First Nations Gurind-ji woman from Australia. After suffering an invisible brain injury that had her fighting for her life, her unique approach to healing enabled her to walk and talk again. She now supports others healing.
Myra Fordham

Jill is an international TedX speaker, published author, intuitive visionary coach and oracle. She has both feet planted firmly on this earth and in this life while remaining connected to Source Energy through the practices of meditation and intuition.
Jill Prescott

Dawn DelVecchio, MA has been on a path of spiritual awakening for more than 37 years. She is the founder of the “Return of the Priestess annual speaker series and the lineage bearer of MotherSpirit Priestess Initiation training. She is an Evolutionary Astrologer and Best-Selling Author.

Dawn DelVecchio

frequently asked questions

Why this industry? Why now?

The wellness sector was valued at over 4.9 trillion dollars pre-2020 and grew by around 13% annually. We expect it to boom even more in our pandemics-aware world. The research data backs this up. People are waking up to holistic health, functional integrative medicine, nutrient dense eating and mind-body-spirit practices like never before, because wellness and well- being are vital for human thriving. Wellness retreats allow us to experience how living fully connected feels and looks like. They give us a glimpse into a healthy new world. This is a future- orientated, humankind centred sector to live, work and thrive in.

I don't feel ready, what do I do?
Many of us don’t feel ready but there comes a moment when we take the leap of faith and dive in. No one is ever 100% ready when they start a business and so many of us are perfectionists (a great advantage actually in this business because you have ‘attention to detail’ – clients will appreciate this). You can start this training any time and it will give you the step-by-step blueprint to launch your first retreat; from finding the right location, to hiring who you need to having all those legal forms in place to protect you and your business. We recommend planning your retreat well in advance, so NOW really is the best time to start.
I already run retreats, do I need this?

Are you selling out your retreats? Are you able to monetise them, so that you have the funds to pay your next venue deposit? Are you certain about your niche and are you attracting the kind of clients who are able to pay? Are you providing a great customer experience, so that your retention rate, repeat customers and word of mouth has your retreats booked out from season to season?

Retreats have been our world for nearly two with multiple successful retreat companies built, from a physical yoga beach resort to pop up experiences around the world. If you want to learn what has enabled us to repeatedly sell out retreats and prosper with extra cash to reinvest back into your business you’re in the right place. There is no programme like this in the marketplace, where you can add trainings to specialise in your niche AND become part of a powerful community that is mentored personally by the founder. This programme has grown slowly and organically with solid foundations because personal connection, heart-centred relationships and community have been fundamental values the company has upheld each step of the way.

So what makes this particular training so special?

This is more than an online educational programme, it is a business training that is life-changing and will last your whole life. We’ve been training retreat leaders since 2018. Our leaders have gone on to run their own successful retreat companies, and thrive as leaders in their territories. There is no other training like this that is so high-touch with personal feedback and support from the CEO and founder who has 18 years experience in the retreats industry and won awards for her pioneering work as an industry leader.

Is there a set start date?

No, you can start anytime. The foundational training, LoveField Leadership, is self-paced so you can fit it into any busy lifestyle. Some students will go through the material in a few weeks, others will take a few months. The recommended time is four months (studying two modules per month, ie two weeks per module). We recommend adding on Live Voxer Support to get your questions answered by HolyMama Founder, Claudia Spahr, and also for accountability from your study group. The Voxer Support is included for six months in LoveField Mastery and in the Certification programme.

I'm busy, will this take up a lot of time?

We recommend to study around two-four hours per week. You can go through all the necessary audios, videos, worksheets and interviews in about two hours – much of this can be done while performing menial tasks because we have provided transcripts of the audios for your convenience. No need to take notes, unless you really want to. If you have an extra two hours per week, then you can use that time to deepen your studies and plan the details of your retreat. This programme was originally created for busy working women, in fact most of them were mothers juggling work and motherhood and they managed to effectively, efficiently and conveniently study this material to optimal success building their own retreat businesses and legacy.

I can't afford the full price, how can I pay?
We have payment plans you can choose from here. The only difference when you pay in instalments is that the modules are drip-fed to you according to your payment, rather than getting access to the full training the moment you sign up when you pay full price up-front.

I feel a bit scared as a solopreneur, any tips?
Oh wow! Welcome to the wild world of solopreneurship! But you know what? You don’t need to do this alone. The future is all about community and you are about to join a very powerful community when you sign up for this programme. To grow a retreat business you need to be able to move through the tough times with a sense of equanimity. Even with the best preparation there will always be fires to put out. Most newcomers will make mistakes. They say that learning from other peoples’ mistakes is much smarter than learning from your own mistakes. This training takes you by the hand, so you’re not alone. And remember: We recommend adding on Live Voxer Support to get your questions answered by HolyMama Founder, Claudia Spahr, and also for accountability from your study group. The Voxer Support is included for six months in LoveField Mastery and in the Certification.

Will the LoveField Leadership Programme prepare me enough to lead retreats?

Absolutely. This is a complete facilitator training programme including everything you need to successfully prepare, plan, sell and lead retreats. The LoveField Leadership programme covers all the retreat systems, strategies and processes; as well as the marketing, selling and facilitating of high-value retreats. This self-study programme is as much practial, as it is focused on personal development to prepare you as a transfromational leader. It covers self leadership and leadership mindset, emotional intelligence, personal power and the energetics of money and embodied management of teams.  It is an in-depth initiation into our unique conecpt of the HolyMama LoveField. LoveField Leadership is the updated version and material which our HolyMama Certified retreat leaders from over 20 countries have been taking since 2018

What's the difference to the full Certification or Mastery Programme?

Mastery: Six months of Voxer Support is included where you get individualised support to carve out your niche. Extra modules for your chosen niche.

Certification: Six months of Voxer Support is included where you get individualised support to carve out your niche. Extra modules for your chosen niche.

+  1:1 support from HolyMama founder as you prepare for and run your first retreat. Think of it like having her with you in real-team, supporting your managing of the team, guests, logistics, finances etc. This is an indispensible add-on to fast-track your retreat success.

+ Welcome to our Leaders community with 4 leadership calls per year.

+ Option to be listed in our Leaders Directory with excellent SEO ranking and media links.

Where do I start? Can I upgrade to certification at a later date?

Everyone has to complete the LoveField Leadership Retreat Facilitator Programme first. This is the foundational training to becoming a HolyMama LoveField Certified Leader. As mentioned above LoveField Leadership gives you everything you need to start running retreats.

The main difference to the advance trainings, Mastery and Certification, are the level of support via the mastermind style group container using Voxer, Voice App and/or zoom, plus the personalised 1:1 time you get with Founder, Claudia Spahr.

We understand that with every new business, or business change, you want to see the ROI (return on investment) as quickly as possible. This is why you can upgrade later to Mastery or Certification, once you have made money from your first retreat, and/or see the value of the programme we offer, and how this is a long-term business and personal development investment that sets you up for life.

Purchasing and committing to Mastery or Certification from the get-go just allows you to lock in the price now (payment plans are available), so that future price increases won’t affect you. If you already how this is your jam, we highly recommend committing with the current offer you see on this page.

FREE GUIDE TO YOUR FIRST OR NEXT SOLD OUT RETREAT

The wellness industry is a booming $5+ trillion growth industry with billions of wellness trips booked yearly. Inside the guide you’ll learn why retreats work so well, the new leadership blueprint, and how you can incorporate retreats into your business. Get top insights from an award-winning wellness pioneer with 18 years of expertise in the industry, building multiple media-acclaimed retreat companies.