NAVIGATE Retreat
Sestri Levante,
Northern Italian Riviera
September 19 - 25, 2027
Six days on the Ligurian coast with nine other women who lead. We hike the trails of Sestri Levante, Camogli, and Cinque Terre.
We eat where the food is grown.
The coaching happens out there, on the switchback, over aperitivo, on the boat, never in a conference room.
It's built so the work lands while your body is moving, which is why it's still with you long after you're home.
Here's exactly what the six days hold, what's included, and how to join.
Where we go
I've based us in Sestri Levante, a quiet town on the Ligurian coast, for six nights. From there we explore on foot and by boat and train: the cliffside paths of Cinque Terre, the walk into Camogli and up to San Rocco, San Fruttuoso by sea, and Portofino and Santa Margherita along the water.
Every route is chosen, every booking made, every coaching moment placed on purpose. You don't plan a thing. You just arrive ready to explore.
What's included
Once you arrive in Sestri Levante, nearly everything is taken care of:
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Coaching every day, and never in a conference room: on the switchback, at the table, on the boat to San Fruttuoso, when nobody has anywhere to be.
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Two private 1:1 coaching sessions with me: one 45-minute session before the retreat, and one 45 minutes after. The work doesn't start when you land or end when you fly home.
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10 hours of CME (AMA PRA Category 1™) and CE available (see below) - ** pending confirmation for 2027. These credits were confirmed for Navigate 2026, and are pending for 2027.
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Six nights at Hotel Vis à Vis, in your own private, single-occupancy room. No roommate to find, no compromise. The first 5 women get an updated room with a full sea view and balcony, and the others will get a classic room with a balcony and partial sea view.
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Coffee and breakfast buffet every morning.
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A welcome aperitivo at the rooftop Sky Bar, looking out over the bays.
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A welcome dinner the first night at a favourite local spot, and a farewell gala dinner on the last, both including drinks.
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Lunch in Camogli and lunch in Cinque Terre, with wine if you'd like it.
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Real hikes through Sestri, Camogli, and Cinque Terre. There will be uneven terrain, stairs, cobblestones, and elevation. Some Cinque Terre trails are weather-dependent and occasionally close to protect the land, so the route stays flexible.
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A pesto-making class, with a wine tasting if you'd like one.
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All the trains and boats we take together during the retreat.
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Yoga and meditation on some mornings, outdoors when the weather allows.
What's not included
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Getting to and from Sestri Levante (flights and trains). If you'd like help planning your travel, or a few days in Italy before or after, just ask. I'm glad to help you map it out.
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A few meals, left open on purpose: two dinners in Sestri so you can wander, rest, or eat as a group if you'd like; one lunch in San Fruttuoso or Portofino; and one lunch in Sestri on the last full day, so you have room to explore before the gala. I'm happy to make recommendations.
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Travel insurance. I strongly recommend comprehensive coverage that includes emergency medical, trip cancellation, and trip interruption. It protects both your trip and you.
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Shopping and souvenirs. Leave a little room in your suitcase.
I carry the logistics. You keep the agency.
You make decisions all day. It's the quiet tax of leading. For these six days, you won't make any. Where you sleep, where you walk, how you get from one town to the next, nearly every meal: handled, before you arrive.
That's not pampering. It's the point. Every ounce of bandwidth you'd spend deciding goes where you actually came to spend it.
Who this is for
This isn't a spa weekend, though the rooms are genuinely beautiful. The hikes are challenging, the coaching is real, and somewhere around day two you'll be a little uncomfortable. That's the part that works.
It's for the woman who's leading a team, a company, a room, or fighting her way toward it. She knows there's a shift she's been circling and hasn't had the space to make. Or she's stepping from one role into the next and can't quite see the ground yet.
If that's you, this starts with a conversation, not a checkout.
20‑minute fit call • No pressure • See if the retreat is right for you
Sneak peek of the rooms above!
NAVIGATE
Retreat Itinerary for 2026 is shared below. Navigate 2027 will likely be similar!
Day 1
4pm Arrivals, check-in, introductions, aperitivo and welcome dinner, walk in Sestri Levante.
Topic: The Model Underneath the Story - CBT Tools for Leaders
Day 2
Yoga, Breakfast, Hike in Sestri Levante, Pesto-making class, Dinner together
Topic: What’s Actually Yours to Fix - Quiet Burnout and Sustainability
Day 3
Yoga, Breakfast, Train to Camogli, Hike to San Rocco, Lunch in Camogli,
Explore in Camogli and train back to Sestri Levante.
Topic: The Gap Between Good and Good Enough (Imposter Syndrome)
Day 4
Yoga + Mindfulness, Breakfast, Explore Rapallo, Boat to San Fruttuoso and/or Portofino, Lunch on your own, Exploring San Fruttuoso with time for a leisurely dip in the sea and lounging on beach chairs, Dinner together
Topic: Boundaries Without Guilt (Boundary Setting)
Day 5
Breakfast, Train to Vernazza, Hike to Monterosso, Lunch in
Monterosso at a vineyard, free time to explore Cinque Terre
Topic: Cut Down for Climbing (Tall Poppy Syndrome)
Day 6
Yoga, Breakfast, Free day to explore Sestri Levante, Farewell Gala dinner
Topic: Reclaiming Your Voice (Conflict and Unprofessionalism)
Day 7
Breakfast, goodbyes (end at 10:30 am)
Topic: Carrying it Differently - Time Management and Change Commitment
FAQ
1 / Does NAVIGATE offer AMA PRA Category 1 CME credit?
Yes. NAVIGATE is planned and implemented in partnership with Pinnacle Conference, LLC, which is jointly accredited by ACCME, ACPE, and ANCC. This activity is eligible for 10 CE hours including AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for physicians.
2 / What healthcare professionals are eligible for continuing education credits at NAVIGATE?
This activity offers 10 CE credit(s) for:
1. Physicians (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™)
2. Nurses (ANCC NCPD)
3. Pharmacists (ACPE CPE)
4. Dentists (ADA-CERP CE)
5. Other*
* All other attendees will receive an AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ participation certificate.
3 / Where is the NAVIGATE women's leadership retreat held?
Sestri Levante on the Italian Riviera, with day excursions to Cinque Terre, Camogli, San Frutuosso, and Santa Margherita. September 19 to 25, 2027.
4 / How many CME credits does NAVIGATE offer?
10 CE / CME hours
(confirmed for 2026, pending for 2027)
5 / Is NAVIGATE a CME retreat specifically for physicians?
NAVIGATE is designed for women leaders in all fields, but includes CME/CE for those in healthcare. All industries are welcome. If you need continuing education credits in a field outside of healthcare, let's connect and see what the options are!
6 / How is NAVIGATE different from other CME conferences?
No ballroom, no slides, no fluorescent lights. Coaching and learning happen on trail, over meals, and on the water, embedded in six days of hiking the Italian Riviera. The CME is accredited. The format is not a conference.
Sestri Levante and the Ligurian Coast
CME and CE options
Ten hours you'll actually want to claim,
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Pinnacle Conference, LLC and Uncharted Leadership. Pinnacle Conference, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity offers 10 CE credit(s) for:
1. Physicians (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™)
2. Nurses (ANCC NCPD)
3. Pharmacists (ACPE CPE)
4. Dentists (ADA-CERP CE)
5. Other*
*All other attendees will receive an AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ participation certificate. Accreditation is confirmed for 2026, and pending for 2027.
See the Activity Detail Page (ADP) here:
