The Fireside Storytelling Retreat
November 5–7, 2025 | Door County, Wisconsin
A midweek retreat for women ready to get clear on their story, elevate their speaking strategy, and reconnect with their voice around the fire.
Picture this...
...You arrive in Door County just as fall is giving its final golden glow.
The air is crisp.
The coffee is hot.
And there’s a seat saved for you by the fire.
Over the course of two nights and two deeply intentional days, you’ll gather with a small circle of women who are done playing small—and ready to step into their next chapter with courage, clarity, and a story that connects.
This isn’t just a getaway.
...This is a visibility reset, a speaker strategy session wrapped in warmth, and a chance to unplug from everything except the truth inside you.
MEET YOUR HOST
With over 8 years speaking on stages and as the founder of the transformative WHEN Stories platform, Wendy Babcock knows the power of story—and the courage it takes to share it.
Now, she’s trading the spotlight for the fireside…
and inviting you to sit with her, story to story, woman to woman.
Because sometimes the most important stage…
is the one where you finally speak your truth out loud.
What’s Included:
✔️ 2-night stay in a cozy, private Door County retreat home
✔️ All meals included, cooked with love by Wendy’s husband Brian—a former chef and catering business owner
✔️ The Passion Test with Sara Deacon to reconnect with what matters most
✔️ Fireside story circles to help you unearth, shape, and share your story
✔️ Speaking strategy coaching to prep you for the stage or your next visibility opportunity
✔️ A beautiful welcome bag and workbook to support your transformation
✔️ Only 6 guests total — so this experience stays intimate, powerful, and personal
🗓️ Schedule At A Glance
🗓️ Night One – Welcome & Warmth
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Arrive at 5:00 PM
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Homecooked dinner (yes, it’ll be amazing)
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Fireside storytelling circle: introductions, deep connection, and setting intentions
🗓️ Full Day – Clarity & Courage
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Morning coffee + breakfast
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The Passion Test with Sara Deacon
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Cozy nature walk (weather permitting)
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Lunch
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Speaking Strategy Session with Wendy: story, structure, and how to share it
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Delicious dinner
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Cocoa, marshmallows, and a second fireside storytelling session under the stars
🗓️ Final Morning – Integration & Goodbyes
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Breakfast
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Closing reflections: What’s next? How do you carry this forward?
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Final goodbyes and departure by 10:00 AM
💰 Investment Options
🔥 EARLY BIRD – First 2 Spots Only:
→ $1,297 pay in full
→ 2 payments of $649 (30 days apart)
🎯 Regular Pricing – Remaining 4 Spots:
→ $1,497 pay in full
→ OR 3 payments of $499 (auto-charged every 30 days)
🛏️ Each guest will receive an individual bed
🍁 All meals included
👜 Welcome bag, workbook, and powerful tools for clarity + visibility
