Tucked away in the living room of J.P. Morgan’s refurbished 52-room estate, nestled in 200 forested acres in New York’s Hudson Valley, sat 34 of the country’s most successful female CEOs and founders - in their pajamas and slippers.
48 makeup-less hours later, after 6 am stretches, guided hikes, sound baths, ear seeding, communal meals and bear, wild turkey and snake sightings, these same women left in yoga pants decoupled from the stressors of their jobs and connected to a new community of women all genuinely interested in supporting each other.“It was an unbelievable experience - the best 48 hours I’ve spent in a very long time,” says Deirdre Quinn.
“Many of us arrived as complete strangers,” said True Beauty Ventures cofounder Christina Nuñez, “and left as friends.”Allowing guests elements of choice - not only in terms of content, but also activities and food - creates excitement and leads to increased engagement.