Restore. Explore. Expand.
Your Retreat Hub
April 22–24, 2026 | Grace Winery | Glen Mills, PA
Welcome. If you’re here, it means you’ve said yes to something we’ve been thoughtfully creating for months and we are so glad you’re part of this group.
This page is your home base for everything related to the retreat. We’ll keep it updated as we get closer, so bookmark it and come back anytime. If something isn’t here yet, it’s coming. If you have questions in the meantime, reach out to Kelly at kelly@bloomexecutivecoaching.com.
The Experience
Over two and a half days at the beautiful Grace Winery, you’ll move through an intentional arc designed to meet you where you are and take you somewhere meaningful.
Day
01
Restore
Arrive, exhale, and connect. Your first afternoon is designed to help you land — not just physically, but energetically. You’ll begin by getting to know this group in a way that goes deeper than small talk, building the kind of trust and connection that only happens when you’re truly present with people who understand this work. From there, you’ll learn from each other’s wisdom in a generous peer exchange that will leave you inspired by what’s in the room. Your evening together begins with a five-course dinner at the winery.
Day
02
Explore
Expand your perspective through shared learning, experimentation, and creative visioning. Your morning brings a hands-on AI Innovation Lab led by our partners at Google, where you’ll explore how AI can practically support your coaching work (curiosity is the only prerequisite). In the afternoon, you’ll shift into a reflective, creative space — visioning what’s next for you through guided inquiry and meaningful dialogue about legacy, purpose, and impact. The day closes with a restorative sound bath.
Day
03
Expand
Integrate insights and carry them forward. Your final morning is about making it stick. Through a reflective mastery walk, peer coaching, and a facilitated group close, you’ll leave with clarity on what you’re taking home and how you’ll bring it to life.
Woven throughout: yoga, time in nature, beautiful meals, and the kind of unhurried conversation that only happens when you’re truly present with people who understand this work.
Key Dates & Logistics
Important Dates
Virtual Meet & Greet
Tue, Mar 31 • 10:00 AM ET
A short virtual session to meet your fellow participants, get a feel for the group, and arrive at Grace Winery already feeling connected. Calendar invites will be sent separately.
Retreat Arrival
Wed, Apr 22 • 12:30 PM
We'll begin with a welcome lunch at 12:30 PM, with our first session starting at 2:00 PM. Please plan to arrive by noon so you can settle into your room and be fully present from the start.
Retreat Departure
Fri, Apr 24 • 11:00 AM
Our final session wraps by 11:00 AM with departures immediately following.
Getting There
Grace Winery
50 Sweetwater Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342
By Air
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), approximately 20 minutes from Grace Winery. From the airport, you can rent a car or take an Uber or Lyft directly to the winery.
By Car
Grace Winery is located in Glen Mills, PA — about 30 minutes southwest of Philadelphia. Free parking is available on site.
Once You Arrive
You will not need a car for the duration of the retreat. Everything — sessions, meals, accommodations, and restorative experiences — takes place on the estate. If you prefer not to rent a car, an Uber or Lyft from the airport is an easy option.
Weather & What to Wear
Late April in Glen Mills brings beautiful spring weather — but it can be variable. Here's what to expect so you can pack with confidence:
Daytime Highs
Typically low-to-mid 60s. May reach the low 70s with afternoon sun.
Morning/Evening
Mid-to-upper 40s. Early yoga and evening strolls will have a chill.
Rain Chance
Roughly a 1-in-3 chance of showers. A light rain jacket is a smart choice.
The bottom line: Think layers. The winery grounds are gorgeous and we'll be moving between indoor and outdoor spaces throughout the retreat. Mornings will be cool, afternoons pleasant, and evenings are perfect with a sweater or light jacket.
What's Included
Your retreat experience is all-inclusive: two nights of lodging at the winery estate, all meals (including a five-course dinner on your first evening), and every session and experience throughout our time together.
Packing Tips
There's no dress code and no need to impress. Pack for comfort, presence, and a little bit of weather flexibility:
- Comfortable layers you can mix and match — a light jacket, a cozy sweater or wrap for evenings, and something warm enough for early morning yoga outdoors
- Walking shoes for the winery grounds and our Day 3 mastery walk (think vineyard paths and garden trails, not paved sidewalks)
- A light rain jacket or packable umbrella, just in case
- A laptop for the AI Innovation Lab — no technical expertise needed, just curiosity
- Yoga-friendly clothing if you’d like to join the Friday morning session (optional but encouraged)
- Sunglasses and sunscreen — late April sun can be surprisingly warm
- Whatever helps you feel grounded: a favorite journal, a pen you love, a book for quiet moments
The Schedule
Preparing for the Retreat
There’s nothing you need to do to prepare beyond arriving open and present. As we get closer, we’ll share a few things here to help you get the most out of our time together.
Pre-Retreat Reflection
COMING SOONKelly will add 3 guided reflection prompts here, mapped to the Restore/Explore/Expand arc. These will be sent approximately 10–14 days before the retreat.
Coach Best Practice Lab — How to Prepare
COMING SOONKelly will add preparation instructions here after 1:1 calls with participants are complete. Will include: what to think about, how to frame what you want to share, format expectations, and any materials to bring.
AI Innovation Lab — What to Know
This session is hands-on and experiential. Please bring a laptop so you can fully participate in the exercises. No advanced technical knowledge is required and your curiosity is more than enough. Our facilitators from Google will guide you through everything step by step.
Grace Winery
Your home for the retreat is Grace Winery, a stunning estate tucked into the rolling hills of Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. Set among 50 acres of vineyards and gardens, it's the kind of place that invites you to slow down the moment you arrive.
Sessions will move between indoor gathering areas and the winery's covered patio, with plenty of room to walk, reflect, and breathe in between.
gracewinery.com
Meet Your Coaches
Your Hosts
Michelle Krebs and Stephanie Laplante bring decades of experience coaching leaders and building coaching communities. This retreat is an extension of Bloom’s commitment to developing not only leaders, but the coaches who support them.
Michelle Krebs
Founder of Bloom Executive Coaching,
Michelle is the founder of Bloom Executive Coaching and has spent over 20 years in executive leadership and coaching. She brings a rare combination of corporate depth and genuine human warmth to everything she does. Michelle believes that leadership transformation happens at the intersection of trust, vulnerability, and openness — and that coaches deserve the same quality of development they give to the leaders they serve. This retreat is a reflection of that belief.
Stephanie Laplante
Executive Coach
Stephanie is an experienced executive coach and talent management leader with deep expertise in organizational development and leadership transformation. Known for her ability to listen intently to what’s being said and not said, Stephanie asks the kind of courageous questions that open up new perspectives and possibilities. Her partnership with Michelle is at the heart of what makes Bloom’s work distinctive.
Questions & Contact
If anything comes up between now and April 22, we're here for you.
Whether it's a logistics question, a travel concern, or you just want to tell us how excited you are — don't hesitate to reach out.
We cannot wait to be in this experience with you.
— MICHELLE & STEPHANIE