About our retreats
Transform your Storytelling
Join your leaders, Lisa Hope Tilstra and Russ Watts,
on a transformational leadership experience to develop the art and craft of storytelling.
Relax in Nature
The perfect balance of nature, comfort, peace, and learning.
Transformational Connections
The connections that come from sharing our stories is profound.
What will i take away from the storytelling retreat?
Story Archetypes
Story structure can be detailed and overwhelming. We explore several story archetypes that eliminate the pressure to tell a story "the right way." There are many ways to tell our stories. These archetypes open up possibilities and freedom!
Story Intelligence
From the beautiful work of Adele Fedorak, we explore the tenets of Story Intelligence. Story telling, story listening, story eliciting, story re-writing, and story co-creation.
Storytelling Guidelines
In storytelling, we need a crafted balance of freedom and structure. Too much of either, and the storyteller (and listeners) may feel lost or out of control. These four guidelines are key to finding that beautiful path of powerful storytelling.
Storytelling Techniques and Tools
There are so many ways to tell stories. We explore a wide range of approaches to storytelling and experience these in a way that will enable you to use these methods immediately with your teams, with your clients, or at family gatherings.
Space to be...
The environment at Roccone invites guests into a space of slowing down. The moment we arrive, we feel the shift. Our retreat is designed to embrace this natural setting, allow our souls to catch up with us, find deep connection with each other, and stretch ourselves in growth and learning.
The Stories of Tuscany
There are amazing stories about the land, the villages, the families, the history of this retreat center, Roccone. Intertwined with the stories we share, we'll hear the stories of this place that will touch your heart and soul. (And did we mention the home cooked meals?)
2025 Retreat costs
Investment
USD2800 covers all trip expenses including activities mentioned above, lodging, food/drinks, and two intentional follow up 1:1 conversations in the months after the trip with Lisa and/or Russ to build on what you learned and discovered on the trip. (Price does not include flights and transportation to/from Roccone.)
We believe that the combination of trip activities, the connection with the peers with whom you will be sharing this experience, the leadership development content, and the continued leadership conversations you will have, will translate into one of the best investments you've ever made in yourself and your leadership.
Fees cover Single Occupancy. If you bring a colleague/business/leadership partner you receive a 10% discount. Scholarships are available - please reach out for more info if finances are a limitation.