Simply Retreats by Erika Miller

10/21/2026

You know what I mean?

10/16/2026

Curious about hosting a retreat?? Let's chat 🤍

10/05/2026

Ireland was fun 💃

09/17/2026

Photos from my Peru training in Feb 🤍

Thank you anna grace !!!

09/11/2026

08/13/2026

I do see the irony of making this statement from my phone while actively engaging in screen time 😂

But seriously, how many little moments do we miss because we’re on our phones?

You make a beautiful lunch but scroll the whole time and barely register eating it.

You get a stressful email first thing in the morning and suddenly it sets the tone for your whole day.

You’re outside in nature but miss half of what’s around you because you’re looking at a screen.

The more I talk to people, the more I realize everyone is BUSY AS HELL. And we’re filling every little gap with more information, more noise, more scrolling.

Maybe our nervous systems don’t need more stimulation in every quiet moment. Maybe creating a little more space from our phones could help us feel a little less burnt out. 🌿

06/03/2026

PSA: If you’ve got a retreat on your vision board, start looking sooner than you think.

05/19/2026

Planning a retreat is so much more than just booking a beautiful venue 🌎

There are contracts, budgeting, marketing, rooming lists, payment schedules, guest experience, logistics, and so many moving parts behind the scenes that people never think about.

I just wrote a new blog post sharing 7 things every retreat host should know before planning a successful retreat.

Some of the topics I cover:
✨ finding the right retreat center
✨ retreat budgeting
✨ marketing your retreat properly
✨ creating payment schedules
✨ identifying your ideal client
✨ planning timelines
✨ managing risk and expectations

Whether you’re a yoga teacher, wellness facilitator, coach, or someone dreaming of hosting your first retreat, I hope this helps make the process feel a little less overwhelming.

And remember, you don’t have to do it all on your own. Helping retreat hosts bring their vision to life is exactly what I do 🤍

Read the full blog here: https://www.simplyretreats.ca/blog/how-to-build-a-successful-retreat-7-things-every-retreat-host-should-know

04/30/2026

How much does it actually cost to host a retreat?

For a group of 10–15 people, you’re typically looking at around $15K–$25K+ depending on the location and setup.

But the bigger question is… how much comes out of your pocket upfront?

Most venues require a deposit, usually around 20–30% to secure the space. That said, terms are often negotiable.

If keeping costs low is important for your first retreat, finding a venue with flexible payment terms makes a huge difference.

For example, my last retreat required a 30% deposit on the accommodation. It worked out to about $600 each between my partner and I, and the remaining balance wasn’t due until a week before.

Which meant we didn’t have to front the full cost ourselves, the final payment was covered by participant bookings.

This is one of the biggest things people overlook. When you’re choosing a venue, it’s not just about location or how nice it is. The payment structure matters just as much.

04/29/2026

Something a lot of people don’t realize 👇

If you’re hosting or selling a retreat in Ontario and including things like accommodations or flights, it has to be booked through a TICO-registered travel agency.

So once you start collecting money and packaging any kind of travel, it’s no longer just “planning a trip” it falls under travel regulations.

This is the part where a lot of people get stuck or don’t realize there are rules around it.

It’s not just about booking a nice place, it’s about making sure everything is set up properly from the start.