Retreats

What are some considerations for a co-host?

If you are selected to host a retreat it’s really important you take a moment to consider your co-host. While the choice of co-hosting is down to you, here are some key things to consider:

• Someone who sees the world differently than you
• Someone who has the capacity to co-host a retreat
• Someone with different skills or capabilities than you

What are some considerations for running an event?

• If the event is at an Undefinable retreat, allow the retreat hosts to set the tone for activities before you start
• Achieve silence by raising your hand and others will follow
• Set the tone for the expected vibe of the event
• If you are running a physical activities like a hike, ensure that you consider the various capabilities of the community
• If you are creating sub-groups, always try and change up team leaders and which groups people are in
• Where relevant allow for moments of silliness
• If you are running a physical activity or breaking the people into groups, taking advantage of the space and don’t just confine people into a main room
• Make all activities optional
• Consider some of our previous activities

What are some consideration for picking retreat event hosts?

• Mix 2 leaders of those who are more experienced with retreats, and those who aren’t
• They don’t have to be people that are typically spending time together, quite the contrary, a diverse mindset is very helpful