EXPANSION EXPERIENCE:
OAXACA
FEBRUARY 4 – 10, 2024
Immerse yourself in another world – and discover a new way of seeing your own.
Join business strategist and private consultant, Dana Corey, for an intimate destination retreat created exclusively to challenge and inspire established, high-performing business owners.
HIT “REFRESH” AND RECONNECT WITH YOUR INNER CREATIVE VISIONARY
STEP OUT OF YOUR DAY-TO-DAY ROUTINE AND INTO EXPONENTIAL GROWTH.
Far from the daily demands and regular responsibilities of life and business, you become a prospector of possibility, an intentional explorer of new scents, flavors, and perspectives, consciously curating a different way of doing things and a new way of being.
Incubate inspiration and cultivate community as you blend entrepreneurial exploration with exquisite meals, high-level business strategy and coaching, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
EXPERIENCE UNPARALLELED: ART. CULTURE. FOOD. EXPANSION.
IN THE HEART OF THE STUNNING OAXACA VALLEY
This immersive experiential retreat pairs awe-inspiring explorations of ancient history and architecture with executive-level group coaching, curated culinary adventures, and one-of-a-kind artisan-led workshops. Plus, the community support you need to imagine a new chapter in your business and bring your vision to life.
JOIN AN ELITE COMMUNITY OF HIGH-PERFORMING BUSINESS OWNERS
Share the journey with an intimate cohort of established, high-achieving business owners who understand where you’re coming from because they’ve been there. They’re forging their own path too, and they’re just as committed to executing with excellence as you are.
Create connections, share stories, and swap expertise with a network of peers you’ll soon call friends who will encourage and support you through challenges and triumphs alike.
RELAX AND RECHARGE IN AN OAXACAN OASIS
MODERN ACCOMMODATIONS MEETS GARDEN GETAWAY
Located mere minutes away from the historic centre of Oaxaca de Juarez – one of two UNESCO World Heritage Sites we’ll explore on this trip – Marialicia Suites Boutique Hotel is the peaceful escape you’ll call your home away from home.
Your Expansion Experience travel package includes your five day and six night stay in a spacious shared suite. Each suite features two private bedrooms – one for each attendee – as well as a living room, bathroom, kitchenette, and private terrace. Daily breakfast at the hotel restaurant, SUGAR&SALT, is also included with your accommodations.
“Being immersed in another culture and being completely outside of my comfort zone was life-changing. Especially for an introvert…
What I didn’t expect was how I would feel about my business when I returned. I was so recharged and excited to get back to work. To work outside of my comfort zone more and really create a business that will support my life.“
UNPACKING EXPANSION EXPERIENCE:
OAXACA 2024
YOUR EXPANSION EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
- 5 Days and 6 Nights Boutique Accommodations in beautiful Oaxaca, Mexico.
- Transportation from Oaxaca International Airport to Marialicia Suites Boutique Hotel.
- Expansion Experience Welcome Dinner on Sunday, February 4, 2024.
- Daily, Executive-Level, Group Business Coaching to bring your expansive new perspective to your vision for your company and begin planning the steps to your next level.
- Exclusive Private Tours and Workshops led by local guides and artisans.
- 2 Gorgeous Nourish Dinners.
- 3 Delicious Lunches.
- 5 Breathtaking Breakfasts to fuel you for a day of adventure and discovery.
- An Intimate Community of High-Performing Business Owners who will push you to create, design and plan your next level of success.
- A Spacious Schedule including dedicated free time to explore Oaxaca on your own.
- Transportation from Our Accommodations to Oaxaca International Airport on Saturday, February 10, 2024.
INVESTMENT: 4500 USD
YOUR EXPANSION EXPERIENCE ITINERARY
DAILY SCHEDULE (Monday, February 5 through Friday, February 9)
| 8AM -10AM | Every Day Begins with Breakfast + Group Coaching |
| 10AM – 4PM | Expansion Excursion |
| 6:00 PM | Evening Cocktail Hour & Reflections |
| 7:00 PM | Free Time or Farewell Dinner* (*Day 5) |
ARRIVAL DAY – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2024
All participants are expected to arrive by 5 pm CST.
Once you arrive at the Oaxaca International Airport*, you’ll be transported to our accommodations at Marialicia Suites Boutique Hotel in Oaxaca de Juárez.
Your Expansion Experience officially begins with a delicious Welcome Dinner where we’ll break bread together and celebrate the beginning of a life-and-business-changing retreat.
*Each participant is responsible for arranging their flights – or alternative travel arrangements – to and from Oaxaca International Airport.*
DAY 1 – MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2024
This Expansion Excursion is offered in partnership with En Via Tours, a local responsible tourism and microfinance company that supports Oaxacan communities by providing business education and microloans to local women.
Our first Expansion Excursion takes us to the communities of San Miguel del Valle and Teotitlán del Valle – a small village world-renowned for the impeccable craftsmanship of their woven goods. In this region, where weaving traditions date back to ancient times, local female entrepreneurs and artisans will share their craft and expertise, including embroidery, textile weaving, and a natural dye workshop where you’ll experiment with traditional techniques. A delicious lunch at an En Vía entrepreneur’s business or home will provide an authentic taste of Oaxacan cuisine.
DAY 2 – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024
This Expansion Excursion is offered in partnership with Nomad Cook, a local, self-managed and community-oriented project that aims to distribute profits among the community.
Enjoy an exclusive Oaxacan culinary experience from market to meal. Explore local ingredients and the neighborhood market to collect all the ingredients for traditional, from-scratch recipes. Learn about the social, cultural, and historical context of the dishes, their origins, and the food systems of Oaxaca, Mexico, and the world throughout history.
DAY 3 – WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Discover the Zapotec pyramids and excavated ruins of Monte Alban, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn all about the rich history of Oaxaca Valley. Visit the San Bartolo Coyotepec Church and the Cuilapam Convent in Cuilapam de Guerrero, admire the mystical alebrijes (woodcarvings) of San Antonio Arrazola, and meet resident artisans in San Bartolo Coyotepec, a community known for their beautiful black pottery.
DAY 4 – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2024
This Expansion Excursion is offered in partnership with En Via Tours, a local responsible tourism and microfinance company that supports Oaxacan communities by providing business education and microloans to local women.
Our second En Via Expansion Excursion takes us to San Marcos Tlapazola. In this Indigenous Zapotec village, women have been making traditional cookware out of the red clay of the surrounding mountains for twenty generations. Learn about the role pottery plays in Zapotec culture and traditions and experience an Indigenous artist-led red clay pottery demonstration and workshop.
Before returning to our accommodations, we’ll travel to Teotitlán del Valle to enjoy another delicious lunch and an authentic taste of Oaxacan cuisine at an En Vía entrepreneur’s business or home.
DAY 5 – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Oaxaca is known as the birthplace of mezcal, a traditional Mexican spirit made from the native agave plant. We’ll spend the day touring family owned and operated mezcal production facilities to learn about the palenqueros, their cultures, and how they make mezcal — not for tourists — but for each other, for the people in their villages. Explore the distinctive flavors and techniques behind Oaxaca’s signature spirit.
Our final Expansion Excursion will conclude with our Farewell Dinner.
DEPARTURE DAY – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2024
Enjoy one last breakfast and farewell before checking out. Transportation to the Oaxaca International Airport is included for all Expansion Experience participants.
“A perfect balance of time for reflection and exploration…
Would definitely do it again.“
MEET YOUR HOST
AND PERSONAL BUSINESS STRATEGIST, DANA COREY
I’ve been building businesses and mentoring industry leaders for more than forty years.
I’ve lived and traveled all over the world, and I’ve worked with hundreds of clients, from small-business owners to C-Suite Executives and Fortune 500 companies.
Combine my experience and expertise with an educational background in neurobiology, and I’m uniquely positioned to curate expansive experiences to elevate your mindset and break through the barriers impeding your path to success.
I wear many hats: wife, mother, GiGi, world traveler, entrepreneur, business strategist, consultant, coach, mentor, teacher, and international speaker, the list goes on.
But I work exclusively with ambitious, high-performing business owners like you who want to overcome strategic obstacles and personal limitations so you can step into more profitability and the freedom to enjoy the fruits of your labor on your own terms.
Are you next in line?
THIS IS FOR YOU, IF…
- You’re a high-performing entrepreneur who is ready to unlock your next level of success.
- You’re adventurous. You go with the flow and embrace the beauty of a journey – both mentally and physically.
- You appreciate the importance of achieving your goals as an individual, a business owner, and a member of the entrepreneurial community.
- You desire support and accountability and lean in when faced with a challenge.
- You are open (and ready!) to embrace any new environment.
- You’re searching for a new lens in which to see your business and personal growth.
- You are not afraid to explore, ask, and gladly accept the call to step up when opportunity calls.
- You seek connection, community, and camaraderie with people who “get you.”
- You’re committed to investing in your personal and professional development because you know that your continued growth is essential to your company’s.
Stretch your growing edges.
“I joined Dana with the aim of thinking about my business differently, most specifically the business model, how I engaged with clients and partners, and revenue potential. I wanted to be challenged, but I did not know how to frame it, what the outcome looked like or how I would even begin the dialogue.
My experience with Dana proved to be helpful in all three of those areas. Through in depth conversation, checking assumptions, and some testy homework assignments, I dug into ways of working differently and establishing thresholds of engagement with clients and partners. In the end, this also meant asking what my own thresholds are in terms of running a professional business. The experience opened up possibilities I did not expect, but were made real.“
FAQ
What is the cost of the retreat?
The total investment for your Expansion Experience is $4,500 USD when paid in a single payment at the time of application acceptance.
An initial deposit of $500 is required when you submit your application. This fee will be fully refunded if your application is not successful or applied against the total cost if your application is accepted for Expansion Experience: Oaxaca.
What does my investment cover?
Your $4,500 Expansion Experience investment includes:
Your transport between Oaxaca International Airport and our accommodations on the day of arrival and departure, hotel accommodations for five days and six nights, 2 dinners, 3 lunches, and 5 breakfasts, daily coaching sessions, and all excursion fees.
Please Note: Participants are personally responsible for scheduling and covering the cost of their flights or alternate travel arrangements to Oaxaca International Airport.
Can I bring my significant other?
You can. We seek to keep the pricing reflective of a low barrier to entry. Significant others will be able to share a room with you, but pay a separate cost for excursions, dinners, etc. This Significant Other registration fee is payable and due upon registration. The Significant Other rate is $3,000.
What is your refund policy?
| After November 15, 2023 | 50% of your total trip price is refundable, less your $500 deposit. |
| After January 1, 2024 | The trip is non-refundable. |
Also, we strongly recommend travel insurance which will cover the majority of the cost of your cancellation, should something arise unexpectedly. (Email us at dana@danacorey.com for recommendations.)
Can I come for part of the retreat?
Sorry, no! The Expansion Experience is designed very strategically and coming/going outside of the set dates of the retreat is disruptive to the other members. Out of respect to your OWN expansion opportunity and the experiences of others, arrive & depart on the dates listed.
What are the room accommodations like?
Our boutique accommodations at Marialicia Suites offer spacious, shared suites for all participants. Each suite includes 2 private bedrooms, a shared living room, washroom, kitchenette, and terrace. Every participant will have a private bedroom in a shared suite.
If you bring a partner, they will share your bedroom with you and you will both share a suite with another participant (and possibly their partner).
I have other questions.
Email dana@danacorey.com to get the answers you need.
EXPANSION EXPERIENCE: OAXACA DEPARTS IN Q1 2024
ARE YOU COMING?