Step Away. Step Forward.
Immersive, soul-restoring gatherings designed to pull you out of the daily grind and into the rest, reflection, and renewal you’ve been craving.
This Is Not a Conference
There are no name badges. No fluorescent lights. No cramming 500 women into a ballroom. A Life Coaching with Lesia retreat is a curated, intimate experience where every detail is designed to restore your soul.
Imagine a weekend where someone else has handled every detail. Where the food is beautiful, the setting is peaceful, the conversations go deep, and there’s absolutely nowhere you need to be except present. That’s what this is.
Once a year in the fall, Lesia gathers a small group of women for a multi-day retreat. Each one is themed, intentionally paced, and infused with coaching, life giving activity, rest, and just enough adventure to make you feel alive again.
Four Pillars of Every Retreat
Rest & Stillness
Coached Breakthroughs
Deep Sisterhood
Joy & Adventure
Four Pillars of Every Retreat
Rest & Stillness
Intentional downtime, guided devotionals, journaling, and the gift of silence. Space to hear God’s voice when the noise of life finally goes quiet.
Coached Breakthroughs
Small-group and 1:1 coaching sessions woven throughout the weekend. Real breakthroughs happen when you step out of your routine and into sacred space.
Deep Sisterhood
These are not surface-level connections. Women who attend retreats together often become lifelong friends. You’ll be known, not just seen.
Joy & Adventure
Fun is never optional. Every retreat includes surprise experiences designed to make you laugh, feel free, and remember what it’s like to be fully alive.
Client Testimonials
Watch Her Story
Watch Her Story
A conversation together
How Lesia Helps...
Coffee cohorts. member story
Coffee cohorts. member story
Coffee cohorts. member story
“Lesia empowers and inspires you to have a new and fresh perspective. Her gentle, yet intuitive approach guides you into new life-changing patterns and perspectives. Every session from the one on ones to the group sessions, recharged me every single time.”
– Tori Jones
“I am so grateful I had the opportunity to connect and engage with Lesia as my life coach! I completed several 1 on 1 sessions, group coaching, and a workshop with her. I learned so many helpful tips and gained vital resources during my time with Lesia, such as the Holiday Planner, Time Blocking, and the Creation Cycle. She helped me navigate my thoughts and feelings through the Creation Cycle, allowing me space to process and guiding me to think through different thought patterns. I also really enjoyed hearing other perspectives and experiences during the group coaching sessions, helping me not to feel alone in how I think and leaving those sessions refreshed and encouraged!”
– Lauren Diggs
“I thoroughly enjoyed myself for the time I was there and rate it a 10. The two things I enjoyed about Coffee Cohorts was meeting new woman and connecting on different levels. I also, liked the diversity in the group in terms of different ages and seasons of life.”
– Suzanne
“Enjoy fellowship and life skill strategies the most. I would rate Coffee Cohorts a 10. It allowed me to see where I need to be more true to myself. ”
– Colleen
“Enjoyed most with Coffee Cohorts was the fellowship with woman and the true self/false self-workshop. Really looking at if I am living in my true/false self. The creation cycle and the loved the thought download and creation cycle.”
– Jennifer
“Two things I enjoyed the most about life coaching was the accountability and expressing
my feelings. What I found the most valuable was getting prepared to have conversations and dealing with challenges. I would rate life coaching with Lesia Van Syckle a 10.”
– Bridgette
“Getting coached by Lesia is like talking with a great friend and even better listener. She loves you right where you are, and gently challenges you to step into more of who God wants you to be. I’ve never once felt judged, but always welcomed and loved for who I am and who she’s helping me grow into at the same time.”
– Melissa P
Thank you for everything you have taught me and helped me with over the last few months. I think the most valuable thing I learned is to be intentional with my thoughts. This has really helped me with me with my intrusive thoughts and anxiety. I am so glad you came into my life. You have helped me so much.
– Christine M.
2026 Retreats
The Gathering Home
Close out the year with clarity, gratitude, and a plan for the season ahead. Come home to yourself and to community.
Virtual or In-Person
Frequently Asked
Retreats are intentionally small — typically limited to 16 women — so every guest is known and cared for.
Not at all. Retreats are open to anyone ready for rest and renewal.
In beautiful, restful settings within driving distance of Chesapeake. Exact locations are shared with registered guests.
Lodging, meals, all coaching sessions, materials, and welcome gifts. You just bring yourself.
Absolutely — many women come with a friend. Just have them join the waitlist too.
Comfortable clothes, a journal, and an open heart. A full packing list is sent ahead of time.