#MamaSpringBreak 2020

Attendee Packet

Dear Mama in business,

We are so thrilled to have you join us for the 2020 #MamaSpringBreak Business & Adventure Retreat! Below you’ll find details about the retreat: when, where, what to expect, what to pack, etc. Email our Event Coordinator, Megan, at mamaladderphx@gmail.com if you have any questions about the retreat.

Much love,

#MamaSpringBreak Event Team

phoenix Session information

see you at the ranch

We’ll be staying at beautiful Rancho de los Caballeros in Wickenburg, AZ. Family-owned-and-operated since 1948, this luxury dude ranch is a desert oasis—sheltered from city noise and lights—where you can make dear new friends, learn about business, adventure, and treat yourself to time for YOU.

RESORT Amenities

• 20,000 Acres of Sonoran Desert

• 9,000 Square Feet of Event Space

• Luxury Spa and Salon

• 18-hole Golf Course & Pro Shop

• Tennis Courts

• Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool

• Corrals

Ranch Address & Directions

RANCH ADDRESS:

1551 S VULTURE MINE RD
WICKENBURG, ARIZONA 85390-2118

PHONE: 928.684.5484

TOLL FREE: 800.684.5030

TRAVEL INFORMATION:

You are responsible for your travel from the airport to and from the ranch. Located in Wickenburg, Rancho de los Caballeros is a 75-minute drive north of Arizona’s capital city, Phoenix, and its bustling airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

Driving directions from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport*

Total Trip: 75 miles

• Drive north on I-17 to Flagstaff

• Exit I-17 North and take SR 74 West (Carefree Highway) to US-60 (about 30 miles)

• Exit SR 74 West and take US-60 West into Wickenburg (about 10-12 miles)

• In Wickenburg, continue west on US-60 past/through the roundabout, make second allowed right off of roundabout.

• Travel west 2.2 miles to the 3rd traffic light in town, Vulture Mine Rd.

• Turn left heading south on Vulture Mine Rd.

• The entrance to Rancho de los Caballeros will be about 1.5 miles south, located on the left side.

TO HELP YOU GET TO THE RANCH:

As a courtesy, The Mama Ladder has created a private pre-retreat Facebook group where you can coordinate carpools with your fellow attendees, but transportation to and from the ranch resort is your responsibility.

ACCOMMODATIONS

There are two beds in each casita. When you arrive and check in for #MamaSpringBreak, you will be assigned a room and fabulous roommate.

retreat ITINERARY

Please note: Details in the following itinerary are subject to change and all times are in Arizona Time Zone. The start and end times, however, will remain constant so you can make travel arrangements in advance.

Day 1 (Thursday)

11:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. ATTENDEE ARRIVAL + ORIENTATION || Please arrive by 12:00 p.m.

**PLEASE NOTE: When you arrive at Rancho, leave your luggage at the front desk. Then check in with The Mama Ladder® at the Sonoran Room.**

12:05 p.m. Welcome by Crystalee Beck & Lynette Evans, co-founders of The Mama Ladder®

12:30 - 1:45 p.m. Meet & Eat (Attendee introductions during lunch - bring your family picture)

1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Check in to your room

2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. LEGAL Workshop with Keren de Zwart, ESQ.: “Choose Your (Legal) Adventure”

4:00 - 4:15 Break

4:15 - 5:45 p.m. OPERATIONS Workshop with Sonja Thompkins: “Priorities and Profits: How to operate a successful business without sacrificing your Most Valuable Priorities (MVPs) like Yourself, Family, or Children”

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Dinner

7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Free Time

8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Evening Group Activity: Collaboration Circles

This is a new activity, based on feedback from previous years. Speed-dating style, you’ll meet every attendee and find ways you can collaborate in your businesses.

10 p.m. Free Time (stargazing, chat the night away, go to bed early … whatever you want!)

Day 2 (Friday)

Please wear your hiking clothes - you will receive an exclusive #MamaSpringBreak t-shirt.

8:30 am. Breakfast

9:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Lori Caden, Mama of two, owner of Belly Bandit and Proof, “Hustlin with Heart: Insights for the Mama with BIG Business Dreams”

10:30 a.m. Presentation of the High Five Grant for Moms checks to Dear Darby, Create Hope Foundation, and Chou La La Box

11:00 a.m. Leave on shuttles for the hike

1:00ish p.m. Lunch + Group Hike Pictures

3:15 Arrive back at Rancho, eat snacks

3:15 - 5:15 p.m. Free time, showers

5:30 p.m. Group photo (professional outfits)

6:00 p.m. Dinner

7:00 p.m. Presentation by Crystalee of The Mama Ladder®

9:00 - 9:30 p.m Evening Group Activity: “abunDANCE Party”

10 p.m. Free Time (stargazing, chat the night away, go to bed early … whatever you want!)

Day 3 (Saturday)

8:00 a.m. Yoga Practice with Marla Mervis-Hartmann of Love Your Body, Love Yourself

9:15 - 10:30 a.m. Breakfast & Sponsor Raffle

10:30 a.m. Check out of Rancho

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. MARKETING Workshop with Rachael Kay Albers: “Websites that Build Relationships and Your Bottom Line”

12:15 p.m. Break

12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch + FINANCE Workshop with Barbara Burnett: “Let’s Talk Business and Tax Strategies: Living a Tax-Deductible Life”

1:45 p.m. Farewell by Crystalee Beck

2:00 p.m. RETREAT FAREWELL || Sending you home to your babies, with love!

SUGGESTED PACKING LIST

The most important things you can bring: an open heart, curious mind, and COMMITMENT to climb to greater heights in your business and life!

FOOD & DINING

The Mama Ladder will provide all meals and healthy snacks throughout the retreat, including options for your pack lunch. If you wish to bring some special snacks or food options, you’re welcome to. There are multiple fridges and plenty of storage.

Please note: To create an uplifting, transformational experience for all attendees, #MamaSpringBreak is a no drug and alcohol retreat. Please do not bring any alcohol to this event. We will provide coffee, tea, herbal tea, and hot cocoa options.

Also, this is a mamas-only retreat. Children, including nursing babies, are not allowed. (This is a break from our babies.) Please make arrangements for your children to be with others while you’re at this retreat.

Questions?

If you have any questions about this Attendee Packet, please reach out to Event Coordinator, Megan at mamaladderphx@gmail.com. We so look forward to seeing you in person!