#MamaSpringBreak 2024
business & ADventure RETREAT DETAILS
Dear friend,
You are a confident, capable, caring leader. You’ve come far in your business ($100K up to $1M+ revenue) and have a big vision for your future. In this group, we are ALL big-thinking, generous entrepreneurs and mothers. With an intimate group of hand-selected, diverse 9-12 women we’ll be learning with—and from—each other. We are different in many ways but all committed to our babies and businesses.
We are thrilled to invite you to join us live March 17-21, 2024 for #MamaSpringBreak Business & Adventure Retreat. We’re going CRUISING from Southern California through Catalina Island and adventuring in Ensenada, Mexico.
This retreat is time and space to talk real numbers, be open about struggles, and boldly share big business dreams. We picture us crying, laughing, and connecting deeply. As heart-powered women, we’ll all come away smarter for 2024.
Below you’ll find details about the retreat: where, what to expect, what to pack, etc.
Much love,
Crystalee & Lynette
Co-founders, The Mama Ladder
LET’S CRUISE!
The Mama Ladder® is taking our business and adventure retreat to the seas aboard the Carnival Miracle between March 17-21, 2024. Expect high impact and quality time together to build meaningful, lasting, and inspirational friendships, with plenty of free time to relax so you feel renewed when it’s time to head back to your business-and-babies routine!
Image courtesy of cruisecritic.com
Carnival Miracle
Carnival Miracle features onboard spaces inspired by elements of fantasy. Fun in the sun waits outside, whether you want to take a slide down the Twister Waterslide or just get a tan. Kids and adults alike have their own private spaces as well, with Club Ocean and the Serenity retreat respectively. Carnival offers larger staterooms than most other cruise lines and most of the rooms on Carnival Miracle provide ocean views.
YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS
OCEAN VIEW: Large stateroom windows give you excellent views of the ocean and each destination. Amenities include soft carpeting, indirect lighting, lots of closet space and individual climate control. 24-hour room service and Carnival's Comfort Collection bedding are also included. (185 sq.ft.)
Your Retreat Investment
Your investment covers the event planning, lodging, meals, snacks, adventure activities, professional photos, Mama Power t-shirt, and exclusive gift bag — and memories you’ll hold dear.
The beauty of a cruise is an all-inclusive for you to enjoy multiple options in entertainment, activities, and meals. We will coordinate times for our group to gather regularly for meals and business masterminding, but you will also have opportunities to get some well-deserved R&R.
INCLUDES:
Your own room on Carnival Miracle + all guest amenities
Food for all meals on board
Mandatory tips ($16 per day per person)
Professional photos
Retreat Guidebook
Content sessions
Ziplining in Mexico
2024 #MamaSpringBreak t-shirt
Gift bag
(Does not include your travel to and from the cruise, alcohol, restaurants that have a surcharge, or onboard extras like the spa. In the spirit of getting away from responsibilities and getting off the grid, wireless internet is not included in your retreat investment. Should you choose to purchase, fees range $12.75-18.70 per day per person.)
When you commit to come, you will be sent an attendee agreement and invoice by The Mama Ladder.
Image courtesy of Carnival.com >> Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
Your Free time
Swim or sunbathe, get adventurous on the WaterWorks water slides, or get in a good work out at the fitness center.
Entertain a crowd belting it out at karaoke or get on the dance floor…or if you prefer just to be entertained, catch a show.
You’re also welcome to call home, read that good book you’ve been trying to find time for, work on a project, chat with your new friends, or take a nap. You do you!
The spa also offers massages, facials, body wraps, thermal suites and more! (Note: Spa services are not included in your retreat investment).
Personalized content for (and by) you
Let’s learn from each other with create-our-own-content that’s personal, relevant, and valuable! Come ready to share lessons you’ve learned the hard way and burning questions you rarely talk about. We will take turns being group guides for 30 minutes. This can look like a presentation, activity, or thought-provoking questions. Do your thing!
To help: What is your unfair advantage or business super power as a mom business owner? THAT is the gold we want you to focus on in your 30 minutes. Please add your topic by March 1, 2024.
retreat ITINERARY
Please note: All times are in Pacific Standard Time (PST). We have a simple format so we can be flexible and not rushed by the clock. Start and end times are constant so you can make travel arrangements in advance.
SUNDAY, March 17 (long beach, ca)
Please arrive by 1 p.m. to BOARD and wear green! ☘️
You need to be at the Carnival Cruise Harbor at 1:00 p.m. PST to check in for the cruise. It takes a couple hours to get checked in and the sail time is 4 p.m. We highly recommend getting dropped off by a taxi, Uber, or Lyft so you don't have to pay for a rental car and parking fees.
Carnival Cruise Harbor: 231 Windsor Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Here are directions to get there.
4 p.m. Set sail
6:30 p.m. Orientation & welcome
7:30 p.m. Dinner
8:30 p.m. RELAX or PLAY! (Free Time)
MONDAY, MArch 18 (cATALINA island, ca)
Breakfast (8 - 9:30 a.m.)
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Explore Catalina
Group Photos
1 p.m. Lunch
Free time
3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Focus Topics Block 1
5:30 p.m. - Dinner
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Talk & Tackle List
9 p.m. Free time/Evening activities
tuesDAY, March 19 (ENSENADA, Mexico)
Work out? Sleep in? You do you.
Breakfast (8 - 9:30 a.m.)
10 am Explore Ensenada
12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Talk & Tackle List
3 p.m. Explore Ensenada
Zipline - Las Canadas Canopy Tour
6:00 p.m. - Dinner
7 - 8 p.m. Focus Topics Block 2A
8 p.m. Free time/Evening Activities
wednesday, March 20 (AT SEA)
Work out? Sleep in? You do you.
Breakfast (8 - 9:30 a.m.)
11:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. Focus Topics Block 2B
1 p.m. Lunch
2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Free Time
6:00 p.m. - Dinner
7 - 8 p.m. Talk & Tackle List
8 p.m. Free time/Evening activities
thursday, March 21 (long beach, ca)
Arrive 8:00 a.m. at port in Long Beach
Disembark
We arrive back at 8 a.m. PST and it usually takes a couple hours for everyone to get off the boat. To not be overly rushed, I recommend having your return flight leave after 12 p.m.
SUGGESTED PACKING LIST
Don’t forget an item that represents your business :)
Come with an open mind and willingness to share your insights. Also, pack the following …
Clothing
One professional outfit (for group picture)
Four casual outfits
Zipline outfit
Tennis shoes or active shoes for exploring/exercising if you would like
Jacket for cooler evenings
Jammies for four nights
Bathing suit
Socks + undies for four days
Other
YOUR PASSPORT/ID and any form of payment you’ll want to use for souvenirs, etc at port desinations
Your framed family picture (you’ll share this in your “Meet & Eat” intro and we’ll display them)
An item that represents your business (again, you’ll share this with the group)
Toiletries
Medicine, if needed
Eye care items, if needed (contacts and/or glasses)
Feminine products
Journal or notebook + pens or your preferred writing tool(s)
Phone charger
Alarm clock
Water bottle
Backpack or bag for exploring (to carry your water bottle, snacks, camera, etc.)
Camera
Note: Children are not included on this packing list ;). This is a mamas-only retreat. We all love our children…and still this is a break from our babies.
Please make arrangements for your children to be with others while you’re at this retreat.
FOOD & DINING
No preparation required. Let’s eat!
RedFrog Pub
Cuisine: Caribbean
Dress Code: Casual
Reservations Required: No
Hours
Ask on board for hours
Lido Marketplace
Cuisine: Buffet, Asian, Grill, Salads, Pasta, Chicken
Dress Code: Casual
Reservations Required: No
Hours
Check onboard for hours
Other Dining Options: Guy’s (Fiori) Burger Joint (L Only), SeaDay Brunch (B/L), Blue Iguana Cantina (B/L), Pizza Pirate (B/L/D), and Swirls Ice Cream Parlor (L/D/Snacks)
Your meals are all provided on the cruise! Included dining options are:
Bacchus Dining Room (Main Dining Room)
Cuisine: Continental
Dress Code: Two formal nights; others resort attire. Shorts and swimwear not permitted.
Reservations Required: Yes
Hours
Breakfast: 7:30 am – 9:30 am on days in port / open seating brunch from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm on days at sea; on days at sea for cruises longer than 8 days brunch will alternate with breakfast and lunch
Lunch: noon – 1:30 pm
Dinner: Early – 6:00 pm, Late – 8:15 pm
Horatio's Restaurant
Cuisine: Buffet, Asian, Grill, Salads, Pasta, Chicken, Steak
Dress Code: Casual
Reservations Required: No
Hours
Breakfast: 7:00 am - 10:30 am
Lunch: noon - 2:30 pm
Dinner: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Note: Open seating at dinner (Your Time Dining) is available on each sailing. Guests who choose Your Time Dining may dine anytime between 5:30 pm and 9:00 pm in the main dining room.
