Setting the Global Standard for the Retreat Industry

A professional association uniting retreat leaders, venues, and industry experts to elevate standards, collaboration, and impact.

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Why Join

Join a professional community committed to elevating the retreat industry through higher standards, meaningful collaboration, and shared growth.

The International Retreat Association brings together retreat leaders, venues, and industry professionals who are ready to operate at a higher level—individually and collectively.

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Credibility

Shape Future Standards

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Connection

Collaborate with Industry Leaders

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Growth

Education, Visibility and Exclusive Opportunity

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Leadership

Become a Recognized Expert Shaping Standards Worldwide

WHO THIS IS FOR

Retreat
Leaders

Venue
Owners

Coaches &
Facilitators

Wellness & Transformation Experts

Industry
Service
Providers

WHO THIS IS FOR

Retreat
Leaders

Venue
Owners

Coaches &
Facilitators

Wellness & Transformation Experts

Industry
Service
Providers

Holly Porter

Founder

Founded by Holly Porter Hon. Ph.D., entrepreneur, 17x bestselling author, and visionary leader, the International Retreat Association was created to bring elevated standards, global connection, and refined professionalism to the retreat industry.

Mission

To cultivate collaborative trust, establish global standards, and lead a new era of professionalism across the retreat industry.

VIsion

To unify and elevate the global retreat community—where every retreat is rooted in integrity, delivers meaningful transformation, and contributes to a more connected, conscious world.

VALUES

We operate with honesty, transparency, and ethical responsibility in all aspects of our work. Our members are committed to building trust through clear communication, aligned actions, and a consistent standard of doing what is right—for participants, partners, and the industry as a whole.

We measure success by the value and transformation created. Our focus is on delivering meaningful experiences that leave a lasting positive effect on individuals, communities, and the broader retreat industry.

We are committed to elevating the retreat industry through excellence, preparation, and accountability. Our members uphold high standards in every aspect of their work, creating experiences that are organized, credible, and respected.

We believe the industry grows stronger through connection, not competition. By fostering a trusted global network, we create opportunities for partnerships, shared knowledge, and collective success.

We encourage forward-thinking approaches to retreat design and delivery. Our members embrace creativity, evolving practices, and new ideas that enhance participant experiences and expand what is possible.

A New Standard for a Growing Industry

The International Retreat Association is a member-driven organization dedicated to elevating the retreat industry through professionalism, collaboration, and clear standards of practice.

As the industry continues to grow, so does the need for structure, credibility, and connection. The Association brings together retreat leaders, venues, and professionals into one unified network committed to excellence and integrity.

How IT Works

1. Join the Association

2. Access Tools, Community, and Standards

3. Grow, Connect, and Lead

How We’re Different

Not a course platform
Not a retreat marketplace
Not a certification program

✔ The professional association for the entire retreat industry

✔ Focused on standards, credibility, and collaboration

✔ Designed to unify—not compete

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• Key retreat industry trends shaping 2026
• Where demand is growing and why it matters
• Top destinations attracting retreat leaders and travelers
• Emerging opportunities for retreat leaders and retreat venues

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