Northeast Immersion Retreat:
Mercy By The Sea Retreat & Conference Center
(On The Long Island Sound in Madison, Connecticut)
January 11th - 15th (2021)
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$2,200
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$2,600
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Scholarships Available!
90% of our participants receive partial scholarships -
potentially reducing the cost to $800!
Retreat Schedule
Facilitators:
Cameron BeattyAssistant Professor
Florida State University He / Him / His Cameron's leadership interests include:
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Jonathan KrollLecturer
University of Rhode Island He / Him / His Jonathan's leadership interests include:
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Retreat Location:
Mercy By The Sea
Mercy By The Sea Retreat and Conference Center is a picturesque sea-side location ideal for our intentional, immersive, and intimate leadership train-the-trainer experience. Nestled on the idyllic Long Island Sound in Madison, Connecticut, Mercy is only an hour from Hartford (CT) and Providence (RI) and less than two hours from Boston (MA) and New Jersey / New York City. This is an ideal location for New Englanders and those traveling from afar - especially because we offer *complimentary* airport and train pick-ups/drop-offs!
We have reserved the private Seascape House - a unique, contemporary, and handicapped accessible building with floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the grounds and Sound. There are eight private bed/bathrooms, a Great Room (which will become the central hub and training space), dining room, lounge, dialogue nooks, and gourmet kitchen.
The grounds provide the perfect mix of indoor and outdoor reflective spaces. The natural environment includes gardens, lush tree canopies and flowering bushes, and a labyrinth. Don't forget your bathing suit - there is a private beach which will host our "beach party"! Indoors, Mercy offers a library, chapel and art gallery. We will be sure to make use of all Mercy has to offer during the 5-day Immersion Retreat.
The meals at Mercy By The Sea may prove to be a highlight. They pride themselves on serving "food that feeds the soul." Each meal (all meals, snacks, and coffee/tea are included in the cost of the program) are prepared as simple healthy meals made from local and organic produce as much as possible. Mercy serves both hot and cold Continental breakfasts and lunches. The afternoon meal always includes a salad bar, various combinations of soups, sandwiches, and lunch-time entrees - with cookies and fruit as dessert options. Dinners feature a protein, starch, vegetable, tossed salad, bread, and house-made desserts.
We have reserved the private Seascape House - a unique, contemporary, and handicapped accessible building with floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the grounds and Sound. There are eight private bed/bathrooms, a Great Room (which will become the central hub and training space), dining room, lounge, dialogue nooks, and gourmet kitchen.
The grounds provide the perfect mix of indoor and outdoor reflective spaces. The natural environment includes gardens, lush tree canopies and flowering bushes, and a labyrinth. Don't forget your bathing suit - there is a private beach which will host our "beach party"! Indoors, Mercy offers a library, chapel and art gallery. We will be sure to make use of all Mercy has to offer during the 5-day Immersion Retreat.
The meals at Mercy By The Sea may prove to be a highlight. They pride themselves on serving "food that feeds the soul." Each meal (all meals, snacks, and coffee/tea are included in the cost of the program) are prepared as simple healthy meals made from local and organic produce as much as possible. Mercy serves both hot and cold Continental breakfasts and lunches. The afternoon meal always includes a salad bar, various combinations of soups, sandwiches, and lunch-time entrees - with cookies and fruit as dessert options. Dinners feature a protein, starch, vegetable, tossed salad, bread, and house-made desserts.
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Mercy By The Sea Indoors Spaces
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Mercy By The Sea Outdoor Spaces
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*Photos courtesy of Mercy By The Sea*
Immersion Retreat Details:
The Immersion Retreat Includes:
60-Hour CurriculumThis is the most comprehensive leadership train-the-trainer experience on the market. We dive deep in our exploration of leadership theories, practices, and facilitation skills. We want you to know this leadership material. More importantly, we want this leadership material integrated into your own leadership habits and into the leadership training experiences of your students.
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Connected CommunityLike all great leadership and professional development experiences, this program is an opportunity to cultivate relationships and expand your network of other Student Affairs educators passionate about leadership development. Our strong sense of community is a hallmark of the Leadership Trainer Certification Program.
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Engaged LearningThe Leadership Trainer Certification Program is a hands-on learning experience. We learn by doing. We have created this experience to be a is a safe space for you to experiment with applying leadership theory to your practice, exercising diverse leadership skills - hard and soft, and actually facilitating experiential learning activities along with reflective dialogue.
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Scholarships & Grants |
Expert Facilitators |
Online Resources |
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Our 'friendly financial model' makes it easy for you to say, "yes!" At the front end, we offer scholarships to support our participants - with 90% of our participants receiving funding. At the back end, after becoming certified, our graduates have an opportunity to apply for grants to support their leadership training programs and initiatives.
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Our expert facilitators are leadership scholars and seasoned professionals who have years of experience training and teaching leadership in diverse contexts and formats. We love leadership! More importantly, we are energized by the opportunity to train you to be a knowledgeable, proficient, and dynamic leadership trainer.
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Our 60-hour curriculum is just the beginning! In addition to the hands-on learning experience, each participant has access to an incredible online library of resources including videos and written material - namely, case studies, reflection questions, worksheets, and more. This online space is also a hub to connect with other Leadership Trainer graduates!
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Pick-Ups & Drop-OffsFor participants traveling from afar, we are glad to offer complimentary transportation pick-ups and drop-offs before and after the Immersion Retreat. Although these differ based on actual program, they typically include both airport and train stations.
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Leadership CoachingLTCP Graduates receive two leadership-training coaching sessions in advance of their first leadership trainings after becoming certified. These are designed to ensure you are prepared to shine and deliver exceptional leadership training experiences for your participants.
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Training ManualEvery participant receives our 330-page Training Manual that has been specifically written to compliment this program. It includes overviews of leadership theories, leadership practices, and facilitation skills - as well as reflection space, case studies, and more!
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