A Four-Day Retreat with Geneen Roth
There is nothing broken in you to fix.
For four days, join Geneen Roth in discovering what becomes possible when you stop trying to fix yourself and start trusting your own experience.
Join others exploring a different relationship with themselves.
“Geneen Roth’s book Women, Food, and God changed how I see my relationship with food. It blows the doors off.”
Oprah Winfrey
“Geneen’s work will blow you away. It is beautiful and funny and deep, and most of all, she speaks the truth.”
Anne Lamott
“Her insights and simple practices will help you rediscover the power to live your most vibrant life.”
Glennon Doyle
This retreat may be for you if:
- You’ve spent years trying to improve yourself but still feel something is missing.
- You’re tired of judging yourself.
- You want a more peaceful relationship with food, your body, or your life.
- You’ve achieved many of your goals but still don’t feel settled.
- You’re ready to stop postponing happiness.
If You’ve Been Waiting To Feel Better About Yourself…
Many of us live as if real life is waiting just beyond the next achievement, the next breakthrough, the next version of ourselves.
We tell ourselves:
- I’ll relax when I lose the weight.
- I’ll be happy when I find the relationship.
- I’ll feel worthy when I accomplish enough.
- I’ll finally trust myself when I’ve healed a little more.
And so we wait.
For permission.
For certainty.
For some future moment when life can truly begin.
Geneen Roth’s work begins with a different question:
What if the life you’ve been waiting for is already here?
What You’ll Discover During These Four Days
This isn’t a retreat about becoming someone else.
It’s an invitation to discover what remains when the struggle to improve yourself begins to loosen.
Together we’ll explore:
- A more compassionate relationship with yourself
- Freedom and peace with food and your body
- The beliefs and patterns that keep you feeling “not enough”
- How to trust your own experience
- What it means to be fully present with your life
- The possibility that nothing essential is missing
Why Thousands Have Turned To Geneen Roth
For more than four decades, Geneen Roth has helped people discover that lasting freedom doesn’t come from fixing themselves, it comes from ending the struggle against themselves.
Her work has touched hundreds of thousands of lives through bestselling books, retreats, workshops, and appearances with Oprah Winfrey, helping people uncover the beliefs that keep them waiting for life to begin.
What makes her approach different is its simplicity:
The freedom you seek is not somewhere else.
The person you need to become is not someone else.
The invitation is to discover what has been here all along.
What Participants Say
“I’m just really, really happy with myself. Being on my own side now. Not stuffing my feelings, eating my feelings. It’s miraculous!”
Lauren
“I’m healing old beliefs with tenderness and compassion, and now my new-found love for myself fills me so much that I don’t even think about eating.”
Grace
“Geneen’s teachings are priceless. I’ve got the tools to choose freedom from addiction, drop self-rejection, and allow the true me to emerge.”
LeslieWhy This Work Is Different
Most personal growth work starts with:
How do I become better?
This retreat starts with:
What if nothing is wrong?
Retreat Details
- Dates
- September 17–20, 2026
- Location
- San Rafael, California
- Format
- 4-day, interactive, small group retreat with Geneen Roth
- Who It’s For
- Women interested in exploring a more compassionate relationship with themselves, their body, food, or life.
Your Questions, Answered: How we support you
Is this retreat right for me?
If you’re longing for clarity, ease, and a deeper relationship with yourself, yes.
Do I need to prepare before the retreat?
It’s a good idea to read her new book, LOVE, FINALLY and Women, Food, and God as preparation for your retreat. If you haven’t read them yet, then don’t worry! Any of Geneen’s books can be a helpful companion.
What is included in the retreat fees?
The retreat fee includes all sessions with Geneen, group activities, lunch on Friday and Saturday, and materials provided during the retreat. Accommodations and other meals are not included in the tuition and must be arranged separately.
What is the schedule for the retreat?
The retreat starts on Thursday, September 17, with room check-in at 4:00 pm PT and the Opening Session with Geneen at 5:30 pm PT. The retreat ends at Noon on Sunday, September 20, with the Closing Session. For questions about the daily schedule, contact Judy Ross at retreats@geneenroth.com or call 703-401-0871.
Are accommodations available at the retreat location?
YES, we have arranged for a block of rooms at our all-suite hotel location in San Rafael, CA, with special event pricing for our participants traveling from a distance or those who live locally but want to stay onsite during the retreat. All the details on the hotel and the LINK to make your reservations at the hotel will be sent to you when you register.
What airports and transportation should I use if I’m flying to the retreat?
Both San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Oakland International Airport (OAK) are approximately 45 minutes to an hour from San Rafael, with service by Lyft, Uber or airporter shuttles.
What are the payment options?
Yes, we can offer payment options. A deposit is required to reserve your spot. The balance is due July 17, 2026. If you prefer to pay by check and avoid credit card processing fees, or have other payment questions, please contact Judy Ross at retreats@geneenroth.com or call 703-401-0871.
Is the retreat accessible for people with disabilities?
The hotel is handicap-accessible. We strive to make the retreat as accessible as possible. Please contact us ahead of time to discuss any specific accommodations you may need so we can ensure the venue meets your needs.
Will there be opportunities to speak directly with Geneen?
Yes. This intimate retreat is designed to offer both group sessions and smaller interactions. There will be opportunities to engage with Geneen during Q&A periods, group activities, and shared discussions throughout the retreat.
Can I attend the retreat if I have dietary restrictions?
Absolutely. Our lunches on Friday and Saturday include gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, and vegan choices. You may also bring any food items that suit your dietary needs.
Who do I contact with other questions?
Call or email Judy Ross, our retreat manager, with any and all questions. She can be reached at: retreats@geneenroth.com or 703-401-0871.
What is the cancellation policy?
The retreat deposit is non-refundable. If you cancel before July 17, 2026, your tuition will be refunded, less the non-refundable deposit and any credit card fees paid. After July 17, 2026, the full tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable. Please consider these terms carefully when booking.
Join Us
For four days, step away from the endless effort to become someone else.
Join Geneen Roth and a community of fellow seekers in exploring what becomes possible when you stop trying to fix yourself and begin meeting your life exactly as it is.
September 17–20, 2026
San Rafael, California
There is nothing broken in you to fix.
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A Four-Day Retreat with Geneen Roth
September 17–20, 2026 | San Rafael, California
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September Retreat with Geneen Roth
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$2,495.00
$2,345.00
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- Daily Movement and Meditation
- Eating Meditation Lunches
- Interactive Groups with Geneen
- Ongoing Support Programs
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* Credit card payments include a 3.75% processing fee. To pay by check (without processing fees) or to inquire about payment plans, contact Judy Ross at retreats@geneenroth.com or by phone at 703-401-0871.