BY ERIN HUNT MOORE
HauteWELLNESS
Twilight View from the Penthouse Suite, Casa al Mare
Shifting hearts, minds, and spirits, one leader at a time
JUST STEPS AWAY FROM SAN FRANCISCO’S ICONIC LAND’S END Trail and its beautiful labyrinth, the sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Marin headlands across the Bay lies a special retreat destination with a singular mission: to offer a haven of peace, reflection, and restoration for leaders facilitating social and environmental change, locally and around the world. Although the past tumultuous year has offered some of us opportunities to slow down, we live in a culture where being in a constantly busy state is often seen as an indicator of importance or success. Jennifer Carolyn King and husband Timothy Fredel founded The Retreat: SF in Sea Cliff 92
and its sister property, The Retreat: ME in Kennebunkport, Maine as sanctuaries for body, mind, and soul, where guests can breathe, embrace the surrounding nature, and turn inward to mindfully realign with purpose. Through what they call “Day to Breathe,” a curated day of contemplation and renewal, they have welcomed a range of impact influencers to their spaces—from diversity and inclusion pioneers at major companies and B Corp founders to documentary filmmakers, authors, and climate champions, among others. We spoke with Jennifer about the inspiration for these day retreats, the impact leaders they serve, and what is on the horizon for them.
PHOTO COURTESY OF MOLLIE POE, COMPASS REAL ESTATE
DAY TO BREATHE - THE RETREAT: SF
