Lifestyle Getaways

An article in a British magazine suggests that girls’ spa getaways are being replaced by “booty camps” where instead of pampering, a group of friends will take a lifestyle break together to re-evaluate their options.

It brought to mind a recent event when I put my market researcher skills to work and moderated an informal group discussion of women who wanted to explore their options for their futures.  One or two were friends, others were acquaintances or friends of friends.  Most were professional women, some were moms wanting more than housework to stimulate their minds, and others were stuck at a crossroads – in a job, but wanting to change direction and unsure how or where to go.

We drank a glass of wine and nibbled on some goodies, and after posing each of six key questions to the group, I used a flip chart to record their answers and to provide further stimulus for clarification and discussion.  We didn’t find any answers, or identify brilliant guiding stars during that evening, but several new friendships began and further conversations of support and brainstorming began between various women.

This single event demonstrated the value of sharing thoughts, ideas and developing themes for consideration.  If a “lifestyle getaway” appeals to you, your book-club group, or women’s group, I’d love to hear from you.  Who knows, perhaps we can organize something for the future.

Click here to read that article.