You, Us, Seven others, and the shelter of our stories.
May 19-21, 2023
A warm, welcoming wander into our life stories to meet ourselves again with curiosity and compassion.
Imagine a weekend where you will…
explore your life’s stories
connect deeply with a small group of like-minded people
rest and restore yourself at a beautiful location with all meals provided
take a break from the routines of your life for a few days
cultivate curiosity and compassion for your life
hold space for other people’s true and tender stories
practice vulnerability in a supportive circle of conversation
be introduced to compelling, transformative storytelling processes
reconnect with yourself
What does it cost?
What’s the value of reconnecting to the power of your lived experience?
(Hopefully, you said “quite a bit!”)
Many people invest $3,000-$5,000 or more for highly-curated retreats.
Organizations regularly hire Michael to come work with their teams and pay over $10,000 per day.
For a fraction of the cost, you'll get access to Michael’s expert facilitation, story knowledge, and wealth of wisdom.
This retreat typically costs $1197 per person. But for a limited time, you can attend for the incredibly low price of $597.
Past retreatants said…
“Michael is a rare gift of a facilitator, and this retreat was one of the most worthwhile weekends I have ever spent.”
— Julie
“Perfect mix of internal exploration and reflection in small group setting. I can honestly say I will never listen to someone’s story the same way again! My heart grew…”
— Sheri
“A fulfilling and mind-calming retreat. I now know how I can convey my personal story to others and receive and honor others’ stories as a gift from them to me.”
— Sherry
“I came in all bundled up with nerves … I left rested, restored, and restoried.”
— Susan
what does your investment get you?
A weekend of facilitation and coaching from storytelling and reconciliation expert Michael McRay.
You get close-up, intimate interactions with Michael, an award-winning author, certified experiential coach, and the founder of Becoming Restoried. Michael is regularly paid 4-5 figures for his facilitation and coaching. You get that same level of engagement for a fraction of the cost. You can read more about Michael below.
($5,000 minimum value)Room and board at a cozy retreat site in the hills of beautiful Tennessee.
Have your own room and all your meals covered! We will stay all together in a lodge on site, surrounded by trees, a communal firepit, and the warmth of a living room and fireplace in which to tell our stories. Many retreats require that you pay your own room and board on top of the retreat fee. Not us—you get everything rolled into one affordable price. We believe in making this as simple as possible for you.
($300 value)A welcome box of delightful goodies.
A Becoming Restoried t-shirt. A journal. And even a stunning, custom-made Becoming Restoried candle. The candle is a mix of Old Study, Dark Amber, and Oceanside. Yeah, it smells amazing.
($70 value)
A supportive group of beautiful humans to hold your stories and share their own.
In the end, nothing compares to the healing power of community. What truly makes Becoming Restoried retreats so special is the intimate connection you develop to the other people with you. As the saying goes, the shortest distance between two people is a story. And at our retreats, the stories we tell bring us within warm proximity to each other, allowing us to bask in the light of each other’s curiosity and compassion.
(Priceless)
That's a total value of $5,370. register now and get this full experience for only $1197 $597.
May 19-21, 2023
Beersheba Springs, Tennessee
Join us in the quiet comfort of the retreat center in Beersheba Springs, a small Tennessee town.
LEVERAGE 10+ YEARS OF STORY EXPERTISE.
MICHAEL IS WIDELY SOUGHT-AFTER FOR HIS ABILITY TO AWAKEN THE STORYTELLER WITHIN US ALL.
Michael McRay is an expert facilitator and experiential coach. He’s the author of multiple books, including the award-winning I Am Not Your Enemy. His storytelling has received praise from internationally acclaimed authors, like Ishmael Beah, Pádraig Ó Tuama, Raja Shehadeh, and National Book Award winner Colum McCann.
Michael’s story experience and expertise are sought after by all types of organizations—from VMware and Cigna to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and even NASA.
During his graduate studies in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation at Trinity College Dublin, he lived in Belfast and fell in love with the transformative power of telling our personal stories. Since 2013, he has produced and hosted Tenx9 Nashville, a monthly community storytelling event that has elevated nearly 1,000 local stories on stage.
His list of credentials is long. And yet, beyond all these lines on a resumé, Michael’s greatest credential is his own human experience of turning his pain into purpose. Out of a story of self-loathing, self-harm, and attempted suicide, Michael has spent a decade healing, digging deeply into what’s buried in his own past. Retreats, intensives, workbooks, all manner of therapy…he’s done them all. And now he’s taken all the learning from these years and distilled it into one, streamlined, transformative program: Becoming Restoried.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with Michael on the process of restorying your pain into something purposeful.
Did you know we offer solo retreats?
FAQs
Is there an extra cost for meals?
No, the retreat price includes everything—even constant access to coffee, tea, cold drinks, and snacks. If you have any dietary needs, please include those in the sign-up form.
Will the rooms have private bathrooms?
Yes, everyone can have a private room and a private bathroom. Double rooms are available upon request for a slight discount.
can couples come?
Absolutely!
Is this a religious retreat?
This is not a religious retreat, and you do not need to be Christian. Though most retreat sites in Tennessee are operated by churches, no point will you be proselytized or asked to sit through any religious-based discussion.
Is this a writing retreat?
No. A couple of processes allow for short bits of writing, and there will be some unstructured time when you can write if you wish. The focus will be on our time together and the conversations we have.
