October 24 - 26, 2025

The Generous Exchange: How Channels of Beauty, Goodness and Excellence Restore our Health, Ignite Hope and Inspire Positive Action

With Maria Sirois, PhD

Reservations for this program by Email Only
Please email jolita.grigonyte@oceanedge.com to secure your space.

How do we strengthen our wellbeing, build a grounded optimism and contribute beyond ourselves in such a complicated time? This is the question so many of us are holding. We know that in the presence of beauty we are calmed and often healed. In the presence of excellence we become motivated to show up as our better selves. And in the presence of goodness, we are inspired to bring forward thoughtfulness and care. These three pathways, encapsulated in the character strength, Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence, have long been understood to enable our kindness, health and generosity. Today however, through recent research in the field of positive psychology, we understand an even more broad reaching impact: as we invest in this strength, we are moved to act on behalf of the earth and its species. We protect what we find inspiring and beautiful. In our weekend retreat, we will double down on the benefits of appreciation, be reminded of our own capacities for goodness and excellence, explore practices of gratitude that ground and elevate us, and consider how we might participate in a generous exchange with the larger world.

This retreat is for you if:

• You would like to experience a grounded sense of hope
• Could use a bit of a respite and restoration
• Long for a sense of inspiration and uplift
• Seek to have a positive influence on others and contribute beyond yourself
• Would like to be reminded of the beauty and goodness in spite of all the noise, fear, worry, and crazy around us.

Weekend Program Package Includes:

• All Program Sessions with Maria
• Luxury Accommodations (not included in commuter package)
• Welcome Reception
• Delicious, Healthy Meals (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners)
• A copy of Maria Sirois’ new book and book talk event on Saturday night
• Use of our private beach, indoor/outdoor pools, and fitness rooms
• All taxes and resort fees

Pricing / Package Options 

Single Occupancy Mansion Room with 1 King - $1,849 Double Occupancy Mansion Room with 2 Queens - $2,520 ($1,260 per person)

Single Occupancy Britterige 1 Bedroom Villa - $1,445 Commuter Rate - $885 (will be made available approximately 30 days before the event)

To reserve, please contact Jolita from our Reservations Team at jolita.grigonyte@oceanedge.com.

Please note that there is no online booking available for this program.

Program Schedule

Friday, October 24

4:00pm Check-in (arrive early for Spa Time)
5:00 – 5:45pm Welcome reception
5:45 – 6:45pm Dinner
7:00 – 8:30pm Program Session 1

 
Saturday, October 25

8:00 – 9:00am Breakfast
9:00 – 11:30am Program Session 2
12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch
1:30 – 3:30pm Program Session 3
3:30 – 5:30 Free Time / Spa Time
5:30 – 7:00pm Dinner 7:00 – 8:00pm Book Reading and Signing

Sunday, October 26

8:00 – 9:00am Breakfast
9:00 – 11:30am Program Session 4
12:00 – 1:00pm Group Farewell Lunch
1:00 – 4:00pm Stay for Spa Time