Retreats & Workshops
Retreats and workshops offer a powerful opportunity to step away from daily routines and reconnect with what matters most. Designed to bring together like-minded individuals, these intimate and immersive experiences help you clarify your personal 3rd Third vision, define meaningful goals, and begin mapping a path toward the life you want to create. Retreats and workshops allow participants to reconnect with their values, goals, and authentic identity as they navigate this time of transition.
Rooted in the understanding that transitions are the catalyst for meaningful change, each retreat is thoughtfully curated and may include outdoor adventures, creative exploration, and expert-led workshops fully aligned with the 5 Zones of Influence.
Testimonials
“The Awakening Your 3rdTHIRD Retreat was an amazing game changer for me. I have been struggling with what retirement means for me and am not as blissfully happy as I’d hoped I would be once I stopped working. Ceci’s “five zones of influence” are the perfect framework for me to start digging into why I’m not yet living a wonderful 3rdTHIRD. Working with her one-on-one, as well as with small and larger groups during the retreat, pushed me through my resistance to dealing with my inner blockers. The exercises she has created, along with her compassionate yet strong, questioning facilitation, gave me the tools that I am using to craft a life that I want and that will bring me happiness and joy for the rest of my days. I am so glad that I attended the retreat and would highly recommend it for anyone who wants to live their best life in retirement.”
Jennifer B - ColoradoThe Awakening Your 3rdTHIRD Retreat was immensely beneficial for me. It helped me gain clarity about the life quakes I experienced and how I could use them to move me successfully through this transitional era of my life. Ceci was an amazing facilitator and has an uncanny ability to meet all the retreat attendants where they are which creates an environment of safety and empathy. I highly recommend this retreat to give you the tools needed to live the best Third of your life!
Sharon K - Colorado“Ceci - heartfelt thank you for a truly exemplary retreat at the gorgeous Knapp Ranch.
I have attended many fabulous retreats all over the world and yours was one of the very best!
Thank you for a very organized platform, excellent mentoring, tools to utilize, delicious food and spectacular accommodations. I could attend this retreat repeatedly and learn new skills and self realizations time and time again.
Again, thank you for the research you did prior to organizing a life changing event for all of us!”
K Ashworth, Colorado“The 3rdTHIRD retreat was superbly facilitated by Ceci Zak. She has a gift of authenticity connecting deeply with everyone in the group. I personally gained a sense of peace and clarity knowing myself better, and who I am transforming to be. Key takeaways, staying focused on my emotions, not my stories, living in love not fear, and being courageous about audacious goals. I returned home and had a "life quake" with a very challenging diagnosis. Ceci gave me the tools to know "I've got this" and I am not alone. Thank you Ceci.”
Barbara B, California“This CHANGED my life!”
Bonnie T, Colorado“Everyone was open, transparent & supportive; this retreat could apply to everyone; not just for retirement. AND I would like to share the experience with my husband.”
Ellen L - California2026 Retreats - dates & locations
2026 Retreats - dates & locations
Awaken Your 3rdTHIRD
There comes a moment when doing more…
no longer feels like the answer.
You’ve built a life. You’ve achieved.
And yet—something deeper is asking for your attention.
Not another goal.
Not another plan.
But a return to you.
A retreat filled with infinite possibilities!
October 2-4, 2026
Edwards, Colorado
Reimagining what’s next with a map, a spark, and a whole lot of soul!
This retreat is designed to help you step into a new kind of clarity—
one that doesn’t come from effort, but from alignment.
Over three days at a private ranch in the mountains, you’ll experience a powerful blend of guided reflection, meaningful conversation and practices that reconnect you to your inner voice.
So you can move from uncertainty, overwhelm and overthinking…
to a grounded sense of direction, confidence, and connection.
This is about unity - bringing your inner truth, your life experience, and your future into alignment.
You’ll leave with - a clear sense of your next chapter, deeper connection to yourself & the confidence to move forward without second-guessing.
Embrace the Power of Planning for a Fulfilling 3rd Third
Gain clarity on why intentional planning is essential for a vibrant and meaningful next chapter. Reflect on longevity, past transitions, and lifequakes to better understand where we are now—and where we want to go—so we can step confidently into our future.
Cultivate Self-Awareness and Identify What Matters Most
Establish a personal baseline by recognizing your current life stage and the stories, beliefs, and identities that shape your path. Use this awareness to uncover what truly matters in your 3rdThird and what could hold you back from fully thriving.
Balance the Zones of Influence to Live with Intention and Wholeness
Deepen your understanding of the 5 Ps—Personal, Psychological, Physical, Purpose, and Place—and explore how they are currently showing up in your life. Prioritize and visualize outcomes for each area, laying the foundation for greater harmony and fulfillment.
Design Your Path for What’s Next
Consciously create your future through by developing a path forward. Integrate your 5 Ps, identify milestones and next steps, and draw on the power of nature and reflection to guide your path forward with clarity, intention, and joy.
The Awaken Your 3rdThird retreat is a transformational process of self-discovery, envisioning your best life ever and planning for it! Through interactive group sessions, exploration, community building, dreaming and designing your 3rd Third of life will be surprising, spellbinding and inspirational - all in one.
Located at the private The Knapp Family Ranch in Edwards, Colorado, overlooking the Vail Valley, the setting spans over 1,100 magical acres with cozy guest cabins, and preserved historic ranch buildings. Set among aspen groves, meadows, and ridgelines, the ranch is a true alpine sanctuary, perfect to envision your best life!
Retreat Information
The retreat will start on Friday October 2, 2026 at 10am MT and end at after lunch on Sunday, October 4th. Activities will include group sessions, self-reflection and individual journey mapping, all in an intimate yet expansive natural setting, where the sky is truly the limit!
To build an authentic, trusting and small community, we are keeping the retreat small, with the goal of developing a loving, compassionate and supportive group to help each other throughout the weekend and in the future. If there are no more spaces left, please visit the waitlist.
Lodging, Meals & Accommodations
Lodging at the spectacular Knapp Family Ranch, meals and guidance are included in the price (menu prep and dietary needs to be considered closer to the start of the retreat), starting with lunch on Friday afternoon and concluding with lunch on Sunday afternoon. There are both single rooms (twin/queen/king) with private bath and double rooms (bunk/full) with private bath available.
If you feel the pull, trust it.
This is where your 3rdTHIRD begins.
Pricing - meals included
Retreat with single room $1999
Retreat with double room $1599
Cancellation Policy: No refunds unless we are able to fill your spot with somebody on the waitlist.
Register
Space is limited, so you may join the waitlist if there are no spots left.
If you have any questions, please email ceci@cecizak.com or call 908-872-8453
Reimagining what’s next with a map, a spark, and a whole lot of soul!
A retreat with infinite possibilities - October 2-4, 2026 - Knapp Ranch, Edwards, Colorado
Spaces are limited. If there are no spots left, please click HERE to be added to the waitlist…
A very positive influence…
“It is clear that Ceci actively lives the philosophies and strategies she writes about. The resulting warmth and friendliness she has, was and is, a very positive influence on us all.”
Ron R., Living his Best Life – Charlotte, NC