THE ULTIMATE RETREAT

OCTOBER 4-5, 2025

WATCH THE 2023 RETREAT HIGHLIGHTS HERE!

Becoming a planning and connection leader isn’t about climbing higher, it’s about going deeper. Welcome to Candy's face to face, one-of-a-kind, interactive, weekend getaway that will help you become an unshakable Event Planning Leader who knows “the sky’s the limit”!  Are you planning and promoting events for your business, organization or group? Are you looking to gain clarity, get connected, and grow in confidence? Join us!


The Ultimate Event Experience

Candy's Launch Pad to Becoming a More Purposeful Planner

Banff, Alberta, Canada • Coming October 4-5, 2025!


Dear Planning Peers,


Have you lost focus on what matters to you? Has your area of contribution become foggy?


To have the impact you desire in your area of influence, you must be grounded in who you are. Getting clear on what makes you tick and applying that knowledge to building an intentional future is key. It's your future. It's your choice. 


If you're ready to become more a purposeful planner, start here. And be assured, we'll be right there while you become an unshakable Event Planning Leader who knows “the sky’s the limit”! 


If you are an in-house or do-it-yourself event planner looking to dive deep so you can launch your planning to the next level, The Ultimate Event Experience is for YOU! 


We are here to serve and support you and know you will ...

• Be energized by The Ultimate Interactive Learning Model. 

• Enjoy the beautiful, walkable, Banff, Alberta, Canada location. 

• Be nurtured by Healthy Lunches & Snacks and self-care stops.

• Learn well with your own Candy Notebook & The Ultimate Workbook. 

• Dive into your learning with Expert Facilitation & Activities by Lisa Gareau.

• Gain experience in a safe space by Presenting your Purpose to your peers.

• Enjoy 3 months FREE in the REDI Room - Online Mastermind for Event Planners!


Coming Soon:

>>> LINK THROUGH HERE TO APPLY TO JOIN IN WITH OUR 2025 COHORT OF PURPOSEFUL EVENT PLANNERS!

>>> DOWNLOAD THE INFORMATION BOOKLET for 2025 AGENDA & ACCOMMODATION DETAILS HERE.


Have questions? I'd love to chat! Contact me directly at 403-804-0895 or by email at Lisa@CandyConsulting.ca

With you on YOUR planning journey,

Lisa Gareau, Connection Strategy Coach

THE ULTIMATE FAQS

You have questions. We have answers! 

  • Who would get value from the experience?

    Anyone planning or promoting events for their business, organization, or group who wants to launch their event planning to even greater success. The Ultimate has been designed as an intimate experience with registration open to only 20 planning participants in total. We hope you'll be one of them! 

  • Who will be adding value to the experience?

    We have brought together purposeful peers and partners to create The Ultimate learning, activites, and interactions. You will enjoy engaging with event industry experts and passionate partners along with already "in-the-arena" dynamic planning peers. 

  • What skills will I bring back to my planning?

    Your day to day planning activities will benefit from understanding yourself better, learning to plan your meetings, events, conferences or gatherings more purposefully, and engaging in creative conversations, and practicing the art of communicating your event purpose to others! 

  • Is the location easily accessible and affordable?

    Thanks to our central location, you will enjoy the beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains while still having walkable access to the Banff shops and activities! Book your accomodations early to take advantage of special Ultimate pricing with our hotel partner The Kendrick Hotel - where luxury meets legacy!

  • Exciting! Who can partner with The Ultimate!

    We are looking for event focused partners to bring The Ultimate Event Experience to life. Are you an event-loving business that would like to be featured, or a planner-focused company with products and services easily accessible online? We'd love to have the conversation about becoming one of our Participating Partners!

  • How can I get planning support before the retreat?

    Candy Event Consulting supports impact-driven event planners everyday! Contact us about our interactive workshops, online masterminds for planners, or our coaching sessions and strategic planning supports. We ARE in this together and we are here to empower purposeful event planners like YOU year round. Contact us to learn more! 

More questions? Contact us!

$397

Launch Your Planning
Limited Seats Available
Are you a student furthering your education in event planning, project management, administration, fundraising, marketing, business, or related learning? Gain clarity in your planning, get connected to experts, and grow in confidence!
APPLY NOW!

$597

Expand Your Planning
Limited Seats Available
Get grounded for growth. Are you currently planning or promoting events for your business, organization, or group? Prepare to launch your years of event planning experience into the planning stratosphere by attending Candy's one-of-a-kind, interactive weekend! 
APPLY NOW

$497

Grow with Candy Peers
Limited Seats Available

As a Candy Community Member, you can enjoy this discount and an opportunity to take your planning to the "next level"!  If you are not a member yet but would like to meet up with planning peers contact us to learn more about this extension to your planning!

CONTACT CANDY

$997

Participate as a Partner
Customized Engagement
We are excited to have opened the door for your team to co-create with Candy to make The Ultimate "out of this world"! We are proud to come together with active, engaged, and expert partners who will help launch The Ultimate participants to a new level of event planning success. 
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