Frequently Asked Questions

A retreat is an intentional time off for self-reflection and inner inquiry. My retreats are structured with soothing and reflective activities while being in nature and exploring the beauty and energy of Alaska. 

 BYTC retreats are an opportunity for you to disconnect from family, friends, your job, and everyday responsibilities so you can reconnect with your inner-self. 

 BYTC retreats are for women who want to get away from the everyday stresses and strains of life and experience dedicated ME time. To become closer to nature and to their own deeper knowing of who they truly are without any distractions. 

I create custom retreats for solo travelers, mothers/daughters, and friends. The retreat can accommodate up to 3 women in the 3 bedroom condo. 

As long as everyone feels comfortable being open and doing a deep dive in this transformational retreat, we can co-create an experience that you will never forget. 

You dream it, we can do it! 

Anchorage, Alaska - (ANC)

During scheduled retreats, you will stay at Lily’s Pad, which is Cathy’s beautiful and peaceful condo.  You will have your own bedroom.  The master shares the bathroom with the main living area and the two bedrooms share a bathroom downstairs. 

Custom retreats depending on availablity may stay at Lily's Pad.

You are welcome to do so. However, you will need to find other accomodations and transportation for those days.  (Unless there is availbility at Lily's Pad but normally my condo is sold out. I always have to block off the retreat dates early.)

Possibly.  Anything could affect your sleep, however, I have blackout shades, blinds and curtains to block out light. 

We don’t have air conditioning so if you sleep with a window open light will shine in…if you are sensitive to light I suggest you bring a sleeping mask.

Let the midnight sun be an experience of awe and wonder.

Anchorage receives the most sun in the winter in Alaska. The shortest day is about 5 hours of sunlight.  As a long term resident of Alaska, I know how to make the most of our time and how to enjoy the darkness. 

It is an experience that you won't forget.

I would be shocked if you didn’t.  My super power is pulling in the experiences you desire. Depending on the time of year, we may see different animals.

The animals we will be looking out for are moose, black bear, brown bear, wolves, Dall sheep, lynx, humpback whales, orcas, and Dall porpoises, and lots of otter!!!

You will have the opportunity to share, with me, your eating restrictions or preferences. There are plenty of food options in Anchorage and Seward to accommodate your needs.  We even have a wonderful little coffee/juice/veggie  shop 1/4 mile down the road from the condo.

I will provide breakfast foods at the condo, box lunches for excursions, and snacks.  For dinner we will eat at local favorites.

We may even stop to fill our water bottles with fresh mountain water on our way to Seward.

Alaska is a very casual place to visit so jeans, hiking clothes, and athletic shoes will work even at restaurants.  Make sure to bring layers, possibly shorts, a raincoat, gloves, and a hat for the Seward Kenai Fjord cruise.  

In the winter, the temperatures are on average between 10-30 degrees Fahrenheit but can get even colder. You will want waterproof hiking boots, warm jackets, layers, hats, gloves, and scarves. It is cold outside but toasty warm when we are inside. 

Both inner transformation and outer experiences. 

In the Summer, we will enjoy*

Kincaid Park in Anchorage to look for urban moose

Hatcher Pass to hike around old gold mine

Scenic hike(s)

One hour Massage

Scenic drive from Anchorage to Seward

Kenai Fjord Cruise out of Seward

In the Winter, we will enjoy*

Kincaid Park in Anchorage to look for urban moose

Scenic walk in the snow

One hour Massage

Witnessing the beauty of the Aurora Borealis - Northern Lights

Dog Sled Ride

 And life-enhancing mental, emotional, and physical transformation.

Alaska animals are wild. They are not house pets and they can be unpredictable. 

I will help you shift your energy from fear to neutrality so you and the animal can coexist in a more peaceful state.

No. In all the hundreds of animal encounters I have had over the past 25 years I have not experienced being charged or even snorted at. 

Awesome! That is a block to be cleared and it will be the first order of business.

Great!  It’s time to let it all go with the flow.

The retreats are a judgment free zone.  They are a safe space to share your innermost wounds and fears.  The more you share, the more blocks we will be able to clear.  

I trained and received my Life Transform Coaching certification from Rikka Zimmerman in 2017.  In 2018, I went out on my own and started developing my own method. The Perception Method includes powerful tools to shift beliefs around looping patterns. Once you are aware of what you’re doing, it is so much easier to stop!

Let’s have a conversation! If it is meant to be, we can work out the payments. 

Simply click here to get on my calendar and we will have a quick call to answer all of your questions.