FREE ONLINE TRAINING
The Art of Retreat Design
Hosted by Nele Vandersmissen, Founder of Wondr
Space is limited. Reserve your spot now.
Here’s Exactly What We’ll Cover in the Masterclass:
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The foundations of transformational program design—and why they matter more than ever
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The universal framework behind every life-changing retreat (initiation, liminality, integration)
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How to create containers that feel safe, sacred, and strong enough to hold transformation
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The role of ritual, story, and embodiment—and how to weave them seamlessly into your retreats
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The biggest mistakes facilitators make when designing retreats—and how to avoid them
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Simple tools you can use right away to elevate your retreats from “nice” to truly transformational
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Powerful insights to support your growth as a facilitator, leader, and guide
(Yes, that’s a lot in one hour… wish me luck!)
✨ BONUS: After the session, I’ll send you a free PDF with a ready-to-use Retreat Design Checklist + Transformational Arc Template, so you can start planning with confidence.
✨ Can’t make it live? Don’t worry—I’ll send you the replay!


I’m the founder of Wondr, where we reimagine how humans gather and create experiences that truly change lives. Transformation is at the heart of all my work; from running rites-of passage retreats, to training facilitators, to enlivening boardrooms and corporate off sites.
Over the past decade, I’ve designed and led hundreds of retreats and transformational programs across the world—from wild riversides in Australia to ancient forests in Europe, from intimate women’s circles to global corporate gatherings. My work has been trusted by organisations like LinkedIn, Snapchat, Woolworths, and Fonterra, alongside countless communities who have stepped into this work.
I’ve trained more than 500 facilitators in frameworks of Circle, Rites of Passage, and transformational design, equipping them to create ripple effects in their own communities.
What makes my approach unique is the way I weave ancient wisdom and ritual with modern facilitation—bridging depth and practicality. Whether I’m designing a rite-of-passage retreat, a corporate offsite, or a community festival, my aim is always the same: to create containers strong enough for real transformation, and spacious enough for wonder, creativity, and human connection to emerge.
My facilitation style is grounded, playful, and deeply intentional. My mission? To help more guides, facilitators, and leaders design experiences that don’t just inspire for a moment—but transform for a lifetime.
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