Build The Talk Retreat

Where your signature keynote comes to life.

Leave your everyday life behind for a few days and immerse yourself in an intimate coaching experience designed to help you build your signature talk from the inside out.

Limited to just six women, every retreat combines expert coaching, collaborative feedback, uninterrupted writing time, beautiful destinations, and meaningful connection.

You'll leave with a clear 20-minute signature keynote, renewed confidence, and friendships that last long after the weekend ends.

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What you'll leave with:

âś” A clear 20-minute signature keynote built from the ground up

âś” A crystal-clear audience avatar and the problem your talk is designed to solve

âś” A compelling core message that connects every story, lesson, and takeaway

âś” Three signature stories that support your message and create lasting impact

âś” A memorable opening and powerful closing that leave your audience wanting more

âś” A repeatable framework for creating every keynote you'll ever build

âś” A roadmap to expand your talk into a 30, 45, or 60-minute keynote

âś” The confidence that comes from knowing exactly what you want your audience to think, feel, and do.

 

Stop tying to build your talk alone.

Your message deserves more.

Build The Talk is a fully immersive retreat experience where remarkable women step away from everyday distractions to create the talk they're meant to give, with Lauren's proven framework, expert coaching, clear direction, and the collaborative wisdom of the women beside them.

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What Makes The Build The Talk Retreat Different

Instead of trying to write your talk alone, you'll experience:

  • Lauren Chapnick's signature Build The Talk Framework
  • Two full days of immersive coaching
  • Live collaborative feedback
  • Guided writing sessions
  • Personalized coaching
  • Quiet time to think, reflect, and write
  • Beautiful destinations chosen for creativity and connection
  • A private bedroom for every guest
  • All meals, snacks, beverages, and coffee included
  • A community that continues long after the retreat ends

Intentionally Intimate

This isn't a room of fifty people.Every retreat is intentionally limited to just six remarkable women.

Because every woman deserves to be coached, every story deserves to be heard, and every talk deserves collaborative feedback.

By the end of the retreat, you'll know each other's stories, celebrate each other's breakthroughs, and leave with a group of close friends cheering for you every time you step onto a stage.

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Why Build The Talk is Only Offered In Person

There are some things you can learn from a screen.

This isn't one of them.

Building a transformational keynote isn't just about learning a framework.

It's about having someone ask the question you didn't know you needed to answer.

It's watching another woman tell a story and suddenly realizing the missing piece in your own.

It's hearing your opening out loud for the first time.

It's receiving honest feedback from people who genuinely want you to succeed.

It's taking a walk after lunch when the perfect transition finally clicks.

It's sitting around the dinner table talking about your message long after the coaching session has ended.

Those moments can't be replicated through a recording.

They happen because we're together.

That's why Build The Talk is only offered in person.

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Autumn In The Poconos

Build your talk in a beautiful mountain lodge October 1-4

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Your Retreat Experience

Thursday, October 1st through Sunday, October 4th, 2026

Albrightsville, PA

Thursday | Arrival

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM on Thursday, October 1.

Settle into your private room, explore the lodge, and join us for dinner as we get to know one another and ease into the weekend ahead. This is where the experience begins.

Friday & Saturday | The Heart of the Retreat

Two full days of immersive coaching, collaborative feedback, writing, and transformation.

Coffee and breakfast are available each morning before we gather at 9:00 AM to begin our work. Throughout the day, we'll move between teaching, guided exercises, live coaching, and dedicated writing time, with plenty of space to reflect, connect, and let your ideas unfold.

Sunday | Reflection & Departure

We'll enjoy one final breakfast together before gathering for a closing reflection circle.

Every woman will have the opportunity to share her progress, present what she's built so far, or receive coaching on any final pieces that need refining. It's a chance to celebrate how far you've come, leave with clarity on your next steps, and send one another home with confidence.

Departure is by 11:00 AM.

You'll head back to reality with a completed keynote in progress, renewed confidence, and just a little bit of the magic that happens when remarkable women gather to build something extraordinary.

Secure Your Spot

Explore accommodations and pricing options below.

Private Room With Two Twin Beds

One private room with two twin beds (2 of these are available, both on the first floor of the house). All rooms offer a shared bathroom. This is an all-inclusive experience. Your investment covers your accommodations, all meals, and the full Build The Talk immersive experience.

Member Investment: $2094.00 or 6 payments of $349.00/month 

Non-Member Investment: $2394.00 or 6 payments of $399.00/month

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Shared Room With Twin Bed

Shared room with two twin beds, located on the second floor of the main house. A comfortable and simple option for those open to sharing. Bathroom is shared. This is an all-inclusive experience. Your investment covers your accommodations, all meals, and the full Build The Talk immersion.

Member Investment: $1,197.00 (per person)
or 3 payments of $399.00

This experience is currently reserved for members.
Non-member rate: $1,497.00 (if released)

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Private King  Room 

Two private king rooms are available; one on the first floor and one on the second. All rooms includes a shared bathroom. This is an all-inclusive experience. Your investment covers your accommodations, all meals, and the full Build The Talk immersive experience.

Member Investment: $2496.00
or 6 payments of $416.00/month

Non-Member Investment: $2796.00 or 6 payments of $466.00/month

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