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.
Build The Talk Two-Day Immersive Intensive
Two full days. Three nights.
A mansion.
16 acres.
An animal sanctuary.
This is Build the Talk.
A space to step away from the noise and focus fully on the message you know you’re meant to deliver.
Come with ideas, notes, and pieces.
Leave with a clear, powerful 20-minute signature talk that lands,
and a roadmap to expand it into a 45 to 60 minute keynote.
We go deeper than structure.
We explore identity.
Who are you when you take the stage?
Who do you want to be?
Who is your talk really for?
What problem do you solve?
What matters most?
We’ll deconstruct your stories, uncover the moments that hit, and shape them into something intentional and impactful.
You’ll write. You’ll refine. You’ll collaborate.
You’ll leave with a talk that feels like you and actually lands.
Yes, there are goats and horses too.
here is the listing info for where we are going in the poconos mountains of pennsylvania. Maybe include how far from NYC: Welcome to The Lofted Lodge — a beautifully curated mountain retreat in the Poconos, designed for group stays, extended getaways, and work retreats.
Set on a quiet wooded lot in Towamensing Trails, this 3,300+ sq ft home has 7 sleeping spaces — 3 Kings, 2 Queens, 4 Twins — sleeping 14 in true comfort with exceptional spaces for gathering and resetting.
From family vacations to friends’ getaways and celebration weekends — this is where time slows and memories take root.
The space
🌟WHY GUESTS LOVE THE LOFTED LODGE
✔ Sleeps 14 in real beds — no futons or pull-outs
✔ Cinematic home theater with Dolby Atmos surround
✔ Full game lounge with arcade machines, shuffleboard, pool, ping pong & poker
✔ Private karaoke stage
✔ Spa-style 7-person hot tub
✔ Wooded decks with BBQ grill, pizza oven & outdoor dining
✔ Two stone fireplaces for cozy evenings
✔ Pet-friendly with thoughtful amenities for furry guests
✔ Minutes from lakes, hiking, ski resorts & Pocono adventures
🌟SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS | 7 BEDROOMS • 3 BATHS • SLEEPS 14
✔ Second Floor
• Bedroom 1 - Evergreen Suite: King bed, private bathroom, Smart TV
• Bedroom 2 - Hemlock: King bed
• Bedroom 3 - Jack Frost: Queen bed, dedicated workspace
✔ First Floor
• Bedroom 4 - Laurel: King bed
• Bedroom 5 - Jim Thorpe: Two twin beds
• Bedroom 6 (Living Room 2) - Hickory Run: Queen bed, dedicated workspace
• Bedroom 7 (Living Room 3) - Towamensing: Two twin beds
All bedrooms feature hotel-grade memory foam mattresses, premium linens, blackout curtains, and quiet comfort for deep, restorative sleep.
✔ Bathrooms (3 Total)
• Private full bath attached to Bedroom 1 - Evergreen Suite
• Full shared bath on second floor
• Full shared bath on first floor
🌟FLEXIBLE FOR LONGER STAYS & CREATIVE ESCAPES
✔ High-speed Wi-Fi, multiple quiet workspaces, and generous gathering areas make the home ideal for extended stays, remote work weeks, or planning sessions — without compromising the relaxation and luxury of a true getaway.
🌟SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
🎥 ♯ Home Theater & Karaoke Lounge
✔ Sink into plush seating for movie nights in your luxury home theater featuring a recently upgraded 98-inch 4K TV and Dolby Atmos surround sound by Sonos — you don’t just hear the bass, you feel it.
✔ When the credits roll, step onto your private karaoke stage and sing the night away.
🎲Ultimate Game Lounge
Your personal entertainment hub includes:
• Shuffleboard
• Pool table
• Ping pong
• Poker mat & full set
• Arcade machines (Mortal Kombat, Pac-Man)
• Collection of classic board games
🔥Fireside Living
Gather around the two stone fireplaces — one in the main living room and one in the game room — for warmth, stories, and late-night conversations.
🫧Spa & Outdoor Living
• 7-person hot tub with powerful dual pumps
• Expansive decks with outdoor dining
• BBQ grill & wood-fired pizza oven
• Lower deck lounge seating beside the hot tub
• Screened-in porch for morning coffee or evening wine
• Lawn games and space to roam
🌟PRIME POCONO LOCATION
Minutes from the region’s best attractions:
• Hiking & Nature: Hickory Run, Beltzville Lake, Mauch Chunk Lake Park
• Adventure: Whitewater rafting, paintball, Pocono Raceway
• Family Fun: Kalahari & Great Wolf waterparks
• Dining & Culture: Jim Thorpe village
• Ski Resorts: Big Boulder (15 min), Jack Frost (25 min), Camelback (35 min)
• Lake Harmony: 10 minutes
• Easy access to PA Turnpike, Routes 80, 81 & 903
🌟LUXURY COMFORT & THOUGHTFUL HOSPITALITY
🍳 Fully Stocked Kitchen
• Complete with cookware, dinnerware, oil, salt, pepper, and essentials.
🚿Bathroom Essentials
• Each bathroom includes plush towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, makeup removal cloths, hairdryers, and a thoughtfully stocked “just in case” basket with toiletries, first-aid items, and more.
👶🏻🐶Family & Pet Friendly
• High chair, pack-n-play, unbreakable dinnerware for kids
• Up to 2 pets welcome with amenities provided
🌟COMMUNITY AMENITIES (5 min drive)
• Access to private lake, beach, playground, pool (seasonal), sports courts, arcade, restaurant, and more.
• Vehicle passes & badges required for access (see IMPORTANT NOTES re COMMUNITY AMENITY BADGES in Other section below).
Guest access
✔ Enjoy the entire house (except for 2 locked owner closets), it is exclusively for your enjoyment.
✔ The address, door code, and other essential info will be sent the day before your arrival.
✔ Check in: Any time after 4PM ET || Check out: Any time before 11AM ET
✔ Up to 10 cars can be parked on the driveway.
Other things to note
🐻 WILDLIFE & TRASH (IMPORTANT)
★ You are in the heart of nature — black bears, deer, and raccoons are frequent visitors.
★ For everyone’s safety, never leave food or trash outside, including used cups, plates, or containers. Wildlife loves a snack, but we want to keep both them and you safe.
★ There is no curbside trash pickup in the community. Guests are required to take trash to the nearby compactor:
📍 Enter “46 Towamensing Trail” in Google Maps (5-minute drive; compactor on the left).
★ If trash is left at the property, an extra cleaning fee applies:
• $50 for up to 3 bags
• $10 per additional bag
Thank you for helping us keep the area clean and wildlife-safe.
🐶 PETS INVITED
★ We welcome up to 2 pets — $150 per pet, per stay.
★ Airbnb only allows automatic payment for one pet. If bringing two, we will send a separate request for the second pet fee.
★ Pets are not permitted on furniture or beds. Additional cleaning fees will apply if this rule is violated.
🏞️ COMMUNITY AMENITIES & GUEST VEHICLE REGISTRATION
★ Towamensing Trails is a private community with a lake, beach, outdoor pool (Memorial Day–Labor Day), playground, sports courts, arcade, restaurant, and more — all amenities just 5 minutes from the home.
★ All guests must be registered with the community prior to arrival. A registration link will be sent to primary renter after booking for prompt completion. Without registration, the HOA will not issue vehicle passes, trash access, or amenity badges.
★ No parties or loud noise. Towamensing Trails is a quiet, residential community. We greatly appreciate your cooperation.
🏖️ IMPORTANT NOTES re AMENITY BADGES
★ Your stay includes 8 community amenity badges, giving you access to Towamensing Trails' pools, lake, beach, and all seasonal amenities (Memorial Day–Labor Day).
★ Your badges will be waiting in the welcome basket upon arrival.
★ All 8 badges must be returned to the welcome basket before checkout.
★ A $150 replacement fee will be charged if any badges are missing at checkout — the HOA requires a full set replacement even if only one badge is lost.
★ Hosting more than 8 guests? Disposable wristbands are available for purchase at the boat rental marina for $10 per person per day.
⏰ CHECK-INS & CHECK-OUTS
★ Early check-in and late check-out may be requested. While not guaranteed, we will always try our best based on surrounding reservations.
📝 BOOKING REQUIREMENTS
★ Primary booker must be 23+ and remain at the property for the duration of the stay.
🔥 FIRE SAFETY
★ No open fires or fireworks — strictly prohibited in the community and subject to heavy fines.
⚠️ HOLD HARMLESS
★ The homeowner is not responsible for accidents, injuries, illness, or loss of personal belongings that occurs while on the premises or its facilities.
★ By confirming this reservation, all guests expressly and explicitly accept responsibility for their use of the property and assume any associated risks.
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This luxurious retreat is currently open exclusively to members of She's Got The Mic Speakers Collective.
Date: July 22nd & 23rd, 2026
Optional arrival the evening of July 21st and departure the morning of July 24th
Location: Private Mansion in Pawling, NY
Just minutes from the Pawling Metro-North train station
All meals, snacks, and beverages are included throughout your stay.
What to Expect
This is a spacious, immersive experience designed to give you the time, clarity, and creative energy to build your core signature talk.
There will be a blend of focused teaching, guided exercises, solo writing time, and both small and large group collaboration. You will also have space to step away, think, and let your ideas land.
Nothing will feel rushed. There is room to breathe here.
Arrival | Tuesday Evening (Optional)
For those who choose to arrive early, you will have time to settle in, explore the grounds, and ease into the experience.
A relaxed, casual dinner will be available in the evening. Simple, welcoming, and the beginning of something special.
Day One and Day Two | The Core Experience
Each day will be structured with intention, and optimize creativity.
Mornings begin gently. Coffee is ready when you wake up and breakfast is available at your own pace.
There will be optional morning movement or mindfulness sessions if you want to ground yourself before we begin.
From there, we move into the heart of the work.
You can expect extended blocks of guided instruction, writing, and collaboration. We will move between learning, exploring your ideas, refining your message, and building your talk in real time.
There will be natural breaks for meals and space throughout the day to step away, walk the property, sit somewhere quiet, or write in a new environment.
Afternoons and early evenings open into more creative space. This is where things start to click. Where your stories deepen. Where your talk begins to take shape in a way that feels clear and true.
Dinner is available each evening, and the space remains open for you to continue writing, connecting, or simply being in the experience.
Departure | Final Morning
On the final morning, we will come back together for a closing circle.
This is where you reflect, share, and leave with clarity on what you have created and where you are going next.
Check out is late morning.
More details and the finishing touches are coming soon.
Secure Your Spot
Explore accommodations and pricing options below.
Private Queen Room
Three private queen rooms are available on the upper level of the main house. Each room includes a shared bathroom. This is an all-inclusive experience. Your investment covers your accommodations, all meals, and the full Build The Talk immersion.
Member Investment: $1,599
or 3 payments of $533
This experience is currently reserved for members.
Non-member rate: $1,899 (if released)
Private Room With Full Bottom Bunk
One private room with full-sized bottom bunk is available on the upper level of the main house, offering a comfortable and cozy retreat. 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: $1,347.00
or 3 payments of $449.00
This experience is currently reserved for members.
Non-member rate: $1,747 (if released)
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)
Want The Build The Talk Intensive Experience But Don't Want to Spend the Night?
If you're local and feel called to the experience but prefer not to stay overnight,a few commuter spots are available. All meals are still included and you are welcome to come experience the entire retreat without staying overnight in the mansion. Feel free to take advantage of the mansion and guest house main floors and all outdoor areas throughout the three days.
Member Investment: $897.00 (or 3 payments of $299.00)
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Build The Talk Small Group Cohort (6-Week Virtual Program)
With Lauren Chapnick
You have the ideas.
The stories.
The pieces sitting in notes, voice memos, and half-finished drafts.
This is where it all comes together.
Build The Talk is a 6-week virtual cohort designed to take your ideas and turn them into a clear, compelling 20-minute core signature talk. The kind of talk you can confidently deliver, refine, and grow.
And a clear, simple map to extend it into a 45–60 minute keynote.
This is not about starting from scratch.
This is about getting specific, making decisions, and building something that actually lands.
We will shape your message, refine your stories, and anchor everything in a clear throughline so your talk feels natural, powerful, and fully yours.
You will leave with something real. A talk you can step into and deliver.
What We’ll Do
• Clarify who your talk is for and the problem it solves
• Identify and refine your most powerful stories
• Extract clear, meaningful takeaways from your experiences
• Build a structured, cohesive 20-minute talk
• Create a clear, simple map to expand it into a 45–60 minute keynote
How It Works
• 6 live virtual sessions
• Small group setting limited to 8 participants
• Each session is approximately 90 minutes
• Real-time coaching, collaboration, and feedback
• Space for both guided work and independent writing
Session Dates
Tuesdays at 1:00 PM
July 7
July 14
One week off for deep, focused solo writing time
July 28
August 4
August 11
August 18
All sessions begin at 1:00 PM and will run approximately 90 minutes. Some sessions may run slightly longer. Any updates will be shared in advance.
*All sessions are recorded, so if you miss a session, there is plenty of time to catch up. We will also work together as a cohort and make any changes to the schedule as needed if there are scheduling conflicts. As long as it works for everyone, we may end up adjusting timing or day for certain sessions.
Who This Is For
• You have ideas, stories, or a rough version of a talk but it’s not fully formed
• You want a clear, structured 20-minute talk you can confidently deliver
• You are ready to stop overthinking and start building something real
• You want support, feedback, and accountability in a small, focused group
What You Walk Away With
• A fully developed 20-minute core signature talk
• A clear, simple map to extend it into a 45–60 minute keynote
• Stronger storytelling and message clarity
• Confidence in how you deliver your talk
Investment
Member Rate: $597 (Payment Plans Available)
Non-Member Rate: $897 (Payment Plans Available)
Limited to 8 participants
