TELA Academy

Retreat Host Certification Program

Explore our 8-week live facilitated and self-guided retreat certification course to help you build your retreat with confidence, wherever you're headed next.

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TELA Academy

This 8-Week Retreat Host Certification Program is brought to you by TELA Collective - our IATA and Virtuoso accredited retreat planning agency - and is designed to teach you the exact framework behind building retreats that are profitable, partnership-driven, and built to last.

Our curriculum is rooted in real results: over $1M in revenue, 100+ retreats hosted, and experiences spanning 15+ countries.

    • 8-week online retreat host education program (live facilitation and specific to business needs)

    • Weekly In-person cohort based learning on our Course Platform (Circle) 

    • 1:1 support with a dedicated Retreat Planning Advisor 

    • Live sessions with our Founder and TELA Staff 

    • A cohort of hosts with access to a network of vendors

    • The Certification is open to all prospective retreat host across wellness, coaching, content creation looking for growth in their business model.

    • Great for Professionals who are considering building their first retreat

    • Great for Professionals who have or have created 1 Domestic or International Retreat

    • 2 hours per week, online, Monday 6-8pm EST and Optional Wednesday 6-8pm EST. Wednesday session offers optional 30-min slots for Office Hours.  

    • Develop, present, and receive feedback on your retreat plan

    • Meet with advisors, mentors, and other retreat host leaders

  • The TELA Academy curriculum has been developed based on 100+ TELA Past retreats generating 1M in revenue across 15 countries. The curriculum is also developed  in partnership with the Soul Therapy Studios and covers the following topics:

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  • Registration for the Summer 2026 cohort is open until June 30, 2026. 

    Summer cohort: July 6 – August 2, 2026*

Our Retreat Planning Deliverables

1:1 Retreat Business Coaching

Walk away with a launch-ready retreat business model informed by your dedicated 1:1 Retreat Coach — not just a vision, a real plan.

UX Design Itinerary

While most Retreat Certifications are created from the travel industry, our unique method is created by UX researchers from Google, Meta, Etsy, Starbucks and beyond

Finances Blueprint

Every project is different. We stay flexible and responsive to make sure the process fits your flow—not the other way around.

Supplier Network

Access to 1000+ photographers, videographers,etc in country from our vetted TELA invenstory and a cohort of reterat hosts to stay in touch with for support and resrouces.

  • "Creative, reliable, and genuinely passionate about what they do."

    Former Customer

  • "A professional team that delivers on their promises."

    Former Customer

  • "Their attention to detail and commitment to quality truly stood out. We’ve already recommended them to others."

    Former Customer

Let’s Build Your Retreat Together

If you're interested in joining our Live Academy, please complete the form so we can get to know you better. The course is catered to the class (max 10 participants) and so every detail matters.