Recreate, Re-Create, Create Great New Things In
"The Sanctuary"

We Blend Executive Coaching With Creative Renewal Retreats for Leaders Seeking Clarity

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Where Solitude & Imagination Lead to Your Great Re-Creation

Executive coaching and solo overnight retreats designed for executives, founders, creatives, and leaders in transition seeking clarity, confidence, and creative renewal.

Where Leadership & Creativity Intersect

The Sanctuary is Catherine Glynn's studio for deep work—equal parts strategic and imaginative. With over 20 years of coaching experience and a background as a professional actor and author, Catherine helps you strengthen your presence, communicate with impact, and reconnect to what matters.

Located in Southeastern Minnesota, The Sanctuary offers private 1:1 coaching and solo retreats tailored to your goals, pace, and season of life.

Solo Overnight Retreats in Lanesboro, MN

Retreat into Clarity, Creativity, and Renewal

A private, custom-length stay at Studio C’s “Sanctuary", designed for leaders, founders, and creatives seeking space to think, make, and come back to themselves.

What These Retreats Are

A Creative Sanctuary—Structured, Yet Unhurried

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Private and Personalized

Solo retreats only. We'll shape the rhythm around your goals, energy, and availability.

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Creative Renewal Meets Leadership Presence

Make space for resilience through creativity, then translate it into clearer decisions, steadier confidence, and stronger communication.

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Optional Body + Breath Support

Add Pilates (mat or reformer) and IRT breathwork/therapy to help you settle, reset, and integrate.

Discover Voce Veritas

Coaching + Retreat Packages

Choose Your Starting Point

Choose a starting point, then customize your length and add-ons based on availability.

Re-Creation 101 $1100

  • Solo overnight retreat at the studio, this is a three night package
  • Pre-retreat intention-setting (email) to shape your stay
  • Creative reset time (writing, reflection, walking, making)
  • Simple integration prompts to take home

Plein Air $1500

  • Solo overnight retreat at the studio, this is a four night package
  • Outdoor creative session (weather permitting)
  • Materials, guidance, and prompts
  • Integration prompts and a next-step plan

Custom Design Stay

  • Minimum two night stay
  • You and Catherine will work together to craft the best experience for your needs.

Designed Around You

  • Custom number of nights based on availability
  • Optional Pilates (mat or reformer) and/or IRT breathwork
  • Optional coaching intake and 1:1 session(s)
  • Optional extended writing workshop or script development
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Retreat FAQ

How Long Are the Retreats?

Retreats are custom in length, with overnight stays based on availability. Share your preferred dates and number of nights in your inquiry.

Where Are Retreats Hosted?

All retreats take place at The Sanctuary in Lanesboro, Minnesota—a calm, creative setting for reflection and regeneration.

What's Included & Optional Add-ons?

Your package includes the retreat experience and creative prompts. Optional add-ons may include coaching intake, Pilates (mat or reformer), IRT breathwork/therapy, and an extended writing workshop or script development.

Is This a Good Fit if I'm Not "an Artist"?

Yes. This experience is about creative renewal, not performance. We'll meet you where you are—curious beginners are welcome.

How Do I Book?

Use the inquiry form to share your dates, package interest, and preferred add-ons. We'll reply by email to confirm availability and next steps.

Request Retreat Details

We tailor solo retreats and coaching for your season, so you can reset, think clearly, and return with steady confidence.

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What People Are Saying

Thank you for your profound kindness and generosity. These weeks in “The Sanctuary” were the most pleasant, relaxing, stimulating days I’ve experienced in a long time.

Alan B.
Playwright, Los Angeles, CA

Thank you! Just WOW. So comfy. So bright & warm & beautiful. And the bath was the best!

Tod P.
Actor, Minneapolis, MN

Okay I’ve stayed in some nice places, but wow zowie!!! This is a true Sanctuary. I did not want to get out of that bathtub.

Ryan L.
St. Paul, MN Singer /Songwriter

5 Stars! What a special, quiet Sanctuary. So comfy. Thank you for your hospitality. I am inspired upon leaving. 

Mary T.
Business Owner, Minneapolis, MN

This space is truly special and filled with love. I can’t say enough good things, but I am dreaming about the next trip back! 

Sean U.
Woodbury, MN.

Such a beautiful retreat you have created! 

Terra Z.
Anguilla

I have never felt so held, or so inspired in a space. 

Annie B.
Artist/Writer, St. Cloud, MN