You Were Created for More Than Survival
More than simply getting through another day.
More than carrying the weight of old hurts.
More than wondering if you’ll ever feel like yourself again.
A Healing Retreat for Women Recovering from Betrayal, Loss, and Life’s Deepest Hurts
Originally created for women recovering from infidelity and betrayal trauma, Take Your Life Back has also helped women heal from grief, rejection, abandonment, shame, regret, and other painful life experiences.
Take Your Life Back is an intimate 3-day retreat for women who are ready to heal, grow stronger, rediscover who they are, and step into the next chapter of their lives with clarity, confidence, and joy.
Some women attend because they are recovering from betrayal.
Others are carrying grief, rejection, abandonment, shame, loss, disappointment, or wounds that have followed them for years.
Some come because they have lost themselves and simply know something needs to change.
Whatever brought you here, the goal is the same:
To help you heal, regain your footing, and discover that your future can be bigger than your pain.
This retreat is about creating beauty from the ashes.
Is This You?
Are you struggling with anger?
Has your husband been unfaithful? (You may be trying to figure out why affairs happen.)
Have you been the victim of gaslighting?
Has an event in your life caused deep sadness that you just can’t seem to move past?
Do you feel isolated, alone, or misunderstood?
Has your self-esteem taken a significant hit?
Do you find yourself at a crossroads, uncertain what to do next?
Is your mind filled with questions that never seem to stop?
Do you feel stuck—and tired of being stuck?
Do you spend more time focused on what’s wrong with you than what’s right with you?
Do you long to rise stronger from the ashes of what you’ve been through?
If you answered yes to even one of these questions, Take Your Life Back may be exactly what you need.
What Makes This Retreat Different?
Most personal growth programs focus on giving you information.
Take Your Life Back focuses on transformation.
This is not a retreat where you spend three days sitting quietly in a chair listening to someone lecture.
You will be engaged.
You will participate.
You will experience.
You will discover.
And most importantly—you will change.
Healing doesn’t happen simply because we understand our pain intellectually.
Healing happens when we finally face what has been holding us back, process it in a safe environment, and discover new ways of thinking, living, and responding.
That’s exactly what happens during this weekend.
Women often arrive exhausted, overwhelmed, confused, discouraged, or emotionally stuck.
They leave with greater peace, renewed confidence, practical tools, meaningful friendships, and a new sense of hope for the future.
Who Is This Retreat For?
Take Your Life Back is for:
- Women healing from betrayal or infidelity
- Women facing unwanted divorce
- Women trying to figure out whether to stay or leave after infidelity
- Women carrying grief, loss, rejection, abuse, neglect, abandonment, or other painful life experiences
- Women carrying shame, regret, or disappointment over choices they have made and who want to move forward with integrity and hope
- Women who want to grow in confidence, strength, purpose, peace, and joy
- Women who are ready for breakthrough and lasting change
This Retreat is Not For:
- Women who are unwilling to be honest with themselves
- Women who want change but are unwilling to do the work required to create it
- Women who are committed to staying where they are emotionally
The women who gain the most from this retreat are those who are open, teachable, courageous, and ready to move forward.
Why I Created Take Your Life Back
When I was struggling with my husband’s affair, counseling helped.
But there was one problem.
I was in crisis.
An hour a week wasn’t enough.
I remember sitting in my counselor’s office desperately trying to fit all my questions, fears, confusion, and pain into a single session.
Then the hour would end.
I would look at the clock and think:
“You’ve got to be kidding me. You’re sending me back to live with him for another week?”
I am forever grateful for the counseling I received.
But I desperately needed something more immersive.
I needed time.
Time to ask questions.
Time to process.
Time to cry.
Time to heal.
Time to gain clarity.
Time to discover who I was becoming.
So I created the retreat I wish I had been able to attend myself.
— Anne Bercht
What You Will Gain
Every woman experiences the retreat differently.
But women commonly leave with:
• Greater healing from past hurts
• Freedom from destructive thought patterns
• Greater emotional strength and resilience
• Practical tools for handling anger and difficult emotions
• Greater confidence and self-worth
• A healthier understanding of forgiveness
• Valuable perspective about their situation
• Courage to take the next steps in their lives
• Spiritual growth and renewed faith
• Meaningful friendships with women who truly understand
• More peace
• More joy
• More hope
Most importantly, women leave with a renewed sense of who they are and what is possible for their future.
What Women Are Saying
“I thought I was attending to figure out whether I should stay in my marriage or leave. What I didn’t expect was how much healing I would experience personally.
Today I believe I am going to be okay—with or without someone in my life.
A close friend recently told me she sees a radiance in me that she has never seen before.
The Take Your Life Back Retreat truly changed my life.”
— G.M., Montreal
“I left feeling free in a way I hadn’t felt for a very long time.
Amazingly, I found myself able to sing again.
Even dance again.
Because of that weekend, I am experiencing healing, freedom, and joy. I can have fun again.”
— Kasey, Maryland
“The Take Your Life Back retreat helped me realize that healing is possible whether a marriage survives or not.
I gained the strength and self-respect to make difficult decisions and stand up for myself.
The support I received changed me in ways I will always appreciate.”
— K.L., California
The seminar changed my life in so many ways. By the end I was feeling so strong. I rely on the tools I learned there almost every day.
Sandra, California
What’s Included
• Three full days of transformational sessions
• Three lunches plus beverages and snacks
• Complete retreat materials
• An in-depth personality profile
• Lifetime access to our private Beyond Affairs online community
• Ongoing friendships and support
• A life-changing experience
Retreat Details
Dates
November 13 – 15, 2026
Schedule
Day 1: 9:00 AM – Approximately 9:00–10:00 PM
Day 2: 9:00 AM – Approximately 9:00–10:00 PM
Day 3: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
This is an immersive experience. While there are breaks throughout the weekend, your focus will remain on your personal healing and growth.
Location
The retreat is held at The Oasis, Anne Bercht’s home in Beavercreek, Ohio, just outside Dayton.
Women consistently tell us they love the warmth, comfort, privacy, and personal atmosphere that The Oasis provides.
Nearby Airports
Dayton (DAY) – 30 minutes
Columbus (CMH) – 1 hour
Cincinnati (CVG) – 1 hour 20 minutes
Lodging
We recommend staying at the Courtyard by Marriott Dayton Beavercreek.
Many attendees choose to share rooms, which not only reduces costs but often creates wonderful friendships and support throughout the weekend.
Group Size
Attendance is intentionally limited to approximately 12 women.
This allows every participant to receive personal attention, individual support, and meaningful interaction throughout the retreat experience.
Your Next Step
The next step is simple.
Schedule a conversation with Anne.
Anne personally speaks with every woman before registration.
This gives you the opportunity to ask questions, discuss your situation, explore whether the retreat is right for you, and put any concerns to rest.
There is no pressure.
No obligation.
Just a conversation.