JOIN US FOR 6 DAYS OF CONNECTION, REJUVENATION & EXHILIRATION
6-DAY RETREAT: OCT 19 - 24, 2025
(Only open to CAPP Students & Graduates)
(Note: Registration for this event happens directly with the Omega Institute not TFC)
Join the CAPP "ReNU" Retreat
Our transformative retreat is designed to rejuvenate your health, fuel your passion for positive psychology, and foster meaningful connections with like-minded individuals. The CAPP ReNU Retreat CAPP students and graduates the unique opportunity to play, learn, bond, and get renewed in all aspects of their personal and professional life.
ReNU stands for Re-unions (reunite with your cohorts in person) and New Unions (connect with other incredible CAPPsters from all over the world), while giving you an opportunity to ReNU-ALL (experience mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual renewal).
Program Details:
When: October 19 - 24th
Location: Omega Institute for Holistic Studies
Address: 150 Lake Dr, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 (map)
Cost: Ranging from $1,125 - $2,600 (Depending on housing - Details below)
Element #1: Vitality
There are 3 core elements to this retreat. The first is physical vitality. Nestled amidst the serene, rolling hills of Rhinebeck, New York, the Omega Institute is an oasis. This breathtaking setting is marked by enchanting forests, vibrant meadows, and peaceful water bodies, providing an ideal sanctuary for spiritual growth and a refreshing escape from the pressures of modern life.
The nourishing farm-to-table cuisine is a delightful blend of locally sourced ingredients that stimulates your palate while fortifying your health. Our team runs private daily yoga, meditation, movement, and nature journeys to nourish your wellbeing. Add on services from Omega's Spa and Wellness Center where a selection of rejuvenating treatments, from soothing massages to innovative wellness therapies, await to replenish your body and spirit.
Element #2: Positive Psychology
Participate in positive psychology workshops and hands-on-learning experiences. Every day there is a different PERMA theme. Refresh concepts you know. Live classes on new research and updates you might have missed. Best of all, see positive psychology principles be brought to life through crafts, activities, ice breakers, games, team building, and learning adventures.
Experience Emiliya's decade long career in party entertainment and events curation for a play infused approach to applied positive psychology.
Element #3: OpenSpace Technology
Experience the transformative power of co-creation at our retreat, uniquely designed around the inspiring principles of Open Space Technology (OST). OST ignites a dynamic environment where you, as a participant, actively shape your journey and outcomes. This unique approach fosters high-energy, participant-driven engagement, and leads to unexpected depths of discovery and connection.
As a community of talented Positive Psychology practitioners (CAPPsters), we each bring unique gifts to share, learn, and grow together. Showcase your skills to whichever extent you want to. Want to offer a workshop? Lead a conversation? Teach the group a skill? There's something for everyone with OST.
BONUS: Experiencing OST is one of the best ways to learn to facilitate it! So if you're a trainer, you'll learn to add this to your arsenal of tools.
Join us for an experience that will leave you with profound insights, meaningful connections, and a renewed sense of ownership and commitment to your chosen path at the CAPP ReNU Retreat.
Check Out Last Year's Recap Video
Get a sneak peek into the ReNU Retreat Experience
Flexible Pricing
The Retreat Registration Cost is $1,085 (not including housing)
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choice of Housing Options (Ranging from $575-$1,850)
NOTE: All housing options are subject to availability. When you click register, you will be taken to the Omega Institute website where you can learn about each of the housing options.
Stay Off Campus & Commute
Pay only for the cost of the meals & ammenities. Coordinate your own stay at a local hotel, inn, campground, or B&B.
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Camp on Campus
Bring your own tent or choose from a single or double cabin. Nearby bathhouse, bring your own sheets & towels.
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Dorm Single
Private room with 1 twin bed. Hall bath shared by 5-to-10 guests. Pillows & blanket provided. Bring your own sheets & towels.
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Private Room & Baths
1 queen or 2 full-size beds (double for sharing), with a private or semi-private bathroom.
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(Note: Registration for this event happens directly with the Omega Institute not TFC)
Watch the Intro to ReNU Retreat (3 min)
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FACILITATORS
Emiliya
Zhivotovskaya
MAPP, MCC
Emiliya Zhivotovskaya is the CEO and Founder of The Flourishing Center. With over 15 years of experience in the research and application of positive psychology, and 12 years of experience in professional events and entertainment.
Emiliya is known for boundless energy and her capacity to translate research into meaningful experiential learning and behavioral change.
She has trained close to 2,500 practitioners around the world. She brings her background in mind-body medicine, yoga, bodywork, movement, coaching, and over a dozen modalities for helping people learn and grow.
CAPP PARTICIPANTS
OPEN SPACE TECHNOLOGY TO SHARE YOUR MAGIC
Utilizing Open Space Technology (OST) is a participant-driven approach that allows for high levels of engagement and ownership. Thus, the facilitators are also the participants as well as the support of our magical TFC Support Team.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here's what past participants are saying:
(And more photos of the ReNU retreat)
"The ReNu retreat was exactly what I needed, when I needed it. I walked away feeling illuminated, refreshed, rested and connected. The CAPP community and Flourishing Center are comprised of an incredible group of people each with a vision to make the world a better place. Emiliya, the TFC founder, is a skilled communicator and facilitator, wise beyond her years, and a master of her craft. I highly recommend this retreat to anyone interested in healing, learning, and growing into the best version of themselves. I feel profound gratitude to have shared in a sacred event."
- Marie
“The CAPP retreat was phenomenal! It exceeded expectation. Such fun to be together in real time in real life, finally!! The retreat gave us a unique opportunity to connect with our very special CAPP community friends and make lifelong new ones in a gorgeous setting and dive deeper in positive psychology learning and play.
The retreat is a most delightful unforgettable tangible experience of co-creating positive upward spirals.
It was a magical experience, one of the best TFC jams ever that yet again confirms that CAPPiness leads to happiness!”
-Nina
“The CAPP Retreat is such a gift: A gift to connect with new and familiar like minded positive psych folks and share such beautiful experiences, as well as a gift of reconnecting with myself through hiking, pausing, and play. Full days and full hearts!”
- Mike
“The ReNu Retreat with the perfect disconnection from the day-to-day and reconnection with my fellow CAPPsters. I left feeling connected, recharged and inspired to retreat more in my daily life. We hiked, ate delicious food, did so many fun activities and had deep conversations! I didn't want it to end!”
- JJ
“I wanted to write an express how over the moon I was after the last ReNU retreat. It was a busy time for me and I was en route back from travelling. It was rejuvenating and energizing to spend a few days in flow with fellow CAPPsters. It was fun to meet CAPPsters in-person for the first time, and we had the perfect combination of connection, active pp practice and time for rest. I made some of my closest CAPP friendships at the retreat, and it was just the renewal I needed.”
- Emily
“The renewal retreat was a wonderful time to hit reset, connect and learn from fellow Cappsters, and participate in camp like activities. Going to the Renewal Retreat combines what we’ve learned while spending time with kindred spirits at a beautiful location.”
-Kari
In meditation, cloaked into the stunning world of nature; the breath of delicious air, the shining sun, the tall green trees, the many different paths of hiking in the woods, brooks with frogs, entertaining waterfalls, gushing and the calming sounds of water, the birds talking to each other, the deers playing. I saw bears roaming around. AND THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING... I am full of gratitude to spirit, that I had this amazing opportuniy.
- Goldie
“The retreat was a magical combination of play, deep connection with new and old friends, time in nature and an opportunity to experience and truly embody the core tenets of PP. Its impact was a profound one for me and I left feeling energized yet peaceful, a renewed sense of purpose, and also in love with my fellow participants.”
-Jennifer
(Note: Registration for this event happens directly with the Omega Institute not TFC)