Bloom Wellness Retreat

Join the Junior League of Palo Alto•Mid Peninsula (JLPA•MP) at our 4th Annual Bloom Women’s Wellness Retreat—a day dedicated to self-development and rejuvenation to bloom into our most confident selves!
Start your morning by awakening your senses at our Self-Care Stations. Get energized with a Barre3 session. Be inspired by our Keynote Speakers—a dynamic training trio with powerful tools to help you step into your most confident self! Connect with other women in flower small groups and participate in intentional activities to strengthen your whole mind and body!
The afternoon portion hosts Blooming Connections: themed discussions where you can network, share insights, and be inspired by other women's journeys with the topics. This immersive retreat aims to renew and inspire you!
Here's what awaits:

• Inspiring energy & environment!
• Refreshing surprises that promote community & connection!
• All Junior League members who register get a discount to use at our Bloom Boutique!
• The first 50 in the registration line day of get an exclusive Bloom Gift Bag filled with wellness samples, products, and coupons donated from local businesses.

This event supports the JLPA•MP's focus area reducing of mental health disparities. We are invested in cultivating a positive space for Junior League members and women in our community!
Your registration for Bloom 2025 includes:

• Welcome Pack
• Keynote Speaker Session led by Dynamic Trainers
• Barre3 Stretch Session or Movement & Meditation Session
• Self-Care Stations
• Your choice of a Blooming Connections session where you can network and have inspired discussions on specific themes
• Invite to Bloom & Bubbles post-event social

Attire: Wear athleisure or comfortable clothes you can move in.
Location: This year, join us at Canopy Menlo Park.
Parking: Park in the venue's underground parking garage: first 2 hours free, then fees apply. Or, park at the Gatehouse (JLPA•MP headquarters) for free and walk over.
Extra Details: Event Pre-Pack will be emailed to all registrants a few days before the event!

Info: Confidence isn’t about pretending to have it all together—it’s about nurturing and embracing your authentic self. In this keynote, photographer and branding coach Praise Santos McKenna, licensed marriage and family therapist Candice Thompson, and boxing and life coach Benish Khan will open up about their own vulnerabilities, share personal stories, and explore the community tools that have served as the trellis supporting their journey to confidence. This interactive session will guide you in building supportive structures, celebrating moments of alignment, and creating powerful reminders of your inherent worth.

Info: The afternoon portion hosts Blooming Connections: themed discussions where you can network, share insights, and be inspired by other women's journeys with the topics.

We invite each attendee to choose a networking group where you'll have the opportunity to engage in inspired discussions and make meaningful connections. A JLPA•MP member facilitator will spark the conversation with a prompt. After which the dynamic energy of your group will take over. Chat about your interests, backgrounds, and next steps related to the theme of your group. Leave feeling empowered!

Host or Publisher Junior League of Palo Alto•Mid Peninsula, Inc.