Tickets on sale now!
Tickets on sale now!
Bright Yellow Business Retreat
for female business owners
Friday, January 23 | 8am-4:30pm
Walloon Lake, Michigan
Grow your business. Grow your leadership.
GROW in 2026
Set the tone for 2026 in your business
Our time together will include workshop style trainings and speakers focused on helping you GROW in your business - we’re talking business growth, personal growth, and leadership growth.
Hear from expert speakers with years of experience in running and growing businesses.
Connect with other business owners and fall in love with your business all over again!
Meet the Speakers
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Eliza Beaulier, MBA
Owner of Bright Yellow, Retreat Founder
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![Taylor Groll Speaker at Bright Yellow Retreat]()
Taylor Groll
Director of Operations, Antrum
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Kalin Sheick
Founder & Creative Director, Sweetwater Floral
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Matt Sheick
Business Director, Sweetwater Floral
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![Mariah Scott]()
Mariah Scott
Owner of Rose Color Creative
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Elizabeth
Accountant, CFO, & Founder of Your Numbers Gal
What to expect:
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23
8A–4:30P
We will spend our day together at The Talcott, the event space across the road from Hotel Walloon.
You can expect a variety of formats throughout the day
No portion will so specific that it would not be relevant to a particular type of business, but rather focus on putting the pieces together in your product or service-based business.
What your ticket cost includes:
✓ Attendance to all sessions on Friday, January 23
✓ Breakfast and Lunch catered
✓ Snacks, coffee and drinks throughout the day
✓ PDF Growth guide to help you apply what you learn at the retreat
Early bird tickets: $400
Ticket cost increases to $500 on November 1.
Only 60 tickets available!
Tentative Schedule
8-9 am - Check-in, Networking, Breakfast fun
9-9:15 - Kick-off!
9:15-10 - Session 1
10-10:45 - Session 2
10:45-11 - Break
11-11:30 - Session 3
11:30-12 - Session 4
Noon-1 - Lunch + Networking
1-1:15 - Mini Session 1
1:15-1:30 - Mini Session 2
1:30-2 - Mini Session 3
2-2:45 - Afternoon Session 1
2:45-3 - Break
3-3:45 - Afternoon Session 2
3:45-4:15 - Afternoon Session 3
4:15-4:30 - Closing
This retreat is perfect for you if…
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You just need some time away from your everyday to step back and plan and strategize for the year ahead
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You’re a gal running a business or doing that solopreneur thing!
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Laughing and connection feels like a good way to start your year
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You’re trying to build a business and a life that work for your unique gifts and desires
p.s. this is not a wear-a-blazer and put on a brave face event. We are wearing jeans and getting real and learning from each other!
Make it a true retreat
Give yourself the gift of time away to dream about your business, consider what growth looks like for you, and connect with other amazing female business owners.
FAQs about Bright Yellow Business Retreat
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Hotel Walloon has given us a special room block that has the following rates. You have to call them to book your stay at these rates! Room block is for Thursday, January 22-Saturday, January 24.
1 room available: Cottage View Queen - $238/night
2 rooms available: Cottage View King - $288/night
3 rooms available: Lakeside King - $365/night
2 rooms available: Lakeside Double Queen - $365/night
Nightly rate - subject to 6% tax and 2% resort fee
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✓ Attendance to all sessions on Friday, January 23
✓ Breakfast and Lunch catered
✓ Snacks, coffee and drinks throughout the day
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No you do not! You don’t have to book a room there to be a part of the meeting. You can book a room or airbnb wherever you like, or just come for the session on Friday. Walloon Lake is close to Petoskey and Boyne City.
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The event will take place at The Talcott, the venue across the street from Hotel Walloon, 4127 M-75, Walloon Lake, MI 49796.
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You can contact Eliza at Bright Yellow with any questions! Email hello@brightyellow.co
Additional Events Happening!
One day of programming isn’t enough time together, am I right? That’s exactly why we’ve created additional opportunities to connect with other attendees.
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1.22 - Watershed Meetup
Thursday, January 22 | 6:30-8:30 pm
Join us at the Walloon Watershed for apps & drinks. Connect with other attendees and enjoy all that the Walloon Watershed has to offer.
4128 M-75, Walloon Lake, Michigan
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1.23 - Shop at Vilah Bloom
Experience all that Walloon Lake has to offer. Stop in at Vilah Bloom after the retreat for an exclusive shopping experience! Custom bags and jewelry brand created by amazing female founder.
4128 M-75, Walloon Lake
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1.23 - Shop at Sweetwater Floral
See where retreat speakers Matt and Kalin Sheick call home. Visit the cutest flower shop in the world, Sweetwater Floral, and get a true taste of Northern Michigan and Sweetwater Magic.
4128 N M-75, Walloon Lake
Where is Walloon Lake, anyways?
15 minutes south of Petoskey,
30 minutes east of Charlevoix,
& 3 hours north of Grand Rapids.
It is a truly MAGICAL place 💛
