Treehouse Learning Getaway for Trainers & Facilitators
Immerse yourself in a peaceful forest to recharge your batteries & reinvent your vision and routine in this 4-day learning retreat.
Step out of the daily action and into a space created just for you – a trainer or a facilitator excited about deep conversations, fresh perspectives, and meaningful growth.
This retreat isn’t your usual learning experience.
It’s a space to connect, reflect and learn.
What is this Learning Getaway for Trainers & Facilitators all about?
Treehouse Getaway is a deep yet light and recharging experience.
You can imagine this week as a co-created space that balances structured content and open conversation, where you can:
- Reinvent your vision, routines & habits in training & facilitation
- Experiment with new tools and ideas for workshops
- Connect, exchange and learn from and with other experienced trainers & facilitators
- Explore creative, practical ways to level up as a trainer
- Share challenges and get fresh perspectives
- Take space to reflect on where you are as a trainer/facilitator and where you want to go
- Enjoy a well-deserved break with amazing people who speak the same “language” of facilitation
- Leave with a sense of renewal and energy for your next chapter
This is how participants describe their experience:
- Calming
- Valuable
- Innovative
Learning Getaway is not a skills training –
even though you will get a chance to train your skills too.
It’s a space for growth, community, creative exploration, and meaningful exchange – all wrapped in a beautiful retreat-style setting, with a small circle of curious minds. You can expect daily rhythms that blend structured workshops, spontaneous discussions, reflection & recharge time, fun exchanges, and optional playful or calming activities like sound bath and storytelling night.
From arrival and grounding to rediscovery, energy renewal, and envisioning change - the daily themes are crafted to guide your growth, both professionally and personally.
Expect deep dives and light moments, quiet reflection and meaningful exchange, cozy settings and new perspectives – all in one weekend that will stay with you long after it’s over.
Who is it for and who is coming?
This retreat is designed for a small group of 8 trainers and facilitators (Mirna included) – people who hold space for others and are looking for a space to connect, share, and learn.
We’re aiming for a diverse group in terms of background, topics, and industries – what connects us is our love for creating great learning experiences. (Get in touch via signup form if you are curious to first hear who applied so far).
What to expect? - Program Overview
The format of “Learning Getaway” – where we merge retreat with learning events – blends structure with spaciousness, intention with play, and depth with lightness.
- 1. Reinventing your vision & your routine as a trainer
- 2. Recharging your batteries
- 3. Co-creation, exchange & community
While the retreat will be co-created and organically shaped by the group, here’s a look at some of the key sessions already in place:
Recharge & unwind
Just as much as this retreat is about growth and learning, it’s also about recharging your energy – in a deep, intentional, and joyful way. It is an invitation to pause, reflect, and rediscover your own rhythm, energy, and direction – both as a person and as a trainer.
Throughout the days, you’ll find space to pause, breathe, and fully land in the peaceful rhythm of the forest. Whether you’re craving meaningful conversations around the fireplace or quiet solo moments with your journal, there’s space for it all.
In between sessions, you’ll have the option to immerse yourself in:
- Sound bath to help you fully arrive and unwind
- Nature breaks in untouched surroundings, ideal for journaling, wandering, or just being
- Chill & social time to connect over coffee, and engage in activities like book sharing or storytelling by the bonfire
- Moments to be present with yourself in beautifully designed treehouses or tucked-away forest corners
This retreat invites you to soften the edges of your usual pace, and to find new energy through reflection, connection, and slow joy.
How are your days
going to look like?
Each day has its own rhythm and theme – but always leaves room for you to be you, whether that means diving deep into conversations, learning from workshops, or taking some time to recharge by yourself.
- Arrive around 3pm (it means starting from Zagreb around 13 or 13:30)
- Slow start: relax, receive your gift bag, take a moment to soak in the environment
- Light welcome session with informal intros and snacks
- Dinner together (possibly with a little exchange ritual: gifts, tools, or stories)
- An optional evening sound bath to fully arrive and exhale
- Optional nature journaling or intention setting
- Breakfast & mindful moment
- Morning workshop: Reinvent your routine as a trainer/facilitator
- Afternoon: Participants' workshops
- Open space technology
- Storytelling night around a bonfire or fireplace
- Breakfast & coffee
- Morning workshop by host: The practical secrets to more effective energy management – for you and your groups
- Afternoon: participant-led workshops (3 short sessions + discussions)
- Get to know & ideas & tools exchange
- Dinner together
- Optional evening massage or sound bath
- Book or article discussion
- Breakfast
- Closing circle
- Optional informal hangout (or packing)
- Departures from 11 am
- Optional activity: extend your trip with a visit to Plitvice Lakes
Curious who’s already joining? Feel free to reach out through the signup form, contact page, or send a message on LinkedIn – happy to share a bit more!
Here are 5 things that the 2025 group shared in the final closing as one thing they are taking away:
- "Amazing experience"
- "New ideas"
- "Community"
- "Gratitude"
- "Belonging"
Why this location?
The TreeElements estate is located 1.5h drive from Zagreb. The location is complete with open views, fireplaces, warm interiors, and the nearby natural beauty of the river Korana.
This peaceful, cozy, and inspiring environment is not only designed for rest and recharge, but also stimulates creativity, invites openness and sharing experiences, and encourages trying new things.
As we dive into reinventing your vision & routine as a trainer or facilitator, we will mirror our new and fresh surroundings.
Accommodation - Our immersive oasis
The retreat will take place in a charming wooden eco-style venue nested in nature – a true hideaway for rest, reflection, and cozy shared living.
There are 7 spots in total (excluding Mirna, the lead facilitator).
Here is a detailed outline of the sleeping setup so you can choose what suits you best.
Please keep in mind that each Treehouse is shared by 2 people and there are two single rooms in the main house.
Choice of the exact type of bed and accommodation is based on time of signup – earlier signups get to choose their preferred options.
Here are some more details:
- A high-quality bed (160x200cm) in each tree house
- A very comfortable sofa bed (160x200cm) in each tree house
- Keep in mind: while two spaces are visually separated (one is on the gallery and the other one in the main room – check pictures), they do not have full separation (no doors in between) and they share one bathroom per treehouse (so 1 bathroom per 2 people)
- A large double bed (180x200cm) in each room
- En-suite bathroom in each room
The whole space is rustic and warm, with a blend of eco aesthetics and comfort.
There are fireplaces, reading corners, and plenty of common space to hang out or take a moment for yourself.
About the location – the treehouses immersed in forest (1.5h from Zagreb) where our retreat will take place – nature, stillness & trees all around
Our getaway takes place in a peaceful forest setting in central Croatia, in Donji Nikšić, which is not far from the stunning Plitvice Lakes and magical little towns like Rastoke.
You’ll find:
- Silence, stillness, and starlit skies, and space to breathe
- Beautiful wood architecture that blends into nature
- Cozy common areas, indoor and outdoor lounges, and a real sense of retreat from daily noise
The location is a bit off-grid in the best possible way – making it perfect for our deep dive into reflection, creativity, and connection.
What’s included in the price of the retreat?
Here’s what’s part of your Learning Getaway experience:
- 3 nights of accommodation in beautiful minimalistic tiny tree houses immersed in the forest
- All meals from Thursday dinner to Sunday breakfast are included and designed to be both delicious and nourishing, with attention to your preferences and dietary needs (vegetarian-friendly, mostly local and seasonal – please contact us in advance with any dietary restrictions)
- Tea, coffee, fresh fruit, and snacks throughout the retreat
- All workshops and activities (including a gift bag with some fun surprises)
- Optional sessions: sound bath, storytelling night
- Materials for sharing tools, storytelling, and cozy creative moments
Key details
Dates
Location
Fee / investment
Please, note that currently there are 2 (out of 7) spots left available.
The price is the same for all types of accommodation. However, the ones that sign up first will get to choose their accommodation according to their preference.
Feel free to contact us to explore if this experience is right for you.
If you need help with planning the travel to Zagreb, or any questions related to logistics, don’t be shy to reach out via contact form or signup form.
Ready to join us?
Let this experience become a powerful spark in your personal and professional journey.
About your trainer –
Mirna Šmidt
Mirna Šmidt combines 18 years of experience in delivering training with a strong foundation in psychology and adult learning.
With an MSc in Engineering & Computing and an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology, she combines scientific insight with practical experience to create memorable, goal-driven learning experiences.
After graduating from a one-year-long Train the Trainer program, she has refined her expertise across diverse fields, including positive psychology, coaching, NLP, and brain-based learning.
Mirna has delivered programs in over 30 countries for NGOs, startups, and corporations like Cisco, L’Oreal, and Molson Coors, engaging participants from more than 50 nations and leading workshops at global conferences such as HR Week, Hive Global Leaders Summit, and Women in Data Science. You can see an example of one of her many speeches in her TEDx talk.
As the founder of Trainers Toolbox and Happiness Academy, she focuses on empowering other trainers in facilitation skills, designing & delivering impactful learning experiences & positive psychology – the science of wellbeing.
Discover more about Mirna on LinkedIn – and do connect!
Curious about Mirna’s approach as a trainer and facilitator? Watch her in action below!
Here is what previous participants say:
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
The Trainers Treehouse Retreat is designed for trainers and facilitators looking for meaningful exchanges with other trainers and facilitators, kicking out of their routine and recharging their batteries. Contact us if you’re unsure of your fit!
Transport is not included in the base price, but we’re here to help you get there smoothly.
Your options:
- Self-transport – come by your own car or organize your own arrival
- Carpool with other participants – we’ll coordinate a ride-share chat ahead of time
- Taxi – if you prefer a private ride, taxis from Zagreb are available but expensive (~€150 one way)
We’ll make sure you have all the info and options to coordinate with ease, even if you’re flying in from abroad.
The fee includes:
- 4 live days in Croatia, near Zagreb
- Customized schedule, with workshops and many activities, as well as free time to relax and recharge
- Meals for all the days, & tea, coffee, fruit and snacks
Once you invest in the retreat, refunds are not available. So, please make sure you are available before you sign up.
Yes, flexible payment options are available. Contact us to discuss installment options or other payment arrangements.
Absolutely! We’re here to help with travel logistics, accommodation recommendations, and any other questions you might have.
Get in touch via signup form or contact form and I will be happy to share more about who signed up so far!
Still have questions? You can get in touch via the signup or contact form and let us know how we can help!
Still have questions?
You can get in touch via the signup or contact form and let us know how we can help!
Ready to step out of your routine and into a space created just for trainers and facilitators like you?
Join the Treehouse Learning Getaway to reconnect with your purpose, recharge your energy, and reinvent your vision as a trainer -
surrounded by nature, meaningful conversations, and a small community that truly gets what you do.