One of the most fun parts of planning a retreat is putting together a gift bag that will delight your attendees! I am a huge believer that everything you put into a retreat gift/swag bag should be a useful, delightful extension of your goals and aligned with your event values.
It can feel overwhelming and exciting to imagine filling up a gift bag for your retreat. Begin by outlining your outcomes for the event itself. What do you hope your attendees will walk away with? What topics are you covering? Answering those questions will help you come up with the products and services that will help them continue to meet those goals after they leave your event.
In The Brave Gatherers Facebook Community I asked, "If you could snap your fingers and have ANYTHING YOU WANT - what would be in your retreat attendee gift bag?" We came up with an amazing list of ideas that is sure to spark your imagination! (You won't find any logo stamped flashlight keychains here.)
A delicious textile, like a scarf or a blanket because part of my mission in my retreats is to create a sensory experience that is woven into every day life
A handlettered inspirational art print from This (Un)Scripted Life Etsy shop
A custom journal to serve as a journal the day of the event, but also to continue their writing journey at home
Gratitude cards
Essential oils
Affirmation deck
Inspirational art print
Anything to pamper (candles, bath bombs, etc.)
Water bottle to stay hydrated
Art prints
Books related to the topic
Tea
Essential oil roller bottle (Maven can help you with this)
Flowing pen
Silk blindfold, candles, creams and oils
A card from An Artful Breath card deck
Lavender scented eye pillows/bags
Gift cards for products of some of the amazing things my friends make
Glass water jar (This is one of the gifts we give out at the Mindful Woman Retreat and it is well loved!)
Confetti popper (to be used at a celebratory moment!)
Homemade essential oil blend
Bath bomb
Lip balm
Art supplies
Artwork for them to display in their work area that has a favorite quote - to remind them of our time together
A cute & comfy event shirt with a logo or quote
Fun pens in great colors
Warm & cozy blanket
Scarf
Planner
Planner stickers
Gratitude notecards (I particularly love this set from Hundred Hearts Project)
Organic skin care
Bath salts
Ring, necklace or bracelet with inspirational message,
Sweatshirt/sweater
Cozy socks
Packet of seeds
A kaleidoscope
Wrist mala from Sacred Becoming
Palo santo
Candle
For the bag itself to be reusable (I get mine from Charlie Thyme)
Mantra deck
Quartz crystal
Recording of a mantra meditation
Infinite Receiving Cards
Custom event-specific essential oil blend (Sweet Abundance does a lovely job with this)
Organic Cotton Recovery Robe from Recoop
Aromatherapy perfume
Organic chocolate
Crystals
Organic herbal tea
Snack bar/protein bar
Something moon related
A small string of twinkle lights
Bookmark
Magnet
Tea wallet
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