You’ve built a meaningful life and sense that something new is ready to emerge, Vision and Vines was created for you.
You’ve built a meaningful life and sense that something new is ready to emerge, Vision and Vines was created for you.
October 25 to 28, 2026
Willamette Valley
Newberg, Oregon
Some retreats help you escape your life. Vision and Vines helps you design it.
Make Space for What Comes Next
Harvest is a time of reflection before a new season begins.
It invites us to pause long enough to ask the questions that busy lives rarely leave room to answer.
You’ve spent years building a life that worked. Now it’s time to create one that is deeply aligned with who you are today, not who you’ve been.
Vision and Vines is a rare opportunity to step away from the demands of everyday life, reconnect with yourself, and intentionally design a future that reflects the woman you are becoming.
Pause and ask yourself
Picture Yourself Here
Imagine arriving in Oregon’s Willamette Valley just as the vineyards enter harvest season. You settle into the quiet luxury of The Allison Inn and Spa, where expansive vineyard views invite you to slow down before you even unpack.
Mornings begin with gentle movement, fresh air, and moments of reflection as the sun rises over the vines.
Days unfold through thought provoking conversations, guided experiences, quiet time in nature, and practical tools that help you reconnect with what matters most.
Around beautifully prepared meals featuring the flavors of the Pacific Northwest, conversations deepen naturally. Glasses of exceptional Willamette Valley Pinot Noir become an invitation to savor the moment, celebrate the season you have lived, and consider the one you are ready to create.
As the days unfold, you will discover something increasingly rare, uninterrupted space to think.
You will walk among the vineyards, share stories with remarkable women, laugh, reflect, and perhaps ask yourself questions you have not had time to consider in years.
Together, we will design a vision for your next chapter that feels deeply aligned with who you are today. You will return home with more than memories of a beautiful place. You will carry renewed clarity, meaningful friendships, practical systems for living with intention, and the quiet confidence that comes from knowing the life ahead will be shaped by design, not by default.
Where Reflection Meets Harvest
The Wisdom of Wine Country
Wine country has a way of changing the pace.
Conversations linger.
Meals become experiences.
Walks become moments of reflection.
Time feels expansive again.
In that spaciousness, something remarkable happens.
You stop managing life long enough to actually experience it.
And in that quiet, clarity often arrives.
Who This Is For
Your most meaningful years are ahead of you.
You are entering one of the most important, creative, and influential seasons of your life, this is the permission and space to intentionally decide what you want that season to become.
Vision and Vines is for you if you are in a new season and want the clarity, confidence, and community to embrace it with intention.
This Experience Was Created for Women Who...
- Value depth over distraction.
- Choose experiences over possessions.
- Love great conversations as much as great wine.
- Appreciate beauty, thoughtful details, and exceptional experiences.
- Are curious and love learning, who want to explore what their next chapter could become.
- Values authentic connection with women who inspire, challenge, and encourage them.
- Want to be intentional about the next stage of life designing it with fresh perspective.
- Want to leave with clear next steps, not just a notebook full of ideas.
This May Not Be the Right Experience if You...
- Want someone else to tell you what to do.
- Want constant activity instead of spaciousness.
- Want a conference rather than an immersive experience.
- Want networking rather than genuine connection.
- Want entertainment instead of intentional reflection.
- Are unwilling to be curious about yourself.
✦ Meet Your Retreat Team
Every detail of this experience has been intentionally designed.
Meaningful clarity emerges when the entire experience invites you to slow down, reflect, and be fully present. The setting, the hospitality, the cuisine, the wine, and the unhurried pace each play a role in creating that experience.
We’ve partnered with Christy Agee, founder of The Curated Course, to thoughtfully curate every culinary, wine, and hospitality detail so Vision and Vines feels as exceptional as the insights you’ll take home.
Donna Brighton
Donna works with leaders, teams, and organizations at the intersection of performance, purpose, growth, and transformation.
For more than two decades, she has helped accomplished people navigate complexity, clarify what matters, and move forward with courage and confidence.
Christy Agee
Christy is the founder of The Curated Course, a luxury travel advisor, WSET Level 3 wine professional, and passionate believer in the power of meaningful experiences to bring people together.
With a background in hospitality, project management, and a deep love of food, wine, and intentional travel, Christy has thoughtfully curated the retreat’s signature experiences, from exclusive winery visits to memorable culinary moments, creating space for connection, conversation, and discovery throughout the journey.
Your Next Step
The best way to know whether Vision and Vines is right for you is through a conversation.
We’ll explore what has brought you here, what you’re looking for, and whether this experience aligns with what you need at this point in your life.
If it feels like the right fit, I’ll personally guide you through the next steps.
Tell Me More about Vision and Vines
Why I Created Vision and Vines
Over the past three decades, I’ve had the privilege of coaching and advising hundreds of leaders through moments of change, transition, and growth.
When I ask a simple question, “What does success mean to you?” many realize they are still living by a definition they created years ago, or one they inherited from someone else.
Very few have made the space to pause long enough to ask what they want from their next season of life.
I don’t believe the best years of your life are behind you, they are ahead of you.
But they rarely happen by accident.
They happen when we slow down enough to listen. When we reconnect with ourselves. When we become intentional about what still belongs, what no longer fits, and what is ready to emerge.
Vision and Vines is based on that and it’s part of my journey.
Moving to Arizona became an unexpected invitation to rediscover who I was, separate from the roles I had played, the expectations I had carried, and the identity I had built over many years. It reminded me that there is a profound difference between building a successful life and intentionally creating one that reflects who you are today.
That experience updated my perspective. Rather than helping people simply accomplish more, I became increasingly interested in helping them create lives that feel deeply aligned with who they are and what matters most.
That is why I developed what I call a personal Success Operating System. Not another productivity framework or self improvement plan, but a practical way of bringing your values, decisions, priorities, habits, relationships, and definition of success into alignment.
Because when those things align, clarity follows, peace is present and you find yourself saying “I love living here!” At least that’s my daily refrain!
Vision and Vines is not about escaping your life. It is about creating the space to see it more clearly. To celebrate what this season has produced. To let go of what no longer serves you. And to intentionally design what comes next.
Because I believe your best years are not something you hope for. They are something you create.
Is Vision and Vines Right for Me?
- You are curious about what is possible for your next season, even if you cannot yet see exactly what it looks like.
- You believe some of life’s most important decisions deserve time, space, and thoughtful reflection.
- You are energized by conversations that challenge your thinking and expand your perspective.
- You love surrounding yourself with intelligent, accomplished women who are generous with their wisdom and genuinely interested in yours.
- You appreciate experiences that are both meaningful and memorable, where exceptional food, fine wine, beautiful surroundings, and genuine connection all belong together.
- You believe luxury is not about extravagance. It is about creating the space to be fully present.
- You enjoy learning, asking better questions, and continually growing into the woman you want to become.
- You want to leave with fresh perspective, meaningful relationships, and a clear vision for what comes next.
- You are looking for a conference packed with presentations, activities, and a schedule that leaves little room to breathe.
- You want someone else to hand you the answers instead of discovering them through thoughtful reflection.
- Your primary goal is networking rather than forming genuine connections.
- You are seeking a quick fix rather than a guided experience designed to create clarity.
- You are not ready to unplug from the pace of everyday life long enough to think deeply about what comes next.
Your Vision and Vines Experience Includes
Luxury Accommodations at The Allison Inn & Spa
Enjoy three nights, four days in a beautifully appointed Deluxe Guest Room featuring a king bed, spa-inspired bathroom, gas fireplace, and an oversized window seat overlooking the vineyards and rolling hills of Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Thoughtfully designed for comfort and quiet reflection, your room becomes a peaceful retreat throughout the experience.
White-Glove Hospitality
From the moment you arrive until your departure, every detail has been thoughtfully considered so you can fully immerse yourself in the experience. Our team will coordinate the logistics, allowing you to slow down, be present, and focus entirely on yourself and the journey ahead.
The Vision & Vines Experience
Participate in thoughtfully designed coaching sessions, guided reflection, meaningful conversations, and immersive experiences that help you reconnect with yourself, gain clarity, and create a practical path forward through your personalized Success Operating System (S.O.S.).
Vision & Vines Reflection Journal
A beautifully designed keepsake featuring guided prompts, exercises, space for personal insights, and your individualized Success Operating System to support continued growth long after you return home.
Curated Culinary Experiences
Food has a unique way of bringing people together, and throughout the retreat, every meal is designed to nourish both body and conversation.
- Daily Breakfasts & Lunches – Enjoy exceptional breakfasts and lunches highlighting the seasonal bounty of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, thoughtfully prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Dietary preferences and restrictions will be accommodated whenever possible.
- Welcome Dinner at JORY – Begin your retreat with a curated dining experience at The Allison’s award-winning signature restaurant, celebrating the flavors of Oregon wine country while setting the tone for the days ahead.
- An Evening in McMinnville – Experience the warmth and hospitality of one of the Pacific Northwest’s most celebrated culinary destinations with a relaxed dinner in the heart of historic McMinnville.
- Celebration Dinner – Conclude your retreat with an elevated dining experience in McMinnville, celebrating the connections you’ve built, the insights you’ve gained, and the exciting journey ahead.
Private Brooks Winery Experience
Enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at Brooks Winery, one of Oregon’s most respected wineries. Through exceptional wines, thoughtful storytelling, and meaningful conversation, you’ll explore themes of stewardship, resilience, and cultivating something lasting—beautiful reflections of the Vision & Vines journey.
Daily Power Pause
Each morning begins with a quiet moment of intention to center your mind, prepare for the day ahead, and create space for reflection before the day’s experiences unfold.
Restorative Experiences
Enjoy unstructured time to explore The Allison’s award-winning spa, walking trails, gardens, and vineyards, or simply relax and embrace the peaceful rhythm of Oregon wine country. Optional activities will also be available for those seeking additional exploration.
Welcome Gift
Begin your retreat with a thoughtfully curated welcome gift designed to inspire reflection and accompany you throughout your Vision & Vines experience.
Transportation Throughout the Retreat
Transportation is included for all scheduled retreat activities and excursions, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the experience without concern for logistics.
Airport Transfers
Round-trip transportation between Portland International Airport and The Allison Inn & Spa is included on October 25 and October 28 during designated arrival and departure windows.
Lasting Connections
The relationships you build during Vision & Vines are an integral part of the experience. Many women leave not only with greater clarity and renewed purpose, but also with authentic friendships and a trusted community that continues to encourage and inspire long after the retreat has ended.
A Place Worthy of the Woman You Are Becoming
Transformation deserves the right setting.
Vision and Vines is held at The Allison Inn & Spa, one of the Pacific Northwest’s most celebrated luxury retreats. Nestled among the vineyards of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, every detail invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and simply be.
Named Oregon’s Number One Hotel by U.S. News & World Report for four consecutive years and recognized by Condé Nast Traveler, Sunset Magazine, and USA Today, The Allison is exceptional.
But the greatest luxury isn’t the setting.
It’s the space.
Space to think.
Space to reflect.
Space to reconnect with yourself.
For four days, there is nowhere to rush, nothing to prove, and no one else’s agenda to carry. Your private sanctuary, vineyard views, and peaceful surroundings create the clarity that everyday life rarely allows.
Because investing in yourself isn’t indulgent.
It’s one of the wisest decisions you can make.
Consider this a gift from your present self to your future self.
She’ll thank you for it.
Who Else Is Coming?
Vision and Vines is intentionally intimate, with a small group of carefully selected women.
These are women who have spent years showing up for the people, responsibilities, and commitments that matter most. They have accomplished a great deal, yet they know there is still more to discover about themselves and how they want to live.
They come from many professions and backgrounds, but they share something far more important than a job title. They are ready to be intentional about what comes next.
They are thoughtful. Curious. Generous. They ask meaningful questions, value authentic conversation, and genuinely celebrate one another’s growth. They are not competing. They are becoming.
Because the group is intentionally small, there is space to be known, to contribute, and to build relationships that often continue long after the retreat ends.
You won’t get lost in a crowd.
You’ll find yourself among women who understand what it feels like to carry responsibility, navigate change, and ask, What do I want this next season of my life to look like?
What Makes Vision and Vines Different?
This is not a retreat built around constant activity or a packed schedule.
Your Journey Begins Before You Arrive
Vision and Vines is intentionally designed to create a life you can’t wait to wake up to, not simply provide a memorable getaway. Your experience begins before we ever meet in Oregon and continues long after you return home.
Creating a future that fits who you are today, unfolds over time. Vision and Vines has three phases, allowing you to prepare, experience, and integrate everything you discover.
Prepare
Before arriving in Oregon, you’ll begin reconnecting with yourself through a personal welcome conversation with Donna, a private community of fellow participants, a virtual gathering, and Clarity Companion™ a custom thinking partner.
Rather than arriving with a blank page, you’ll explore your values, clarify your purpose, and reflect on the questions that matter most. These aren’t assignments to complete. They are invitations to notice, reflect, and begin listening more deeply to yourself so that our time together can begin from a place of greater awareness.
Experience
During our four days together, you’ll deepen those insights through the Spiral of Transformation, meaningful conversations, neuroscience informed experiences, guided reflection, immersive activities, and the creation of your personal Success Operating System.
Integrate
The journey continues after you return home through your Reflection Journal, next steps implementation plan, post retreat integration session, private community, and Clarity Companion™, helping you continue refining your thinking as your next chapter unfolds.
What is my “Clarity Companion™?
Long before we gather in Oregon, you’ll receive access to your Clarity Companion™ , a thoughtfully designed collection of guided reflections powered by AI.
Think of it as having meaningful conversations with yourself.
During quiet moments that naturally fit into your day, you’ll begin exploring your values, clarifying your purpose, and noticing patterns that may have been hidden beneath the pace of everyday life.
There is nothing to finish.
Nothing to get right.
Simply invitations to become more aware.
By the time we gather together, you’ll already have begun reconnecting with yourself, allowing us to spend less time searching for answers and more time refining your vision, strengthening the components of your personal Success Operating System, and intentionally creating what comes next.
After the retreat, your Clarity Companion™ remains with you, helping you continue asking better questions as your life continues to evolve. A Gift to Your Future Self.
What Lasting Value Will I Gain?
- A clearer understanding of yourself, including what matters most and the life you want to create in this next season.
- Your personal framework for intentional living, a practical, personal Success Operating System that helps your decisions, priorities, and calendar reflect your values instead of your obligations.
- Simple daily practices that support clarity, resilience, energy, and lasting wellbeing.
- Meaningful relationships with remarkable women who understand this season of life and are committed to living intentionally.
- A clear path forward, including practical next steps so your insights become meaningful action.
I Don't Drink Wine. Is This Retreat Still for Me?
I am curious, what’s next?
Because Vision and Vines is intentionally curated, every guest begins with a personal conversation.
Begin the conversation here: Schedule Your Conversation
It’s a chance for us to connect, explore what has brought you here, and determine whether this experience will truly serve you. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, share what you’re looking for, and decide whether this feels like the right next step.
If it does, I’ll guide you through registration and everything you need to prepare for the retreat.
There is no pressure and no obligation, only an honest conversation about whether Vision and Vines is the right experience for you.
✦ IMAGINE SIX MONTHS FROM NOW
What becomes possible when you finally make time for yourself?
You make decisions with greater confidence because your values have become your compass.
Your calendar reflects what matters to you instead of everyone else’s priorities.
You notice yourself saying yes with intention and no without guilt.
You have a clear vision for the woman you are becoming.
The practices you discovered during Vision and Vines have become part of your everyday life.
You feel more grounded. More like yourself.