Sunlight Spirit Retreats

Workshop Outcomes

Improve Team Communication

Reduce costly miscommunication and workplace conflicts. Improve the communication, improve results.

Strengthen Collaboration

Cross functional alignment builds trust and shared understanding making it easier to reach common goals.

Boost Engagement

Transform workplace culture through powerful experiences that deepen connection, boost morale, and reignite purpose.

Enhance Leadership Presence

Leaders gain tools for self awareness, authentic communication and more effective relational leadership.

Create Cohesive, Resilient High-Performing Teams

Aligns people around shared values, trust and communication habits that support long term performance.

What Others Are Saying!

We're a fully remote team spread across the country, so it's important we maximize any opportunity we have for in-person gatherings. As a group of introverted extraverts in consulting who span from Gen X to Gen Z, we knew we needed a venue and activities that would 'make sense' for all generations, that wouldn't be too kitschy, and that would strengthen our emotional and profession bonds as we headed into the ominous chaos of Q4. Judy, Cindy, and Vikki were highly responsive, and made planning our visit easy, critical for a team without a dedicated admin. Starting about a month prior to the retreat, Vikki listened to our wants and our goals, ultimately crafting exercises that bolstered our teamwork (and our egos!).

Team members ranging from post-graduate research executives through mangers, directors, and up to the President, left the retreat with a renewed sense of unity and team purpose. Vikki helped surface our individual communication styles. We learned to channel our similarities and differences into elevating teamwork (instead of tanking it). Not only did we optimize our communication and cohesion through facilitated exercises, we also learned about what our teammates appreciate about us. Both research and, undoubtedly, personal experience show that feeling appreciated is critical for trust and motivation!

It cannot be understated how important this session was for our team, beyond how much fun we had. At the risk of sounding like an early 2000s comedy, Sunlight Spirit Retreats isn't like a regular retreat, it's a cool retreat!

-Ettya Fremont - Lumanity

Vikki Rood - Experiential Learning Facilitator

Vikki is a dynamic and accomplished leader, coach and team development expert specializing in experiential workshops that strengthen communication, collaboration, and emotional intelligence within teams. With 20+ years of leadership and coaching experience, she brings a grounded, human-centered approach to facilitation—combining strategy,

Vikki creates experiences that strengthen connection, trust and collaboration that serve the greater good of the organization while enhancing the individual well being.

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Judy Kropsch

Vikki Rood - Experiential Learning Facilitator

Judy is an accomplished creative leader and entrepreneur with a background in the film industry bringing visual concepts to life for major productions. Her passion for meaningful connection and impactful experiences led her to co-found Sunlight Spirit Retreats, where for the past six years she has played a pivotal role in designing, organizing, and facilitating transformative events. With a unique blend of artistic vision, logistical expertise, and a deep understanding of human experience, Judy excels in creating environments that inspire engagement, collaboration, and personal well-being. She brings her versatile skill set to corporate groups and teams, delivering well-planned, memorable events that prioritize creativity, connection, and a refreshed workplace culture. Judy’s leadership reflects her belief that when people feel seen, energized, and supported, they bring their very best to life and work.

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Cindy Caulfield

Vikki Rood - Experiential Learning Facilitator

Cindy Caulfield

CIndy has a B.S in Psychology and extensive experience in leadership and career development coaching. She has dedicated her life to helping individuals achieve personal growth and fulfillment.

Cindy’s life’s philosophy centers on empowering individuals to overcome self-doubt, see their worth and take meaningful action toward their goals,

CIndy has a B.S in Psychology and extensive experience in leadership and career development coaching. She has dedicated her life to helping individuals achieve personal growth and fulfillment.

Cindy’s life’s philosophy centers on empowering individuals to overcome self-doubt, see their worth and take meaningful action toward their goals, and step into their most genuine, fulfilled selves. She combines her expertise with her innate ability to empower people in daily interactions. Cindy specializes in guiding individuals to build self-confidence, and create lives filled with purpose and clarity. She focuses on personal growth, positivity, and helping others prioritize their well-being.

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