The Build Your Brave Retreat by Susie Helland is designed for women ready to release what no longer serves them and step confidently into the next chapter of their lives. Participants leave feeling inspired, empowered and equipped with new strategies for living as their best selves. This weekend experience is more than a getaway; it is a chance to reconnect with your purpose, find support in a community of like-minded women and create actionable steps for personal growth. At its core, the Build Your Brave Retreat offers a welcoming space where courage, connection and growth truly flourish.
This year marked the third time Watermark Beach Resort welcomed the Build Your Brave Retreat, created and led by Susie Helland. Her vision continues to bring women together for a powerful weekend of connection, reflection and personal transformation. The retreat has become a valued part of our resort community, creating space for meaningful conversations and lasting impact.
What Is The Build Your Brave Retreat?
Susie Helland’s Build Your Brave Retreat is a transformative wellness and motivational event focused on helping women build courage, connect and grow. Held at scenic locations like Watermark Beach Resort in Osoyoos, the retreat invites women from across the region to step away from daily routines and invest in their well-being.
The format blends structured workshops, inspiring keynote talks and time for relaxation or personal reflection. Attendees enjoy a safe, judgment-free space where they can let go of limiting beliefs, set new intentions and embrace joy in every part of their lives. The weekend includes meet-and-greet sessions, shared meals and opportunities to hear from female entrepreneurs and wellness specialists. Everything is designed to empower women to believe in themselves and take that bravery home.
Curious about the next retreat? Learn more on the Build Your Brave Retreat website.
About Susie Helland
Susie Helland is an Okanagan based influencer, certified coach and creator of Build Your Brave. With a talent for helping women see their worth and uncover their potential, Susie has built a community that stretches across the Okanagan and beyond. Her own journey through self-doubt, motherhood and entrepreneurship shapes her approach. She delivers her message with warmth, authenticity and practical insight.
Susie is also the founder of the Build Your Brave Collective, a monthly membership program for women who want ongoing support, connection and empowerment. Her work, both on stage and in workshops, focuses on breaking through fear, embracing self-love and making sustainable changes that last.
Susie’s Message To You
The Build Your Brave Retreat came from a place of wanting to be the person I needed when I was younger—the one who saw my worth, my gifts, and helped me nurture them. Someone who would grab my hand and say, ‘You are enough, just as you are.’
This retreat is a space where you’ll remember who you were before self-doubt, pain, and negativity got in the way. You’ll rise above what’s been holding you back and take your power back—because you are so much more than what you believe you are. Your light is needed.
Why Women Love Susie Helland’s Build Your Brave Retreat
What sets this retreat apart is the sense of safety and sisterhood women find when they attend. Many arrive feeling uncertain but leave with a sense of clarity, purpose and the confidence to pursue their goals. The atmosphere encourages honest conversations and new friendships while Susie’s guidance inspires participants to release negative self-talk and old patterns.
Key takeaways and lessons learned include:
- Identifying and letting go of limiting beliefs
- Building authentic connections with other women
- Learning practical tools for confidence and self-care
- Creating clear, actionable steps for lasting change
- Feeling seen, valued and supported by a caring community
Retreat alumni often mention the joy of unplugging from daily stress, the insight gained from group exercises and the power of witnessing other women’s stories. Susie’s ability to make everyone feel welcome is a big reason why so many return each year.
2025 Build Your Brave Retreat Gallery
Experience the retreat’s atmosphere through highlights from the third Build Your Brave Retreat hosted at Watermark Beach Resort. From sunrise meditations to evening group circles and lakeside walks, every moment was designed for connection and reflection.
photo credit: Stephanie Lucile Photography
FAQs and More Resources
What is the Build Your Brave Retreat?
A women’s wellness and motivational retreat focused on building courage, self-love and lasting personal growth in a safe, supportive space.
Who should attend?
Women of all backgrounds who are ready for positive change, want to connect with like-minded peers and value a supportive environment.
Where is it held?
Retreats are hosted at Watermark Beach Resort in Osoyoos and other inspiring locations in the Okanagan region.
What is included?
Workshops, meals, keynote speakers, time for rest and self-care and a strong focus on community and connection.
How do I join the Build Your Brave Collective?
Visit Susie Helland’s website for details on the monthly membership and upcoming retreats.
Looking for more wellness experiences or motivational retreats?
Explore Wellness Retreats in the South Okanagan or see what is possible for your group on our Corporate Events & Retreats page.
