From concept to success
- Worldwide Trusted Mentor
- Over 32 years retreat experience
- Mentored 200+ women to success
- Founder of Ultimate Girls Week Away
- Personal connections with hotels, experiences and speakers
- Hand-on, heart-led approach
- From concept to execution


Hi, I’m Liesel
I’m here to create meaningful, unforgettable experiences that empower women and help build successful, profitable, value-driven retreats.
“How does someone who has fears about being in a room full of women end up on an island with about 200 of them?
I have close friends that are women, who I love dearly, but I have never been close with women. This retreat completely flipped that on its head. I met and bonded with so many amazing women at the retreat who were free with a smile, warm with affection and generous with love, and I will forever be grateful to have had this opportunity.”

Introducing...

Ultimate Girls Week Away (UGWA) is a life-changing experience that brings women together for a week of connection, inspiration, and rejuvenation. Known for sparking personal growth and empowering countless participants, UGWA is more than a retreat – it’s a movement.
About Liesel
The retreat queen
With over 32 years of experience, Liesel brings a unique vision to retreats that inspire and empower. She has crafted countless retreats designed to connect women deeply, give space for self-discovery and connecting with like-minded people.


“I had a most marvelous time at The Ultimate Girls Week Away. It was a true moment of communion to be able to spend time in paradise with so many diverse, extraordinary, brave, and searching women.
Over the course of the week, we all took turns playing the role of teachers, students, healers, role models. I will never forget my time in this powerful gathering space!”
Join a community that empowers women
Whether you’re an aspiring retreat leader or seeking personal transformation, The Retreat Specialists offers unique retreats, catering for enhanced connections, community spirit, unique cultural experiences and space to ‘just be’. We also have mentorship programs to ensure the retreat industry remains impactful, value-driven and resonates with participants.








