Join Ilana Singer Siegal and the LifeWorks community for a retreat crafted for those seeking deeper self-connection and meaningful transformation. Set against the tranquil beauty of Costa Rica, this experience welcomes individuals at all stages of life who are ready to explore the next chapter of their personal journey. Ilana’s life’s work is to help people—individually or in relationships—get out of their own way. Exceptional at holding space for complexity and growth, she guides participants through transitions, difficult conversations, grief, loss, and the inevitable plateaus that arise in both personal and professional life. With clarity and compassion, she invites you into a conversation designed to spark just enough discomfort to catalyze change. Together, you’ll build from simple truths toward deeper insight, one intentional step at a time.

Julie Webster, a native of the Berkshires, has been immersed in dance and theater from an early age, studying ballet, modern dance, and participating in every local theater opportunity. She honed her craft at Bard College, earning a BA in Theater & Dance with a focus on Flamenco, and was honored with the prestigious Excellence in Performance Award. Julie’s professional career as an actor and dancer has taken her across the country, and she has been a core member of several local companies, including the Olga Dunn Dance Company, Mixed Company, and Shakespeare & Company. At Shakespeare & Company, she also worked as an education artist, directing in the Fall Festival and performing and teaching in the northeast Spring Tour, Riotous Youth, and Shakespeare & Young Company, where she served as the Movement for Actors instructor for several seasons. Julie brings a deep passion for movement in all its forms, a continual exploration of the mind-body-soul connection, and an enduring love of dance.