Join us March 20-22, 2025
RESET. RENEW. RECONNECT WITH YOURSELF.
(see conference BROCHURE)
What's included:
*Opening reception and dinner at Red Mountain Resort, plus 1-2 provided meals/day
*Charted transportation to Zion National Park for a half-day hiking experience
*Writing workshop, outdoor yoga, resilience curriculum with MD faculty
*Resort experience with swimming, biking, & fitness center freely available for those who book accommodations at Red Mountain Resort
*10 CME hours
SPOUSES WELCOME! Choose regular ticket to attend full retreat OR "spouse - excursion/meals only" option (below).
Typical late March weather in Southern Utah: sunny with highs around 65 degrees
*We recommend traveling into the Las Vegas airport with convenient shuttling (~$40 each way) to St. George area OR head straight to the St. George Regional Airport
NOTE: travel, lodging, and upgrades are not included
Conference Agenda:
Click HERE for Conference Brochure
Thursday, March 20
4:00pm check-in
4:30pm Anchoring in Nature with Ana Verissimo, MD
Kick-off your retreat experience by joining Dr Verissimo in a guided nature walk at the resort to ‘soak up’ Utah’s spring beauty, followed by meditation, and journaling/reflection individually and as a group.
5:30pm Welcome Dinner & Reception
6:30pm Secrets of Sustainability & Satisfaction in Life and Work with Mary Wilde, MD
Learn ways to increase your energy and up-level your wellness regardless of external demands. We'll explore the determinants of burnout as compared to flow states and the principles and paradoxes of energy expenditure and renewal.
7:30pm Seven Types of Rest with Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD
Build your capacity for renewal by understanding the "7 Types of Rest," as conceptualized by Dr. Dalton-Smith. Learn the sanctity of rest and how to prioritize it for your own well-being.
Friday, March 21
6:30 am-2:00pm Hiking in Zion National Park (chartered bus ride and offsite lunch). Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Zion National Park in this bonding outdoor adventure!
3:00pm-5:00pm Facilitated Group Sessions
Choose the sessions that call to you most, given your current goals and interests! Offerings may include:
- Writer's Group: Catharsis & Clarity through Self-Expression
- Practice Models & Leadership: Exploring Options and Entrepreneurship in Medicine
- Fostering Balance & Healthy Relationships for Physicians & Their Families
- Emotional Resilience: Navigating Transitions and "Dark Nights" of the Soul
5:00pm Integrative Mindfulness with John Carbone, MD
Decrease stress levels by developing greater Concentration, Sensory Clarity, and Equanimity through systematic mindfulness practice.
6:00pm Dinner
7:30pm Cultural Event (optional)
Saturday, March 22
8:00am The Prescription Is The Poetic: Writing Workshop with Bryan Kono, MD
Accompany pediatrician and poet, Bryan Kono, on a journey of poetry and reflection to navigate a path from burnout to "burning bright." Explore your own inner resources through freewriting, haiku, and rich conversation.
9:00am Outdoor Yoga in Snow Canyon
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Drawing Together is Medicine: Artistic Explorations with Andy Barnes, MD
In childlike artistic collaboration with each other, we'll use line and color to unwind our woundedness and renew our wholeness. We'll use creative practices such as experimental cartooning to explore and navigate archetypes of our own wellness.
2:00pm Everyday Spirituality: Rediscovering Meaning, Purpose, & Connection with Mary Wilde, MD
Reconnect with your unique gifts and underlying mission to rekindle energy, enthusiasm, and endurance in all areas of your life. Learn ways to more consistently bring a compassionate, healing presence even on the busiest, most demanding days.
3:00 pm Facilitated Group Session: Integration
Explore and plan the specific ways you'll implement and sustain your insights and inspiration from the weekend as you return home. Clarify your "next right steps" through discussion and reflection in small groups.
4:00pm-4:30pm Closing Ceremony
Reflections, closure, and a joyful send-off!
Experience the serenity of Red Mountain Resort!
After you register for the retreat, we'll email you a room request form. Once you select your room type, the resort will contact you to finalize your booking at the special retreat rate (offered through Feb 20th, subject to availability).
Special Retreat Pricing:
- Oasis Double or King $199 + tax & $30 resort fee nightly
- Villa Double Queen $299 + tax & $30 resort fee nightly (more spacious)
- Villa King Suite $399 + tax & $30 resort fee nightly (includes living room & kitchenette)
With any questions, please email [email protected]
To contact the resort directly, call 877-246-4453
Please see FAQ's below for further info!
RETREAT FACULTY:
Mary Wilde, MD
Dr. Mary Wilde, the retreat host, is an integrative pediatrician and owner of Imagine Pediatrics Behavioral Health and Wellness in St. George, Utah. She’s an author, podcaster, TEDx speaker, and frequent contributor to various online platforms sharing a message of compassion and resilience. A Minnesota native now transplanted to a desert climate, Dr. Wilde has witnessed the heartiness and wisdom that can emerge from extreme conditions. Her passion for promoting resilience has led her to create an online program called “Resilience School” for kids and teens and to host conferences and retreats for parents and professionals experiencing burnout. She and her husband are the parents to 8 sons.
Bryan Kono, MD
Dr. Bryan Kono is an integrative pediatrician, founder of Highlands Integrative Pediatrics in Denver, and Clinical Instructor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He has been utilizing hypnosis and biofeedback in practice since 2009. During medical training he relied on journaling, and the writing and reading of poetry as a way of processing the profound patient experiences that he was a part of. After residency he compiled those writings and authored the book, A Rich Residence: The Poetic Education of a Pediatrician-In-Training. Dr. Kono's current work includes reframing the problem of burnout in healthcare using the poetic lens….from burnout to burning bright.
Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD
Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a Board-Certified internal medicine physician, speaker, and award-winning author. She is an international well-being thought-leader featured in numerous media outlets including Prevention, MSNBC, Women’s Day, FOX, Fast Company, Psychology Today, INC, CNN Health, and TED.com. She is the author of numerous books including her bestseller Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity, including insight on the seven types of rest needed to optimize your productivity, increase your overall happiness, overcome burnout, and live your best life. Over 250,000 people have discovered their personal rest deficits using her free assessment at RestQuiz.com. Learn more about Dr. Saundra at DrDaltonSmith.com.
John Carbone, MD
Dr. John Carbone received his medical training at University of Connecticut and is a Diplomat of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He has been trained as a Mindfulness Facilitator by internationally renowned Mindfulness expert Shinzen Young, and he has completed the practicum training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction through the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts School of Medicine. He has participated in multiple retreats, conferences and seminars with pioneers in the integration of Mindfulness and Health Care, including Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD; Deepak Chopra, MD; Jack Kornfield, PhD; Saki Santorelli, EdD; B. Alan Wallace, PhD; Susan Kaiser Greenland, JD; Sharon Salzberg, and Joseph Goldstein. Dr. Carbone has been teaching Mindfulness and has been using Mindfulness-Based Interventions in his role as a Family Physician for over 20 years.
Ana Verissimo, MD, MA
Dr. Ana Maria Verissimo is a retired Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Dr. Verissimo developed an Integrative Medicine Program at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center utilizing holistic mind-body therapies including mindfulness, guided imagery, hypnosis, and biofeedback. She received training in aromatherapy and M-technique hand massage as complements to mind-body therapies. Dr. Verissimo has a passion for Wellness Initiatives and offered her integrative skills as a platform for their implementation within Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. She enjoys traveling, gardening, birding, kayaking, hiking, and finds ‘joy’ in nature. She writes poetry, short stories and incorporates ‘life lessons’ within her writing and teaching.
Andy Barnes, MD, MPH
Dr. Andy Barnes is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School, serving as the Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics fellowship director and faculty in the Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing. He's authored over 50 articles and book chapters on child development, resilience, and integrative pediatrics, and leads cross-disciplinary workshops in clinical hypnosis with the Minnesota Society of Clinical Hypnosis and the National Pediatric Hypnosis Training Institute. He is also a lifelong visual artist who works in graphite, inks, and acrylics at home and in the clinic to explore manifestations of illness and wellness through artistic expression.
RETREAT FAQ's:
How do I get there?
The most economical way to get to the St. George area is by flying into Las Vegas and then renting a car or taking a shuttle to your destination (St. George Shuttle and Salt Lake Express are two companies that provide transportation between Las Vegas and St. George). PLEASE NOTE THAT LAS VEGAS IS IN A DIFFERENT TIME ZONE. Perhaps the most convenient way to get to St. George would be flying into the St. George Regional Airport. (Red Mountain Resort does offer a shuttle pick up service from the St. George Airport through 6pm in the evening).
What should I bring?
Weather in late March will likely be sunny and cool with high's in the mid 60's. Bring comfortable clothes and shoes for hiking and yoga. In the mornings and evenings you may want a coat (and even a hat & gloves). For the reception, feel free to be as fancy or casual as you'd like! Depending on the weather, you may want to bring a bathing suit, though Red Mountain Resort may be transitioning to their outdoor pools in the Spring and it may be a bit chilly for swimming. Other items to consider bringing: a journal & a water bottle (the climate here is very dry and you'll likely need to drink more water than usual).
How do I claim CME?
This experience is powered by CMEfy – an AI-powered platform that directs learners along a pathway to capture reflections at the point of inspiration, point of care. Clinicians may earn CME/CE credit via ReflectCE, the accredited activity portal. Learn more at about.cmefy.com/cme-info
What ADA & other accommodations are available?
Certain retreat activities do require moderate fitness levels & mobility. Not all areas of the Red Mountain Resort are ADA accessible. Let us know if you have special needs and we will do our best to accommodate them.
What's the cancellation policy?
Cancellations made at least 90 days prior to the start of the retreat will be refunded the full registration amount minus a nonrefundable $250 administrative fee. No refunds will be granted after that date for any reason (unless due to extreme and unforeseen circumstances the retreat does not take place). In that case, registrants would be refunded the registration fee minus the nonrefundable $250, but would themselves be responsible for any other related costs or charges. Red Mountain Resort is a separate entity and has its own cancellation policy. We are not responsible for fees or charges associated with cancellation at Red Mountain Resort.
Where else should I visit while I'm in Southern Utah?
If you have additional time in the area, there are several beautiful parks and canyons within reasonable driving distance. There's Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon-North Rim, Coral Pink Sand Dunes (sand sledding available), and even skiing at higher elevations (Brian Head Ski Resort). Other places of interest include Kayenta Arts Center, Tuacahn, and more. If you happen to still be in the area, the St. George Art Festival will take place the weekend following the retreat. Recommended restaurants include Aubergine Kitchen (Healthy/Vegan/GF), Mixed Greens (Healthy/Vegan/GF), & Irmita's (Mexican), Red Fort (Indian), Handel's Ice Cream Parlor is pretty amazing too! Downtown St. George has cute shops along main street and several historic buildings near downtown can be toured to learn more about early pioneer settlements (St. George Tabernacle, St. George Temple Visitor's Center, etc.).
Are spouses welcome at the retreat? Yes, spouses may register and attend! We'll even have one session led by physician spouses on Healthy Family Relationships! Spouses may purchase a regular ticket to participate in the full retreat or the "spouse - excursions/meals only" option. There's also plenty to do for families in and near Southern Utah if you have a spouse and kids who want to stay at the resort but do their own thing :)
With further questions, contact Dr. Mary Wilde via email at [email protected]
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE RETREAT!
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