Connecting with yourself
is the key to living a fulfilled life.

Gain clarity and live unapologetically.  

Alice Schaefer is an entrepreneur, CEO and empowerment mentor with many passions and talents - helping you slow down, connect to your true self and be empowered to live a life you truly love.

Alice Schaefer Retreat a Little

I'm Alice Schaefer

Everything we do at Retreat a Little follows these three fundamental principles:

Clarity    Connection    Empowerment


Living in a fast-paced world, we need opportunities to disconnect from the day to day, from the people and the stimulation around us, to connect back to ourselves, to connect to what is possible and gain clarity on what we want and need from life.

The principles of clarity, connection, and empowerment are derived from Alice’s passion for personal development, leadership, and what makes us happy and fulfilled as human beings and are intertwined into our mentoring programs, personalised coaching, and well-being retreats.

Some of our programs and retreats are exclusive to women to provide a safe space for transformation, unless specifically mentioned.

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Prioritising self-care, to find that inner connection again is important to fulfil us as human beings. Because when we are fulfilled, we can show up differently in the world, with our partners and children, at work and with ourselves.

How to work with Alice?

Exclusive to ambitious women, who know they are meant for more.

Empowered Living by Design

Alice's own story has inspired this 12-week signature group program. Empowered Living by Design is for you; if you are an ambitious woman, who knows you are meant for more. Connect to your true self and become empowered to live a life you truly love. During the program, you are part of a like-minded community to propel you forward faster than you have ever imagined.

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Wellbeing Retreats

When was the last time you were able to sit back, relax and focus on yourself? With retreats hosted around Australia, relax in luxurious settings, be surrounded by like-minded women and learn to unplug in your unique way. Each carefully designed itinerary balances activity with time to unwind. We create the space for you to slow down and tune into what you need and want.

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Flourishing Ladies

Alice is collaborating with two successful female Entrepreneurs, Julia from Love Luck Wealth and Sonia from Flourish for Mums. Our combined mission is to help women flourish with financial freedom and fulfillment. Find out more about our upcoming dinner events and retreats.


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Available to anyone who wants to connect to their authentic self again.

Human Design

With your own personalised Human Design Overview Report you can finally let go of self-doubt, revealing your gifts and talents and how you can use them. For the first time, you will be able to put into words, how you have been designed. This will become your companion for the rest of your life.

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Empowered Living by Design 1:1

You are intrigued by Empowered Living by Design? This program can also be offered as an exclusive 1:1 program and tailored to meet your professional and personal commitments. Book your obligation free call with Alice today.


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1:1 Mentoring

Do you want to level up your career or business? Do you want to leave corporate and start your own business? Speak to Alice about personalised coaching, tailored to your unique situation. Book your obligation free call with Alice today. 


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Self-care is important.

I believe that you can have a successful career, be a great partner, parent and still be connected to your inner-self but not if you don’t make time to recharge your internal batteries and listen to what your inner voice is telling you.

Client Testimonials

Annie H., SA

My weekend away in beautiful Port Elliot could not have come at a more opportune time. Slightly burnt out and tempted daily by an almost irrepressible urge to tell my customers where to go, the lure of a weekend away in a glorious old estate in quirky Port Elliot was just the ticket.

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Gabrielle Tyler - Founder Juice Institute

Attending Retreat a little was one of the best decisions I have made. With a busy work schedule and family life, I was looking to take time out and recharge my spirit. I got exactly this. Alice is an incredible host, welcoming and warm, everything was beautifully organised and Alice led inspiring conversation which was so refreshing.

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Let's catch up! 

Since I love tea so much, I would love to get to know you over a cup of tea.
Please select a time below and I am looking forward to having a 15-minute chat with you. 

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Tribute to Country

As an Australian owned business, we acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to them, their cultures and to their Elders, past, present and future.