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Project Rise The Retreat Experience

Our first ever full retreat experience took place at a 5 Star Mansion in Orlando, Florida. 

It was exactly the collaborative, business boosting, network building, spirit rejuvenation every pro in attendance needed!

We received overwhelming positive feedback on the location from our participants and educators who joined us at a sunny luxury location. Our next retreat promises to deliver the same luxury.

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“Perfecting Your Brand”

All prospective participants are required to apply to ensure that Project Rise will be beneficial for each attendee.

Our goal is to ensure that you grow exponentially from your education choices and that we can craft the best experience for all.

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Experience A Touch Of Project Rise At Home With A Luxury Spa Bundle!

MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS

Make new genuine connections and lasting friendships with other pros in the event industry, having fun, learning, sharing, and growing together.

Floral installations created at Project Rise. The Retreat

PRICELESS PORTFOLIO ADDITIONS

Add show-stopping additions to your portfolio as you collaborate with the best designers in the business who’ve sourced the materials, the florals, and the vision to create installations that are truly amazing.

GET HANDS-ON LEARNING

When you watch something on stage it’s hard to retain the skills you’re trying to learn. At Project Rise Retreats you are getting hands-on education for skills you can implement in your business the moment you get home.

LEARN RIGHT BESIDE THE STARS

At this retreat, you get more than a quick meet and greet with your favorite event stars. They educate as they stand right beside you, ready to have real conversations and share their wisdom.

LEARN IN LUXURY LOCATIONS

At Project Rise we always pick locations that will rejuvenate your spirit, while you get portfolio images that showcase what you can do given a luxury location to work with.

2024 will deliver on luxury at a private location.

In response to the dire need for assistance following the events of the pandemic, Lorna Dennis Parker; founder of Event Professionals Marketplace, created Project Rise. 

Project Rise is a collaborative effort through which event pros support their colleagues who need a helping hand to regain their business footing after suffering the unimaginable losses caused by the pandemic.

Through Project Rise the chosen pros are introduced to industry icons who are willing to share their wealth of knowledge and their time to help colleagues perfect their skillsets during a styled shoot masterclass.

The resulting collaborative effort is then photographed and submitted for publication, used for content for the participants websites and social media and when possible donated for an actual event to a deserving individual or couple.

This REtreat Experience is the latest development of Project Rise, meant to continue lifting up the industry through genuine relationships, sharing of wisdom, mentorship, and immersive, interactive education.

What Are Attendees Saying?

The benefits were well worth the investment. For anyone on the fence about attending, don’t be.

I really liked Project Rise because it was an opportunity for me to be educated and learn more about the event industry from seasoned professionals with proven results. The most helpful part was being able to ask questions about challenges I’d encountered, get answers, suggestions, recommended solutions, and additional resources. Additionally, being able to reach back to a mentor for additional questions you might have is priceless. You can’t beat that! The benefits were well worth the investment. For anyone on the fence about attending, don’t be. Think about how well you value self care, ways to grow your business, the benefit of education and networking. If these all matter, then Project Rise is for you, because that’s what you’re going to get.
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Regina K.
Event Planner, Designer & Owner of Alluring Affairs Inc.

It gave me the opportunity to receive top notch education from some of the best in the industry.

Project Rise was great. It gave me the opportunity to receive top notch education from some of the best in the industry. It opened my eyes to the different possibilities to grow my business, I met new industry friends from all over the country! All that we learned, the fellowship, the relationships are invaluable! I would definitely recommend attending project rise.
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Q. Turner
Owner & Chief Event Planner Madison Elyse Events

If taking your Business to a higher level is what you seek I encourage you to Step out on faith and Do it.

The project rise retreat was such an incredible experience. It was literally a combined vacation with a creative adventure. I'm so grateful for the transparency and real life lesson from our educators! The classes did not only provided growth in Event designs and florals but growth in confidence and your way of doing business ! I've always known I had bigger in me just didn't know how to pull it out and prevail! Thank you Ms Lorna for always for being a listening ear and a voice of wisdom. I came back from the retreat very inspired; hungry and fulfilled. I was so impressed by everyone’s journey and what they brought to the group. I plan to incorporate, practice and use what we learned in our five days together.”
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Jenny Yawu
Lead Event Designer & Business Owner of GlitzNGlam Events

This Retreat was a vacation time way to clear my head and learn and plan my next move.

Sometimes as a planner, we never have time for ourselves. We are busy making someone else day perfect. I prayed for something like this to come my way so that when I saw it, I went and booked it the best decision I ever made in 2022! Leaving the project Rise Retreat, I made a sisterhood circle throughout the states. I also gained knowledge and where I want to take the next step In my business and it was such a blessing and empowering to be in the same room with a group of people who are supportive and see your vision and educators Root for you!!
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Fileson
GA Owner Infinity Event Design
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LA PACE Experience

Individual Luxury Accommodations for peaceful relaxation

ONLY 4 AVAILABLE

6 PAYMENTS OF

$705

Or $4210 Paid In Full

(Taxes & Fees Included)

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The RE Executive Experience

Executive Level accommodations, fit for a Queen or King

ONLY 4 AVAILABLE

6 PAYMENTS OF

$780

Or $4650 Paid In Full

(Taxes & Fees Included)

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DOPPIO Experience

Luxury Accommodations with a fabulous suitemate.

ONLY 4 AVAILABLE

6 PAYMENTS OF

$670

Or $4000 Paid In Full

(Taxes & Fees Included)

STEP 1: 

Select Your Accommodation Level

STEP 2: 

Select Your Add-On Experiences During Checkout

STEP 3: 

We will be in touch with an Attendee Questionnaire, plus all remaining details, directions and further instructions.

EDUCATORS & EXPERIENCES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

Apply now to join us at the most transformative business event of the year!

Frequently Asked Questions

All events are feature luxury accommodations in a beautiful location. Our next retreat location will be announced soon. Address and directions will be provided to registered attendees. 

We welcome all event professionals and diverse small business owners who are seeking to learn from top-notch experts, form genuine friendships, and renew their spiritual well-being.

Your main REtreat Registration includes: Your chosen level of accommodations in the mansion, daily chef-prepared meals, beverages (alcohol and non-alcoholic), all retreat educator sessions, fireside chats, access to mansion amenities, professional design photoshoot images (individual and group images). 

All prices are in U.S Dollars.

Add-On Experiences are at an additional cost. Example; individual photoshoots or excursions.

Individual spa services are at an additional cost for attendees. Details will be provided before the retreat.

All prices are in U.S Dollars.

No. Attendees must organize and pay for their own transportation to and from the retreat.

Yes, there are payment plans for the main accommodation selections. You may pay in full or select from our extended payment options (see checkout).

NOTE: Any Add-On Experiences must be paid in full.

All prices are in U.S Dollars.

All payments (full, partial & monthly plans) are non-refundable. Payments are transferable only when transferring ticket name for the same event on the same date/time to another attendee. Once a payment plan has been activated, you are committing to complete all monthly payments without disruption.

To be clear; there are no refunds.

 

You may provide details regarding food requirements on our pre-retreat questionnaire and we will communicate your requests to the retreat chef.

You Are Warmly Invited!

If you are feeling pulled to enrich yourself with education you can use, make genuine connections, and renew your spirit in a beautiful location…join us! 

We would love to see you there and welcome you with open arms.

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