Family Corn Maze Adventure
Join us for a joyful afternoon of connection, curiosity, and community at our Corn Maze Adventure! This welcoming fall-themed gathering brings together both new families exploring our offerings and existing program families, all getting delightfully lost in a corn maze and weaving playful memories together in a natural, inclusive setting.
During the event, you’ll be introduced to our parenting foundation—rooted in three guiding principles: Stand Tall, Talk True, and Play Hard. We’ll also share our model of emotional literacy built around the five core feelings central to our program: Fear, Anger, Hurt, Sadness, and Joy. Whether you’re just starting your journey or already part of the Center for Beautiful Living, this family-friendly afternoon is the perfect chance to experience how these principles and feelings come alive in nature—and in community.
Date: Sunday, October 5th from 2:00-4:00PM
Location: Keller's Farmstand in Oswego, IL
Cost: $15 per person, children ages 4 and under are free
Extras: Apple & Pumpkin Picking is available before and after the event for an additional cost
Taste of Beauty Flip
Join us for an enchanting evening dedicated to unveiling your true essence and celebrating your inherent beauty. This night is all about deepening your self-understanding and empowering you to embrace the unique beauty that lies within.
Beauty Flip: Strut
The runway is not just for the famous and the movies stars. You deserve one too. It is time to walk a different kind of runway, strutting a personal sense of wellness, empowerment, and self-efficacy. In this class you will bring together all the work you have been doing throughout the year to tap into your voice, what matters to you, and how you are going reflect that powerfully into the world. Strut your stuff, daily in every aspect of your life!
Father-Daughter / Mother-Son Weekend
Join us for a great weekend in which fathers get the rare chance to spend an entire 3 days connecting with their daughters and mothers get true one-on-one time with their sons. Filled with fun, connection, and new ways of looking at how to be a better parent.
Taste of Beauty Flip Event
Join us for an enchanting evening dedicated to unveiling your true essence and celebrating your inherent beauty. This night is all about deepening your self-understanding and empowering you to embrace the unique beauty that lies within.
Mother-Daughter / Father-Son Weekend
The perfect opportunity for mothers to bond more deeply with their daughters, learning to understand them better. Similarly, fathers get a focus weekend with their sons, growing their relationships.
Both parents and children get the chance to learn more about social and emotional intelligence, leadership, and relationship skills
Unlock the Power of Productive Conflict
Join us for a transformative 3-hour course—available in-person or online—designed for both couples and individuals. Using the renowned Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Model, you’ll learn to recognize your conflict style, navigate tension with clarity, and turn difficult conversations into meaningful breakthroughs. Whether in relationships or daily life, discover how conflict can be a catalyst for deeper connection and lasting growth.
You’ll begin by taking a short survey to identify your default conflict style—and if attending as a couple, your partner’s as well. With this insight, we’ll explore the strengths, limitations, and best-use scenarios for each of the five styles. Through guided reflection, real-life scenarios, and communication practice, you’ll gain the tools to de-escalate tension, advocate for your needs, and respond rather than react—equipping you to approach conflict with confidence, compassion, and curiosity.
Cost: $75 per person
Beauty Flip: The Potential of You - Shattering Our Mistaken Beliefs, Building a Powerful Future
You are an amazing, beautiful being with so much potential. Yet, you may find that you are stuck not knowing how to tap your potential, or worse not even having a sense of what your purpose is. Not to fret. This class tends to the mistaken beliefs that are holding you back. Though not a complete fix to all of what ails you, it is a powerful day that helps you find your power, your gifts, and a beginning of the path that leads you to beautiful gift that you are. (If you are interested in a more powerful subject, we offer a 1 ½ day retreat that will deeping this work as well as one-on-one coaching sessions.)
Mother-Daughter / Father-Son Weekend
The perfect opportunity for mothers to bond more deeply with their daughters, learning to understand them better. Similarly, fathers get a focus weekend with their sons, growing their relationships.
Both parents and children get the chance to learn more about social and emotional intelligence, leadership, and relationship skills
The Beauty Flip Experience
Join us for an enchanting evening dedicated to unveiling your true essence and celebrating your inherent beauty. This night is all about deepening your self-understanding and empowering you to embrace the unique beauty that lies within.
Taste of Beauty Flip Experience
Join us for an enchanting evening dedicated to unveiling your true essence and celebrating your inherent beauty. This night is all about deepening your self-understanding and empowering you to embrace the unique beauty that lies within.
Vision and Vulnerability: A Women's Retreat to Discover our Truth and Claim our Future
Join us for a transformative one-day retreat for women where you do a dive into the journey of being a woman, learn the power of harnessing your vulnerability and passions, and dream into 2025. This retreat is designed to help you connect with your inner wisdom, unleash your creativity, and align your actions with your purpose. You will leave feeling inspired, empowered, and ready to claim a meaningful vision for your coming year.
Beauty Flip: Empowering Women Core Curriculum
It’s time for a revelation and a revolution. It’s time to empower authentic expression of you as a whole person. In this class we dive into how societal norms weigh heavy on women and keep us from tapping into what is our truest and most beautiful aspects of ourselves. This is the foundation for the all the Beauty Flip classes to follow.
Father-Daughter / Mother-Son Weekend
Join us for a great weekend in which fathers get the rare chance to spend an entire 3 days connecting with their daughters and mothers get true one-on-one time with their sons. Filled with fun, connection, and new ways of looking at how to be a better parent.
The Beauty Flip Experience VIP - Invitation Only
Join us for an enchanting evening dedicated to unveiling your true essence and celebrating your inherent beauty. This night is all about deepening your self-understanding and empowering you to embrace the unique beauty that lies within.
Family Weekend
Discover the power of understanding family dynamics with our immersive Weekend Curriculum for Families: Learning About Family Systems. This engaging and transformative weekend retreat is designed for families seeking to strengthen their connections, improve communication, and gain valuable insights into their family dynamics. Through a series of interactive workshops, outdoor activities, and bonding exercises, you will explore the intricacies of family systems theory, learn practical tools for effective communication, and create a deeper, more empathetic understanding of each other. Whether you're a parent wanting to connect better with your children or an entire family looking to enhance your relationships, this weekend offers something for everyone.
Join us for a unique opportunity to step away from the daily hustle and focus on what matters most – your family. Our expert facilitators will guide you through activities that are both educational and enjoyable, ensuring that you leave with actionable strategies to bring harmony and understanding into your home. With a mix of adults-only sessions and family-wide activities, you'll find the perfect balance of learning and fun. Don't miss out on this chance to build a stronger, more connected family unit in a supportive and enriching environment.
All ages of children welcome as well as single parents and blended families.
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Place: Retreat site in Oregon, IL
Cost: $795 before 8/15/2024, $895 after 8/15/2024 (for a family of three and $100 for each additional child)
Call 773-477-2500 or email admin@centerforbeautifulliving.com to register or if you have questions.
Vision and Vulnerability: A Women's Retreat to Discover our Truth and Claim our Future — Hybrid
Join us for a transformative one-day retreat for women where you do a dive into the journey of being a woman, learn the power of harnessing your vulnerability and passions, and dream into 2024. This retreat is designed to help you connect with your inner wisdom, unleash your creativity, and align your actions with your purpose. You will leave feeling inspired, empowered, and ready to claim a meaningful vision for your coming year.
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Place: 1276 W. Ardmore Ave., Chicago IL
Cost: $500 (space is limited)
Call 773-991-1015 or email edda@salonedda.com to register or if you have questions.
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