Let’s build It didn’t begin with a five-year plan or a polished pitch deck. It began with a flicker of knowing — the kind that slips in between calendar reminders and half-eaten lunches. A whisper that said: this isn’t it. That quiet inner voice eventually got louder. Not because something was wrong — but because something inside us was ready for more. More breath. More intention. More space to build a business retreat brand that didn’t burn us out just to feel legitimate.

XO Social Haus emerged from that feeling. From the pause between the push. From the truth that what we were building wasn’t sustainable — or satisfying. What we craved was something more nourishing, more grounded, and more alive. A space to reconnect with our ideas, our bodies, and each other — without the hustle hangover.

As Stephanie Laur says, “Alignment isn’t just about what you do — it’s about how your business feels when you do it.” And XO Social Haus was born to bring that feeling back into focus.

The Turning Point: Saying No to Hustle, Yes to Rhythm

Before XO Social Haus, we were caught in a cycle that so many women entrepreneurs know too well — saying yes to everything and everyone. Every task, every call, every last-minute request. We stretched ourselves thin, believing that being available and “on” was the price of success.

But it wasn’t working. Alignment doesn’t live in overcommitment. It lives in intentionality. In the power of rhythm. In the courage to stop doing it all and start doing it differently. The breakthrough came when we realized that nervous system regulation, rest, and realignment weren’t indulgences or distractions — they were the actual path to sustainable growth.

That was the moment we gave ourselves permission to build from a different blueprint. Not one that asked us to push harder, but one that allowed us to breathe deeper. From that place of clarity, XO Social Haus began to take shape — as both a business and a belief system.

What Makes an XO Social Haus Business Retreat Different

We weren’t interested in creating another luxury experience that looked good on Instagram but left you feeling depleted by the end of the weekend. We wanted to create business retreats that actually support your nervous system, your creativity, and your capacity to lead with clarity.

Everything we design is rooted in intentional spaciousness. Our locations are chosen not for status, but for their ability to restore — places where the energy is grounding, not performative. Instead of packing every moment, we leave room for stillness. We trust that real transformation doesn’t need a rigid itinerary — it needs space to land.

Workshops at XO Social Haus blend soulful reflection with tangible strategy, offering you tools that work with your rhythms, not against them. And the community? It’s not about comparison or networking — it’s about connection. It’s the kind of group that sees you clearly, holds space for your vision, and reflects your brilliance back to you.

We became a business retreat brand because we believe success can feel different — and it should. For more on how nervous system health impacts leadership, check out this Stanford Medicine article on regulation and performance.

The Vision Moving Forward

We’re not interested in scaling fast for the sake of it. We’re here to grow deeply and intentionally. XO Social Haus is expanding — not just in the number of retreats we offer, but in how we support your expansion year-round. From creative escapes to quarterly resets to soulful strategy sessions, we’re building a rhythm-based experience that supports every season of your entrepreneurial journey.

We’re not just hosts — we’re stewards of your next chapter. Whether you’re recalibrating after burnout, navigating a new idea, or simply craving a softer way to build — this is your invitation to come home to yourself while you build what’s next.

Ready to Pause, Breathe, and Build Differently?

If you’ve ever whispered, “I just need a minute,” if you’ve ever longed for space to think clearly and move intentionally, if you’re ready to build something powerful from a place of presence — you’re not alone. You’re in the right place.

XO Social Haus isn’t just a business retreat brand. It’s a movement. A mindset. A mirror to help you return to what’s always been true for you — and build from that place.

✨ Ready to be part of it? Join the Inner Circle for early access to retreats, private updates, and journal prompts to guide your next expansion. Or explore our retreat experiences to find the one that meets you right where you are.

Let’s build what we really want — together.