Where: Danville California
September 12 – 14, 2025
San Damiano Retreat Center
Danville, CA
Please join us for a weekend of relaxation, spiritual rejuvenation, and fellowship with amazing women in recovery!
NOTE: Deadline to sign up is August 29th!
This year’s Other Bar Women’s Retreat will be held at the San Damiano retreat center in Danville, California. This beautiful center is located among the hills above the San Ramon Valley. Visit www.sandamiano.org for directions and more information. The center is accessible from the San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose airports.
Our facilitator for the weekend is Erica Stanulis, a leadership strategist, executive coach, and founder of Follow the Sun, a consultancy dedicated to guiding professionals through high-pressure environments with clarity and resilience. With over 25 years of experience spanning engineering, operations, and leadership development, Erica is passionate about equipping women with practical tools to lead authentically and sustainably.
At this retreat, Erica will share actionable strategies to help participants cultivate trust, prioritize effectively, and foster meaningful connections in both their personal and professional lives. Learn more about Erica at: https://followthesun.io/
Erica will lead sessions focused on recovery to women in the legal profession Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday morning. Attendees will have substantial “private reflection time” throughout the week-end. The program will also include 2 hours of MCLE credit.
Total cost for this year’s Retreat is only $400 for a private room, and $300 for a shared double room. The price includes lodging and meals. Private rooms will be assigned on a first come, first served, basis until we have reached our allocation.
Please contact Desiree P. with any questions or special requests: desireepesq@yahoo.com, 707-477-7832.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Financial assistance will be available in the form of “Scholarships.” To obtain a Scholarship Application, please contact Sam B. at sam@statebaradvice.com.