Vision Into Action (VIA) Weekend

There is a point in every year when something quietly asks to be completed. The Vision Into Action (VIA) Weekend is a wellness retreat in Laurel, MD, made for the person who senses that the year ahead will be shaped by what they are willing to release now. It is a two-day immersion in clearing, clarity and intention, held in a small, intimate setting.

The group is limited to ten participants, so the work stays personal and the attention stays close. Guided meditation, reflective exercises, sound bowl sessions and structured visioning are woven together, with energy healer and coach Nicole Batiste's EASE method at the center. If you are a high achiever tired of pushing through, or simply ready to find direction in stillness, this weekend offers room to do that.

Clayton Mohekey, a meditation teacher known for his sound-based practice, is part of the lineup, bringing the grounding quality of nature-inspired sound to the gathering.

What to Expect

The weekend unfolds in two days, each with its own intention.

- Day one: shedding what is complete. Journaling, reflection and group clearing help you process the past year and let go of what no longer needs to come with you. Sound bowl sessions support energetic clearing.
- Day two: building direction. Intention-setting and visual mapping build toward concrete next steps and a personal plan for the year ahead. The visual planning is inspired by Patti Dobrowolski's Draw Your Future framework.

Throughout, Nicole Batiste's EASE method, a signature approach to dissolving inner resistance, supports the process. Guided meditation anchors both days. With only ten participants, the atmosphere is closer to a circle of trusted companions than a workshop crowd. You leave with a clearer sense of what you are releasing and a visual map of where you are headed.

About the Lineup

Nicole Batiste is a retired U.S. Army veteran and Success Through Inner Peace Coach who helps high achievers unlock sustainable success through clarity, resilience and soul alignment. She works with ambitious leaders, entrepreneurs and purpose-driven professionals who are tired of pushing through stress and ready to find power in stillness. Her certifications include Brain Health, Integrative Nutrition, Functional Medicine Health Coaching, Energy Healing, and Stress & Trauma Transcendence. Her approach blends science, strategy and soul, integrating real-world tools with energetic alignment to guide people back to their center.

Clayton Mohekey is a meditation teacher based in Busselton who shares his work on Insight Timer. His video-guided track "Rain And Thunder Sound Therapy. Perfect For Sleep" has been played more than 678,000 times and is rated 4.7. The hour-long piece offers the sounds of a tropical storm with rolling thunder, made for letting go of the day's stresses and drifting off to sleep, or for starting a new day with the sounds of nature. It is listed as suitable for everyone.

Venue & Logistics

The retreat takes place in person at Anchored Media Studios in Laurel, MD, a warmly appointed boutique studio. Space is limited to ten participants. Since the days include journaling and visual mapping, you may wish to bring a notebook and dress comfortably for sitting and reflection. Please check the event page for further details on what to bring and on accessibility.